Patents by Inventor Loren S. Adell

Loren S. Adell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Orthodontic arch wires
    Patent number: 4731018
    Abstract: Various embodiments of orthodontic arch wires are disclosed. These embodiments comprise a metal part and a plastic part arranged so that the metal part faces teeth of the arch while the plastic faces labially. The arch wire is formed by an extrusion process wherein wire is extruded to a desired cross sectional shape and plastic is then extruded onto the metal. Various embodiments are configured for different cross sectional features. By making the plastic of a coloration matching the individual's teeth, an aesthetic benefit is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1988
    Assignee: Trident Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Loren S. Adell