Patents by Inventor Paul W. Hofsess

Paul W. Hofsess 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).

  • Device for placement, seating and cementation of a restorative element onto a tooth
    Patent number: 4975053
    Abstract: A device for the placement, seating and cementation of a restorative element having a top surface, onto a tooth comprises a flexible strip portion having a top surface, a bottom surface and a bite element for allowing the patient to apply dynamic biting pressure to the restorative element to position and hold the restorative element in its proper seated position on the tooth. Adhesive is provided on the bottom surface of the flexible strip portion for removably securing the strip portion to the restorative element and for positioning the bite element adjacent to the top surface of the restorative element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: John L. Voellmicke
    Inventor: Paul W. Hofsess