Patents by Inventor Philip S. Lyren

Philip S. Lyren 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).

  • Patent number: 7291012
    Abstract: A dental implant having two distinct regions, a coronal region and a bone fixation region. The coronal region has a smooth transgingival section and an interface for connecting to a dental component. The bone fixation region has an elongated cylindrical shape and is formed as a porous structure that extends completely through the bone fixation region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: Philip S. Lyren
  • Patent number: 7287982
    Abstract: A method for immediately placing a non-occlusive and non-functional temporary dental implant prosthesis in the jawbone of a human patient with the prosthesis having a size and shape of a natural human tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Zimmer Dental, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Riley, Philip S. Lyren
  • Publication number: 20040243246
    Abstract: A hip implant having two distinct bodies, a neck body and a bone fixation body. The neck body is formed from a solid metal and has an interface for connecting to a femoral ball. The bone fixation body has an elongated shape and is formed as a porous structure that is inserted into an intramedullary canal of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Philip S. Lyren
  • Publication number: 20040170946
    Abstract: A dental implant having two distinct regions, a coronal region and a bone fixation region. The coronal region has a smooth transgingival section and an interface for connecting to a dental component. The bone fixation region has an elongated cylindrical shape and is formed as a porous structure that extends completely through the bone fixation region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Philip S. Lyren
  • Patent number: 6746244
    Abstract: A method for immediately placing a non-occlusive and non-functional temporary dental implant prosthesis in the jawbone of a human patient with the prosthesis having a size and shape of a natural human tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Sulzer Dental Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Riley, Philip S. Lyren
  • Publication number: 20020090592
    Abstract: A method for immediately placing a non-occlusive and non-functional temporary dental implant prosthesis in the jawbone of a human patient with the prosthesis having a size and shape of a natural human tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Robert L. Riley, Philip S. Lyren
  • Patent number: 6250922
    Abstract: A two-piece dental abutment having a cuff portion that is removable from a upper portion. The upper portion engages and retains the cuff portion during abutment placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Sulzer Dental Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Bassett, Peter S. Armstrong, Carl W. Pettersen, Thomas H. Day, Philip S. Lyren
  • Patent number: 6012923
    Abstract: A two-piece dental abutment having a cuff portion that is removable from a upper portion. The cuff is made from a material different than the upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Sulzer Calcitek Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Bassett, Peter S. Armstrong, Carl W. Pettersen, Philip S. Lyren