Patents by Inventor Rodney C. Tuenge

Rodney C. Tuenge 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: 5954502
    Abstract: An adjustable orthodontic bracket assembly includes a plurality of brackets. Each bracket is attachable to a front face of a tooth such that the bracket is positionable in series relation to one or more other of the brackets. Each bracket is continuously adjustable in at least three planes and, preferably, in six planes of motion without a need to replace any parts thereof. The adjustment of each bracket in one of the planes of motion can be accomplished without affecting the adjustment of the bracket in any of the other planes of motion. Specifically, each bracket is capable of adjustment in at least three and, preferably, all of vertical, lateral and mesio/distal translational planes of motion and tip, torque and circular rotational planes of motion. Also, the assembly includes an arch wire extending between and retained on the brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Inventors: Rodney C. Tuenge, Timothy M. Niebauer, Jess Valentine