Patents by Inventor Shannon Duplantis

Shannon Duplantis 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).

  • Instructional device for teaching dental X-ray techniques
    Patent number: 4792306
    Abstract: An instructional device for teaching dental x-ray techniques comprises a simulated x-ray machine having simulated x-ray controls and a simulated x-ray cone. It also comprises a simulated mouth, having a simulated mandible and a simulated maxilla, each of which have simulated teeth thereon. The simulated maxilla may be moved relative to the simulated mandible. The simulated x-ray cone is movable relative to the simulated mouth. The device can be used for a substitute for a live patient and an x-ray machine when learning dental x-ray techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventor: Shannon Duplantis