Patents by Inventor Steven R. Jefferies
Steven R. Jefferies 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).
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Patent number: 9925125Abstract: A dental composition comprising: a) about 1 to about 80% by weight of particulate material including: (i) calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, tetracalcium aluminoferrite, calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, silica, alumina, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, or mixtures thereof; wherein the particulate material has an average particle size of less than 40 microns; and b) about 1 to about 50% by weight liquid carrier including: (i) water-soluble polymer, and (ii) water.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA INC.Inventors: Carolyn M. Primus, James L. Gutmann, Miklos M. Breuer, Steven R. Jefferies
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Patent number: 9801792Abstract: A dental composition comprising: a) about 1 to about 80% by weight of particulate material including: (i) calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, tetracalcium aluminoferrite, calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, silica, alumina, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, or mixtures thereof; and b) about 1 to about 50% by weight liquid carrier including: (i) water-soluble polymer, (ii) surfactant, the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, and sarcosinates, and mixtures thereof; and (iii) water; wherein the particulate and liquid carrier being mixed together to form a hydrate gel material that can harden.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: DENTSPLY International Inc.Inventors: Carolyn M. Primus, James L. Gutmann, Miklos M. Breuer, Steven R. Jefferies
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Publication number: 20160038380Abstract: A dental composition comprising: a) about 1 to about 80% by weight of particulate material including: (i) calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, tetracalcium aluminoferrite, calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, silica, alumina, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, or mixtures thereof; wherein the particulate material has an average particle size of less than 40 microns; and b) about 1 to about 50% by weight liquid carrier including: (i) water-soluble polymer, and (ii) water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Carolyn M. Primus, James L. Gutmann, Miklos M. Breuer, Steven R. Jefferies
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Publication number: 20140121280Abstract: A dental composition comprising: a) about 1 to about 80% by weight of particulate material including: (i) calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, tetracalcium aluminoferrite, calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, silica, alumina, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, or mixtures thereof; and b) about 1 to about 50% by weight liquid carrier including: (i) water-soluble polymer, (ii) surfactant, the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, and sarcosinates, and mixtures thereof; and (iii) water; wherein the particulate and liquid carrier being mixed together to form a hydrate gel material that can harden.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: DENTSPLY International Inc.Inventors: Carolyn M. Primus, James L. Gutmann, Miklos M. Breuer, Steven R. Jefferies
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Patent number: 8658712Abstract: Improved compositions comprising a mixture of particulate materials with water-based liquids containing water-soluble polymers and surfactants are provided. Examples of particulate powders include mixtures of calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, calcium sulfate, and hydroxyapatite. Examples of water-soluble polymers include polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetates, polyacrylic acid, and polymethacrylic acid. Surfactants such as sodium dodecyl sulfate are added to the composition to interact with the polymeric materials. The compositions are particularly suitable for sealing and obturating dental root canals and root apices. The composition provides a stable barrier to bacterial and fluid leakage in the root canal system of a tooth. In addition, the compositions help promote the growth of new bone and tissue surrounding the root-tip area or dentin tissue that covers an injured or amputated pulp.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Dentsply International Inc.Inventors: Carolyn M. Primus, James L. Gutmann, Miklos M. Breuer, Steven R. Jefferies
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Patent number: 8518382Abstract: A method of polishing a tooth surface without mechanical abrasion is provided. Kits and compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko, Steven R. Jefferies
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Publication number: 20120244496Abstract: The invention provides a dental method including forming a polishing member sufficient, when rotated, to polish a cut unpolished dental tooth surface to a surface roughness of less than 0.07 sRa ?m and, to polish an unpolished dental restorative material supported by a tooth in a patient's mouth to a surface roughness of less than 0.03 sRa ?m. The dental polishing material preferably includes elastomeric polymer impregnated with blocky synthetic diamonds. The synthetic diamonds effectively have particle sizes less than 50 microns. The synthetic diamonds are more than 50 percent by weight of the dental polishing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Steven R. JEFFERIES, SIBEL ANTONSON, PAUL D. HAMMESFAHR, ROBERT V. HARE, PATRICIA W. KIHN, SCOTT G. MCINTIRE
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Patent number: 8047841Abstract: The application of a dental material to a site in the oral cavity includes the application of vibrational energy and heat to the dental material in order to substantially impart a preselected or desired viscosity to the dental material.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Dentsply International, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Jefferies
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Publication number: 20110104644Abstract: Improved compositions comprising a mixture of particulate materials with water-based liquids containing water-soluble polymers and surfactants are provided. Examples of particulate powders include mixtures of calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, calcium sulfate, and hydroxyapatite. Examples of water-soluble polymers include polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetates, polyacrylic acid, and polymethacrylic acid. Surfactants such as sodium dodecyl sulfate are added to the composition to interact with the polymeric materials. The compositions are particularly suitable for sealing and obturating dental root canals and root apices. The composition provides a stable barrier to bacterial and fluid leakage in the root canal system of a tooth. In addition, the compositions help promote the growth of new bone and tissue surrounding the root-tip area or dentin tissue that covers an injured or amputated pulp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Carolyn M. Primus, James L. Gutmann, Miklos M. Breuer, Steven R. Jefferies
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Publication number: 20100015252Abstract: A method of polishing a tooth surface without mechanical abrasion is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLCInventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko, Steven R. Jefferies
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Publication number: 20100015251Abstract: A method of polishing a tooth surface without mechanical abrasion is provided. Kits and compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLCInventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko, Steven R. Jefferies
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Publication number: 20040209974Abstract: A dental composite material includes a hardenable resin matrix and a filler component. The filler component includes (a) a first plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 1 to about 10 micrometers; (b) a second plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 0.1 to about 1 micrometers; and, (c) a plurality of filler particles having an average particle size of from about 0.01 to about 0.04 micrometers. A method according to the invention includes compacting a dental composite material into a prepared tooth cavity, wherein the material has a packability index above about 300 g/mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: DENTSPLY Research & Development Corp.Inventors: John C. Subelka, Steven R. Jefferies, Donald A. Kapperman, Paul D. Hammesfahr, Paul A. Silver
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Publication number: 20040209975Abstract: A dental composite material includes a hardenable resin matrix and a filler component. The filler component includes (a) a first plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 1 to about 10 micrometers; (b) a second plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 0.1 to about 1 micrometers; and, (c) a plurality of filler particles having an average particle size of from about 0.01 to about 0.04 micrometers. A method according to the invention includes compacting a dental composite material into a prepared tooth cavity, wherein the material has a packability index above about 300 g/mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: John C. Subelka, Steven R. Jefferies, Donald A. Kapperman, Paul D. Hammesfahr, Paul A. Silver
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Publication number: 20040167246Abstract: A dental composite material includes a hardenable resin matrix and a filler component. The filler component includes (a) a first plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 1 to about 10 micrometers; (b) a second plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 0.1 to about 1 micrometers; and, (c) a plurality of filler particles having an average particle size of from about 0.01 to about 0.04 micrometers. A method according to the invention includes compacting a dental composite material into a prepared tooth cavity, wherein the material has a packability index above about 300 g/mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: DENTSPLY Research & Development Corp.Inventors: John C. Subelka, Steven R. Jefferies, Donald A. Kapperman, Paul D. Hammesfahr, Paul A. Silver
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Publication number: 20040038174Abstract: The specification describes an applicator for the treatment of teeth with small amounts of dental materials, such as polymerizable sealants and adhesives, prophylactic treatment materials and the like. The applicator is in the form of a disposable tube having an applicator brush at one end. The tube is fitted to an applicator head that facilitates drawing an amount of the material into the tube and the selected filling of the brush. The applicator may include an elongated member having an applicator head that contains a chamber enclosing a similarly-shaped resilient member. A closure fits over the end of the applicator head and serves to close off the base of the chamber and seal the peripheral edge of the resilient member to prevent leakage. The closure is provided with a smaller chamber which communicates with a channel extending out through the closure and adapted to receive the disposable tube. The channel is positioned at an angle to the main body of the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Applicant: DENTSPLY Research & Development Corp.Inventors: Cornelis Pameijer, Steven R. Jefferies, Kenneth S. Peterson
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Patent number: 6696507Abstract: A dental composite material includes a hardenable resin matrix and a filler component. The filler component includes (a) a first plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 1 to about 10 micrometers; (b) a second plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 0.1 to about 1 micrometers; and, (c) a plurality of filler particles having an average particle size of from about 0.01 to about 0.04 micrometers. A method according to the invention includes compacting a dental composite material into a prepared tooth cavity, wherein the material has a packability index above about 300 g/mm2.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Dentsply Research & Development Corp.Inventors: John C. Subelka, Steven R. Jefferies, Donald A. Kapperman, Paul D. Hammesfahr, Paul A. Silver
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Publication number: 20030129566Abstract: There are several techniques that are recommended for removal of cement after cementation of castings, veneers, and all ceramic units. With the introduction of resin and resin ionomer cements and their inherent hardness after setting, removal of excess cement has become more difficult. To determine by means of an in vitro study whether the marginal integrity and seal of indirectly fabricated restorations cemented with a resin-based cement are affected by the technique of cement removal. Materials & Methods. Chamfer preparations were made on extracted human teeth. Impressions of the preparations were pour in die stone and wax patterns were fabricated and cast in gold using conventional laboratory techniques. A resin cement was used for cementation and 5 techniques (three castings per technique) were employed for removal of excess cement. After cementation the samples were immersed in methylene blue dye solution for 24 hours and sectioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: DENTSPLY Research & Development Corp.Inventors: Cornelis Pameijer, Daniel Fortin, Steven R. Jefferies
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Patent number: 6575752Abstract: A tooth surface treatment composition includes an acidic component which is at least one water-soluble acid in an aqueous solution, such that when the composition is applied to the tooth surface and not subsequently washed, it will increase the adhesiveness of the tooth structure. A method of treating a tooth structure includes contacting the tooth structure with such a composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Dentsply DeTrey GmbHInventors: Kai Pflug, Gordon Brian Blackwell, Steven R. Jefferies, Hans Rolf Kase
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Patent number: 6547566Abstract: A method of restoring a tooth using a dental construct of the type wherein the construct is placed onto the tooth using a dental cement to bond the construct to the tooth. After placement of the construct onto the tooth, excess cement is removed with a soft, pointed brush. The dental margins are then brushed with a photocurable dental resin cement which is the same as or different from the dental cement used to bond the construct to the tooth. The resin cement is then light cured.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Dentsply Research & Development Corp.Inventors: Cornelis Pameijer, Daniel Fortin, Steven R. Jefferies
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Publication number: 20030060532Abstract: A dental composite material includes a hardenable resin matrix and a filler component. The filler component includes (a) a first plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 1 to about 10 micrometers; (b) a second plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 0.1 to about 1 micrometers; and, (c) a plurality of filler particles having an average particle size of from about 0.01 to about 0.04 micrometers. A method according to the invention includes compacting a dental composite material into a prepared tooth cavity, wherein the material has a packability index above about 300 g/mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: DENTSPLY Research & Development Corp.Inventors: John C. Subelka, Steven R. Jefferies, Donald A. Kapperman, Paul D. Hammesfahr, Paul A. Silver