Patents by Inventor Tanya L. Woods

Tanya L. Woods 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).

  • Fragranced orthodontic appliances and method of forming same
    Patent number: 6589050
    Abstract: The fragrant orthodontic appliance, the method of forming the same include mixing a powdered polymeric component, a liquid monomeric component, applying the components to a mold, and cold curing the orthodontic appliance. Both the powdered and the liquid components contain a selected fragrant oil. Suspension polymerization process is utilized to encapsulate the fragrance in the powdered polymeric component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventors: Paul W. Mackey, Tanya L. Woods