Patents by Inventor Thaddeus J. Hartlaub

Thaddeus J. Hartlaub 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: 8573844
    Abstract: A dental x-ray image media holder comprising: a backing plate affixed to a bite block, the backing plate including a least one channel for receiving a post affixed to the bite block, such that the bite block can be selectively moved within the channels to orient the bite block in a predetermined position relative to the backing plate; and a plurality of indicia, such that at least one of the indicia is used to indicate a first position of the bite block relative to the backing plate, the first position being associated with a predetermined first dental imaging procedure; and a locking member configured to prevent rotational movement of the bite block along a post axis upon engagement of the locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: DENTSPLY International Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis L. Steward, Jr., Paul McDonough, Thaddeus J. Hartlaub
  • Publication number: 20110164733
    Abstract: A dental x-ray image media holder comprising: a backing plate affixed to a bite block, the backing plate including a least one channel for receiving a post affixed to the bite block, such that the bite block can be selectively moved within the channels to orient the bite block in a predetermined position relative to the backing plate; and a plurality of indicia, such that at least one of the indicia is used to indicate a first position of the bite block relative to the backing plate, the first position being associated with a predetermined first dental imaging procedure; and a locking member configured to prevent rotational movement of the bite block along a post axis upon engagement of the locking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Curtis L. Steward, JR., Paul McDonough, Thaddeus J. Hartlaub, Nicole L. Sullivan, Beverly M. Kunz
  • Patent number: 7959354
    Abstract: A dental x-ray image media holder (10) includes an image media backing plate (11) adjustably affixed to a bite block (12). The backing plate (11) has at least one channel (31-33) for receiving a post (21) affixed to the bite block (12), such that the bite block (12) can be selectively moved within the channel (31-33) to orient the bite block (12) in a predetermined position relative to the backing plate (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Dentsply International, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis L. Steward, Jr., Paul McDonough, Thaddeus J. Hartlaub, Nicole Sullivan, Beverly M. Kunz
  • Publication number: 20100177875
    Abstract: A dental x-ray image media holder (10) includes an image media backing plate (11) adjustably affixed to a bite block (12). The backing plate (11) has at least one channel (31-33) for receiving a post (21) affixed to the bite block (12), such that the bite block (12) can be selectively moved within the channel (31-33) to orient the bite block (12) in a predetermined position relative to the backing plate (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Curtis L. Steward, JR., Paul McDonough, Thaddeus J. Hartlaub, Nicole L. Sullivan, Beverly M. Kunz
  • Patent number: 5775659
    Abstract: A compact disc drink coaster includes a compact disc, and a protective backing. In a first preferred embodiment, the protective backing is fastened to the back of the compact disc. The large top surface of the compact disc may be easily printed with a design, name, slogan, or some other art work. In a second preferred embodiment, an edge spill ring may be placed around an outside circumference of the compact disc to prevent moisture from the top surface of the compact disc from spilling over the outside circumference thereof on to a resting surface. In a third preferred embodiment, an absorbent pad is fastened to the top surface of the compact disc to collect moisture from the bottom of a glass, can, or bottle. When the user is done with any of the compact disc drink coaster preferred embodiments, thereof may be placed in a compact disc jewel case which may be stored in a standard compact disc storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventors: Thaddeus J. Hartlaub, Donald J. Ersler
  • Patent number: 4943295
    Abstract: A surgical cutting tool which may be used in cutting away protruberances from the skin of an individual includes a thin flexible blade including two side margins and a front margin which is keen-edged, and two finger grips which each include an engagement surface affixed to and extending along one side margin of the blade, and an outwardly facing gripping surface so that the tool can be held by the finger grips and thereby safely, easily and comfortably bent into an arcuate shape for cutting, by bringing the finger grips closer together. Preferably each gripping surface forms a rounded notch conforming in approximate shape to a finger. The gripping surface forming the notch may include gripping protrusions which enable a user's fingers to grip the tool by the finger grips firmly. The tool preferably includes a sheath-like guard formed from flexible material which is affixed to and extends along and covers a rear margin of the blade between the finger grips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Inventors: Thaddeus J. Hartlaub, Mark T. Hartlaub, Paul P. Hartlaub
  • Patent number: D675737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Dentsply International Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis L. Steward, Jr., Paul McDonough, Thaddeus J. Hartlaub
  • Patent number: D682428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: DENTSPLY International Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis L. Steward, Jr., Paul McDonough, Thaddeus J. Hartlaub