Patents Assigned to VOCO GmbH
  • Patent number: 8968000
    Abstract: A mixing and application capsule for producing and discharging a dental preparation is disclosed. In order to prevent a liquid loss, a mixing and application capsule for producing a dental preparation is proposed according to the invention, which has: a capsule body (31) with a mixing chamber (32) for receiving a mixing component (41) and for mixing the dental preparation (43) from the mixing component (41) and a fluid (42) and with an outlet opening (33) for discharging the dental preparation (43), a first plunger body (11) which can be displaced in the capsule body (31), delimits the mixing chamber (32) in the capsule body (31) and has a channel (19) to guide the fluid (42) from a cavity (22) into the mixing chamber (32) and a projection (12), and a second plunger body (21) which can be displaced in the capsule body (31) relative to the first plunger body (11) and has the cavity (22) to receive the fluid (42), the cavity (22) being configured to receive the projection (12) of the first plunger body (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: VOCO, GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Leiner, Manfred Thomas Plauman
  • Patent number: 8916623
    Abstract: A composition for obtaining dental impressions and methods of using and making the same are disclosed. The compositions can include curable base compositions and surfactant systems. The surfactant system can include (i) 0.5 to 3 wt-% of a first surfactant comprising end-capped polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, end-capped polyoxypropylene alkyl ether, end-capped polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene alkyl ether or mixtures thereof, (ii) 0.5 to 3 wt-% of a second surfactant, selected from the group of non-ionic fluorosurfactants, (iii) 0 to 3 wt-% of a third surfactant, selected from the group of silicone surfactants, wherein the total quantity of first, second and third surfactant is from 1.5 to 6 wt-%. The mass ratio of the first surfactant to the second surfactant can be 1.4 or less when the content of the third surfactant is less than 0.5 wt-% and the total quantity of first and second surfactant is 2 wt-% or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Voco GmbH
    Inventors: Norman Hendrik Riedel, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Patent number: 8915736
    Abstract: A curable dental composition comprising a monomer with a polyalicyclic structure element that can be used for filling and/or sealing of a root canal is described. Also described is a composition useful as a dental material and a method for preparing such a composition. New polymerizable monomers comprising at least one polyalicyclic structure element and certain ethylenic structure elements, which are particularly suitable for use in a dental composition, and the use of the new monomers in a dental composition are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Voco GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Blömker, Manfred Stepputtis, Reinhard Maletz, Manfred Thomas Plaumann, Nils Fontein
  • Patent number: 8834158
    Abstract: A screw syringe having a piston spindle with an external thread, a syringe barrel, having a sleeve with a piston end, and a female part with an internal thread is disclosed. The female part slides onto the piston end. The female part has a flange that creates a form fit with a counter-surface at the piston end so axial displacement of the female part in relation to the syringe barrel in the discharge direction is prevented. The female part has retaining surfaces that create a form fit with counter-retaining surfaces of the piston end, thereby preventing axial displacement of the female part in relation to the syringe barrel counter to the discharge direction. The retaining surfaces and counter-retaining surfaces create a form fit that prevents radial relative movement between the retaining surfaces and the counter-retaining surfaces, directed perpendicularly to the sliding direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Leiner, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Patent number: 8702425
    Abstract: A temporary supraconstruction for a dental implant or a core for a temporary supraconstruction for a dental implant, characterized in that it includes a material having a modulus of elasticity of less than 300 MPa, preferably in the range of from 15 to 20 MPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: VOCO GmbH
    Inventor: Jan Erik Schulz-Walz
  • Patent number: 8697769
    Abstract: A transparent lacquer composition that can be used as a protective and gloss lacquer for surface coating is described. The lacquer composition can be a dental material and a method for preparing a lacquer composition is also described. Also described are novel polymerizable monomers comprising at least one polyalicyclic structure element and certain ethylenic structure elements that are particularly suitable for use in a lacquer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Blömker, Manfred Stepputtis, Reinhard Maletz, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Patent number: 8697772
    Abstract: Certain novel polymerizable phosphoric acid derivatives (hereinafter referred to as monomers) comprising a polyalicyclic structure element, mixtures comprising one or a plurality of these compounds and corresponding curable blends and products as well as their respective use as a dental material or for the preparation of a dental material are described. The compounds are eminently suitable as bonding agents, in particular in dental adhesive materials. A process for preparing these compounds or mixtures and a method for preparing a product, preferably a product suitable for dentistry, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Blömker, Manfred Stepputtis, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Patent number: 8669302
    Abstract: The application of certain (preferably photocurable) composite materials comprising a monomer with a polyalicyclic structure element as a dental sealing material is described herein. A description is also provided of novel polymerizable monomers comprising at least one polyalicyclic structure element and certain ethylenic structure elements, which are particularly suitable for use in a composite material to be applied and their application in a composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Blömker, Manfred Stepputtis, Manfred Thomas Plaumann, Reinhard Maletz
  • Publication number: 20140051036
    Abstract: There are described tooth filling materials and dental varnishes for inhibiting the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans containing (a) a quantity of an active substance for inhibiting the biofilm formation, (b) a material for forming a structure for the uptake and delayed release of the active substance and (c) a filling material system. Another aspect of this invention relates to a method for producing tooth filling materials or dental varnishes according to the invention for inhibiting the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans. The present invention also relates to a kit comprising tooth filling materials or dental varnishes according to the invention and one or more additional constituents. There are also described methods for inhibiting the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans, methods for producing a dental component which inhibits the biofilm formation and the use of the active substance for producing a dental material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicants: Helmholtz-Zentrum fuer Infektionsforschung GmbH, VOCO Gmbh
    Inventors: Irene Wagner-Doebler, Andree Barg
  • Publication number: 20130203884
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dental polymerizable composite materials (curable dental compositions) comprising one or more plasticizers comprising a tricyclic structural element, to dental materials (polymers), obtainable by curing from the dental polymerizable composite materials comprising one or more plasticizers comprising a tricyclic structural element, to processes for producing a dental material and to dental curable composite materials for use in a therapeutic method in the production of a dental material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: VOCO GMBH
    Inventor: VOCO GmbH
  • Patent number: 8501834
    Abstract: A dual-curing, multi-component dental composition is described. The dental composition can include: (a) one or more photopolymerizable monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylates and methacrylates; (b) one or more photoinitiators, selected from the group consisting of alpha-diketones, benzoin alkyl ethers, thioxanthones, benzophenones, acylphosphinoxides, acetophenones, ketals, titanocenes, borates and sensitizing colorants; (c) one or more molecular weight regulators selected from the group consisting of compounds which can be converted with a radical of a monomer of component (a), wherein the conversion takes place by abstraction of an H-radical from the molecular weight regulator in the allyl position; (d) one or more polymerization inhibitors for increasing the storage stability of the composition; (e) one or more inorganic fillers; (f) one or more initiators for a chemical curing at ambient temperature, and if necessary one or more further additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhard Maletz, Wigand Krumme, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Publication number: 20130101954
    Abstract: The invention relates to a two-component dental elastomeric impression material with dimensional stability and storage durability based on addition curing silicone, wherein one component comprises a polymerization catalyst, containing or composed of a) at least one polydimethylsiloxane comprising polyatomic cross-linkable groups, preferably unsaturated cross-linkable groups, b) at least one polyaklysiloxane with Si-H functionalities, c) at least one catalyst for the reaction of a polydimethysiloxane, comprising polyatomic cross-linkable groups, with a polydimethylsiloxane comprising Si—H functionalities d) one or more fillers, e) a combination of release agents, comprising i) at least one alkyl-substituted polydimethylsiloxane, in which the alkyl chain is linear or branched, and/or at least a polydimethylsiloxane, in which the alkyl chain is linear or branched, and partially or completely halogenated, preferably fluorinated, and ii) at least one paraffin, and further relates to a dental mold, use, a dent
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: VOCO GMBH
    Inventors: Norman Hendrik Riedel, Wigand Krumme, Tobias Blömker, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Publication number: 20130084546
    Abstract: A method for infiltration and/or sealing of hard tooth tissue and for detection of caries in the infiltrated region or under the seal by means of fluorescence, is described. The method includes applying a composition comprising a filler system consisting of or comprising inorganic filler particles surface-modified by means of organic structural elements, wherein the organic structural elements can be reacted with an organic binder system to form covalent bonds, wherein the filler particles of the composition have an average particle size in the range between 1 nm and 150 nm, and an organic binder system comprising one or more polymerizable monomers, wherein the filler system is dispersed in the organic binder system (b). The infiltrated or sealed surface of the hard tooth tissue is then irradiated with excitation radiation which causes emission of fluorescence radiation. The fluorescence radiation data is recorded and used to detect curies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: VOCO GmbH
    Inventor: VOCO GmbH
  • Publication number: 20130065196
    Abstract: A syringe for dosed dispensing of material, in particular of free-flowing and/or pasty dental material, includes a sleeve for accommodating material and a piston inserted into the sleeve defining an inner sleeve chamber and which has a piston member, a frictional engagement element which abuts an inner wall of the sleeve, and an elastic element coupling the frictional engagement element and the piston member, wherein the elastic element can be tensioned, on insertion of the piston and/or of the piston member into the sleeve, by means of a relative lag of the frictional engagement element in relation to the piston member, wherein by relaxing the elastic element it is possible for the piston member to be expelled at least partially from the sleeve while the frictional engagement element remains motionless, to increase the volume of the inner sleeve chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: VOCO GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe LEINER, Manfred T. PLAUMANN
  • Publication number: 20120258422
    Abstract: A mixing and application capsule for producing a dental preparation is described. The mixing and application capsule can have a capsule body with a mixing space for receiving a mixture component and for mixing the dental preparation from the mixture component and a fluid and with an outlet orifice for expelling the dental preparation, a cavity for receiving the fluid, a piston body that is movable in the capsule body, and delimits the mixing space in the capsule body and has a channel for conveying the fluid from the cavity into the mixing space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Leiner, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Publication number: 20120244493
    Abstract: Screw syringe comprising a piston spindle with an external thread, a syringe barrel, comprising a sleeve with a piston end, and a female part with an internal thread. The female part slides in a radial sliding direction onto the piston end. The female part has a flange that creates a form fit with a counter-surface at the piston end so axial displacement of the female part in relation to the syringe barrel in the discharge direction is prevented. The female part has retaining surfaces, which create a form fit with counter-retaining surfaces of the piston end so that an axial displacement of the female part in relation to the syringe barrel counter to the discharge direction is prevented. The retaining surfaces and counter-retaining surfaces create a form fit so that a radial relative movement between the retaining surfaces and the counter-retaining surfaces, directed perpendicularly to the sliding direction, is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: UWE LEINER, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Publication number: 20120196249
    Abstract: A dental material, a dental mixture or a dental multi-component system for making the material of or core for a temporary superstructure for a dental implant by polymerization hardening, consisting of one, two or a plurality of polymerizable (meth)acrylates, and optionally further constituents. The dental material, the dental mixture or the multi-component system is hardenable to a product, and the maximum compressive modulus is 420 MPa, and is used in therapeutic treatments for accelerating the osseointegration of dental implants, in particular according to the method of progressive bone loading. Also described are temporary superstructures and cores themselves, and a temporary dental prosthesis, a kit for making a plurality of temporary superstructures for a dental implant or a plurality of cores for temporary superstructures for a dental implant. A corresponding method of preparing a temporary superstructure or a core is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhard Maletz, Tobias BLÖMKER, Klaus-Peter HOFFMANN, Manfred Thomas PLAUMANN
  • Publication number: 20120115108
    Abstract: Certain novel polymerizable phosphoric acid derivatives (hereinafter referred to as monomers) comprising a polyalicyclic structure element, mixtures comprising one or a plurality of these compounds and corresponding curable blends and products as well as their respective use as a dental material or for the preparation of a dental material are described. The compounds are eminently suitable as bonding agents, in particular in dental adhesive materials. A process for preparing these compounds or mixtures and a method for preparing a product, preferably a product suitable for dentistry, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias BLÖMKER, Manfred STEPPUTTIS, Manfred Thomas PLAUMANN
  • Patent number: 8172812
    Abstract: A syringe for the metered delivery of materials, in particular of dental materials, is described. The syringe may include a tube which accommodates material and a rotary plunger. Radially extending gripping bodies may be disposed about a longitudinal axis of the syringe are disposed on the syringe in the region of the outlet opening of the tube for applying the fingers of the hand for rotating the tube about the rotary plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Voco GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Leiner, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Patent number: D698918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Leiner, Manfred Thomas Plaumann