Patents Assigned to William L. Hintermister
  • Bio-feedback, data acquisition teeth guards, methods of their manufacture and use
    Patent number: 6089864
    Abstract: A diagnostic and therapeutic apparatus for use in the evaluation, detection, and treatment of humans that suffer from chronic grinding of the teeth known as "bruxing." The apparatus includes a pressure sensor contained in a mouth piece and electronic for detecting activation of the sensor due to bruxing and for generating an human cognizable output in response to bruxing. The apparatus can also include electronics for storing and analyzing human bruxing activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: William L. Hintermister
    Inventors: Randall R. Buckner, John D. Dees, William L. Hintermister