Patents Examined by Heidi M Eide
  • Safety subantral membrane lift capable of directly adjusting a subantral membrane to safely lift the subantral membrane in a desired direction by a desired distance, and operating method using same
    Patent number: 10357339
    Abstract: Disclosed is a safety subantral membrane lifter including a bone-fixing unit including a bone-fixing arm mounted on the top of the bone-fixing unit, a bone-fixing unit body arranged at the lower end of the bone-fixing unit, and a bone-fixing unit support arranged at the lower end of the bone-fixing unit body. The bone-fixing unit includes a bone-fixing unit body; a bone-fixing arm arranged at one end of the bone-fixing unit body and which is inclined toward one end thereof, two side blades protruding outwardly from both sides of the bone-fixing unit body and formed in the vertical direction so as to be sharp, and a bone-fixing support arranged at the lower end of the bone-fixing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: INNOBIOSURG
    Inventor: Je-Won Wang
  • Dental devices and methods for treating one or more teeth
    Patent number: 10357334
    Abstract: A dental device (such as a dental matrix or teeth tray) for use in in securing to one or more teeth during a dental restoration procedure or another dental procedure. In the case of a dental matrix, the dental matrix can be manufactured (e.g., in a dentist's facility using a three-dimensional printer apparatus or the like) after the targeted tooth of the patient in the dentist's facility is prepared for a filling material. As such, in some circumstances, the dental matrix is not necessarily a prefabricated metal band that is intended to be used with any of a variety of differently sized and shaped teeth of any of a variety of different patients, but instead the dental matrix may optionally be promptly fabricated according to the specific anatomical shape and size of a particular tooth of a particular patient while that patient is waiting in the dental chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Hegland LLC
    Inventor: Lindsay Hegland
  • Vibrator for attaching composite resin to a tooth
    Patent number: 10350029
    Abstract: A vibrator for attaching composite resin to a tooth includes a housing, a vibration motor accommodated in the housing and configured to generate vibration, a micro-computer configured to control an operation and a vibration frequency of the vibration motor, a vibration tip configured to couple with one side of the housing to be exposed to an outside of the housing and to transfer the vibration to the composite resin, a vibration bushing provided at one end of the vibration tip and accommodated in the housing, and a control switch provided on one side of the housing and configured to generate a vibration motor control signal in response to a user contacting or pushing the control switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: B&L BIOTECH, INC.
    Inventors: In Whan Lee, Dong Yoon Lee, Seung Ki Baek, Gil Hwan Sung, In Jeong Choi, Myun Hwan Ahn
  • Expansion screw for orthodontic appliances
    Patent number: 10342639
    Abstract: Expansion screw for orthodontic appliances, including at least one stem (1) with at least a threaded portion (10) extending along the longitudinal extension of the stem (1), at least one receiving body (3) for receiving the threaded portion (10) provided with a receiving hole complementarily shaped with respect to the threaded portion (10) so as to allow its screwing, guide structure (2) for guiding the at least one receiving body (3), driving mechanism (11, 12) for driving the stem (1), and including a positioning tab (6) composed of multiple parts (60, 61) associated with each other to support the expansion screw (100) when the orthodontic appliance is made, the tab (6) being provided with at least an appendix (62) that can be stably inserted into a cavity (12) exhibited by the expansion screw (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: LEONE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Gabriele Scommegna, Maurizo Dolfi
  • Ear-mounted dental mirror support
    Patent number: 10335022
    Abstract: The ear-mounted dental mirror support includes two arms, each having a hooked end configured to wrap around the back of an ear. The arms are connected to a cross-member at the end opposite the hook. A multi-rod adjustment member is pivotally attached to the cross-member. A mirror is pivotally attached to the free end of the adjustment member. The device is designed to be secured to a patient's ears by the arms with the cross-member resting on the patient's chin. The mirror can be adjusted to reflect different portions of the patient's mouth to help a person applying treatment visualize the treatment zone. The arms and cross-member may include projections to assist in securing a dental dam in place around the patient's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: King Saud University
    Inventor: Eman Mohammed Saad Bin Saleh
  • Method and system for providing feedback data useful in prosthodontic procedures associated with the intra oral cavity
    Patent number: 10327878
    Abstract: Feedback data useful in prosthodontic procedures associated with the intra oral cavity is provided. First, a 3D numerical model of the target zone in the intra oral cavity is provided, and this is manipulated so as to extract particular data that may be useful in a particular procedure, for example data relating to the finish line or to the shape and size of a preparation. The relationship between this data and the procedure is then determined, for example the clearance between the preparation and the intended crown. Feedback data, indicative of this relationship, is then generated, for example whether the preparation geometry is adequate for the particular type of prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi Kopelman, Eldad Taub
  • Drawing device and control method for the same
    Patent number: 10327529
    Abstract: A drawing device includes: an insertion portion into which a finger or a toe including a nail which is a drawing target surface is inserted, the insertion portion including an opening configured to expose an entire tip portion of the finger or toe including a region having the nail of the finger or toe; and a holding portion in the insertion portion configured to suppress movement of the finger or toe. The holding portion includes: a first pressing portion opposing a side surface on one side in a width direction of the inserted tip portion of the finger or toe and configured to press the side surface on the one side; and a second pressing portion opposing a side surface on another side in the width direction of the tip portion of the finger or toe and configured to press the side surface on the another side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hiroyasu Bitoh
  • Orthodontic systems
    Patent number: 10314668
    Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a first orthodontic bracket having a first gear module, a second orthodontic bracket having a second gear module, and a first archwire segment having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the archwire segment is coupled to the first orthodontic bracket, the second portion of the archwire segment is coupled to the second orthodontic bracket. The first gear module is configured to provide a first force to the first portion of the first archwire segment, the second gear module is configured to provide a second force to the second portion of the first archwire segment, and the first gear module is configured to provide the first force independently of the second gear module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventor: Naif Bindayel
  • Methods, devices, systems, assemblies, and kits for tissue retraction in an oral cavity
    Patent number: 10307049
    Abstract: Provided herein is a retraction device for retracting soft tissue from the dental surfaces in the oral cavity of a patient. The retraction device is comprised of a topology conformable structure, where the topology conformable structure is adaptable to be delivered to the oral cavity in a constrained shape. The device can then undergo a conformation change in the oral cavity, where the device transforms into its unconstrained shape. The unconstrained shape of the device creates a useable working field in the oral cavity. The useable working field can provide increased accessibility to and/or visibility within the oral cavity. Also provided herein are methods for using the device and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: ULTRADENT PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Hines, Curtis Pontynen
  • Bone foundation guide and method of use
    Patent number: 10307226
    Abstract: The disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to a bone foundation guide configured to guide alteration of an alveolar ridge. A bone foundation guide may include a body with (a) a first end of a buccal wall and a first end of a lingual wall each connected to a first end of the body and (b) a second end of the buccal wall and a second end of the lingual wall each connected to a second end of the body such that the buccal wall is substantially parallel to the lingual wall and a space between the buccal wall and the lingual wall defines an open surgical space. A body may be configured to sit adjacent to a tissue spacing gasket having a thickness equivalent to a gum tissue that would normally cover the bone segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: NATIONAL DENTEX, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Llop, Armand C. Jusuf
  • Dental implant with progressive thread
    Patent number: 10307225
    Abstract: A dental implant includes a screw body and screw threads. The screw body has an apical end and a coronal end. Screw threads include a primary thread and a secondary thread, which overlap in at least a portion of the screw thread. Thread depth progressively increases from the coronal end to the apical end. The coronal end may contain any suitable secondary characteristics, such as machined threads, grooves, micro-threads, or any other characteristics favorable to successful outcomes with dental implant treatment. A method of making such a dental implant is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Implant Direct Sybron International LLC
    Inventors: Ines Aravena, Philippe Khayat
  • Fabrication and installation of a dental implant
    Patent number: 10299895
    Abstract: A dental implant for supporting periodontal tissue and the supporting bone is provided. The dental implant includes an implant member for insertion into a periodontal bone socket, and an anchoring assembly. The anchoring assembly includes a fastening element and radially equidistant cylindrical members. The fastening element engages the implant member within the hollow axial cavity. The root section includes through-holes for radially and forcibly sliding the cylindrical members through them. When the fastening element apically advances within the hollow axial cavity, the cylindrical members generate an anchoring force to anchor the dental implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Hankookin, LLC
    Inventors: James Jiwen Chun, Angela Soyoung Chun, Andrew Youngho Chun, Jennifer Miseong Chun
  • Dental apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10299886
    Abstract: Various aspects are directed to dental extraction and dental extraction devices. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments herein, a dental extraction apparatus includes an engagement component that extracts teeth from patients' mouths by engaging with and applying a torque to a tooth. An input torque component translates received input torque to the engagement component. A torque controller operates with the input torque component and the engagement component to limit the applied torque, relative to input torque provided via the input torque component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Tallon Dental Products LLC
    Inventor: Richard Dale Tallon
  • Atmospheric non-thermal gas plasma method for dental surface treatment
    Patent number: 10299887
    Abstract: The provision of dental restorations can be improved by generating a cold atmospheric plasma inside the mouth of the patient and then applying that cold atmospheric plasma onto a dental restoration site. The dental restoration site can be composed of either or both of dentin and enamel. Further, the provision of dental restorations can also be improved by introducing a dental adhesive onto a dental restoration site and treating it with a cold atmospheric plasma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignees: Nanova, Inc., Curators of the University of Missouri Office of Intellectual Property Admin.
    Inventors: Qingsong Yu, Hao Li, Meng Chen
  • Tooth whitening device
    Patent number: 10292799
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device for whitening teeth, including both a tank (16) for at least part of the whitening product in solid or semi-solid form, and a tank (17) of a product in liquid form and means designed to mix the products in powder form and in liquid form before they come out of a nozzle (14), the device also includes a duct (18) leading to the nozzle (14) and operatively connected to a pressurized energy source (219) from which, on command, a flow of gas extends; operatively connected in an intermediate position of a first stretch (18A) of the duct (18) there being the tank (16) of at least part of the whitening product; operatively connected in an intermediate position of a second stretch (18B) of the duct (18) there being the tank (17) of product in liquid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Chiara Domenica Sergi
  • Process of tooth whitening and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 10285790
    Abstract: A process of whitening a tooth provided by the invention includes the steps of providing a delivery device for mechanical dispensing of a predetermined amount of a whitening composition to an applicator tip; dispensing the amount of whitening composition to the applicator tip; applying the amount of whitening composition disposed on the applicator tip to the tooth to be whitened; and allowing the whitening composition to remain in contact with the tooth for a period of time sufficient to whiten the tooth. Optionally, the process further includes the step of exposing the whitening composition to light. A gum or candy for tooth bleaching is detailed along with methods of use. A device adapted to dispense an amount of a dental whitening composition optionally includes a light source for activating the whitener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Inventor: Bryan Wasylucha
  • Bone foundation guide system and method
    Patent number: 10278789
    Abstract: A bone foundation guide system has a bone foundation guide including a body that is contoured to reversibly affix to a bone segment of a dental implant surgical site. The body is further contoured to guide the cutting of a portion of the bone segment from a dental implant surgical site and alternatively support a dental implant surgical guide. The body is further contoured to support a bone foundation guide prosthesis as an alternative to the dental implant surgical guide. The bone foundation guide prosthesis combines with the body to accommodate the bone segment portion as placed through the body prior to the bone segment portion being removed from the dental implant site through the use of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: NATIONAL DENTEX, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Llop, Armand C. Jusuf, Ryan A. Spanke
  • Powder for dental powder blasting
    Patent number: 10278904
    Abstract: The present invention relates to calcium carbonate particles, a powder mixture including such particles and a tooth cleaning method wherein the particles or powder mixture are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Louis Tsu
  • Orthodontic indirect bonding tray including stabilization features
    Patent number: 10278793
    Abstract: A tray for use in bonding orthodontic appliances to selected teeth of a patient is disclosed. The tray includes an outer shell having wall sections extending over facial, lingual, and occlusal surfaces of the selected teeth to form a channel including tooth cavities having a configuration matching and arranged for receiving the selected teeth. A matrix is bonded to the inner surface of the outer shell and is contoured to complement the facial or lingual surface of the teeth. A stabilization member extends from the outer shell and includes an inside surface contoured to complement at least a portion of the facial surface of a tooth located adjacent the selected teeth. Orthodontic appliances are detachably connected to the matrix, wherein each appliance includes a base for bonding the appliance to a tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventors: Roberto J. Carrillo Gonzalez, Roberto Carrillo Fuentevilla
  • Device for sheilding teeth to be treated
    Patent number: 10271922
    Abstract: A device for shielding teeth to be treated in order to prevent an inflow of liquid, such as saliva or bloody the device comprising a partial dental dam (1) comprising a tensioning cloth (2) made of an elastic material designed to be introduced into at least one intermediate tooth space (11) when in an elongated state, and two actuation elements (3) arranged on opposing ends of the tensioning cloth (2) for use in pulling the tensioning cloth (2) into an elongated state, and use of the device for shielding teeth to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Mühlbauer Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Rudolf Heymann, Harald Pauls, Sven Meyer