Patents Examined by Patrick A. Hilsmie
  • Hybrid woven material for reinforcement of dental restorations
    Patent number: 5921778
    Abstract: A reinforced composite material for use in dental restorations such as dental bridges, splints, veneers, and laminate comprising a hybrid woven material formed of glass yarns and synthetic yarns. Suitable synthetic yarns comprise polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, acrylic fibers, or a combination thereof. The hybrid woven material of the present invention does not fray upon cutting, which greatly enhances ease of preparation of the fiber-reinforced dental restorations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Jeneric/Pentron Incorporated
    Inventors: Ajit Karmaker, Arun Prasad