Patents by Inventor Brian D. Willison

Brian D. Willison 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).

  • Orthodontic positioner and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 5055039
    Abstract: An orthodontic positioner appliance of elastomer base material is formed directly on the tooth coupling members during fabrication so as to assure accuracy of the appliance and compliance with the exact shape and placement of the members. A construction model is provided of the patient's teeth in a desired orientation, members are attached to the teeth in the model, and the positioner is formed by applying material to the model and directly to the members providing an exact adaptation of the material to the model including the members and providing an exact fit between the material and the members so as to eliminate any void between the members and the material to assure maximum purchase on the teeth but yet be easily removed by the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Assignee: Great Lakes Orthodontics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerard P. Abbatte, Peter R. Breads, Stephen P. Warunek, Brian D. Willison