Patents by Inventor Christopher Lyle Wasden

Christopher Lyle Wasden 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).

  • Patent number: 11806206
    Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling system includes an extraoral vibratory source coupled to a bite plate, where the extraoral vibratory source is operable to vibrate the bite plate at a frequency in a range of 0.1 to 400 Hz. The bite plate is configured to deliver cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches, and the bite plate and the extraoral vibratory source are held during use only by clamping with the teeth. A battery is operable to power the extraoral vibratory source, and a processor is configured to control the extraoral vibratory source. Electronic media is operable to capture data indicating usage duration and usage frequency to allow patient compliance to be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA INC.
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, Wilson Brent Tarver
  • Publication number: 20200405444
    Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling system includes an extraoral vibratory source coupled to a bite plate, where the extraoral vibratory source is operable to vibrate the bite plate at a frequency in a range of 0.1 to 400 Hz. The bite plate is configured to deliver cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches, and the bite plate and the extraoral vibratory source are held during use only by clamping with the teeth. A battery is operable to power the extraoral vibratory source, and a processor is configured to control the extraoral vibratory source. Electronic media is operable to capture data indicating usage duration and usage frequency to allow patient compliance to be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS AND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, Wilson Brent Tarver
  • Patent number: 10806545
    Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling system includes an extraoral vibratory source coupled to a bite plate, where the extraoral vibratory source is operable to vibrate the bite plate at a frequency in a range of 0.1 to 400 Hz. The bite plate is configured to deliver cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches, and the bite plate and the extraoral vibratory source are held during use only by clamping with the teeth. A battery is operable to power the extraoral vibratory source, and a processor is configured to control the extraoral vibratory source. Electronic media is operable to capture data indicating usage duration and usage frequency to allow patient compliance to be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS AND EDUCATION ASSIOCATION, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, Wilson Brent Tarver
  • Publication number: 20200093570
    Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling system includes an extraoral vibratory source coupled to a bite plate, where the extraoral vibratory source is operable to vibrate the bite plate at a frequency in a range of 0.1 to 400 Hz. The bite plate is configured to deliver cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches, and the bite plate and the extraoral vibratory source are held during use only by clamping with the teeth. A battery is operable to power the extraoral vibratory source, and a processor is configured to control the extraoral vibratory source. Electronic media is operable to capture data indicating usage duration and usage frequency to allow patient compliance to be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, Wilson Brent Tarver
  • Patent number: 10500019
    Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion include reducing orthodontic treatment duration by daily applying cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches during a treatment period. The teeth are also receiving static forces generated by an orthodontic appliance during the treatment period. The cyclic forces applied daily by clamping the teeth down on a bite plate, and activating an extraoral vibration source configured to deliver the cyclic forces to the bite plate at a constant frequency and a maximum force. Data indicating usage duration and usage frequency is stored electronically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver
  • Publication number: 20180168774
    Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion include reducing orthodontic treatment duration by daily applying cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches during a treatment period. The teeth are also receiving static forces generated by an orthodontic appliance during the treatment period. The cyclic forces applied daily by clamping the teeth down on a bite plate, and activating an extraoral vibration source configured to deliver the cyclic forces to the bite plate at a constant frequency and a maximum force. Data indicating usage duration and usage frequency is stored electronically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver
  • Patent number: 9668828
    Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver
  • Publication number: 20080227046
    Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver
  • Publication number: 20080227047
    Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver