Patents by Inventor Daniel Castner

Daniel Castner 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).

  • Publication number: 20060228664
    Abstract: A self-ligating orthodontic bracket assembly with selectively removable self-ligation features is configured to provide a low profile to minimize labial-lingual prominence. A clip is configured to snap into the base of the bracket and close over the archwire slot to retain the archwire in the slot. The clip is easily moved to an open position when the archwire is changed out during routine treatment. The clip includes spaced apart arms that, along with the bracket tie-wings, straddle the most outwardly prominent site on the crown of the tooth thereby minimizing labial-lingual profile. The self-ligation capability is achieved without any increase in occlusal-gingival height or measial-distal width of the orthodontic bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Castner, David Winer
  • Publication number: 20060228662
    Abstract: A self-ligating orthodontic bracket assembly with selectively removable self-ligation features is configured to provide a low profile to minimize labial-lingual prominence. A clip is configured to snap into the base of the bracket and close over the archwire slot to retain the archwire in the slot. The clip is easily moved to an open position when the archwire is changed out during routine treatment. The clip includes spaced apart arms that, along with the bracket tie-wings, straddle the most outwardly prominent site on the crown of the tooth thereby minimizing labial-lingual profile. The self-ligation capability is achieved without any increase in occlusal-gingival height or measial-distal width of the orthodontic bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Lokar, Daniel Castner
  • Publication number: 20060068351
    Abstract: A prescription kit of orthodontic brackets is provided for orthodontists on an individual patient or pre determined basis. The orthodontist does not have to carry a large inventory of orthodontic brackets, rather the orthodontist places a prescription order with the orthodontic manufacturer for an individual patient's prescription needs for a seven to thirty day or longer time frame. The orthodontic bracket manufacturer fills the prescription, preferably within twenty-four hours, and sends back the individual patient's prescription order of orthodontic brackets to the orthodontist. The orthodontic brackets are assembled on a bonding card so that the brackets may be easily removed and mounted on the patient's teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel Castner