Patents by Inventor Darren Buddemeyer

Darren Buddemeyer 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: 20240074837
    Abstract: An orthodontic post and pin system for secure attachment of a dental appliance to an alignment wire, which also facilitates quick and easy removal and replacement. The system described herein uses a “twist-lock” dental post that is rotated onto, and counter-rotated off of, an alignment wire. The dental post includes structural elements to facilitate the twist-lock functionality, as well as structures for accepting a fastener to secure the alignment wire in place and inhibit unintentional or undesired dislodging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Darren Buddemeyer, Matthew Malabey
  • Patent number: 11826222
    Abstract: An orthodontic post and pin system for secure attachment of a dental appliance to an alignment wire, which also facilitates quick and easy removal and replacement. The system described herein uses a “twist-lock” dental post that is rotated onto, and counter-rotated off of, an alignment wire. The dental post includes structural elements to facilitate the twist-lock functionality, as well as structures for accepting a fastener to secure the alignment wire in place and inhibit unintentional or undesired dislodging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Ortho Solutions, LC
    Inventors: Darren Buddemeyer, Matthew Malabey
  • Publication number: 20220233278
    Abstract: An orthodontic post and pin system for secure attachment of a dental appliance to an alignment wire, which also facilitates quick and easy removal and replacement. The system described herein uses a “twist-lock” dental post that is rotated onto, and counter-rotated off of, an alignment wire. The dental post includes structural elements to facilitate the twist-lock functionality, as well as structures for accepting a fastener to secure the alignment wire in place and inhibit unintentional or undesired dislodging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Darren Buddemeyer, Matthew Malabey
  • Patent number: 11273013
    Abstract: An orthodontic post and pin system for secure attachment of a dental appliance to an alignment wire, which also facilitates quick and easy removal and replacement. The system described herein uses a “twist-lock” dental post that is rotated onto, and counter-rotated off of, an alignment wire. The dental post includes structural elements to facilitate the twist-lock functionality, as well as structures for accepting a fastener to secure the alignment wire in place and inhibit unintentional or undesired dislodging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: ORTHO SOLUTIONS, LC
    Inventors: Darren Buddemeyer, Matthew Malabey
  • Publication number: 20210346128
    Abstract: An orthodontic post and pin system for secure attachment of a dental appliance to an alignment wire, which also facilitates quick and easy removal and replacement. The system described herein uses a “twist-lock” dental post that is rotated onto, and counter-rotated off of, an alignment wire. The dental post includes structural elements to facilitate the twist-lock functionality, as well as structures for accepting a fastener to secure the alignment wire in place and inhibit unintentional or undesired dislodging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Darren Buddemeyer, Matthew Malabey
  • Patent number: 9987107
    Abstract: A mandibular repositioning device having a lower assembly having a buccal tube having a slot opening formed therein with the tube being connected to a molar bracket that fits over a molar, a lower wedge having a head portion having an inner contact surface, and an integral extension portion with the extension portion being adapted for insertion into the slot opening for adjustment purposes, and an upper assembly having a buccal tube having a slot opening formed therein with the tube being connected to a molar bracket that fits over a molar, an upper wedge having a head portion having an outer rounded contact surface, and an integral extension portion, the extension portion being adapted for insertion into the slot opening for adjustment purposes. Set screws are adapted for contacting the extension portions for holding the upper wedge and lower wedge in place with the outer rounded contact surface bearing against the inner contact flat surface for repositioning a mandibular jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Ortho Solutions, LC
    Inventors: Darren Buddemeyer, John J. Pietroborgo, Matthew K. Malabey
  • Publication number: 20160100915
    Abstract: A mandibular repositioning device is disclosed which comprises a lower assembly having a buccal tube having a slot opening formed therein with the tube being connected to a molar bracket that fits over a molar, a lower wedge having a head portion having an inner contact surface, an outer rounded surface, and an extension portion with the extension portion being adapted for insertion into the slot opening for adjustment purposes, the tube further having a side opening through which is inserted a set screw that is adapted for contacting the extension portion for holding the lower wedge in place, and an upper assembly having a buccal tube having a slot opening formed therein with the tube being connected to a molar bracket that fits over a molar, an upper wedge having a head portion having an outer rounded contact surface, an inner surface, and an extension portion, the extension portion being adapted for insertion into the slot opening for adjustment purposes, the tube further having a side opening through whic
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Darren Buddemeyer, John J. Pietroborgo, Matthew K. Malabey
  • Publication number: 20160100914
    Abstract: A dental repositioning device is disclosed which comprises a support plate having a first rod embedded therein and a second rod embedded therein, a first anterior mechanism having a top opening for receiving a set screw and a rear opening, a second anterior mechanism having a top opening for receiving a set screw and a rear opening, a first rod connected between the first anterior mechanism and a first rear mechanism and a spring inserted over the first rod between the first anterior mechanism and the first rear mechanism, a second rod connected between the second anterior mechanism and a second rear mechanism and a spring inserted over the second rod between the second anterior mechanism and the second rear mechanism, a first Z-clip for insertion into the first rear mechanism and a first buccal tube, and a second Z-clip for insertion into the second rear mechanism and a second buccal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Darren Buddemeyer, Hartwing Ahnfeldt, Matthias Hahn
  • Patent number: D940878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: ORTHO SOLUTIONS, LC
    Inventors: Darren Buddemeyer, Matthew Malabey