Patents by Inventor David Cinader, Jr.

David Cinader, Jr. 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: 20070141525
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to techniques for registering a three-dimensional (3D) coordinate system of a physical model of a patient's tooth structure to a 3D coordinate system of a virtual model of the same tooth structure. Techniques are described to register the complex geometries of the physical and virtual tooth structures by using registration markers located on banded appliances previously fixed to or prepared to be fixed to the patient's teeth. Performing registration with banded appliances may enable more complete and accurate treatment planning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: David Cinader, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20060177791
    Abstract: An indirect bonding apparatus is made by initially placing spacer material over a replica of the patient's tooth structure. A tray is then formed over the spacer material and hardened. Next, the spacer material is removed from the tooth replica and orthodontic appliances are placed on the replica at desired locations. A matrix material is placed between the tray and the replica and allowed to harden. Optionally, the apparatus includes features for facilitating removal of the transfer apparatus after the bonding procedure has been completed, and features for applying firm, uniform pressure to the appliances during the bonding procedure. Other aspects of indirect bonding are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: David Cinader, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20060127834
    Abstract: An orthodontic kit includes brackets and at least one archwire for a single patient. The brackets and archwire are provided in a sealed container that is sterilized after the container is closed. Optionally, the kit includes all or at least some of the additional orthodontic articles desired for a bonding procedure, such as buccal tubes or buccal tube preweld assemblies, ligatures, bonding compositions, single use hand instruments and articles for moisture control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Waldemar Szwajkowski, Arthur Basehart, James Cleary, Oliver Puttler, David Cinader, Jr.