Patents by Inventor David E. Solid

David E. Solid 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 appliance with contoured retaining guide
    Patent number: 6709268
    Abstract: An appliance used in orthodontic treatment includes a retaining guide that extends outwardly in an occlusal and/or a gingival direction. The retaining guide presents a smoothly contoured, domed shape having a relatively low profile for avoiding contact with opposing dentition or orthodontic appliances that are connected to opposing dentition. The retaining guide is useful for keeping a wire segment or other item in place and in contact with a body of the appliance so that the item does not detach from the appliance during the course of treatment. The retaining guide is particularly useful for keeping tieback loops and other items made from wire segments in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jirina V. Pospisil, David E. Solid, Oliver L. Puttler, John A. Verdouw
  • Orthodontic appliance with contoured retaining guide
    Publication number: 20030113682
    Abstract: An appliance used in orthodontic treatment includes a retaining guide that extends outwardly in an occlusal and/or a gingival direction. The retaining guide presents a smoothly contoured, domed shape having a relatively low profile for avoiding contact with opposing dentition or orthodontic appliances that are connected to opposing dentition. The retaining guide is useful for keeping a wire segment or other item in place and in contact with a body of the appliance so that the item does not detach from the appliance during the course of treatment. The retaining guide is particularly useful for keeping tieback loops and other items made from wire segments in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jirina V. Pospisil, David E. Solid, Oliver L, Puttler, John A. Verdouw