Patents by Inventor David K. Cinader, Jr.

David K. 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).

  • Patent number: 8827697
    Abstract: An aesthetic, partially removable orthodontic appliance is described, including a polymeric body that conforms to the lingual soft tissue and at least one wire member extending from the polymeric body. Each wire member releasably engages with a respective anchor that is, in turn, connected to the lingual surface of a respective tooth when the polymeric body is moved in a generally gingival direction into abutting relationship with the lingual soft tissue. Other features of the appliance include self-guiding magnetic couplings and couplings based on interlocking mechanical structures that provide releasable engagement between the removable section and the anchors, as well as related methods for making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., Philip P. Soo, James D. Cleary, Oliver L. Puttler
  • Patent number: 8784099
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-layer adhesives and methods that are useful for bonding orthodontic appliances to a tooth structure. The multi-layer adhesives can be precoated on an orthodontic appliance, or alternatively, they can be provided on an adhesive delivery system for transfer to an orthodontic appliance. The multi-layer adhesives and methods preferably provide a useful balance of properties for bonding orthodontic appliances to the tooth structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joan V. Brennan, David K. Cinader, Jr., James D. Hansen, Darrell S. James
  • Patent number: 8738165
    Abstract: A virtual model of a dental patient's dentition is provided by obtaining a digital data file of the patient's teeth and orthodontic appliances connected to the teeth, and then combining data from the data file with other data that represents surfaces of the teeth underlying the appliances. The virtual model is useful in preparing a physical model of the patient's current dentition that can be used, for example, to make a dental retainer. Advantageously, the retainer can be fabricated before the orthodontic appliances are disconnected from the patient's teeth and ready for use as soon as the patient's teeth have reached their desired positions in the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., David W. Kuhns, Oliver L. Puttler
  • Publication number: 20140017637
    Abstract: Dental materials are provided in which a conformal coating is disposed on the inner surfaces of a dental composite. The conformal coating can be subsequently surface modified to provide a chemical bond between the compressible component and a hardenable resin, resulting in increased bond strength and reduced bond strength variability. Use of a thin conformal layer can provide a surprising enhancement in bond reliability while minimizing the collateral effect on the handling properties of the unhardened composite. The conformal coating can also improve the compressibility and decrease rebound in the overall dental composite during a bonding procedure and reduce the amount of extractable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: 3M IINNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., Bill H. Dodge, Bradley W. Eaton
  • Patent number: 8439671
    Abstract: A bonding tray for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances includes a body adapted to fit over at least a portion of the dental arch. One or more orthodontic appliances are releasably connected to the body, and a photocurable adhesive material extends across the base or bonding pad of each appliance for bonding the appliance to a tooth. An outer surface of the body includes at least one receptacle for removably receiving a source of light in order to facilitate curing the photocurable adhesive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David K. Cinader, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130075282
    Abstract: Orthodontic assemblies and related methods are provided where an adhesive coated orthodontic appliance is received in a container that includes a substrate and a lid having a retaining member. When the lid is closed, the retaining member is complemental to the shape of the appliance and engages with the appliance. By conforming to the shape of the appliance, the retaining member constrains the appliance from shifting in lateral and vertical directions within the container. When the lid is opened, the associated retaining member disengages from the appliance, thereby facilitating user access to the appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, JR., Alan F. Conley
  • Patent number: 8404144
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing one or more polymerizable bisphosphonic acids and optionally one or more additional polymerizable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Gail S. Boardman, Brian A. Shukla, Steven M. Aasen, Sumita B. Mitra, Markus Mikulla, David K. Cinader, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8114327
    Abstract: An indirect bonding apparatus for orthodontic bonding procedures includes a tray having inner wall sections defining a channel for receiving the patient's dental arch. A number of orthodontic appliances are detachably connected to the tray along the channel, and each appliance includes a base for bonding the appliance to the tooth. The wall sections include at least one groove extending along the base of at least one appliance in order to provide a space between the wall sections and the patient's tooth structure when the tray is received on the patient's dental arch. The space hinders the flow of oral fluids such as saliva in directions toward the base in order to help ensure that the fluids do not adversely affect the strength of the resulting adhesive bond between the appliance and the tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovation Properties Company
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., James D. Cleary
  • Patent number: 8021146
    Abstract: An indirect bonding tray for orthodontic bonding procedures has moisture control structure that is located next to the patient's teeth when the tray is placed over the patient's dental arch. The moisture control structure tends to draw moisture away from the adhesive used to bond the appliances to the teeth. As a consequence, the probability that the resulting bond between the appliances and the teeth is adversely affected by the presence of moisture, blood or other fluids in the patient's mouth is decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., Raymond P. Johnston, David S. Arney, Oliver L. Puttler
  • Patent number: 7993133
    Abstract: A digital orthodontic treatment planning system provides a practitioner with a digital representation of at least a part of a tooth of a patient within a three-dimensional environment. The practitioner may provide input indicative of a desired movement for a tooth of a patient via a user interface. Based on the desired movement for the tooth, a position of a virtual orthodontic appliance is calculated. The digital representation of the tooth may be moved in accordance with the adjusted position of the virtual orthodontic appliance. In this way, the system provides the practitioner with the perception that the input is being directly applied to the tooth, whereas the input is being indirectly applied to the tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., Richard E. Raby, Nicholas A. Stark
  • Patent number: 7910632
    Abstract: An assembly for use in orthodontic treatment includes at least two articles, and each article includes an orthodontic appliance as well as an adhesive that extends across the base of each appliance. The adhesive of at least one article differs from the adhesive of at least one other article in terms of composition, properties or characteristics, such that the adhesive can be tailored to enhance the bond between the particular selected appliance and its intended tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., Joan V. Brennan
  • Publication number: 20110027743
    Abstract: An aesthetic, partially removable orthodontic appliance is described, including a polymeric body that conforms to the lingual soft tissue and at least one wire member extending from the polymeric body. Each wire member releasably engages with a respective anchor that is, in turn, connected to the lingual surface of a respective tooth when the polymeric body is moved in a generally gingival direction into abutting relationship with the lingual soft tissue. Other features of the appliance include self-guiding magnetic couplings and couplings based on interlocking mechanical structures that provide releasable engagement between the removable section and the anchors, as well as related methods for making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., Philip P. Soo, James D. Cleary, Oliver L. Puttler
  • Publication number: 20110004331
    Abstract: A virtual model of a dental patient's dentition is provided by obtaining a digital data file of the patient's teeth and orthodontic appliances connected to the teeth, and then combining data from the data file with other data that represents surfaces of the teeth underlying the appliances. The virtual model is useful in preparing a physical model of the patient's current dentition that can be used, for example, to make a dental retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., David W. Kuhns, Oliver L. Puttler
  • Patent number: 7845938
    Abstract: An indirect bonding tray places orthodontic appliances in precise, predetermined positions on the teeth of a patient. The indirect bonding tray includes a first matrix material that extends over a set of appliances and a second matrix material that extends over the first matrix material. The indirect bonding tray also includes at least one occlusal stop member that is connected to the second matrix material for firm, relatively hard contact with the occlusal tips of the patient's teeth when the tray is received in place over the patient's dental arch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Sungham Kim, Calvin N. Corpus, Ming-Lai Lai, David K. Cinader, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7841464
    Abstract: A packaged assembly includes a container with a chamber and an orthodontic appliance received in the chamber. The assembly also includes a quantity of orthodontic adhesive material that is received on a release surface in the chamber. The appliance is detachably mounted on a support and is relatively movable when desired in order to bring a base of the appliance into contact with the adhesive material for transfer of the adhesive material to the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., Russell A. Jordan, Joan V. Brennan, James D. Christoff
  • Publication number: 20100285419
    Abstract: An orthodontic article is provided for bonding to a tooth structure comprising an orthodontic appliance, a layer of partially hardened hardenable composition adjacent the appliance, and a bonding adhesive adjacent the partially hardened hardenable composition. A method of making an orthodontic article for orthodontic bonding is provided, comprising partially hardening a hardenable composition adjacent the base of an orthodontic appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, JR., James D. Christoff
  • Publication number: 20100279243
    Abstract: A set of orthodontic appliances is releasably connected to wall portions of a bonding tray that is used in an indirect bonding procedure. A quantity of dental sealant is applied to wall portions of the tray, and is subsequently transferred to enamel surfaces of the patient s teeth when the bonding tray is placed in position over one of the patient s dental arches. The dental sealant tends to reduce the formation of plaque in regions of the patient s tooth surfaces adjacent the orthodontic appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, JR., James K. Mah
  • Publication number: 20100260405
    Abstract: The present invention provides digitally driven methods to conveniently and efficiently monitor and evaluate the positions of a patient's teeth during the course of orthodontic treatment. In an exemplary embodiment, an initial set of 3D digital data representing a patient's dental structure is provided by means of an X-ray radiograph and/or an intraoral scan. Then during the course of treatment, a reduced image representing part of the dental structure may be quickly provided using a bite plate or a low resolution intraoral scan. A three-dimensional (3D) image of the full dental structure is subsequently rendered or ‘reconstructed’ by registering elements of the initial image with corresponding elements of the reduced image. By reconstructing the dental structure from the reduced image, the treating professional can provide a precise, manipulable 3D image of the patient's complete dental structure for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: David K. Cinader, JR.
  • Patent number: 7774084
    Abstract: A system for implanting a temporary anchorage device in a jaw bone of a patient makes use of a digital representation of at least a portion of the patient's dental arch, including teeth and corresponding roots, in order to select a temporary anchorage device (TAD) implant site that does not interfere with a tooth root. A surgical guide relates the information from the digital representation to an actual location in the patient's jaw bone. The surgical guide is formed to fit over at least a portion of the occlusal, buccal, labial, and/or lingual surfaces of the dental arch proximate to the selected TAD implant site and includes a physical and/or visual marker that indicates the selected TAD implant site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David K. Cinader, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7762815
    Abstract: An indirect bonding tray for use in applying and bonding orthodontic appliances to a patient's teeth is made by providing a replica of the patient's dentition including replicas of the patient's teeth. A guide is provided on each replica tooth in a location corresponding to the ultimate intended location of the orthodontic appliance on the patient's teeth. Each guide has a receptacle for receiving an orthodontic appliance, and serves to ensure that the respective orthodontic appliance is placed in its proper, intended position on the replica tooth. A tray is then formed over the replica teeth and the appliances for subsequent use in bonding the appliances to the patient's teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Co.
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., James D. Cleary