Patents by Inventor Deborah E. Creasman

Deborah E. Creasman 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: 8182266
    Abstract: A dental tool for the removal of dental appliances or oral devices from a user's mouth comprises a universal handle which is substantially cylindrical. Interconnected thereto is an engagement head comprising a first engagement member extending upward and outward opposite the handle, and a second engagement member extending downward and outward opposite the handle. The first engagement member and second engagement member are disposed in angled relation to one another, each terminating in a broad distal tip having a curvilinear edge. The first and second engagement members further contain contact surfaces for contacting and engaging the dental appliance or oral device. The dental tool is comprised of a rigid material, with a resilient portion overlaid on at least the contact surfaces of the first and second engagement members and distal tips thereof. The dental tool may also be stored in a case to make a kit for removing oral devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventors: Susan M. Creasman, Deborah E. Creasman
  • Publication number: 20090286199
    Abstract: A dental tool for the removal of dental appliances or oral devices from a user's mouth comprises a universal handle which is substantially cylindrical. Interconnected thereto is an engagement head comprising a first engagement member extending upward and outward opposite the handle, and a second engagement member extending downward and outward opposite the handle. The first engagement member and second engagement member are disposed in angled relation to one another, each terminating in a broad distal tip having a curvilinear edge. The first and second engagement members further contain contact surfaces for contacting and engaging the dental appliance or oral device. The dental tool is comprised of a rigid material, with a resilient portion overlaid on at least the contact surfaces of the first and second engagement members and distal tips thereof. The dental tool may also be stored in a case to make a kit for removing oral devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Susan M. Creasman, Deborah E. Creasman
  • Publication number: 20090246732
    Abstract: A hand held dental tool for removing dental prostheses and dental appliances from a user's mouth comprises a handle that facilitates a sturdy grip and an engagement head affixed an end of the handle for engaging the prosthesis of appliance. The engagement head has dual fingers extending oppositely away from the head wherein a first finger extends upwardly from the head and a second finger extends downwardly from the head for engaging lower and upper prostheses respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Susan M. Creasman, Deborah E. Creasman