Patents by Inventor Earl Wayne Simmons

Earl Wayne Simmons 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for preparing a dental implant site
    Patent number: 10016256
    Abstract: A dental implant site preparation tool (10) includes a shaft (12) and a working end (14). The working end includes a cutting surface (16) that includes cutting features. The working end (14) also includes a substantially smooth tip (18) that may have a convex shape. A method of preparing a dental implant site includes working the tool (10) so as to create a shape that matches that of an implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Inventor: Earl Wayne Simmons, Jr.
  • DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170296307
    Abstract: A dental implant whereby an osteotomy cavity is formed in jawbone and then a base member of the implant is positioned into the cavity. The base member serves as a platform to secure an abutment member of the implant that in turn receives a dental restoration, such as a crown or denture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Grant Dental Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Earl Wayne Simmons, James Grant, Richard Victor Denton, Duncan Howard Stewart, Douglas James Brooke
  • Eccentric dental implant system
    Patent number: 9737376
    Abstract: A dental implant whereby an osteotomy cavity is formed in jawbone and then a base member of the implant is positioned into the cavity. The base member serves as a platform to secure an abutment member of the implant that in turn receives a dental restoration, such as a crown or denture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Grant Dental Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Duncan Howard Stewart, Douglas James Brooke, Earl Wayne Simmons, James Grant
  • Methods and Apparatus for Implants and Reconstruction
    Publication number: 20160213452
    Abstract: An implant apparatus and method of reconstruction are provided in which an anchor (16) implanted into bone, and an eccentric base (18) is coupled to the anchor (16) with a coupler (20). A fixture, such as a dental fixture, may be coupled to the base (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Earl Wayne Simmons, JR.
  • Methods and Apparatus for Preparing a Dental Implant Site
    Publication number: 20150250557
    Abstract: A dental implant site preparation tool (10) includes a shaft (12) and a working end (14). The working end includes a cutting surface (16) that includes cutting features. The working end (14) also includes a substantially smooth tip (18) that may have a convex shape. A method of preparing a dental implant site includes working the tool (10) so as to create a shape that matches that of an implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Earl Wayne Simmons, JR.
  • Method and apparatus for dental implants
    Patent number: 7056117
    Abstract: A dental apparatus and method of dental reconstruction are provided in which a base (24) is set (112) into or on a jawbone, and one or more stabilizers (26) couple the base (24) to the jawbone. A dental fixture (86) is coupled (114) to the base (24). Also provided are one-piece dental implants (120 and 132).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: Earl Wayne Simmons, Jr.
  • Method and apparatus for dental implants
    Publication number: 20030232308
    Abstract: A dental apparatus and method of dental reconstruction are provided in which an implant (10) includes a collar (12) extending from a base (14). The collar (12) provides a platform for attaching dental fixtures, such as crowns or abutments (30). The collar (12) may be shaped so as to allow bone and gum growth that matches natural structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: Earl Wayne Simmons
  • Method and apparatus for dental implants
    Publication number: 20030180686
    Abstract: A dental apparatus and method of dental reconstruction are provided in which a base (24) is set (112) into or on a jawbone, and one or more stabilizers (26) couple the base (24) to the jawbone. A dental fixture (86) is coupled (114) to the base (24). Also provided are one-piece dental implants (120 and 132).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Earl Wayne Simmons
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20030064349
    Abstract: A dental apparatus and method of dental reconstruction are provided in which a base (24) is set (112) into or on a jawbone, and one or more stabilizers (26) couple the base (24) to the jawbone. A dental fixture (86) is coupled (114) to the base (24). Also provided are one-piece dental implants (120 and 132).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Earl Wayne Simmons
  • Method and apparatus for dental implants
    Patent number: 6537069
    Abstract: A dental apparatus and method of dental reconstruction are provided in which a base (24) is set (112) into or on a jawbone, and one or more stabilizers (26) couple the base (24) to the jawbone. A dental fixture (86) is coupled (114) to the base (24). Also provided are one-piece dental implants (120 and 132).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Earl Wayne Simmons, Jr.