Patents by Inventor Edward L. Alpert

Edward L. Alpert 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).

  • Flexible root canal prosthesis
    Patent number: 5564929
    Abstract: A flexible rope-like root canal prosthesis and method of use are provided for repair of a damaged tooth. The flexible rope-like root canal prosthesis is contacted with a stiffening agent to form a composite that is moldable to conform the interior of the root canal. The stiffened rope-like root canal prosthesis is bonded into the root canal and serves as a foundation for restoring the pulp cavity core and allowing for additional prosthesis to be applied to the tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventor: Edward L. Alpert