Patents by Inventor Franck Ponçot

Franck Ponçot 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).

  • Publication number: 20100311010
    Abstract: A blank for use in producing an endodontic instrument using a grinding technique includes a cylindrical portion, and a generally conical portion which is to be machined by the grinding technique to form the active part of the endodontic instrument. The generally conical portion of the blank approximates, and is slightly larger than the envelope of the final shape given to the active part of the endodontic instrument after machining. A method is also provided for producing an endodontic instrument having at least one helical cutting edge using the blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Badoz, Franck Ponçot
  • Patent number: 7785174
    Abstract: A blank for use in producing an endodontic instrument using a grinding technique includes a cylindrical portion, and a generally conical portion which is to be machined by the grinding technique to form the active part of the endodontic instrument. The generally conical portion of the blank approximates, and is slightly larger than the envelope of the final shape given to the active part of the endodontic instrument after machining. A method is also provided for producing an endodontic instrument having at least one helical cutting edge using the blank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Micro Mega International Manufactures
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Badoz, Franck Ponçot
  • Publication number: 20060281047
    Abstract: A blank for use in producing an endodontic instrument using a grinding technique includes a cylindrical portion, and a generally conical portion which is to be machined by the grinding technique to form the active part of the endodontic instrument. The generally conical portion of the blank approximates, and is slightly larger than the envelope of the final shape given to the active part of the endodontic instrument after machining. A method is also provided for producing an endodontic instrument having at least one helical cutting edge using the blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Badoz, Franck Poncot