Patents by Inventor Frank W. Krause

Frank W. Krause 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).

  • Lingual retainer and methods of manufacturing and bonding same
    Patent number: 4609350
    Abstract: A custom lingual retainer is construced by custom fitting a preformed base into the lingual fossa of a tooth. A wire, which extends beyond the tooth, is attached thereto. A custom lingual retainer so produced is bonded by applying a bonding adhesive to a surface of the metal base of the retainer and positioning the metal base in the lingual fossa of the tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Inventor: Frank W. Krause