Patents by Inventor Giuseppe Antignano

Giuseppe Antignano 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: 8708698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ligating device (1) for arch wires or orthodontic wires, having a bondable base (2), for coupling to a tooth, and a main body (3), where the main body (3) has a slot (4), suitable for receiving a metal arch wire (5). The slot (4) has its entrance on one of its gingival or occlusal sides. The invention relates also to a method for the application of an arch wire or an orthodontic wire (5), by insertion of the arch wire or orthodontic wire (5) in a plurality of ligating devices (1) for arch wires or orthodontic wires, along a gingival-occlusal, or occlusal-gingival direction of insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Orthodontic Manufacturer SIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Antignano
  • Publication number: 20110300501
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ligating device (1) for arch wires or orthodontic wires, comprising a bondable base (2), for coupling to the tooth, and a main body (3), said main body (3) having a slot (4), suitable for receiving a metal arch wire (5), said device (1) being characterized in that said slot (4) has its entrance on one of its gingival or occlusal sides. The invention relates also to a method for the application of an arch wire or an orthodontic wire (5), characterized in providing the insertion of said arch wire or orthodontic wire (5) in a plurality of ligating devices (1) for arch wires or orthodontic wires, along a gingival-occlusal, or occlusal-gingival direction of insertion, of said plurality of devices (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: ORTHODONTIC MANUFACTURER SIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: GIUSEPPE ANTIGNANO
  • Publication number: 20080261164
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for connecting orthodontic wire or arch to orthodontic brackets, said orthodontic brackets providing two pairs of tie wing elements, spaced each other by at least a space, and a slot, for housing said orthodontic wire or arch, said device providing a covering element having such a shape and dimensions to couple externally with said bracket, with at least two of the tie wings of said two pairs of tie wings elements, and being provided with at least a pin that, when coupled with said orthodontic bracket, enters within said at least a space preventing sliding of device along the axis parallel to the orthodontic wire or arch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: ORTHODONTIC MANUFACTURER SIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Antignano, Giuseppe Fionda
  • Publication number: 20050214708
    Abstract: An orthodontic device (1), has a base (B) and a body (C), and at least two concentric closed lines (4, 5) on the base (B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: ORTHODONTIC MANUFACTURER SIA S.R.L
    Inventor: Giuseppe Antignano