Patents by Inventor Henry H. Cooper, Jr.

Henry H. Cooper, Jr. 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).

  • Method and apparatus for photographic analysis of dental restorations
    Patent number: 4887106
    Abstract: An apparatus for the recordation of images indicating the location of dental restorations in the mouth of an individual comprises support and positioning means for the person whose dental features are to be recorded, a first source of ultraviolet light located and arranged to illuminate the mouth area of the patient, a second source of visible light located and arranged to illuminate at least the face area of the patient, and a camera located and positioned to take a photograph of at least the mouth area while at least the face area is illuminated by the light sources. The intensity of the light sources may be adjustable to provide an accurate rendering of flesh tones while accentuating the restorations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Inventor: Henry H. Cooper, Jr.