Patents by Inventor James K. Bahcall

James K. Bahcall 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: 20090061385
    Abstract: A monolithic dental implant is provided made from a material or materials having a elasticity moduli less than approximately 4 Msi. The materials can be either a polymer or a composite material having a polymer matrix and a fiber- or particulate-reinforced second phase. When subject to occlusive forces, the monolithic dental implant provides improved lateral transmission of the forces, resulting in a reduction in bone resorption. Additionally, because the dental implant is monolithic, it is not subject to the problems associated with bacteria collection and abrasive wear common to multi-component dental implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: James K. Bahcall, F. Kris Olsen, Mark Arthur Fiorina, Mark Andrew Fiorina, James A. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20080248444
    Abstract: An ultrasonic endodontic tip is provided having an elastic modulus of less than 8 Msi. The low-modulus of the material provides the ultrasonic endodontic tip the ability to navigate a curved tooth canal during a root canal procedure and controllably remove the dentine around canal without excessively enlarging the canal. The tip can include an abrasive on at least a portion of the working surface of the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: James K. Bahcall, F. Kris Olsen, Mark Arthur Fiorina, Mark Andrew Fiorina, James A. Davidson