Patents by Inventor James R. McAndrew

James R. McAndrew 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: 4384851
    Abstract: A continuous force control (CFC) brace for expansion of the lower oral arch is disclosed comprising a first wire attached at each end to opposite molar teeth and positioned to prevent movement of pre-determined teeth and a second wire attached to the middle section of the first wire and extending outward from both sides thereof, the second wire being constructed from smaller diameter wire than the first wire and positioned to apply a small continuous force against those teeth which are desired to be repositioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Inventor: James R. McAndrews
  • Patent number: 4373913
    Abstract: A continuous force control arch expander for use in orthodontics is provided comprising a set of anchor bands with expansion wires rigidly and tangentially attached to said anchor bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Inventor: James R. McAndrew
  • Patent number: 4192069
    Abstract: An improved utility arch utilized in straightening teeth having bendable posts attachable to the buccal bridge section of the arch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Inventor: James R. McAndrew
  • Patent number: 4164233
    Abstract: A portable device for covering vehicles comprising attaching clamps for connecting to the front and rear of the vehicle, extendable rods attached at one end to the clamps and extending above the vehicle, and a waterproof covering extendable over the vehicle and attachable in a fixed position at either end to the rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1979
    Inventor: James R. McAndrew