Patents by Inventor Joe S. Gant

Joe S. Gant 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: 6688766
    Abstract: A dental roentgenogram film cover and method for improving the comfort of the roentgenogram are disclosed. Specifically, there is a soft porous foam envelope which eliminates patient discomfort. Uniquely, the foam envelope is coated with a flavoring material which improves patient comfort and the foam envelope can be used for multiple x-ray procedures on the same patient, thereby decreasing the cost of the procedure. The method of this invention involves placing the x-ray film into the cover. Positioning the film and cover within the mouth of a dental patient. Exposing the x-ray film to an external x-ray source. Removing the film and cover from within the mouth of a dental patient. Removing the cover from the film and reusing the cover on other x-ray film procedures as needed for the same patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventors: Joe S. Gant, Kathleen Gant
  • Publication number: 20010055366
    Abstract: A dental roentgenogram film cover and method for improving the comfort of the roentgenogram are disclosed. One skilled in the art will appreciate the advantages of the roentgenographic film cover. Specifically, there is a soft porous foam envelope which eliminates patient discomfort. Uniquely, the foam envelope is coated with a flavoring material which improves patient comfort and the foam envelope can be used for multiple x-ray procedures on the same patient, thereby decreasing the cost of the procedure. The method of this invention involves placing the x-ray film into the cover. Positioning the film and cover within the mouth of a dental patient. Exposing the x-ray film to an external x-ray source. Removing the film and cover from within the mouth of a dental patient, Removing the cover from the film and reusing the cover on other x-ray film procedures as needed for the same patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Joe S. Gant, Kathleen Gant