Patents by Inventor John J. Discko

John J. Discko 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: 6959808
    Abstract: A dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a portion of a cover is removable, exposing the material and applicator. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells are used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040237233
    Abstract: An applicator having a plurality of different size fibers capable of retaining a large quantity of liquid material. An applicator having a handle portion and an applicating end portion in which different size fiber material is adhered to the applicating end portion. At least two different size fibers are used, with one being longer than the other. The at least two different lengths of fibers used range from 0.04 inches to 0.100 inches with a denier ranging from three to twenty-five. The use of a plurality of different sized fibers results in an improved applicator having increased liquid retaining properties. The present invention is particularly applicable to medical or dental procedures used in applying a liquid material. The present invention is particularly well suited in a dental procedure for applying a relatively large quantity of self-etching bonding liquid to a prepared cavity in a tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko, Lacy Kennon
  • Publication number: 20040134815
    Abstract: A dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a portion of a cover is removable, exposing the material and applicator. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells are used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: John J. Discko
  • Publication number: 20040031114
    Abstract: An applicator principally for use in the dental profession, for the placement of different materials as may be required. The applicator includes an elongated handle having an applicating end portion formed at the opposed ends thereof which may be either of like or unlike construction, i.e. formed as a brush and/or a flocked applicating end portion. The flock may extend from the distal end a predetermined longitudinal distance over an extended portion. Intermediate the opposed applicating end portion, the elongated handle is provided with a circumscribing groove to define a frangible area by which the user, at his or her option, can cleanly sever the applicator handle to form two separate and distinct applicators. The applicator is also provided with a hinging arrangement adjacent the opposed applicating end portions whereby the applicating end portions may be angularly bent relative to the elongated handle at the option of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko
  • Patent number: 6685013
    Abstract: A dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a portion of a cover is removable, exposing the material and applicator. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells are used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040002037
    Abstract: A method of securing a dental post in a prepared post hole of a tooth or a crown or bridge to a prepared tooth utilizing a no-mix, two component, self-curing cement wherein the first component is applied with a micro sized applicator to coat the interior surfaces of a post hole, crown or bridge, and wherein the second component is thereafter placed into the coated post hole or onto the surface of the tooth receiving the crown or bridge, and whereby the post, crown or bridge is then fitted onto the prepared tooth. Upon fitting of the post, crown or bridge, the components immediately set to firmly secure the post, crown or bridge onto the prepared tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jan A. Orlowski, John J. Discko
  • Publication number: 20030198918
    Abstract: A dental nozzle, cartridge, capsule or container having a porous or foam flow through applicator connected at the discharge end thereof; and having a body portion containing or receiving a low viscosity dental material. In one form, a displaceable plunger or piston is disposed within the body portion to extrude the dental material through the discharge orifice and attached flow through applicator. The foam or porous applicator may be connected to the discharge end at the time of manufacture as by molding, or by mechanically connecting or by adhering the same to the discharge orifice as part of the assembly process. The flow through applicator may be made in a variety of shapes to provide improved and controlled application of a low viscosity dental material to a dental site. Additionally, the porosity of the porous or foam material may be matched to the viscosity of the dental material to control the flow of dental material therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko
  • Patent number: 6634051
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a double ended applicator principally for use in the dental profession, for the placement of different materials as may be required. The double ended applicator includes an elongated handle having an applicating end portion formed at the opposed ends thereof which may be either of like or unlike construction, i.e. formed as a brush and/or a flocked applicating end portion. Intermediate the opposed applicating end portion, the elongated handle is provided with a circumscribing groove to define a frangible area by which the user, at his or her option, can cleanly sever the applicator handle to form two separate and distinct applicators. The applicator is also provided with a hinging arrangement adjacent the opposed applicating end portions whereby the applicating end portions may be angularly bent relative to the elongated handle at the option of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko
  • Patent number: 6585511
    Abstract: A dental nozzle, cartridge, capsule or container having a porous or foam flow through applicator connected at the discharge end thereof; and having a body portion containing or receiving a low viscosity dental material. In one form, a displaceable plunger or piston is disposed within the body portion to extrude the dental material through the discharge orifice and attached flow through applicator. The foam or porous applicator may be connected to the discharge end at the time of manufacture as by molding, or by mechanically connecting or by adhering the same to the discharge orifice as part of the assembly process. The flow through applicator may be made in a variety of shapes to provide improved and controlled application of a low viscosity dental material to a dental site. Additionally, the porosity of the porous or foam material may be matched to the viscosity of the dental material to control the flow of dental material therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko
  • Publication number: 20030013066
    Abstract: A dental nozzle, cartridge, capsule or container having a porous or foam flow through applicator connected at the discharge end thereof; and having a body portion containing or receiving a low viscosity dental material. In one form, a displaceable plunger or piston is disposed within the body portion to extrude the dental material through the discharge orifice and attached flow through applicator. The foam or porous applicator may be connected to the discharge end at the time of manufacture as by molding, or by mechanically connecting or by adhering the same to the discharge orifice as part of the assembly process. The flow through applicator may be made in a variety of shapes to provide improved and controlled application of a low viscosity dental material to a dental site. Additionally, the porosity of the porous or foam material may be matched to the viscosity of the dental material to control the flow of dental material therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko
  • Publication number: 20020027088
    Abstract: A dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a portion of a cover is removable, exposing the material and applicator. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells are used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventor: John J. Discko
  • Patent number: 6328159
    Abstract: A material dispensing tray having at least two wells or depressions, at least one well for containing a material to be dispensed and another well for receiving the applicating end of an applicator. The applicator well is provided with an opening through which the handle of the applicator is extended beyond the applicator well, and a cover sheet for sealing the material and the applicating end of the applicator within their respective wells so that the applicator is rendered releasably secured relative the dispensing tray. The material may be dispensed by removing a releasable cover to expose the material, or by squeezing the material well with cover in place so as to extrude the material from the material well to the applicator well and onto the applicating end of the applicator or by piercing the cover over the material well with a piercing point formed on the other or free end of the applicator to provide access to the material in the material well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc
    Inventor: John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6186792
    Abstract: A tubular applicator handle having an applicator integrally formed on either end. The applicable integrally formed on either end may be a brush, foam pad, fuzzy ball or other similar or equivalent applicator, for applying a liquid, paste or powder. The applicator may be use in a method of coating a post hole with a dental material. The present invention has particular adaptability in the dental field for applying dental materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Discko
  • Patent number: D504948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Patent number: D460822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Patent number: D461247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Patent number: D480479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Patent number: D496999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Patent number: D435105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Patent number: D435292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, John J. Discko, Jr.