Patents by Inventor Kenneth Edward Starling, Jr.

Kenneth Edward Starling, 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).

  • Orthodontic adhesive
    Patent number: 6090867
    Abstract: An adhesive system has been developed for orthodontic ceramic brackets which minimizes tooth fracture and makes bracket removal easier and more predictable. The adhesive system makes use of current filled adhesives and a plasticizer (e.g. diethyl phthalate, xylene, etc.). Additions of plasticizer between 10 to 20 weight percent of the adhesive will decrease the adhesion in excess of 50%. This adhesive permits more patient comfort while at the same time allowing for the use of ceramic brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Edward Starling, Jr., Brian James Love