Patents by Inventor Kenneth G. Hudak

Kenneth G. Hudak 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).

  • Endodontic adapter for a sonic scaler
    Patent number: 6926526
    Abstract: The invention is an improved endodontic adapter for a sonic scaler consisting of a talon having a threaded end for insertion into the handle of the sonic scaler. A pair of downwardly pointed barbs protrudes radially from the side of the adapter for receiving an elastic ligature, which firmly holds the dental instrument such as file to the talon. The opposite end of the talon has a tapered shaft that receives an aperture drilled into the side of the dental instrument. The ligature is simply wrapped around the dental instrument on opposite sides of the talon and then the ends are wrapped around the downwardly pointing barbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Hudak
  • Endodontic adapter for a sonic scaler
    Publication number: 20030219697
    Abstract: The invention is an improved endodontic adapter for a sonic scaler consisting of a talon having a threaded end for insertion into the handle of the sonic scaler. A pair of downwardly pointed barbs protrudes radially from the side of the adapter for receiving an elastic ligature, which firmly holds the dental instrument such as file to the talon. The opposite end of the talon has a tapered shaft that receives an aperture drilled into the side of the dental instrument. The ligature is simply wrapped around the dental instrument on opposite sides of the talon and then the ends are wrapped around the downwardly pointing barbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Hudak, D.D.S.
  • Endodontic adapter for a sonic scaler
    Patent number: D519635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Hudak