Patents by Inventor Kenneth W. Gores

Kenneth W. Gores 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: 4544354
    Abstract: A pair of U-shaped dentition trays are joined by a bendable bridging member that is reinforced by molded portions that function to maintain the trays biased apart and in tooth contact in a person's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Gores, Carolyn C. Gores
  • Patent number: 4479780
    Abstract: A bridging member pin supported above a dental impression, has an easily frangible, bendable and twistable end portion permitting a variety of angular dispositions of a tapered dowel relative a dental impression cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Gores
  • Patent number: 4475888
    Abstract: A pair of arcuate concavo-convex trays formed of a plastic foam material shaped to be inserted into the mouth and to encase both the upper and lower jaws. The trays are normally disposed in mirror-like opposition and joined anterior-to-anterior by a bridge member adapted to bow, bend or fold so that the exterior surfaces of the trays are juxtaposed bottom to bottom. The trays are used to receive and contain a medicament for topical application to a person's teeth, fluoride gel being a typical topical material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Gores, Carolyn C. Gores
  • Patent number: 4396375
    Abstract: This instrument is a dental hand piece having an angularly disposed working end provided with an easily rotated broad-faced but thin tamping or packing tool for forcing packing material such as cord or yarn strands into the sulcus or gingival crevice between a tooth and the crest of the gingival or gum tissue surrounding the tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1983
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Gores