Patents by Inventor Lani Kangas

Lani Kangas 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).

  • Dental compositions containing nanofillers and related methods
    Publication number: 20070039519
    Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanofillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Lani Kangas, Hoa Bui, Jason Thalacker, Brant Kolb, Joel Oxman, Jacqueline Rolf
  • Dental compositions containing nanozirconia fillers
    Publication number: 20050256223
    Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanozirconia fillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Brant Kolb, Hoa Bui, Jason Thalacker, Lani Kangas, Joel Oxman, Kenton Budd, Jacqueline Rolf
  • Dental compositions containing nanofillers and related methods
    Publication number: 20050252413
    Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanofillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Lani Kangas, Hoa Bui, Jason Thalacker, Brant Kolb, Joel Oxman, Jacqueline Rolf
  • Acid-reactive dental fillers, compositions, and methods
    Publication number: 20050252415
    Abstract: Acid-reactive dental fillers, and methods of making and using such fillers, are disclosed. The acid-reactive dental fillers include a trivalent metal, oxygen, fluorine, an alkaline earth metal, and, optionally, silicon. The acid-reactive dental fillers are preferably nanostructured, for example, in the form of nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Kenton Budd, Jason Thalacker, Sumita Mitra, Brant Kolb, Lani Kangas