Patents by Inventor Laura Bardach
Laura Bardach 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).
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Patent number: 10575976Abstract: An intra-oral device for weight management includes a carrier having a resiliently deformable protuberance on its outer surface. The protuberance may comprise a bite-pad having a height that varies along its length, with the apex being aligned with a first molar of a dental arch of the user. The protuberance may comprise a planar ridge structured and arranged to increase resistance to lateral movement of the user's jaw during a normal chewing cycle. Multiple resiliently deformable protuberances may include a bite-pad and a planar ridge on a buccal side of the bite-pad. Either or both of the bite-pad and planar ridge may be provided with an uneven, textured exterior surface. A method for promoting weight management may include positioning the carrier over an arch of teeth of the user instead of eating. The method may further include chewing on the carrier so as to deform the protuberance.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices, L.L.C.Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Patent number: 9770354Abstract: The present invention relates to an intra-oral device including a carrier that has an outside wall, an inside wall and an occlusal wall connecting the outside wall to the inside wall. The carrier has at least one inset and at least one insert carrying a beneficial agent that is adapted to fit the inset, and the beneficial agent is capable of promoting weight loss. The intra-oral device is positioned in a user's mouth so that the intra-oral device is in contact with the user's cheeks, lips and/or tongue and the beneficial agent passes through the mucosal membrane of the user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices, L.L.C.Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20160317339Abstract: An intra-oral device for weight management includes a carrier having a resiliently deformable protuberance on its outer surface. The protuberance may comprise a bite-pad having a height that varies along its length, with the apex being aligned with a first molar of a dental arch of the user. The protuberance may comprise a planar ridge structured and arranged to increase resistance to lateral movement of the user's jaw during a normal chewing cycle. Multiple resiliently deformable protuberances may include a bite-pad and a planar ridge on a buccal side of the bite-pad. Either or both of the bite-pad and planar ridge may be provided with an uneven, textured exterior surface. A method for promoting weight management may include positioning the carrier over an arch of teeth of the user instead of eating. The method may further include chewing on the carrier so as to deform the protuberance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20160302952Abstract: The present invention relates to an intra-oral device including a carrier that has an outside wall, an inside wall and an occlusal wall connecting the outside wall to the inside wall. The carrier has at least one inset and at least one insert carrying a beneficial agent that is adapted to fit the inset, and the beneficial agent is capable of promoting weight loss. The intra-oral device is positioned in a user's mouth so that the intra-oral device is in contact with the user's cheeks, lips and/or tongue and the beneficial agent passes through the mucosal membrane of the user's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20150157434Abstract: A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. There are recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. The device may be used in a therapeutic application and as an athletic mouthguard. Temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents. The inserts may be replaced or refreshed to maintain the beneficial agent. A dental device having a core carrying a beneficial agent inside a liquid-permeable shell functions as an infant's teething device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Patent number: 8978659Abstract: A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. There are recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. The device may be used in a therapeutic application and as an athletic mouthguard. Temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents. The inserts may be replaced or refreshed to maintain the beneficial agent. A dental device having a core carrying a beneficial agent inside a liquid-permeable shell functions as an infant's teething device.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices, L.L.C.Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20150051585Abstract: The present invention relates to an intra-oral device including a carrier that has an outside wall, an inside wall and an occlusal wall connecting the outside wall to the inside wall. The carrier has at least one inset and at least one insert carrying a beneficial agent that is adapted to fit the inset, and the beneficial agent is capable of promoting weight loss. The intra-oral device is positioned in a user's mouth so that the intra-oral device is in contact with the user's cheeks, lips and/or tongue and the beneficial agent passes through the mucosal membrane of the user's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Dynamic Mouth Devices, L.L.C.Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Patent number: 8900614Abstract: The present invention relates to an intra-oral device including a carrier that has an outside wall, an inside wall and an occlusal wall connecting the outside wall to the inside wall. The carrier has at least one inset and at least one insert carrying a beneficial agent that is adapted to fit the inset, and the beneficial agent is capable of promoting weight loss. The intra-oral device is positioned in a user's mouth so that the intra-oral device is in contact with the user's cheeks, lips and/or tongue and the beneficial agent passes through the mucosal membrane of the user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices, L.L.C.Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20140014119Abstract: A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. There are recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. The device may be used in a therapeutic application and as an athletic mouthguard. Temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents. The inserts may be replaced or refreshed to maintain the beneficial agent. A dental device having a core carrying a beneficial agent inside a liquid-permeable shell functions as an infant's teething device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Dynamic Mouth Devices, L.L.C.Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Patent number: 8505541Abstract: A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. The carrier has recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. The device may be used in a therapeutic application and as an athletic mouthguard. Temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents. The inserts may be replaced or refreshed to maintain the beneficial agent. A dental device having a core carrying a beneficial agent inside a liquid-permeable shell functions as an infant's teething device.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices LLCInventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Patent number: 8181655Abstract: A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. The carrier has recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. The device may be used in a therapeutic application and as an athletic mouthguard. Temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents. The inserts may be replaced or refreshed to maintain the beneficial agent. A dental device having a core carrying a beneficial agent inside a liquid-permeable shell functions as an infant's teething device.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices LLCInventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20100034860Abstract: The present invention relates to an intra-oral device including a carrier that has an outside wall, an inside wall and an occlusal wall connecting the outside wall to the inside wall. The carrier has at least one inset and at least one insert carrying a beneficial agent that is adapted to fit the inset, and the beneficial agent is capable of promoting weight loss. The intra-oral device is positioned in a user's mouth so that the intra-oral device is in contact with the user's cheeks, lips and/or tongue and the beneficial agent passes through the mucosal membrane of the user's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20090075230Abstract: A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. The carrier has recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. When the device is used in a primarily therapeutic application, the inserts may be installed into all or less than all of the insets to form various insert patterns. Thus, different oral regions can be affected by different insert patterns. When the device is used as an athletic mouthguard, temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts that are later installed in the insets possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Dynamic Mouth Devices LLCInventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20090056726Abstract: A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. The carrier has recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. When the device is used in a primarily therapeutic application, the inserts may be installed into all or less than all of the insets to form various insert patterns. Thus, different oral regions can be affected by different insert patterns. When the device is used as an athletic mouthguard, temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts that are later installed in the insets possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Dynamic Mouth Devices LLCInventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20080096162Abstract: A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. The carrier has recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. When the device is used in a primarily therapeutic application, the inserts may be installed into all or less than all of the insets to form various insert patterns. Thus, different oral regions can be affected by different insert patterns. When the device is used as an athletic mouthguard, temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts that are later installed in the insets possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Publication number: 20080044797Abstract: The invention describes a modular inset/insert that may be selectively placed in a user prescribed location in a dental device, the purpose of which is to deliver a beneficial agent in a site specific manner. Insert designs for use with an oral appliance are disclosed. One embodiment insert in particular may include an infrastructure portion, a carrier element, and a beneficial agent. The infrastructure portion may further include a ring and mesh. Preferably, the insert is designed to be received and retained within an inset in the oral appliance. A method of manufacturing an oral appliance capable of receiving a modular inset/insert is also disclosed. Among other steps, the fabrication process includes utilizing a coping and analog for forming at least one inset in the oral appliance during molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Patent number: 7328706Abstract: A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. The carrier has recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. When the device is used in a primarily therapeutic application, the inserts may be installed into all or less than all of the insets to form various insert patterns. Thus, different oral regions can be affected by different insert patterns. When the device is used as an athletic mouthguard, temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts that are later installed in the insets possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2002Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices LLCInventors: Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Patent number: D671223Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael Swern, Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Patent number: D685485Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael Swern, Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Napoli
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Patent number: D695411Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Dynamic Mouth Devices, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael Swern, Laura Bardach, James Geduldig, Salvatore Naopoli