Patents by Inventor Leonard A. LIPTAK
Leonard A. LIPTAK 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: 10213280Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing an oral appliance, the method comprising the steps of: a) importing into a computer aided design (CAD) computer program a digitized data set obtained from a three-dimensional scan of a patient's dentition; b) preparing a three-dimensional electronic model of the patient's dentition; c) subtracting the three-dimensional electronic model of the patient's dentition from an image of a solid block to obtain an appliance data set; and d) manufacturing a dental appliance in accordance with the appliance data set. Also disclosed are devices made by the above method, and methods of treating a condition, for example a sleep breathing disorder, by using a device made by the above method.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sung Kim, David W. Kuhns, Leonard A. Liptak
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Publication number: 20190033826Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing a dental device, the method comprising: obtaining a set of clinical options for the dental device from a health care provider; creating a first data set from the set of clinical options; communicating the data set to a computer aided design (CAD) software; preparing a digital design for the dental device using the CAD software; communicating the digital design to an automated milling apparatus; and automatedly milling a block of polymer to obtain the dental device. Also disclosed are dental devices manufactured by the above method. Further disclosed are methods of treating or ameliorating apnea jaw-related disorder in a patient, the method comprising obtaining a dental device manufactured by the above method and positioning the dental device over the dentition prior to sleep, whereby the mandible is advanced forward relative to the maxilla, thereby ameliorating the symptoms of sleep apnea or the jaw-related disorder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: PROSOMNUS SLEEP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Sung KIM, David W. KUHNS, Leonard A. LIPTAK
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Publication number: 20190015246Abstract: Disclosed herein are splints for a mandibular advancement device, each splint comprising one or more guided fins, wherein each guided fin is located at a distance D from back of the splint; a back post; at least one threaded rod connecting the back post to the guided fin, wherein the distance between the guided fin and the back post is changed when the threaded rod is turned either clockwise or counterclockwise; and a guiding mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Sung KIM, David W. KUHNS, Leonard A. LIPTAK
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Publication number: 20180296386Abstract: Disclosed herein are mandibular advancement devices comprising an upper splint and a lower splint, where the upper splint comprises one or more upper fins, where each upper fin is located at a distance UD from back of the upper splint; the lower splints comprise one or more lower fins, where each lower fin is located at a distance LD from back of the lower splint; where the position of the upper and lower fins is unchangeable. Also disclosed are methods of reducing partial constriction of airway during sleep for a patient, the method comprising identifying a patient in need thereof; and administering to the patient the disclosed mandibular advancement device. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing a mandibular advancement device, the method comprising obtaining measurements from a patient's dentition; digitally designing a mandibular advancement device; and milling the mandibular advancement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: PROSOMNUS SLEEP TECHOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Sung KIM, David W. KUHNS, Leonard A. LIPTAK, Laura SHEPPARD
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Patent number: 10028804Abstract: A method for producing a one-piece orthodontic jig and attachments employs a computer-aided design (CAD) system to create a model of a patient's dental anatomy. A set of orthodontic attachments and their desired positions are also designed in the CAD model. An orthodontic jig for temporarily positioning the attachments during the bonding process is then designed that includes features for registering the jig to selected teeth, together with connecting members that detachably connect the attachments to the jig and hold the attachments in their desired position on the patient's teeth during the bonding process. The orthodontic jig and attachments is fabricated as a single piece by computer-controlled manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing) based on the CAD model.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Orthodontec Inc.Inventors: Adam Schulhof, Neil Warshawsky, Sung Kim, Leonard Liptak
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Publication number: 20180193183Abstract: Disclosed herein are mandibular advancement devices comprising an upper splint and a lower splint, where the upper splint comprises one or more upper fins, where each upper fin is located at a distance UD from back of the upper splint; the lower splints comprise one or more lower fins, where each lower fin is located at a distance LD from back of the lower splint; where the position of the upper and lower fins is unchangeable. Also disclosed are methods of reducing partial constriction of airway during sleep for a patient, the method comprising identifying a patient in need thereof; and administering to the patient the disclosed mandibular advancement device. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing a mandibular advancement device, the method comprising obtaining measurements from a patient's dentition; digitally designing a mandibular advancement device; and milling the mandibular advancement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: PROSOMNUS SLEEP TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Sung KIM, David W. KUHNS, Leonard A. LIPTAK, Laura SHEPPARD
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Patent number: 9949868Abstract: Disclosed herein are mandibular advancement devices comprising an upper splint and a lower splint, where the upper splint comprises one or more upper fins, where each upper fin is located at a distance UD from back of the upper splint; the lower splints comprise one or more lower fins, where each lower fin is located at a distance LD from back of the lower splint; where the position of the upper and lower fins is unchangeable. Also disclosed are methods of reducing partial constriction of airway during sleep for a patient, the method comprising identifying a patient in need thereof; and administering to the patient the disclosed mandibular advancement device. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing a mandibular advancement device, the method comprising obtaining measurements from a patient's dentition; digitally designing a mandibular advancement device; and milling the mandibular advancement device.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: PROSOMNUS SLEEP TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Sung Kim, David W. Kuhns, Leonard A. Liptak, Laura Sheppard
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Publication number: 20180036104Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing an oral appliance, the method comprising the steps of: a) importing into a computer aided design (CAD) computer program a digitized data set obtained from a three-dimensional scan of a patient's dentition; b) preparing a three-dimensional electronic model of the patient's dentition; c) subtracting the three-dimensional electronic model of the patient's dentition from an image of a solid block to obtain an appliance data set; and d) manufacturing a dental appliance in accordance with the appliance data set. Also disclosed are devices made by the above method, and methods of treating a condition, for example a sleep breathing disorder, by using a device made by the above method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sung KIM, David W. KUHNS, Leonard A. LIPTAK
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Publication number: 20180024530Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing a dental device, the method comprising: obtaining a set of clinical options for the dental device from a health care provider; creating a first data set from the set of clinical options; communicating the data set to a computer aided design (CAD) software; preparing a digital design for the dental device using the CAD software; communicating the digital design to an automated milling apparatus; and automatedly milling a block of polymer to obtain the dental device. Also disclosed are dental devices manufactured by the above method. Further disclosed are methods of treating or ameliorating apnea jaw-related disorder in a patient, the method comprising obtaining a dental device manufactured by the above method and positioning the dental device over the dentition prior to sleep, whereby the mandible is advanced forward relative to the maxilla, thereby ameliorating the symptoms of sleep apnea or the jaw-related disorder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: PROSOMNUS SLEEP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Sung KIM, David W. KUHNS, Leonard A. LIPTAK
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Patent number: 9820882Abstract: Disclosed herein are mandibular advancement devices comprising an upper splint and a lower splint, where the upper splint comprises one or more upper fins, where each upper fin is located at a distance UD from back of the upper splint; the lower splints comprise one or more lower fins, where each lower fin is located at a distance LD from back of the lower splint; where the position of the upper and lower fins is unchangeable. Also disclosed are methods of reducing partial constriction of airway during sleep for a patient, the method comprising identifying a patient in need thereof; and administering to the patient the disclosed mandibular advancement device. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing a mandibular advancement device, the method comprising obtaining measurements from a patient's dentition; digitally designing a mandibular advancement device; and milling the mandibular advancement device.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: PROSOMNUS SLEEP TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Leonard A. Liptak, David W. Kuhns, Sung Kim, Laura Sheppard
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Patent number: 9808327Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing an oral appliance, the method comprising the steps of: a) importing into a computer aided design (CAD) computer program a digitized data set obtained from a three-dimensional scan of a patient's dentition; b) preparing a three-dimensional electronic model of the patient's dentition; c) subtracting the three-dimensional electronic model of the patient's dentition from an image of a solid block to obtain an appliance data set; and d) manufacturing a dental appliance in accordance with the appliance data set. Also disclosed are devices made by the above method, and methods of treating a condition, for example a sleep breathing disorder, by using a device made by the above method.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: PROSOMNUS SLEEP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Sung Kim, David W. Kuhns, Leonard A. Liptak
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Publication number: 20170143537Abstract: Disclosed herein are mandibular advancement devices comprising an upper splint and a lower splint, where the upper splint comprises one or more upper fins, where each upper fin is located at a distance UD from back of the upper splint; the lower splints comprise one or more lower fins, where each lower fin is located at a distance LD from back of the lower splint; where the position of the upper and lower fins is unchangeable. Also disclosed are methods of reducing partial constriction of airway during sleep for a patient, the method comprising identifying a patient in need thereof; and administering to the patient the disclosed mandibular advancement device. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing a mandibular advancement device, the method comprising obtaining measurements from a patient's dentition; digitally designing a mandibular advancement device; and milling the mandibular advancement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Sung KIM, David W. KUHNS, Leonard A. LIPTAK, Laura Sheppard
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Publication number: 20160346064Abstract: A method for producing a one-piece orthodontic jig and attachments employs a computer-aided design (CAD) system to create a model of a patient's dental anatomy. A set of orthodontic attachments and their desired positions are also designed in the CAD model. An orthodontic jig for temporarily positioning the attachments during the bonding process is then designed that includes features for registering the jig to selected teeth, together with connecting members that detachably connect the attachments to the jig and hold the attachments in their desired position on the patient's teeth during the bonding process. The orthodontic jig and attachments is fabricated as a single piece by computer-controlled manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing) based on the CAD model.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: Orthodontec Inc.Inventors: Adam Schulhof, Neil Warshawsky, Sung Kim, Leonard Liptak
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Publication number: 20160346063Abstract: A method for producing a one-piece orthodontic jig and brackets employs a computer-aided design (CAD) system to create a model of a patient's dental anatomy. A set of orthodontic brackets and their desired positions are also designed in the CAD model. An orthodontic jig for temporarily positioning the brackets during the bonding process is then designed that includes features for registering the jig to selected teeth, together with connecting members that detachably connect the brackets to the jig and hold the brackets in their desired position on the patient's teeth during the bonding process. The orthodontic jig and brackets is fabricated as a single piece by computer-controlled manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing) based on the CAD model.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: ORTHODONTEC INC.Inventors: Adam Schulhof, Neil Warshawsky, Sung Kim, Leonard Liptak
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Publication number: 20160184129Abstract: Disclosed herein are mandibular advancement devices comprising an upper splint and a lower splint, where the upper splint comprises one or more upper fins, where each upper fin is located at a distance UD from back of the upper splint; the lower splints comprise one or more lower fins, where each lower fin is located at a distance LD from back of the lower splint; where the position of the upper and lower fins is unchangeable. Also disclosed are methods of reducing partial constriction of airway during sleep for a patient, the method comprising identifying a patient in need thereof; and administering to the patient the disclosed mandibular advancement device. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing a mandibular advancement device, the method comprising obtaining measurements from a patient's dentition; digitally designing a mandibular advancement device; and milling the mandibular advancement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Leonard A. LIPTAK, David W. KUHNS, Sung KIM, Laura SHEPPARD