Patents by Inventor Lippo Lassila
Lippo Lassila 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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Publication number: 20240041703Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit for dental restoration, comprising an aqueous activation agent solution comprising polyacrylic acid having a molecular weight of 100000-1000000 g/mol, wherein the concentration of the polyacrylic acid in the solution is 1-30 mg/l; and a lining material comprising 20-80 wt-% of a dental resin and 20-wt-% of an ion releasing material, which ion releasing material comprises at least one of calcium, phosphate and zinc, based on the total weight of the lining material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Lippo Lassila, Sufyan Garoushi, Pekka Vallittu, Eija Säilynoja
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Publication number: 20220273523Abstract: The invention relates to a dental material comprising a polymer resin, particulate fillers and randomly oriented inorganic fibres, wherein an average largest dimension of the particulate fillers is 0.3-1.2 ?m, the inorganic fibres have a diameter of 4-8 micrometre and an aspect ratio of 20-80 based on an average length of the inorganic fibres and the dental material is void of other fibres. Additionally, the total amount of particulate fillers and inorganic fibres is 70-85 wt-% of the total weight of the material, and the amount of inorganic fibres is 20-35 wt-% of the total amount of particulate fillers and inorganic fibres.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Stick Tech OyInventors: Lippo LASSILA, Sufyan GAROUSHI, Pekka VALLITTU, Eija SAILYNOJA
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Publication number: 20210315780Abstract: A dental composition comprising 10-50 wt-% of a methacrylate-based first matrix component, a polymerisation system and as a second matrix component 1-50 wt-% of a compound having a general formula (I).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Lippo Lassila, Pekka Vallittu, Sufyan Garoushi, Eija Säilynoja, Jingwei He
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Patent number: 9144630Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite comprising a structural part, a porous part, and at least two interconnecting parts arranged at a distance from each other and extending from the structural part to the porous part, thus connecting them to each other. The implant is characterized in that each interconnecting part is in the form of a band having a length, a width and a height, the width and the height both being independently at most 20% of the length of the band, and in that at least one of the interconnecting parts is at least partially embedded into the structural and porous parts.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Skulle Implants OyInventors: Pekka Vallittu, Kalle Aitasalo, Matti Peltola, Lippo Lassila, Sari Tuusa, Toini Peltola
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Publication number: 20120089237Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite comprising a structural part, a porous part, and at least two interconnecting parts arranged at a distance from each other and extending from the structural part to the porous part, thus connecting them to each other. The implant is characterised in that each interconnecting part is in the form of a band having a length, a width and a height, the width and the height both being independently at most 20% of the length of the band, and in that at least one of the interconnecting parts is at least partially embedded into the structural and porous parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Pekka Vallittu, Kalle Aitasalo, Matti Peltola, Lippo Lassila, Sari Tuusa
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Publication number: 20090176192Abstract: A matrix band which includes fibers and a matrix, at least a portion of the matrix being at least partially uncured. The invention further relates to a dental restoration kit, a prepreg and the use of the matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Pekka VALLITTU, Lippo Lassila, Antti Yli-Urpo, Arzu Tezvergil
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Patent number: 7435764Abstract: The invention relates to a prepreg comprising a base part, said base part comprising fibers and a matrix, said matrix being at least partially uncured. The prepreg is characterized in that it further comprises a surface part consisting essentially of bioactive filler material, said bioactive filler material being in particle form and at least partially and at most partially embedded in said base part. The invention also relates to a composite obtainable by curing said prepreg. The invention further relates to a mineralizing sheet for treatment of hypersensitive teeth and to the use of said prepreg and composite.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Stick Tech OyInventors: Pekka Vallittu, Antti Yli-Urpo, Lippo Lassila, Timo Närhi, Tuomas Waltimo
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Patent number: 7354969Abstract: The invention relates to polymerizable multifunctional polymer composites and compositions, which are suitable for dental and medical applications, such as dental prostheses, filling materials, implants and the like. It also relates to a method for the manufacture of such polymerizable multifunctional polymer composites and compositions, and to the use of the multifunctional polymer composites and compositions in dental and medical applications. A multifunctional polymer composite or composition is manufactured from 30-99 wt % of a monomer mixture containing 30-99 wt % of a dendrimer or a combination of dendrimers and 1-70 wt % of a reactive solvent or a combination of reactive solvents, and 0.1-70 wt % of a nanofiller or a combination of nanofillers.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Stick Tech OYInventors: Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Mikael Skrifvars, Eeva Viljanen, Antti Yli-Urpo
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Patent number: 7235290Abstract: A prepreg containing fibers and a curable matrix, the prepreg having a core and a surface part encasing the core, where the matrix of the core and of the surface part are made of the same material and where the proportion of the matrix to the fibers is higher in the core than in the surface part. A composite obtainable from the prepreg as well as the use of the composite or prepreg are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2002Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Stick Tech OyInventors: Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Antti Yli-Urpo
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Publication number: 20070054244Abstract: The invention relates to a prepreg comprising a base part, said base part comprising fibers and a matrix, said matrix being at least partially uncured. The prepreg is characterized in that it further comprises a surface part consisting essentially of bioactive filler material, said bioactive filler material being in particle form and at least partially and at most partially embedded in said base part. The invention also relates to a composite obtainable by curing said prepreg. The invention further relates to a mineralizing sheet for treatment of hypersensitive teeth and to the use of said prepreg and composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Pekka Vallittu, Antti Yli-Urpo, Lippo Lassila, Timo Narhi, Tuomas Waltimo
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Publication number: 20060275734Abstract: The invention relates to a matrix band that is characterized in that it comprises fibers and a matrix, at least a portion of said matrix being at least partially uncured. The invention further relates to a dental restoration kit, a prepreg and the use of said matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Antti Yli-Urpo, Arzu Tezvergil
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Publication number: 20040166304Abstract: A prepreg containing fibers and a curable matrix, the prepreg having a core and a surface part encasing the core, where the matrix of the core and of the surface part are made of the same material and where the proportion of the matrix to the fibers is higher in the core than in the surface part. A composite obtainable from the prepreg as well as the use of the composite or prepreg are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Antti Yli-Urpo
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Publication number: 20040115240Abstract: The invention relates to a composite for attaching, growing and/or repairing of living tissue in mammals. The composite comprises a non-expandable matrix polymer and a water-expandable porosity agent. The invention also relates to the use of said composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Timo Narhi, Antti Yli-Urpo, Pekka Vallittu, Marju Vakiparta, Teemu Tirri, Mervi Puska, Lippo Lassila, Tapani Lastumaki, Allan Ho
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Publication number: 20040106085Abstract: A dental or medical device for use in construction of a finished dental or medical appliance which includes a shapable prepreg, where the prepreg coontains fibers, and at least one solid body attached to the prepreg. The solid body attached to the prepreg constitutes a solid body included in the finished appliance and forms a part or whole of the outer surface of the finished appliance. Also disclosed are methods for the manufacture of the device, either so that the prefabricated solid body is contacted with the prepreg, or so that the solid body is created simultaneously with the manufacturing of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, llkka Kangasniemi
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Publication number: 20040097627Abstract: The invention relates to polymerizable multifunctional polymer composites and compositions, which are suitable for dental and medical applications, such as dental prostheses, filling materials, implants and the like. It also relates to a method for the manufacture of such polymerizable multifunctional polymer composites and compositions, and to the use of the multifunctional polymer composites and compositions in dental and medical applications. A multifunctional polymer composite or composition is manufactured from 30-99 wt % of a monomer mixture containing 30-99 wt % of a dendrimer or a combination of dendrimers and 1-70 wt % of a reactive solvent or a combination of reactive solvents, and 0.1-70 wt % of a nanofiller or a combination of nanofillers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2004Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Mikael Skrifvas, Eeva Viljanen, Antti Ylu-Urpo
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Patent number: 6733288Abstract: The use of a prepreg containing at least one fiber and a matrix to be cured during application, for the production of a fiber-reinforced composite, for active orthodontic therapy. An active orthodontic appliance is disclosed which includes an arch wire in at least one part, directly contactable with teeth and including a fiber-reinforced composite containing at least one fiber and a matrix, the arch wire including a loop directly contactable with a tooth or teeth to be moved by the appliance. A process for manufacturing an active orthodontic appliance and to an active orthodontic method of treatment are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Stick Tech OyInventors: Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Ilkka Kangasniemi
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Publication number: 20030203333Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a prepreg comprising at least one fiber and a matix to be cured during application, for the production of a fiber-reinforced composite, for active orthodontic therapy. The invention further relates to an active orthodontic appliance consisting essentially of an arch wire in at least one part, directly contactable with teeth and consisting essentially of a fiber-reinforced composite comprising at least one fiber and a matrix, said arch wire comprising a loop directly contactable with a tooth or teeth to be moved by the appliance. The invention still relates to a process for manufacturing an active orthodontic appliance and to an active orthodontic method of treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Ilkka Kangasniemi
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Publication number: 20030068598Abstract: A dental or medical device for use in construction of a finished dental or medical appliance which includes a shapable prepreg, where the prepreg coontains fibers, and at least one solid body attached to the prepreg. The solid body attached to the prepreg constitutes a solid body included in the finished appliance and forms a part or whole of the outer surface of the finished appliance. Also disclosed are methods for the manufacture of the device, either so that the prefabricated solid body is contacted with the prepreg, or so that the solid body is created simultaneously with the manufacturing of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Ilkka Kangasniemi