Patents by Inventor Luc P. Barrut

Luc P. Barrut 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).

  • Process and apparatus for treating teeth
    Patent number: 4478580
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for treating a tooth. A probing device probes the contours of the tooth while generating signals corresponding to both the position of the probing device and the pressure between the probing device and the tooth so as to generate an accurate indication of the contours of the tooth. A data processing device processes the signals and produces control signals for controlling various tools for machining or otherwise producing orthodontic appliances, particularly crowns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Inventor: Luc P. Barrut