Patents by Inventor Luis O. Calderon

Luis O. Calderon 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).

  • Patent number: 5316477
    Abstract: The improvement of the present invention pertains to a frustoconical abutment intended to overcome the problem of the implant's lack of parallelism. The abutment can be of the Allen-driven type or the through-screw type. Both engage with an implant ranging from partially to totally inserted below the gingival margin. The abutment of the Allen-driven type includes a threaded cavity that receives a threaded member of a prosthesis. The through-screw abutment includes a threaded through-opening that also receives the threaded member of a prosthesis. The frustoconical abutment permits a dentist to reduce the mass to end up with a resulting shape that will correct the lack of parallelism typically created by misaligned implants and allowing for more aesthetic form which mimics a natural tooth shape. This is particularly helpful when part of the implant's end protrudes from the gingival margin instead of submerged below it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Inventor: Luis O. Calderon