Patents by Inventor Marsha Blanke

Marsha Blanke 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).

  • ELASTIC BANDS FOR ORTHODONTIC USE
    Publication number: 20120258417
    Abstract: An orthodontic band is provided made from an elastomeric material wherein the band has a shape which simulates the profile of an object with an open area within the band. In its unstretched condition the outer perimeter of the band is of a shape which is not a smooth continuous endless curve to thereby simulate the profile of the object, such as a star or heart. The band is mounted to a bracket on an upper tooth and to a bracket on a lower tooth by stretching the band and looping the open area over hooks on both brackets. The stretched band thereby provides a force against the teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Neil O. Lawner, Marsha Blanke
  • Elastic bands for orthodontic use
    Patent number: 8177552
    Abstract: An orthodontic band is provided made from an elastomeric material wherein the band has a shape which simulates the profile of an object with an open area within the band. In its unstretched condition the outer perimeter of the band is of a shape which is not a smooth continuous endless curve to thereby simulate the profile of the object, such as a star or heart. The band is mounted to a bracket on an upper tooth and to a bracket on a lower tooth by stretching the band and looping the open area over hooks on both brackets. The stretched band thereby provides a force against the teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventors: Neil O. Lawner, Marsha Blanke