Patents by Inventor Martin E. Orro

Martin E. Orro 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: 5158096
    Abstract: Simultaneous measurement of a border position of a mandible joint opening and the "end-feel" force required to achieve the border position are effectuated through a single apparatus which applies a force to the upper and lower jaw of a patient and continuously measures the degree of opening of the jaw as the mandible joint opens. When a predetermined amount of force is achieved as measured by either a detected degree of spring compression within the device or release of a detent mechanism, the force is automatically or manually withdrawn leaving an indicator showing the maximum jaw opening. Simultaneous border position and "end-feel" force can also be measured in alternative embodiment through reverse scissors and a mechanical dial and slider for continuously measuring the degree of opening while an electrical transducer measures the force applied until the "end-feel" force has been achieved as digitally read out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Glenn T. Clark, Martin E. Orro