Patents by Inventor Michael Florman
Michael Florman 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: 12115036Abstract: The present invention relates to a periodontal interdental tray and to a periodontal medicament tray syringe that can be used in conjunction with the periodontal interdental tray of the present invention, or can be utilized by itself or in conjunction with other periodontal trays already on the market. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment of periodontal disease, and in particular to a dental tray syringe and method for delivering medicaments into areas of the mouth either supragingival or subgingivally to treat the infected areas.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Eversmile, Inc.Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20200253706Abstract: The present invention relates to a periodontal interdental tray and to a periodontal medicament tray syringe that can be used in conjunction with the periodontal interdental tray of the present invention, or can be utilized by itself or in conjunction with other periodontal trays already on the market. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment of periodontal disease, and in particular to a dental tray syringe and method for delivering medicaments into areas of the mouth either supragingival or subgingivally to treat the infected areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20170291833Abstract: Described is a system for generating a disinfectant using water from a local source. The system comprises water from a local source having a set of characteristics; a set of stable minerals and buffers produced in accordance with the set of characteristics of the water; and an electrical device for delivering electricity to the water to produce a desired disinfectant. By adding the minerals and buffers to the water, a user can control at least one chemical property of the desired disinfectant produced using the water from a local source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Michael FLORMAN
-
Patent number: 9561161Abstract: A method of cleaning an oral appliance allows a dental patient or other oral appliance wearer to clean the appliance while the appliance is in place in the wearer's mouth. The appliance wearer dispenses a quantity of foamed, cleanser formulation into to his or her mouth, swishes the cleanser around in the mouth for a desired amount of time, and then expectorates any remaining cleanser. A cleaning kit for an oral appliance is also provided and includes a mixture of water, hydrogen peroxide, and at least one surfactant in a foam-dispensing bottle.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20140335026Abstract: A method of cleaning an oral appliance allows a dental patient or other oral appliance wearer to clean the appliance while the appliance is in place in the wearer's mouth. The appliance wearer dispenses a quantity of foamed, cleanser formulation into to his or her mouth, swishes the cleanser around in the mouth for a desired amount of time, and then expectorates any remaining cleanser. A cleaning kit for an oral appliance is also provided and includes a mixture of water, hydrogen peroxide, and at least one surfactant in a foam-dispensing bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20130295519Abstract: The present invention relates to a periodontal interdental tray and to a periodontal medicament tray syringe that can be used in conjunction with the periodontal interdental tray of the present invention, or can be utilized by itself or in conjunction with other periodontal trays already on the market. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment of periodontal disease, and in particular to a dental tray syringe and method for delivering medicaments into areas of the mouth either supragingival or subgingivally to treat the infected areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Patent number: 8439676Abstract: The present invention relates to a periodontal interdental tray and to a periodontal medicament tray syringe that can be used in conjunction with the periodontal interdental tray of the present invention, or can be utilized by itself or in conjunction with other periodontal trays already on the market. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment of periodontal disease, and in particular to a dental tray syringe and method for delivering medicaments into areas of the mouth either supragingival or subgingivally to treat the infected areas.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20110065061Abstract: The present invention relates to a periodontal interdental tray and to a periodontal medicament tray syringe that can be used in conjunction with the periodontal interdental tray of the present invention, or can be utilized by itself or in conjunction with other periodontal trays already on the market. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment of periodontal disease, and in particular to a dental tray syringe and method for delivering medicaments into areas of the mouth either supragingival or subgingivally to treat the infected areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20070042320Abstract: A dental working element guard may include grip enhancements such as finger plates or cups. Embodiments can accommodate contra-angles. Guards made of transparent plastic improve work area visibility for a dentist or user. Some embodiments are made of plastic and are disposable. Embodiments may include a lubrication port for introducing a lubricant. The port may include an orifice in a wall of the guard. The port may also include a tube, for guiding the placement of a lubricating hypodermic needle and/or a hose barb for communication with a lubrication source via tubing. The guard may be used in conjunction with known working elements such as grinding disks or in conjunction with an improved grinding disk having a pilot region or ring that does not include abrasive material and aids in positioning the disk between teeth. A disk stop can position a disk for receiving lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20070042321Abstract: A dental working element guard may include grip enhancements such as finger plates or cups. Embodiments can accommodate contra-angles. Guards made of transparent plastic improve work area visibility for a dentist or user. Some embodiments are made of plastic and are disposable. Embodiments may include a lubrication port for introducing a lubricant. The port may include an orifice in a wall of the guard. The port may also include a tube, for guiding the placement of a lubricating hypodermic needle and/or a hose barb for communication with a lubrication source via tubing. The guard may be used in conjunction with known working elements such as grinding disks or in conjunction with an improved grinding disk having a pilot region or ring that does not include abrasive material and aids in positioning the disk between teeth. A disk stop can position a disk for receiving lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20070042325Abstract: A dental working element guard may include grip enhancements such as finger plates or cups. Embodiments can accommodate contra-angles. Guards made of transparent plastic improve work area visibility for a dentist or user. Some embodiments are made of plastic and are disposable. Embodiments may include a lubrication port for introducing a lubricant. The port may include an orifice in a wall of the guard. The port may also include a tube, for guiding the placement of a lubricating hypodermic needle and/or a hose barb for communication with a lubrication source via tubing. The guard may be used in conjunction with known working elements such as grinding disks or in conjunction with an improved grinding disk having a pilot region or ring that does not include abrasive material and aids in positioning the disk between teeth. A disk stop can position a disk for receiving lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20070042319Abstract: A dental working element guard may include grip enhancements such as finger plates or cups. Embodiments can accommodate contra-angles. Guards made of transparent plastic improve work area visibility for a dentist or user. Some embodiments are made of plastic and are disposable. Embodiments may include a lubrication port for introducing a lubricant. The port may include an orifice in a wall of the guard. The port may also include a tube, for guiding the placement of a lubricating hypodermic needle and/or a hose barb for communication with a lubrication source via tubing. The guard may be used in conjunction with known working elements such as grinding disks or in conjunction with an improved grinding disk having a pilot region or ring that does not include abrasive material and aids in positioning the disk between teeth. A disk stop can position a disk for receiving lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20070042322Abstract: A dental working element guard may include grip enhancements such as finger plates or cups. Embodiments can accommodate contra-angles. Guards made of transparent plastic improve work area visibility for a dentist or user. Some embodiments are made of plastic and are disposable. Embodiments may include a lubrication port for introducing a lubricant. The port may include an orifice in a wall of the guard. The port may also include a tube, for guiding the placement of a lubricating hypodermic needle and/or a hose barb for communication with a lubrication source via tubing. The guard may be used in conjunction with known working elements such as grinding disks or in conjunction with an improved grinding disk having a pilot region or ring that does not include abrasive material and aids in positioning the disk between teeth. A disk stop can position a disk for receiving lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20070042323Abstract: A dental working element guard may include grip enhancements such as finger plates or cups. Embodiments can accommodate contra-angles. Guards made of transparent plastic improve work area visibility for a dentist or user. Some embodiments are made of plastic and are disposable. Embodiments may include a lubrication port for introducing a lubricant. The port may include an orifice in a wall of the guard. The port may also include a tube, for guiding the placement of a lubricating hypodermic needle and/or a hose barb for communication with a lubrication source via tubing. The guard may be used in conjunction with known working elements such as grinding disks or in conjunction with an improved grinding disk having a pilot region or ring that does not include abrasive material and aids in positioning the disk between teeth. A disk stop can position a disk for receiving lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventor: Michael Florman
-
Publication number: 20070042324Abstract: A dental working element guard may include grip enhancements such as finger plates or cups. Embodiments can accommodate contra-angles. Guards made of transparent plastic improve work area visibility for a dentist or user. Some embodiments are made of plastic and are disposable. Embodiments may include a lubrication port for introducing a lubricant. The port may include an orifice in a wall of the guard. The port may also include a tube, for guiding the placement of a lubricating hypodermic needle and/or a hose barb for communication with a lubrication source via tubing. The guard may be used in conjunction with known working elements such as grinding disks or in conjunction with an improved grinding disk having a pilot region or ring that does not include abrasive material and aids in positioning the disk between teeth. A disk stop can position a disk for receiving lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventor: Michael Florman