Patents by Inventor Michael K. Lowe

Michael K. Lowe 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: 10449015
    Abstract: A processor containing software allowing for measuring the speed of a motor, and adjusting that speed by pulse width modulation is provided. A dedicated voltage limiter prevents excess speed, and a battery charge management controller to charge the battery and monitor the battery charge status, ensures battery voltage is regulated to 3.3 V. These additional features contribute to safety, such that when included on an orthodontic remodeling device they allow safe and effective vibration, with minimal changes in frequency and force and no danger of excess speed or power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 10111729
    Abstract: Night time use of removable orthodontic appliances coupled with night time use of accelerated orthodontic treatment modalities is provided. Accelerated orthodontic treatment modalities include micropulse vibrations, ultrasound vibrations, photobiomodulation, IR light, low-level laser therapy, pulsed EM fields, static magnetic fields, resonance vibrations, indirect electric current, direct electric current, pharmacological accelerators, surgical accelerators, decortication, osteoperforation, alveocentesis, and piezocision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael K Lowe, Tamsen Valoir
  • Patent number: 10039617
    Abstract: A low cost disposable peel-and-stick vibrating orthodontic strip can be attached to existing orthodontic devices such as aligners, thus speeding dental remodeling by as much as 50%. A low cost orthodontic appliance generally in the form of a peel-and-stick vibrating strip that can be advantageously applied to existing orthodontic devices, such as aligners, positioners, fixed appliances, or even applied directly to teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael K. Lowe, Lawrence W. Swol
  • Patent number: 9974630
    Abstract: An IR laser bite plate for orthodontic remodeling is disclosed, and the device can be combined with vibrational forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Heacock, Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 9968421
    Abstract: A tooth positioner is combined with a vibrational source, thus speeding orthodontic remodeling. In more detail, the device includes a tooth positioner shaped to closely fit a patient's dentition and apply a straightening force to at least one of said patient's teeth, the tooth positioner contacting labial, lingual and occlusal surfaces of said patient's dentition, the tooth positioner operably connected to a housing enclosing a power source operably connected to a vibratory source, the vibratory source being able to vibrate, thus vibrating the tooth positioner. Methods of using the positioner-vibrator combination are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Bowman, Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 9949671
    Abstract: Diagnostic mouthpieces and separate pads for same allow dental devices of various types to have a dual purpose. The diagnostic mouthpieces allow frequent use and early intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Rudman, Michael K. Lowe, David W. Ward
  • Patent number: 9943380
    Abstract: A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 9907626
    Abstract: An improved vibrating orthodontic device is provided wherein motor speed is controlled by capacitive sensor, and thus lacks moving parts that are required by encoder use. The improved device also uses a tungsten offset weight, reducing size by more than 50%, yet still produces the needed force. The device is thus smaller, lighter and more robust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael K. Lowe, Alex Bevly, Ruru Chen
  • Patent number: 9848959
    Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling device, wherein the bite plate is modified to have textured teeth and gum facing surfaces so as to provide cleaning, massaging or acupressure effect when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael K. Lowe, Zaffer Syed, Tamsen Valoir
  • Patent number: 9827082
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bite plates for use with various orthodontic remodeling devices. A bite plate that releases fluoride during use, thus encouraging remineralization on enamel is described. Additionally, bite plates with a colorant or color-changing matrix that serve as indicators for fluoride concentration are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael K. Lowe, Dwight Schnaitter
  • Patent number: 9700384
    Abstract: Orthodontic remodeling devices having an extraoral housing containing a power source operably coupled to an actuator operably coupled to a processor that controls said actuator; the extraoral housing operably connected to an intraoral U-shaped bite plate; the bite plate having upper and lower vertical edges on a facial edge thereof and upper and lower vertical edges on a lingual edge thereof. During usage the orthodontic remodeling device is held in place only by teeth clamping on the bite plate and vibrates at a selected frequency between 0.1 and 400 Hz. Methods of using same for faster orthodontic remodeling and pain reduction are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 9662184
    Abstract: A faster method of orthodontic remodeling for a patient wearing a vibrating orthodontic remodeling device for about 20 minutes a day to accelerated tooth movement is described. The vibrating orthodontic remodeling device has an extraoral housing containing a power source operably coupled to an actuator that is operably coupled to a processor that controls the actuator, and is connected to an intraoral U-shaped bite plate. The device is held in place during use by the teeth clamping on the bite plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 9662183
    Abstract: An electro-orthodontic appliance is provided that helps accelerate orthodontic tooth movement through the application of a controlled electrical current to gum and teeth, thus stimulating osteogenesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael K. Lowe, Lawrence W. Swol
  • Patent number: 9370405
    Abstract: A variety of improvements to the vibrating devices for dental remodeling are provided, including improved bite plate designs that accommodate common patient bite structure, a connector for a bite plate, a sizing tray for same, as well as better motors providing improved performance characteristics for an extraoral vibrator, and a completely intraoral vibrating dental plate with very thin cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 9370406
    Abstract: A variety of improvements to the vibrating devices for dental remodeling are provided, including improved bite plate designs that accommodate common patient bite structure, a connector for a bite plate, a sizing tray for same, as well as better motors providing improved performance characteristics for an extraoral vibrator, and a completely intraoral vibrating dental plate with very thin cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20150182305
    Abstract: A low cost disposable peel-and-stick vibrating orthodontic strip can be attached to existing orthodontic devices such as aligners, thus speeding dental remodeling by as much as 50%. A low cost orthodontic appliance generally in the form of a peel-and-stick vibrating strip that can be advantageously applied to existing orthodontic devices, such as aligners, positioners, fixed appliances, or even applied directly to teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Michael K. Lowe, Lawrence W. Swol
  • Publication number: 20150164618
    Abstract: An IR laser bite plate for orthodontic remodeling is disclosed, and the device can be combined with vibrational forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Greg Heacock, Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 9028250
    Abstract: A variety of improvements to the vibrating devices for dental remodeling are provided, including improved bite plate designs that accommodate common patient bite structure, a connector for a bite plate, a sizing tray for same, as well as better motors providing improved performance characteristics for an extraoral vibrator, and a completely intraoral vibrating dental plate with very thin cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Spaulding, Jeremy Ling, Michael E. Kaufman, Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 8939762
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a faster method of orthodontic remodeling, where a patient wears an orthodontic fixed appliance biting an orthodontic remodeling device, the orthodontic remodeling device comprising: an extraoral housing containing a power source operably coupled to an actuator operably coupled to a processor that controls the actuator and captures and communicates device usage data; the extraoral housing operably connected to an intraoral U-shaped bite plate; the bite plate having upper and lower vertical rims on a facial edge thereof to contact both arches of teeth; and wherein during use the orthodontic remodeling device vibrates at a frequency from 0.1 to 400 Hz. The patient then activates the orthodontic remodeling device for about 20 minutes daily. The method provides accelerated tooth movement as compared to without using the orthodontic remodeling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 8500446
    Abstract: A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Orthoaccel Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe