Patents by Inventor Michael Kenneth Lowe
Michael Kenneth 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).
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Patent number: 11806206Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling system includes an extraoral vibratory source coupled to a bite plate, where the extraoral vibratory source is operable to vibrate the bite plate at a frequency in a range of 0.1 to 400 Hz. The bite plate is configured to deliver cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches, and the bite plate and the extraoral vibratory source are held during use only by clamping with the teeth. A battery is operable to power the extraoral vibratory source, and a processor is configured to control the extraoral vibratory source. Electronic media is operable to capture data indicating usage duration and usage frequency to allow patient compliance to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA INC.Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, Wilson Brent Tarver
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Publication number: 20200405444Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling system includes an extraoral vibratory source coupled to a bite plate, where the extraoral vibratory source is operable to vibrate the bite plate at a frequency in a range of 0.1 to 400 Hz. The bite plate is configured to deliver cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches, and the bite plate and the extraoral vibratory source are held during use only by clamping with the teeth. A battery is operable to power the extraoral vibratory source, and a processor is configured to control the extraoral vibratory source. Electronic media is operable to capture data indicating usage duration and usage frequency to allow patient compliance to be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS AND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, LLCInventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, Wilson Brent Tarver
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Patent number: 10806545Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling system includes an extraoral vibratory source coupled to a bite plate, where the extraoral vibratory source is operable to vibrate the bite plate at a frequency in a range of 0.1 to 400 Hz. The bite plate is configured to deliver cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches, and the bite plate and the extraoral vibratory source are held during use only by clamping with the teeth. A battery is operable to power the extraoral vibratory source, and a processor is configured to control the extraoral vibratory source. Electronic media is operable to capture data indicating usage duration and usage frequency to allow patient compliance to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS AND EDUCATION ASSIOCATION, LLCInventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, Wilson Brent Tarver
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Publication number: 20200093570Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling system includes an extraoral vibratory source coupled to a bite plate, where the extraoral vibratory source is operable to vibrate the bite plate at a frequency in a range of 0.1 to 400 Hz. The bite plate is configured to deliver cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches, and the bite plate and the extraoral vibratory source are held during use only by clamping with the teeth. A battery is operable to power the extraoral vibratory source, and a processor is configured to control the extraoral vibratory source. Electronic media is operable to capture data indicating usage duration and usage frequency to allow patient compliance to be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, Wilson Brent Tarver
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Patent number: 10500019Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion include reducing orthodontic treatment duration by daily applying cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches during a treatment period. The teeth are also receiving static forces generated by an orthodontic appliance during the treatment period. The cyclic forces applied daily by clamping the teeth down on a bite plate, and activating an extraoral vibration source configured to deliver the cyclic forces to the bite plate at a constant frequency and a maximum force. Data indicating usage duration and usage frequency is stored electronically.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver
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Publication number: 20180168774Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion include reducing orthodontic treatment duration by daily applying cyclic forces simultaneously to teeth of the maxillary and mandibular arches during a treatment period. The teeth are also receiving static forces generated by an orthodontic appliance during the treatment period. The cyclic forces applied daily by clamping the teeth down on a bite plate, and activating an extraoral vibration source configured to deliver the cyclic forces to the bite plate at a constant frequency and a maximum force. Data indicating usage duration and usage frequency is stored electronically.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver
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Patent number: 9668828Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver
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Publication number: 20080227046Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver
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Publication number: 20080227047Abstract: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Michael Kenneth Lowe, Christopher Lyle Wasden, William Brent Tarver