Patents by Inventor Nathan Hemmer
Nathan Hemmer 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: 10132484Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: KAVO DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: H. Thomas Lockamy, Nabil Dagher, Jamie Swayne, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: 9592102Abstract: A dental hand tool including a main body having a main body proximate end, a main body distal end, at least one dental utility conduit associated with the main body proximate end, and a dental disinfection system associated with the main body that disinfects dental fluid at a point of use. The dental disinfection system includes a disinfection reactor associated with the main body, a collimated germicidal UV light source end, a disinfection reactor distal end, disinfection reactor walls, a disinfection reactor fluid inlet that receives the dental fluid from a dental fluid source, a disinfection reactor dental fluid outlet that delivers the dental fluid to the point of use, and a disinfection reactor inner chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: KaVo Dental Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Gordon Knight, Nathan Hemmer
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Publication number: 20150062957Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Joe Bria, H. Thomas Lockamy, Robert St. Louis, John Helgesen, Nabil Dagher, Ted Von Badinski, Tom Benfield, Austin Unsworth, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: 8931942Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Dental Equipment, LLCInventors: Joe Bria, H. Thomas Lockamy, Robert St. Louis, John Helgesen, Nabil Dagher, Ted Von Badinski, Tom Benfield, Austin Unsworth, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: 8814408Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Dental Equipment, LLCInventors: Joe Bria, H. Thomas Lockamy, Robert St. Louis, John Helgesen, Nabil Dagher, Ted Von Badinski, Tom Benfield, Austin Unsworth, Nathan Hemmer
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Publication number: 20140106327Abstract: Disclosed herein are typodont models and dental mannequins that provide a highly accurate representation of the human or non-human animal oral anatomy. The model embodiments disclosed herein provide life-like materials and various features of the oral cavity not found in typical typodont models. Additionally, the typodont models disclosed herein simulate many challenging conditions that arise in dental procedures when performed on live subjects such as, for example, clouding of instruments including minors used to view the interior portion of the oral cavity, oral fluid interfering with the work area, and other real-life interferences and complications. The ability to mimic the oral cavity with as much accuracy as possible is beneficial to the dental field for both practitioners as well as patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Nathan Hemmer, Jason Budnik, Parag Ramaniklal Kachalia, Jessie Virginia Vallee, Nader Aghaali Nadershahi, Poppy Montana-Marie Carlig
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Publication number: 20140106326Abstract: In one embodiment, a dental mannequin simulation device and system for providing a simulated dental procedure is provided herein. The dental mannequin simulation device includes a dental mannequin head configured to simulate a head of a human or non-human animal, a sensor associated with the dental mannequin to sense a condition of the dental mannequin, and a signal output device to provide feedback to a user based in response to the condition, wherein the condition is motion, position, or orientation or frequency thereof, or physical contact with the mannequin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: DENTAL EQUIPMENT, LLC (d/b/a Pelton & Crane)Inventor: Nathan Hemmer
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Publication number: 20130343080Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Joe Bria, H. Thomas Lockamy, Robert St. Louis, John Helgesen, Nabil Dagher, Ted Von Badinski, Tom Benfield, Austin Unsworth, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: 8459852Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Dental Equipment, LLCInventors: Joe Bria, H. Thomas Lockamy, Robert St. Louis, John Helgesen, Nabil Dagher, Ted Von Badinski, Tom Benfield, Austin Unsworth, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: 7878471Abstract: A unitary support for a flat panel video monitor includes a yoke that may be attached to a back side of the monitor in two or more different orientations, and handles extending from opposite side ends of the yoke. The handles may extend diagonally from the side ends of the yoke, imparting the support with a general appearance of the letter “W.” The yoke is also configured to be secured directly to a coupler at the end of an extension arm. A coupler attachment element of the yoke and a support attachment element of the coupler may have engagement features that are configured complementarily to each other to prevent undesired movement of the support relative to the coupler and the extension arm. The complementary engagement features may also enable attachment of the coupler to the support in two or more discrete orientations.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Dental Equipment, LLCInventors: Austin Everett Unsworth, Gary DeCarr, Nathan Hemmer
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Publication number: 20100203465Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Joe Bria, H. Thomas Lockamy, Robert St. Louis, John Helgesen, Nabil Dagher, Ted Von Badinski, Tom Benfield, Austin Unsworth, Nathan Hemmer
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Publication number: 20100052486Abstract: A workstation includes a keyboard integrated therein and a substantially planar work surface. The keyboard may be disposed between an upper and lower portion of the workstation such that a substantially planar upper surface is provided. Additionally, the keyboard may be formed within a portion of the workstation so that an exposed surface of the keyboard is flush with or underlying the substantially planar upper surface. Advantageously, the workstation may provide an interface between a user and the keyboard that may be efficiently cleaned, sterilized and disinfected.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: DENTAL EQUIPMENT, LLC DBA PELTON & CRANEInventor: Nathan A. Hemmer
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Publication number: 20090090824Abstract: A unitary support for a flat panel video monitor includes a yoke that may be attached to a back side of the monitor in two or more different orientations, and handles extending from opposite side ends of the yoke. The handles may extend diagonally from the side ends of the yoke, imparting the support with the general appearance of the letter “W.” The yoke is also configured to be secured directly to a coupler at the end of an extension arm. A coupler attachment element of the yoke and a support attachment element of the coupler may have engagement features that are configured complementarily to each other to prevent undesired movement of the support relative to the coupler and the extension arm. The complementary engagement features may also enable attachment of the coupler to the support in two or more discrete orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Austin Everett Unsworth, Gary DeCarr, Nathan Hemmer
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Publication number: 20090092441Abstract: An apparatus is provided that may be used to movably connect a device to a support. The apparatus may be a mechanical arm with multiple connections that allows the device to move into various positions and orientations. The connections may include a coupling attached to a connection assembly that movably secures the coupling to an elongated member. Each of the connection assemblies may provide a pivot point which allows rotation upon a sufficient force and provide a mechanism for removably securing a coupling at desired increments. The device may be an instrument or fixture for dental or medical use, such as an operating room light, a dental examination light, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a mirror, delivery head, etc. The support may be attached to a surface such as a ceiling or floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Austin Everett Unsworth, Gary DeCarr, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: D603194Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Inventors: Jose Fernandes Da Silva Netto, Joelma Aparecida Mendes Marques, Austin Unsworth, Andrew McIlven, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: D603195Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Inventors: Jose Fernandes Da Silva Netto, Joelma Aparecida Mendes Marques, Austin Unsworth, Andrew McIlven, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: D604068Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventors: Jose Fernandes Da Silva Netto, Joelma Aparecida Mendes Marques, Austin Unsworth, Andrew McIlven, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: D604069Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventors: Jose Fernandes Da Silva Netto, Joelma Aparecida Mendes Marques, Austin Unsworth, Andrew McIlven, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: D604967Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Dental Equipment, LLCInventors: José Fernandes da Silva Netto, Joelma Aparecida Mendes Marques, Austin Unsworth, Andrew McIlven, Nathan Hemmer
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Patent number: RE46325Abstract: An electrically powered light source including a light emitting diode (LED) having variable chromaticity, which is adapted for use in a dental operatory. A dental operatory lamp includes a thermally conductive housing having a front directed toward the operating area and a rear away from the operating area; a generally elliptical reflector located on the rear of the thermally conductive housing; at least one heat pipe; a plurality of color LEDs projecting light toward the elliptical reflector, the plurality of LEDs being in thermal contact with the at least one heat pipe; and an optical light guide for combining light from said LEDs. Another embodiment of the lamp includes at least two user selectable light spectra, one of said spectra providing white light with color temperature in the range 4000° K-6000° K and one spectra having reduced output in the wavelength range 400-500 nm.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Kavo Dental Technologies, LLCInventors: Jamie Swayne, H. Thomas Lockamy, Nabil Dagher, Wei Li, Joe Bria, Robert St. Louis, John Helgesen, Ted Von Badinski, Tom Benfeld, Austin Unsworth, Nathan Hemmer, Jason W. Spencer, Daniel B. Manglicmot