Patents by Inventor Orlan Hayes

Orlan Hayes 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).

  • Laser annealing marking of orthodontic appliance
    Patent number: 5556276
    Abstract: An orthodontic appliance for use in the mouth which includes an annealing process to provide a marking area. A laser is used to surface anneal an orthodontic appliance, such as an orthodontic bracket, for identification purposes and to withstand a number of recycling processes for sterilization purposes. The surface annealing process does not remelt the marking area and is an advantage over the prior art in that the marking area is not rough or weakened by remelting the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Lancer Orthodontics, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Roman, Orlan Hayes