Patents by Inventor Perry Opin

Perry Opin 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).

  • Orthodontic bracket and clip release tool
    Patent number: 7993132
    Abstract: A clip release tool with a first and second projection, for releasing a clip from a main bracket body of an orthodontic bracket while regulating movement or deformation of the clip, and a related method, and a method of attaching a clip to an orthodontic bracket main body using a clip release tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Tomy Incorporated
    Inventors: Perry Opin, Shingo Katayose, Kousei Endo, Masaaki Orikasa, Tomohiko Kawasaki
  • ORTHODONTIC BRACKET AND CLIP RELEASE TOOL
    Publication number: 20090075227
    Abstract: A clip release tool with a first and second projection, for releasing a clip from a main bracket body of an orthodontic bracket while regulating movement or deformation of the clip, and a related method, and a method of attaching a clip to an orthodontic bracket main body using a clip release tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: TOMY INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Perry OPIN, Shingo Katayose, Kousei Endo, Masaaki Orikasa, Tomohiko Kawasaki
  • Orthodontic bracket and clip release tool
    Patent number: 7442039
    Abstract: An orthodontic bracket has a clip which is curved substantially in U-shape as covering at least one part of an opposite side to a base in an arch wire slot. Catching end portions which are provided at an upper end part of the clip may be caught to enable to creep under a cover portion supported by the bracket main body. The clip is formed at the upper end part thereof with a concave portion as a recess portion which enables to catch a clip release tool for releasing the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Tomy Incorporated
    Inventors: Perry Opin, Shingo Katayose, Kousei Endo, Masaaki Orikasa
  • Orthodontic bracket and clip release tool
    Publication number: 20040166458
    Abstract: An orthodontic bracket has a clip which is curved substantially in U-shape as covering at least one part of an opposite side to a base in an arch wire slot. Catching end portions which are provided at an upper end part of the clip may be caught to enable to creep under a cover portion supported by the bracket main body. The clip is formed at the upper end part thereof with a concave portion as a recess portion which enables to catch a clip release tool for releasing the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: TOMY INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Perry Opin, Shingo Katayose, Kousei Endo, Masaaki Orikasa