Patents by Inventor Peter Rek

Peter Rek 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: 9398938
    Abstract: An oscillating dental angle handpiece for dental tools is described. The handpiece has a hollow housing body, that defines a first longitudinal cavity suitable for coaxially containing inside the first longitudinal cavity a driving shaft, and a second transversal cavity, arranged at an end of the first cavity and having an axis incident with the axis of the first cavity, as well as a driven holder, in which a rotary movement of the driving shaft is transformed into oscillating movement of the driven holder. Additionally, the handpiece is entirely made from synthetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: SDC SWITZERLAND SA
    Inventor: Peter Rek
  • Publication number: 20150079540
    Abstract: An oscillating dental angle handpiece for dental tools is described. The handpiece has a hollow housing body, that defines a first longitudinal cavity suitable for coaxially containing inside the first longitudinal cavity a driving shaft, and a second transversal cavity, arranged at an end of the first cavity and having an axis incident with the axis of the first cavity, as well as a driven holder, in which a rotary movement of the driving shaft is transformed into oscillating movement of the driven holder. Additionally, the handpiece is entirely made from synthetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Peter Rek
  • Patent number: 8506295
    Abstract: A file for working on the interproximal space in orthodontics as well as in conservative treatments and prophylaxis of teeth comprises a tool-holding structure and an abrasive plate, wherein the tool-holding structure is shaped in an arc and provided at the ends with two tubular portions and wherein the abrasive plate is stably fixed at both of its ends to the tubular portions of the tool-holding structure, wherein the tool-holding structure is symmetrical and overmolded on said abrasive plate. A relative device able to be connected to an oscillating handpiece comprises such a file and a shank for the connection to the handpiece, wherein the shank is removably fixed to the file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: SDC Switzerland SA
    Inventor: Peter Rek
  • Publication number: 20120258425
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing enamel or debris from a tooth includes a blade having an abrasive surface and a handle portion. The handle portion includes a support portion for mounting the blade and a shank having a proximal end connected to the support portion and a distal end. The shank includes a flexible shank portion having two flexible elements separated by a slit extending axially from the distal end of the shank along the flexible shank portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: SDC Switzerland SA
    Inventor: Peter REK
  • Publication number: 20120237896
    Abstract: A flexible band file with improved control for dental work in orthodontics, in conservative dentistry and in prophylaxis comprises a flexible abrasive foil, extending mainly longitudinally, and provided at both ends with grip elements fixedly connected to the foil to constitute a single piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: SDC SWITZERLAND SA
    Inventor: Peter Rek
  • Publication number: 20120148981
    Abstract: A file for working on the interproximal space in orthodontics as well as in conservative treatments and prophylaxis of teeth comprises a tool-holding structure and an abrasive plate, wherein the tool-holding structure is shaped in an arc and provided at the ends with two tubular portions and wherein the abrasive plate is stably fixed at both of its ends to the tubular portions of the tool-holding structure, wherein the tool-holding structure is symmetrical and overmolded on said abrasive plate. A relative device able to be connected to an oscillating handpiece comprises such a file and a shank for the connection to the handpiece, wherein the shank is removably fixed to the file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: SDC Switzerland SA
    Inventor: Peter Rek