Abstract: A dental pliers and method for loosening teeth from an underlying bone and gum. Pivotally connected handles which each include a user grasping portion. The first handle terminates in an arcuately extending beak exhibiting a narrowed blade edge. The second handle terminates in an opposing pad support with an ergonomic configuration substantially matching that of the patient's gum line. Upon positioning the support along a buccal location at or below the gum line, and upon aligning the beak in abutting fashion against a lingual surface of a tooth, the pad support defines a center point of rotation proximate to an edge location of the gum line and bone. The handles are subsequently rotated in an outward fashion away from the patient's gum line to separate the tooth and its roots from the patient's gum line and bone.

Abstract: A dental forceps for removal of rear molars having first and second handles which are pivotally connected. Forward distal ends of the handles terminate, respectively, in a first handle support with an end most pad exhibiting a three dimensional and rounded surface profile extending laterally to one side, as well as a second handle terminating in a correspondingly angled beak. The arrangement of the pad and beak are such that, upon setting in position at the desired molar by placing the rounded and width extending pad support upon the gum of the patient between the molar and the cheek and concurrently placing the pointed beak on the lingual side of the molar, an outward rotating force is then exerted on the handles to roll (or rotate) the pad and beak such that the molar is forcibly extracted.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a tool, kit and method for applying loading, torsional/twisting, oscillatory or vibration induced forces to a bond line established between a tooth root surface and an associated bone defined socket within which the tooth is held. Forces are applied typically for a given number of cycles or iterations in order to adequately pre-loosen the tooth from the bone. In a most basic variant, a body is adapted to being engaged by an output portion of a force applying tool. The body includes a pair of tooth engaging portions adapted to being inserted into contact with opposite surfaces of the tooth root surface and opposing surfaces associated with the bone receiving socket. The tool introduces loading forces to the engaging portions, causing the tooth to displace within the socket sufficiently to fracture the bond with the bone, thereby facilitating tooth removal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a tool, kit and method for applying loading, torsional/twisting, oscillatory or vibration induced forces to a bond line established between a tooth root surface and an associated bone defined socket within which the tooth is held. Forces are applied typically for a given number of cycles or iterations in order to adequately pre-loosen the tooth from the bone. In a most basic variant, a body is adapted to being engaged by an output portion of a force applying tool. The body includes a pair of tooth engaging portions adapted to being inserted into contact with opposite surfaces of the tooth root surface and opposing surfaces associated with the bone receiving socket. The tool introduces loading forces to the engaging portions, causing the tooth to displace within the socket sufficiently to fracture the bond with the bone, thereby facilitating tooth removal.

Abstract: A dental pliers and method for loosening teeth from an underlying bone and gum. Pivotally connected handles which each include a user grasping portion. The first handle terminates in an arcuately extending beak exhibiting a narrowed blade edge. The second handle terminates in an opposing pad support with an ergonomic configuration substantially matching that of the patient's gum line. Upon positioning the support along a buccal location at or below the gum line, and upon aligning the beak in abutting fashion against a lingual surface of a tooth, the pad support defines a center point of rotation proximate to an edge location of the gum line and bone. The handles are subsequently rotated in an outward fashion away from the patient's gum line to separate the tooth and its roots from the patient's gum line and bone.

Abstract: A dental pliers design removing teeth and which incorporates a first jaw portion and a second and offsetting handle portion and which permits a rotating, rather than a pulling, force to be applied to a selected tooth or root tip and in order to more quickly and efficiently extract the tooth from the patient's mouth. An adjustable pad support portion is associated with the selected jaw and can further include a threaded bolt which is adjustable relative to a collar associated with the handle in directions towards and away from the jaw. One or more cushioning and replaceable insert can also be seated over a mounting pedestal supporting end of the stem.

Abstract: A dental forceps for removal of rear molars having first and second handles which are pivotally connected. Forward distal ends of the handles terminate, respectively, in a first handle support with an end most pad exhibiting a three dimensional and rounded surface profile extending laterally to one side, as well as a second handle terminating in a correspondingly angled beak. The arrangement of the pad and beak are such that, upon setting in position at the desired molar by placing the rounded and width extending pad support upon the gum of the patient between the molar and the cheek and concurrently placing the pointed beak on the lingual side of the molar, an outward rotating force is then exerted on the handles to roll (or rotate) the pad and beak such that the molar is forcibly extracted.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an extraction or pliers type device, such as typically utilized by a dentist or oral surgeon. More specifically, the present invention teaches an extraction device exhibiting a single handle terminating at a forward location in one of a hooked engaging portion or a pad support portion. A linearly translatable pad support portion or hook engaging portion is linearly supported along an extending neck of the elongated handle, in proximity to the hooked engaging portion, and for quickly and efficiently enabling a dental professional to remove a patient's tooth or root tip.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an extraction or pliers type device, such as typically utilized by a dentist or oral surgeon. One or more individual devices are provided which establish a variable clearance established between a hook engaging portion and an offset and opposing arrayed pad support portion. A kit can establish a plurality of fixed items exhibiting the varying clearances. Alternatively, the hook engaging and pad support portions can be integrated into one or two separate components which are engaged with a further handle component.

Abstract: A dental pliers appliance and associated method for removing teeth from a patient's gum line and bone. First and second pivotally connected handles are provided, each including a user grasping portion. The first handle terminates in an arcuately extending jaw exhibiting a substantially pointed end, the second handle terminates in an opposing and offset support exhibiting a support surface with an ergonomic configuration substantially matching that of the patient's gum line. Upon applying the support along a selected location below the gum line, and further aligning the jaw in abutting fashion against an inwardly facing side of a tooth and a penetrating distance beneath the gum line, the offset support defines a center point of rotation proximate to an edge location of the gum line and bone. The handles are subsequently rotated in an outward fashion away from the patient's gum line to forcibly dislodge the tooth from the patient's gum line and bone.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method performed by a computer system to process an extensible markup language input stream using discrete software components mapped to tags contained in the input stream, comprising: parsing the input stream; as a tag is parsed, invoking the software component mapped to it. The invention is also directed to a computer system, comprising: a processing unit and storage for processing programs; bindings representing a mapping between tags and discrete software components; a software engine comprising: a reader component that reads an extensible markup language input stream containing at least one tag; a parser component that parses the input stream; an execution component that, as a tag is parsed, invokes the software component mapped to the tag. The invention is also directed to a corresponding computer program product.

Abstract: A dental pliers appliance and associated method for removing teeth from a patient's gum line and bone. First and second pivotally connected handles are provided, each including a user grasping portion. The first handle terminates in an arcuately extending jaw exhibiting a substantially pointed end, the second handle terminates in an opposing and offset support exhibiting a support surface with an ergonomic configuration substantially matching that of the patient's gum line. Upon aligning the support along a selected location below the gum line, and further aligning the jaw in abutting fashion against an inwardly facing side of a tooth, the offset support defining a center point of rotation proximate to an edge location of the gum line and bone. The handles are subsequently rotated in an outward fashion away from the patient's gum line to forcibly dislodge the tooth from the patient's gum line and bone.

Abstract: A dental pliers appliance and associated method for removing teeth from a patient's gum line and bone. First and second pivotally connected handles are provided, each including a user grasping portion. The first handle terminates in an arcuately extending jaw exhibiting a substantially pointed end, the second handle terminates in an opposing and offset support exhibiting a support surface with an ergonomic configuration substantially matching that of the patient's gum line. Upon aligning the support along a selected location below the gum line, and further aligning the jaw in abutting fashion against an inwardly facing side of a tooth, the offset support defining a center point of rotation proximate to an edge location of the gum line and bone. The handles are subsequently rotated in an outward fashion away from the patient's gum line to forcibly dislodge the tooth from the patient's gum line and bone.

Abstract: A proofer is disclosed for making yeast-raised baked goods having an extended shelf life. The proofer includes a proofing chamber in which heat, humidity, and airflow are more uniform. A process is provided for proofing the raw dough to provide an extended shelf life yeast-raised product. Additionally, an extended shelf life product is provided.

Abstract: Fasteners, such as lock-pins, that in selected embodiments can be installed or removed from the near side of a blind installation. In one embodiment, the lock-pin includes a pin and a rotatable key. The pin includes a head portion, a shaft portion having a tip end, and a longitudinal axis of symmetry. A bore extends through the head portion and the shaft portion in a generally longitudinal direction non-colinear with the longitudinal axis of symmetry. In one aspect of this embodiment, the key includes a spring portion toward the head portion of the pin, a retainer portion toward the tip end of the pin, and an actuator rod portion extending therebetween rotatably disposed within the bore of the pin. When the key is rotated to an unlocked position, the retainer portion is disposed within the diameter of the shaft portion such that the pin can be inserted in, or retracted from, a hole only slightly larger in diameter than the shaft portion.

Abstract: A proofer (10) is disclosed for making yeast-raised baked goods having an extended shelf life. The proofer includes a proofing chamber (12) in which heat, humidity, and airflow are more uniform. A process is provided for proofing the raw dough to provide an extended shelf life yeast-raised product Additionally, an extended shelf life product is provided.