Patents by Inventor Richard K. Taylor

Richard K. Taylor 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).

  • Publication number: 20220347933
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for customizing dental care. In one aspect, personalized toothbrush devices are 3-D printed for a plurality of users. A 3-D dental model of a respective user's mouth is obtained, and a configuration for a mouthpiece of a respective personalized toothbrush device is determined. The respective personalized toothbrush device is 3-D printed, and includes a top cleaning tray, a bottom cleaning tray, and a set of cleaning elements, each customized based at least in part on the 3-D dental model of the respective user's mouth. Each personalized toothbrush device is 3-D printed for each respective user of the plurality of users, and is different from every other user's personalized toothbrush device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, William ANDERSON, Josaiah Clark, Richard K. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20220313409
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for customizing dental care. In one aspect, a personalized dental care device includes a first customized mouthpiece including a top cleaning tray and a bottom cleaning tray, each customized based at least in part on an electronic 3-D dental model of a respective user's mouth. The personalized dental care device includes one or more power mechanisms, configured to couple with the first customized mouthpiece, and to transmit energy to at least one cleaning tray of the first customized mouthpiece. The personalized dental care device is configured to be operated in a plurality of modes. Each respective mode of the plurality of modes is associated with a different method for providing oral care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, Scott C. Thielman, Juan F. Sadder, Richard K. Taylor, Ralf E. Adam, Aaron Reed Biesbrock, Molly Findley, Paul Sagel
  • Publication number: 20210315676
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for customizing dental care. In one aspect, a dental care device is customized for a particular user, including: (1) a support plate having: (a) a first portion configured to be inserted into a mouth; and (b) an attachment mechanism configured to attach the dental care device to a drive assembly; and (2) an elastomer (elastic polymer) portion enclosing the first portion of the plate, the elastomer portion including a plurality of cleaning tips and shaped in accordance with dental details of the particular user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, Scott C. Thielman, Juan F. Sadder, Richard K. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20210275284
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, systems, and associated coupling mechanisms for customized dental care. In one aspect, a dental device is customized for a particular user, including: (1) a mouthpiece assembly including: (a) a dental mouthpiece; and (b) a male connector; and (2) a drive assembly including: (a) an actuator; and (b) a female connector. The male and female connectors facilitates the correct alignment and orientation, and also efficiently transfer vibrations from the drive assembly to the mouthpiece assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, Richard K. Taylor, Amanda K. Woodcock
  • Patent number: 11064801
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for creating customized dental care. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining a dental model of a particular user's teeth and determining, based on the dental model of the particular user's teeth, a configuration for a set of cleaning elements to be included with the toothbrush device. The method further includes forming the toothbrush device for the particular user based on the dental model of the particular user's teeth, whereby the toothbrush device includes: (i) a cleaner body, personalized for the particular user based on the dental model of the particular user's teeth, that defines a cleaning cavity shaped for receiving the particular user's teeth, and (ii) the set of cleaning elements, integrally formed with the cleaner body, that contact and clean the particular user's teeth during application of the toothbrush device, whereby the cleaning elements have the determined configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: ZeroBrush, Inc.
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, Scott C. Thielman, Juan F. Sadder, Richard K. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11058523
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for customizing dental care. In one aspect, a dental care device is customized for a particular user, including: (1) a support plate having: (a) a first portion configured to be inserted into a mouth; and (b) an attachment mechanism configured to attach the dental care device to a drive assembly; and (2) an elastomer (elastic polymer) portion enclosing the first portion of the plate, the elastomer portion including a plurality of cleaning tips and shaped in accordance with dental details of the particular user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: ZeroBrush, Inc.
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, Scott C. Thielman, Juan F. Sadder, Richard K. Taylor
  • Patent number: 10869541
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for customizing dental care. In one aspect, a dental care device is customized for a particular user, including: (1) a support plate having: (a) a first portion configured to be inserted into a mouth; and (b) an attachment mechanism configured to attach the dental care device to a drive assembly; and (2) an elastomer (elastic polymer) portion enclosing the first portion of the plate, the elastomer portion including a plurality of cleaning tips and shaped in accordance with dental details of the particular user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: ZeroBrush, Inc.
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, Scott C. Thielman, Juan F. Sadder, Richard K. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20200121428
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for customizing dental care. In one aspect, a dental care device is customized for a particular user, including: (1) a support plate having: (a) a first portion configured to be inserted into a mouth; and (b) an attachment mechanism configured to attach the dental care device to a drive assembly; and (2) an elastomer (elastic polymer) portion enclosing the first portion of the plate, the elastomer portion including a plurality of cleaning tips and shaped in accordance with dental details of the particular user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, Scott C. Thielman, Juan F. Sadder, Richard K. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20200046111
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for creating customized dental care. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining a dental model of a particular user's teeth and determining, based on the dental model of the particular user's teeth, a configuration for a set of cleaning elements to be included with the toothbrush device. The method further includes forming the toothbrush device for the particular user based on the dental model of the particular user's teeth, whereby the toothbrush device includes: (i) a cleaner body, personalized for the particular user based on the dental model of the particular user's teeth, that defines a cleaning cavity shaped for receiving the particular user's teeth, and (ii) the set of cleaning elements, integrally formed with the cleaner body, that contact and clean the particular user's teeth during application of the toothbrush device, whereby the cleaning elements have the determined configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, Scott C. Thielman, Juan F. Sadder, Richard K. Taylor
  • Patent number: 10267011
    Abstract: Provided is a pre-cast structural and/or decorative retaining walls, concrete walls that require moment restraints in one or two directions like retaining walls, monuments, levy walls, fences, building walls or any freestanding wall structure consisting of concrete walls constructed on a horizontal surface normally at a manufacturing facility, on rolling platforms or other substrate, or preferably built on the construction site where after curing the pre-fabricated walls can be installed at a site. The pre-cast panels can have a wide variety of decorative elements readily applied to both the upper and lower downside reflection surface. A unique feature is the buttress system that is added to the back of the wall system when elevated retention is required. By placing the buttress portion on top of the footing, and tying into the pre-decorated wall with reinforcement, an eco-friendly, design optional retaining wall system is accomplished which is rapidly and economically installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: ECO CONCRETE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Russel W. Baumgartner, Richard K. Taylor, Lizzy N. Baumgartner
  • Publication number: 20180355576
    Abstract: Provided is a pre-cast structural and/or decorative retaining walls, concrete walls that require moment restraints in one or two directions like retaining walls, monuments, levy walls, fences, building walls or any freestanding wall structure consisting of concrete walls constructed on a horizontal surface normally at a manufacturing facility, on rolling platforms or other substrate, or preferably built on the construction site where after curing the pre-fabricated walls can be installed at a site. The pre-cast panels can have a wide variety of decorative elements readily applied to both the upper and lower downside reflection surface. A unique feature is the buttress system that is added to the back of the wall system when elevated retention is required. By placing the buttress portion on top of the footing, and tying into the pre-decorated wall with reinforcement, an eco-friendly, design optional retaining wall system is accomplished which is rapidly and economically installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: ECO CONCRETE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Russel W. Baumgartner, Richard K. Taylor, Lizzy N. Baumgartner
  • Patent number: 10053833
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Pre-cast Decorative Retaining Wall consisting of concrete walls constructed on a horizontal surface normally at a manufacturing facility, on rolling platforms, or preferably built on the construction site where after curing to 3000 psi the pre-fabricated walls can be shipped to and installed at a building site. In the flat state the panels can have a wide variety of decorative elements readily applied to both the upper and lower downside reflection surface. A unique feature is the buttress system that is added to the back of the wall system when elevated retention is required. By pouring the buttress portion on top of the footing pier or caisson, and tying into the pre-decorated wall with reinforcement, an eco-friendly, design optional retaining wall system is accomplished which can be rapidly and safely installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: ECO CONCRETE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Russel W. Baumgartner, Richard K. Taylor, Lizzy N. Baumgartner
  • Publication number: 20180184795
    Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for customizing dental care. In one aspect, a dental care device is customized for a particular user, including: (1) a support plate having: (a) a first portion configured to be inserted into a mouth; and (b) an attachment mechanism configured to attach the dental care device to a drive assembly; and (2) an elastomer (elastic polymer) portion enclosing the first portion of the plate, the elastomer portion including a plurality of cleaning tips and shaped in accordance with dental details of the particular user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Nidhi Pai, Akash Pai, Scott C. Thielman, Juan F. Sadder, Richard K. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20150211204
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Pre-cast Decorative Retaining Wall consisting of concrete walls constructed on a horizontal surface normally at a manufacturing facility, on rolling platforms, or preferably built on the construction site where after curing to 3000 psi the pre-fabricated walls can be shipped to and installed at a building site. In the flat state the panels can have a wide variety of decorative elements readily applied to both the upper and lower downside reflection surface. A unique feature is the buttress system that is added to the back of the wall system when elevated retention is required. By pouring the buttress portion on top of the footing pier or caisson, and tying into the pre-decorated wall with reinforcement, an eco-friendly, design optional retaining wall system is accomplished which can be rapidly and safely installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: ECO CONRETE SOLUTINS, INC.
    Inventors: Russel W. Baumgartner, Richard K. Taylor, Lizzy N. Baumgartner
  • Patent number: 8813330
    Abstract: A method for tuning resonant spring assembly systems used in appliances such as power toothbrushes, particularly leaf spring systems, includes the step of measuring the frequency-dependent amplitude of the appliance workpiece, and then removing a portion of the spring member so as to decrease its spring rate sufficiently that the resonant frequency of the spring member closely approximates the drive frequency of the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Joseph W. Grez, Jeffrey R. Gueble, Jerry C. Wood, Devin M. Nelson, Kevin A. Miller, Craig D. Hanela, Bruce E. Taber, Richard K. Taylor, William Bryant, Scott E. Hall, Andreas Lolbneggar, Piet C. J. van Rens, Kurt Sadek, Paul L. W. M. Barten, D. I. Stephan Leitner
  • Publication number: 20130000093
    Abstract: A method for tuning resonant spring assembly systems used in appliances such as power toothbrushes, particularly leaf spring systems, includes the step of measuring the frequency-dependent amplitude of the appliance workpiece, and then removing a portion of the spring member so as to decrease its spring rate sufficiently that the resonant frequency of the spring member closely approximates the drive frequency of the appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph W. Grez, Jeffrey R. Gueble, Jerry C. Wood, Devin M. Nelson, Kevin A. Miller, Craig D. Hanela, Bruce E. Taber, Richard K. Taylor, William Bryant, Scott E. Hall, Andreas Lolbneggar, Piet C.J. van Rens, Kurt Sadek, Paulus L.W.M. Barten, D.I. Stephan Leitner
  • Publication number: 20100237720
    Abstract: An oscillatory device incorporating a limited angle torque motor capable of oscillating one or more end effector(s) is provided. The device may additionally incorporate an ultrasound transducer and/or a waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: ULTREO, INC.
    Inventor: Richard K. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7482906
    Abstract: A first aspect of the disclosure concerns a driving assembly for a power toothbrush which includes a drive member, specifically an E-core electromagnet, a driven member which is responsive to the action of the drive member and a workpiece mounted on the distal end of the driven member. The drive assembly includes an interface registration member, to one end surface portion of which is secured the end face of E-core electromagnet, another portion of which is configured to produce a selected registration of the driven member and the driving assembly, and still another portion of which is configured to produce a selected registration of the interface member relative to the handle of the toothbrush. A second aspect of the disclosure concerns a split bobbin assembly for an electrical coil portion of an electromagnet in a power toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Scott E. Hall, Craig D. Hanela, Richard K. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7448109
    Abstract: An oral hygiene device having an ultrasound transducer 22 and an acoustic waveguide 24 facilitating the transmission of ultrasonic acoustic energy to fluids in the oral cavity is disclosed. Preferred ultrasound operating parameters for operation in aqueous environments and in dental slurries are disclosed. Devices may incorporate a drive motor 16 for oscillating a device head 23, acoustic waveguide 24 and one or more bristle tuft(s) 26 at sonic frequencies, and preferred sonic operating parameters are also provided. Multi-element piezoelectric transducer assemblies 30, 40, and various control and communications features are disclosed. Oral hygiene devices disclosed herein achieve improved plaque and stain removal from the teeth as well as interproximal and subgingival regions, while enhancing the user experience, massaging the gums, stimulating dental tissue, and disrupting biofilm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Ultreo, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald K. Brewer, James Christopher McInnes, Daniel Bayeh, Frederick Jay Bennett, Richard K. Taylor, David A. Ballard, George A. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20080209650
    Abstract: Oral hygiene devices employing an ultrasound transducer are disclosed. The device is user-activatable to commence an operating cycle, and has a controller that may provide a timing function and may provide a variable level of ultrasound transducer output during an operating cycle. The controller may provide a monitoring function that is capable of detecting an ultrasound transducer fault condition and alert a user, through a user interface, when an ultrasound transducer fault condition is detected. The controller may be programmed to count the number of device operating cycles or accumulate the total device operating time and activate a transducer replacement signal following a predetermined number of uses or a predetermined accumulated operating time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ULTREO, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald K. Brewer, James Christopher McInnes, Daniel Bayeh, Frederick Jay Bennett, Richard K. Taylor, David A. Ballard, George A. Barrett, Marc W. Bommarito