Patents by Inventor Richard L. McMillan

Richard L. McMillan 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).

  • Debonding tip for electrothermal dental bracket removal
    Patent number: 5035612
    Abstract: A debonding tip for electrothermal debonding device is disclosed. This debonding tip fits around the mesio distal sides and into the saddle slot of a dental bracket. The debonding tip causes rapid heating of the dental bracket and weakens the adhesive bond used to bond brackets to teeth. With the increased viscosity, the bracket is able to be rotated around and pulled off the tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Martin, Richard L. McMillan