Patents by Inventor Richard R. Pellegrini

Richard R. Pellegrini 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).

  • Dental X-ray sensor holder
    Patent number: 6461038
    Abstract: A holder for a dental X-ray image sensor is provided which enables adjustment of the position of the sensor after placement of the holder and sensor in the mouth. A flexible, deformable or elastic loop holds the sensor in place but enables manipulation of the sensor position. The elastic loop is connected to a handle member. A slot also is provided in the handle for accommodating wire leads connected to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventors: Richard R. Pellegrini, Anthony J. Pavnica
  • Dental X-ray sensor holder
    Publication number: 20020076001
    Abstract: A holder for a dental X-ray image receptor is provided which enables adjustment of the position of the receptor after placement of the holder and receptor in the mouth. A flexible, deformable or elastic loop holds the sensor in place but enables manipulation of the sensor position. The elastic loop is connected to a handle member. A slot also is provided in the handle for accommodating wire leads connected to the receptor or sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Richard R. Pellegrini, Anthony J. Pavnica