Patents by Inventor Richard T. Yeh

Richard T. Yeh 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: 5725373
    Abstract: A periodontal probe tip 14 is made of strong flexible plastic with thermochromatic plastic ingredient and litmus test paper band, Probe tip 14 is an indicator for measuring the depth of periodontal pocket and for sensing gum temperature increasing and sensing acidity around tooth, Probe tip 14 will show color change to indicate gum disease and tooth decay initiating the disease process, People will have time to interrupt the disease process and on to better oral health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventor: Richard T. Yeh
  • Patent number: 5465445
    Abstract: A hydraulically operated toothbrush in which the flow of water from a faucet through the toothbrush handle and into the head produces rotation of a plurality of bristles mounted in the head, the bristles also being mounted for limited axially movement, and including a device for regulating the water pressure within the head to thereby assure the proper rotation of the bristles. The toothbrush may also include a siphoning tube operated by the suction created when water passes into the toothbrush, one end of the tube being inserted into the user's mouth and the other in a discharge basin. The siphoning tube may also be fitted with a mouth rinse fluid cup to introduce small amounts of fluid into the user's mouth during the brushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: Richard T. Yeh