Patents by Inventor Rick Bass

Rick Bass 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 MATERIALS USING RIGID POLYAMIDE
    Publication number: 20250205016
    Abstract: A dental aligner includes a framework made of a monolayer of a rigid polyamide blended with elastomeric polyether block amide copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Applicant: Bixby International Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Glowik, Rick Bass, Marc Gagnon
  • DURABLE FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC LAMINATES
    Publication number: 20240246325
    Abstract: Laminate coverings having multiple layers with different functionalities for various applications including prosthetic, outdoor furniture and automotive cargo/trunk liner and floor mat applications. In some instances, the laminate coverings may also be used as decorative skins or be used in other applications for its decorative or aesthetic properties, the laminate coverings having improved UV, weatherability, scratch and mar resistance, among other enhancements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: BIXBY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marc GAGNON, Timothy A. LIBERT, Rick BASS
  • DENTAL ALIGNER
    Publication number: 20240189072
    Abstract: The instant invention provides dental aligner(s) that can be better tuned to deliver a specific and more stable (lower creep) force on the teeth while also being softer and thinner. The instant dental aligners also provide the medical practitioner greater control to customize the treatment based on a patient's therapeutic stage, discreet requirements, and pain tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: BIXY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marc GAGNON, Tim GLOWIK, Ethel BERMEJO, Rick BASS
  • DENTAL ALIGNER
    Publication number: 20240050197
    Abstract: The instant invention provides dental aligner(s) that can be better tuned to deliver a specific and more stable (lower creep) force on the teeth while also being softer and thinner. The instant dental aligners also provide the medical practitioner greater control to customize the treatment based on a patient's therapeutic stage, discreet requirements, and pain tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Marc Gagnon, Tim Glowik, Ethel Bermejo, Rick Bass