Patents by Inventor Robert Ganley

Robert Ganley 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: 20150079542
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a dental implant restoration system including an abutment for attaching a dental prosthesis within a patient's mouth. The abutment is a single unit structure fabricated of a ceramic material, multicolored throughout to match the color of the dental prosthesis, the surrounding dentition and the surrounding gingival tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey Smith, Robert Ganley, Dmitri Brodkin, Armin Ospelt, Tobias Specht, Hans Peter Foser
  • Patent number: 8936469
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a dental implant restoration system including an abutment for attaching a dental prosthesis within a patient's mouth. The abutment is a single unit structure fabricated of a ceramic material, multicolored throughout to match the color of the dental prosthesis, the surrounding dentition and the surrounding gingival tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Ivoclar Vivadent AG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Smith, Robert Ganley, Dmitri Brodkin, Armin Ospelt, Tobias Specht, Hans Peter Foser
  • Patent number: 8371851
    Abstract: A dental implant abutment for attaching a dental prosthesis within a patient's mouth. The abutment is a single unit structure fabricated of a ceramic material, multicolored throughout to match the color of the dental prosthesis, the surrounding dentition and the surrounding gingival tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Ivoclar Vivadent AG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Smith, Robert Ganley, Dmitri Brodkin, Armin Ospelt, Tobias Specht, Hans Peter Foser
  • Publication number: 20120077149
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dental implant system comprising a dental implant (28), a dental restoration part (12), a connector (24) with a central through-hole (58) and a circumferential, radially outwardly projecting collar (30) and with a screw (52) passing through the through-hole (58) by means of which at least the connector (24) may be fixedly connected with the dental implant (28), wherein the collar (30) comprises a first stop surface (26) that interacts with the dental implant (28), and a second stop surface (32) that interacts with an abutment (16) or a dental restoration part (12). The color of the collar (30), in particular the color of the connector (24), at least corresponds to a tooth color or a gingival color. The connector (24) at least partially respectively extends into the dental implant (28) and/or into the abutment (16), and substantially consists of the same material as the abutment (16) or consists of zirconium oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG
    Inventors: Armin Ospelt, Robert Ganley, Heinrich Kappert
  • Publication number: 20080274440
    Abstract: A dental implant abutment for attaching a dental prosthesis within a patient's mouth. The abutment is a single unit structure fabricated of a ceramic material, multicolored throughout to match the color of the dental prosthesis, the surrounding dentition and the surrounding gingival tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Smith, Robert Ganley, Dmitri Brodkin, Armin Ospelt, Tobias Specht, Hans Peter Foser
  • Publication number: 20070026363
    Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-based dental restoration system that include a network server having a database storing digital representations, and a communications network providing access to the network server and facilitating direct communication at least between a dentist and a practitioner. The a computer-based dental restoration system also include one or more computers for accessing digital representations over the communications network and displaying the digital representations in a humanly readable format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Maryann Lehmann, Robert Ganley
  • Patent number: 7092780
    Abstract: A method for producing a dental restoration wherein a tooth preparation area is scanned either directly or indirectly. The scanned data is used by a computer controlled milling machine to create two or more investment blocks (50, 52, 54) for preparing a suitable dental restoration, the investment blocks being of a material which may be used in ovens operating in a 800° to 1,200° C. range. A suitable dental restorative material (18) and the blocks are place in an oven, and after being clamped together, the material (18) is pressed or injected into the investment blocks to form the desired dental restoration. Subsequently, after cooling, the dental restoration is divested from the investment mold and finished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Ivoclar Vivadent A.G.
    Inventors: Robert Ganley, Thomas J. Hill, Eric Cunningham, John DePiano
  • Publication number: 20050202368
    Abstract: An implant abutment for attaching a dental prosthesis within a patient's mouth is disclosed. The abutment includes a core and a cuff surrounding the core, and the color of the cuff is matched to the color of the prosthesis. Dental restoration systems and methods for fabricating a dental implant restoration utilizing the abutment are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Ganley
  • Publication number: 20040254667
    Abstract: A method for producing a dental restoration wherein a tooth preparation area is scanned either directly or indirectly. The scanned data is used by a computer controlled milling machine to create two or more investment blocks (50, 52, 54) for preparing a suitable dental restoration, the investment blocks being of a material which may be used in ovens operating in a 800° to 1,200° C. range. A suitable dental restorative material (18) and the blocks are place in an oven, and after being clamped together, the material (18) is pressed or injected into the investment blocks to form the desired dental restoration. Subsequently, after cooling, the dental restoration is divested from the investment mold and finished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Ivoclar Vivadent AG
    Inventors: Robert Ganley, Thomas J. Hill, Eric Cunningham, John DePiano