Patents by Inventor Robert Hayman

Robert Hayman 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: 11906484
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The system does not include an external on/off switch or any remote on/off switching mechanism. The system also includes a disposable feature or assembly for minimizing cross-contamination between tests. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: PERIMETRICS, INC.
    Inventors: James C. Earthman, Cherilyn G. Sheets, John Michael Elam, Robert Hayman
  • Publication number: 20230017877
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The system does not include an external on/off switch or any remote on/off switching mechanism. The system also includes a disposable feature or assembly for minimizing cross-contamination between tests. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: James C. Earthman, Cherilyn G. Sheets, John Michael Elam, Robert Hayman
  • Patent number: 11493415
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The system does not include an external on/off switch or any remote on/off switching mechanism. The system also includes a disposable feature or assembly for minimizing cross-contamination between tests. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Perimetrics, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Earthman, Cherilyn G. Sheets, John Michael Elam, Robert Hayman
  • Publication number: 20200337630
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The system includes features for adjusting the energy applied to an energy application tool to compensate for orientation of the device relative to the horizontal. The system also includes a disposable feature or assembly for minimizing cross-contamination between tests. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: James C. Earthman, Cherilyn G. Sheets, John Michael Elam, Robert Hayman
  • Publication number: 20190331573
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The system does not include an external on/off switch or any remote on/off switching mechanism. The system also includes a disposable feature or assembly for minimizing cross-contamination between tests. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: James C. Earthman, Cherilyn G. Sheets, John Michael Elam, Robert Hayman
  • Publication number: 20160038105
    Abstract: The present invention is related to system and method for capturing dental images, for example, an aiming and positioning device for capturing dental images of a patient's teeth using a collimator. The system includes an image receptor holding device with an elongated arm adapted to receive and couple the receptor holder to a collimation structure. The elongated arm extends between the collimator and the receptor holder with one end coupling to the rear portion of the receptor holder and another end coupling to the collimator, and aligns the receptor with the collimator opening in an unobstructed manner. A biting portion or surface is present on the elongated arm adjacent to the receptor holder such that when the receptor is positioned behind the teeth on which the images are being taken, the biting surface is gripped by the teeth of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ekram Khan, Michael Paloian, Anthony Orchard
  • Publication number: 20150374315
    Abstract: The present invention is related to system and method for capturing dental images, for example, an aiming and positioning device for capturing dental images of a patient's teeth using a collimator. The system includes an image receptor holding device with an elongated arm adapted to receive and couple the receptor holder to a collimation structure. The elongated arm extends between the collimator and the receptor holder with one end coupling to the rear portion of the receptor holder and another end coupling to the collimator, and aligns the receptor with the collimator opening in an unobstructed manner. A biting portion or surface is present on the elongated arm adjacent to the receptor holder such that when the receptor is positioned behind the teeth on which the images are being taken, the biting surface is gripped by the teeth of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ekram Khan, Michael Paloian, Anthony Orchard
  • Patent number: 9138386
    Abstract: A two-component whitening system has a de-sensitizing effect as well as re-mineralizing capability. The system may be an unfoamed, a foamed or a foamable composition. The system has a first component with at least one peroxide compound, at least one source of phosphate and at least one gelling agent; and a second component with at least one source of calcium, strontium and/or mixtures thereof. The second component may also contain at least one gelling agent, and the composition maybe present as a foam or is foamable. The composition may be packed in a two-compartment syringe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: DISCUS DENTAL, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff MacDonald, Nancy N. Quan, Robert Hayman
  • Publication number: 20150208806
    Abstract: A rocking chair including two side walls that have an arc shaped rim formed to make contact with a surface is provided. The side walls may be in the shape of a crescent. A seat and a back may be attached in between the two side walls. Therefore, a user may sit on the seat and rock farther back using the present invention as compared to other rockers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Leslie Robert Hayman
  • Patent number: 9039412
    Abstract: A dental illumination apparatus includes a lamp system mounted on a support structure. The lamp system includes a light source. A control system is provided for controlling the activation of the lamp system. A light guide shields soft tissues local to teeth of a subject from effects of ultraviolet radiation. The light guide includes a lamp attachment formation coupled to the lamp system, and a recording device in communication with the control system, the recording device including memory which stores the amount of time that the light source has been on since the beginning of a treatment procedure. A lip retractor, coupled to the light guide, is adapted to receive the lips of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Discus Dental, LLC
    Inventors: Eric P. Rose, Robert Hayman, Stuart Karten, Dennis Schroeder, Steve Piorek, Douglas H. Grambush, Marc Orloff, Nancy N. Quan, Younes Shabany, William Dorfman, Kenneth Rosenblood, Dac Vu, Curt Kenneth Deckert, Brian Kennedy, Christopher N. Quan
  • Patent number: 9016522
    Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-compartment devices having a pre-applied dispensing element. The device is adapted for dispensing multi-component compositions that are kept separate prior to use. Supplying a pre-applied dispensing element facilitates and simplifies the dispensing operation during use and reduces the chance of misuse due to improper application of the mixing element, loss and/or damage of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Discus Dental, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Eric P. Rose, William Landsman, John Raybuck, Marc Orloff
  • Publication number: 20140270068
    Abstract: The present invention is related to system and method for capturing dental images, for example, an aiming and positioning device for capturing dental images of a patient's teeth using a collimator. The system includes an image receptor holding device with an elongated arm adapted to receive and couple the receptor holder to a collimation structure. The elongated arm extends between the collimator and the receptor holder with one end coupling to the rear portion of the receptor holder and another end coupling to the collimator, and aligns the receptor with the collimator opening in an unobstructed manner. A biting portion or surface is present on the elongated arm adjacent to the receptor holder such that when the receptor is positioned behind the teeth on which the images are being taken, the biting surface is gripped by the teeth of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Zuma Dental, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ekram Khan, Michael Paloian, Anthony Orchard
  • Patent number: 8777615
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to dental prophylaxis devices that improve portability, maneuverability and aid in retaining clean conditions for use on dental patients, particularly to dental handpieces. The present invention is also directed prophylaxis or prophy angles for use with such handpieces. In general, a dental prophylaxis device includes a handpiece and a prophy angle which includes a driven shaft and a prophy cup attached for rotation thereto. The handpiece generally includes a body which houses a rotational source coupled to an output shaft which couples to the driven shaft in the prophy angle via angled gear interfaces on the output shaft and the driven shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Rene Robert, Dave Pakula, Andy Marsella, Jorah Wyer, Christopher Quan
  • Publication number: 20140186792
    Abstract: A dental illumination apparatus includes a lamp system mounted on a support structure. The lamp system includes a light source. A control system is provided for controlling the activation of the lamp system. A light guide shields soft tissues local to teeth of a subject from effects of ultraviolet radiation. The light guide includes a lamp attachment formation coupled to the lamp system, and a recording device in communication with the control system, the recording device including memory which stores the amount of time that the light source has been on since the beginning of a treatment procedure. A lip retractor, coupled to the light guide, is adapted to receive the lips of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: DISCUS DENTAL, LLC
    Inventors: Eric P. ROSE, Robert HAYMAN, Stuart KARTEN, Dennis SCHROEDER, Steve PIOREK, Douglas H. GRAMBUSH, Marc ORLOFF, Nancy N. QUAN, Younes SHABANY, William DORFMAN, Kenneth ROSENBLOOD, Dac VU, Curt Kenneth DECKERT, Brian KENNEDY, Christopher N. QUAN
  • Patent number: D710501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Zuma Dental, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ekram Khan, Michael Paloian, Anthony Orchard
  • Patent number: D710502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Zuma Dental LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ekram Khan, Michael Paloian, Anthony Orchard
  • Patent number: D713039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Zuma Dental, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ekram Khan, Michael Paloian, Anthony Orchard
  • Patent number: D729400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Common Sense Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ravi Sawhney, Lance Hussey
  • Patent number: D739224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Zuma Dental, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ekram Khan, Michael Paloian, Anthony Orchard
  • Patent number: D753478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Zuma Dental, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ekram Khan, Michael Paloian, Anthony Orchard