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).
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Publication number: 20080096156Abstract: A dental illumination system includes an adjustable self-supporting frame and a lamp head coupled to the frame. The lamp head includes a housing and a spacer having formations that is adapted to removably mechanically couple the lamp head to a reference device, again having formations, for facilitating illumination of a tooth by a light source contained within the lamp head. The spacer and lamp head may be formed integrally. If formed separately, both the lamp head and the spacer may include formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: DISCUS DENTAL, LLCInventors: Eric Rose, Robert Hayman, Stuart Karten, Dennis Schoreder, Steve Piorek, Douglas Grambush, Marc Orloff, Nancy Quan, Younes Shabany, William Dorfman, Kenneth Rosenblood, Dac Vu, Curt Deckert, Brian Kennedy, Christopher Quan
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Publication number: 20080096159Abstract: A dental lamp boom hinge includes a pivot supporting a dental lamp head and a base supporting the pivot where the pivot may be rotated about a substantially vertical axis with respect to the base. The rotational movement between the pivot and the base is damped with a damping device. The damping device in one embodiment is adjustable to provide a variable level of damping.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: DISCUS DENTAL, LLCInventors: Eric Rose, Robert Hayman, Douglas Grambush, Marc Orloff, Nancy Quan, Kenneth Rosenblood, Brian Kennedy, Dac Vu, Randall Danta, Christopher Quan
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Publication number: 20080063612Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: Discus Dental, LLCInventors: Jeff MacDonald, Nancy Quan, Robert Hayman
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Publication number: 20080064001Abstract: The present invention relates to a retracting device for retracting at least a portion of a user's mouth. The retracting device includes formations, which may be inter-engaging and/or non-inter-engaging with other dental tools or apparatus. The formations are adapted for repeatably positioning a subject's mouth with respect to a light system, and/or an imaging film, and/or a dental tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: DISCUS DENTAL, LLCInventors: William Dorfman, Robert Hayman, Eric Rose, Dennis Schroeder, Steve Piorek, Nancy Quan, Stuart Karten, Kenneth Rosenblood
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Publication number: 20080057469Abstract: An active dental tool including a vibratory mechanism and a power storage reservoir. The vibratory mechanism includes an electrical motor and an elliptical load. The elliptical load is adapted to be rotated by the motor and to thereby impart an oscillatory motion to a tooth-contacting portion of the dental tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: Discus Dental, LLCInventors: Robert Hayman, Ken Rosenblood
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Publication number: 20080057470Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand grip for dental instruments that provides a dental professional with a more secure and comfortable means of grasping a dental hygiene tool. In one embodiment, the instrument has an elongated dental handpiece having an interior that is solid, hollow or partially solid. The elongated handpiece has a distal end and a proximal end and a longitudinal portion in between. A grip portion is attached to the body of the handpiece anywhere between the distal end and the proximal end, comprising a grip stop against which the operator's hand rests while gripping the handpiece and using the tool. At least one insert is present on the handpiece at an end. A locking mechanism for locking the position of the grip anywhere along the handpiece is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: Discus Dental, LLCInventors: Hiam Levy, Benjamin Atkin, Kenneth Rosenblood, Robert Hayman
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Publication number: 20080057463Abstract: The present invention relates to a curing light having a detachable tip for spot curing of light sensitive composites. A series of tips having varying apertures is also envisioned. The present invention also relates to a curing light having a detachable tip for effecting partial curing of light sensitive composites. The advantage of the tip of the present invention, as compared to prior art tips, is that it is adapted to be fitted over the end of a curing light device without the need to remove any protective cover, focusing lens or similar structure that may be mislaid or lost. It also offers the added advantage of a simplified design without the necessity of having built-in complex optical properties normally served by the protective cover while, at the same time, the tip retains the advantages offered by prior art tips.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: DISCUS DENTAL, LLCInventors: Joseph Wong, Robert Hayman, Kenneth Rosenblood, Christopher Quan
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Publication number: 20080050408Abstract: A whitening system has a de-sensitizing effect as well as re-mineralizing capability. The system may be a one-component or a two-component composition. The system may also be an unfoamed, a foamed or a foamable composition. For a one-component system, a sparingly soluble calcium phosphate salt may be in dry particle form with at least one gelling agent, wherein the salt is capable of sustained release of both calcium and phosphate ions into saliva upon exposure of the particle thereto and providing a hydroxyapatite remineralization. In a two component system, a first component has at least one peroxide compound, at least one source of phosphate and at least one gelling agent; and a second component has 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, or be present in a carrier or coated onto a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: DISCUS DENTAL, LLCInventors: Robert Hayman, Nancy Quan, Jeff MacDonald
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Publication number: 20080032252Abstract: A dental illumination system includes an adjustable lamp head including a source of radiation, which may including IR, visible, and/or UV, is provided with an adjustable mounting device adapted for mounting in such a manner that offers freedom of movement for the patient undergoing the procedure, for example, whitening, so that radiation may be directed at the tooth or teeth. In some embodiments, the lamp head includes a housing and a spacer having formations that is adapted to removably mechanically couple the lamp head to a reference device, again having formations, for facilitating illumination of a tooth by a light source contained within the lamp head. The spacer and lamp head may be formed integrally. If formed separately, both the lamp head and the spacer may include formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: DISCUS DENTAL IMPRESSIONS, LLCInventors: Robert Hayman, Christopher Quan
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Publication number: 20070190485Abstract: An active dental tool including a vibratory mechanism and a power storage reservoir. The vibratory mechanism includes an electrical motor and an elliptical load. The elliptical load is adapted to be rotated by the motor and to thereby impart an oscillatory motion to a tooth-contacting portion of the dental tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2005Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ken Rosenblood
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Publication number: 20060166161Abstract: A dental illumination system includes an adjustable self-supporting frame and a lamp head coupled to the frame. The lamp head includes a housing and a spacer having formations that is adapted to removably mechanically couple the lamp head to a reference device, again having formations, for facilitating illumination of a tooth by a light source contained within the lamp head. The spacer and lamp head may be formed integrally. If formed separately, both the lamp head and the spacer may include formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Discus Dental Impressions, Inc.Inventors: Eric Rose, Robert Hayman, Stuart Karten, Dennis Schroeder, Steve Piorek, Douglas Grambush, Marc Orloff, Nancy Quan, Younes Shabany, William Dorfman, Kenneth Rosenblood, Dac Vu, Curt Deckert, Brian Kennedy, Christopher Quan
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Publication number: 20060154209Abstract: A control system having a built-in voice alert system for alerting a dental professional of the time, depth or stage in a dental procedure. The dental procedure may include a dental restoration, dental whitening and root canal procedure. The control system may also include a headphone or other private listening device, for example, so that only the dental professional alone will receive the voice alert. In one aspect, the private listening device may be a wireless listening device such as a wireless radio frequency device or an infrared device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Robert Hayman, Eric Rose, Christopher Quan, Nancy Quan
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Publication number: 20060115437Abstract: A whitening system has a de-sensitizing effect as well as re-mineralizing capability. The system may be a one-component or a two-component composition. The system may also be an unfoamed, a foamed or a foamable composition. For a one-component system, a sparingly soluble calcium phosphate salt may be in dry particle form with at least one gelling agent, wherein the salt is capable of sustained release of both calcium and phosphate ions into saliva upon exposure of the particle thereto and providing a hydroxyapatite remineralization. In a two component system, a first component has at least one peroxide compound, at least one source of phosphate and at least one gelling agent; and a second component has 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, or be present in a carrier or coated onto a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2005Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Robert Hayman, Nancy Quan, Jeff MacDonald
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Publication number: 20060099156Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Jeff MacDonald, Nancy Quan, Robert Hayman
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Publication number: 20060069316Abstract: The present invention relates to a retracting device for retracting at least a portion of a user's mouth. The retracting device includes formations, which may be inter-engaging and/or non-inter-engaging with other dental tools or apparatus. The formations are adapted for repeatably positioning a subject's mouth with respect to a light system, and/or an imaging film, and/or a dental tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Applicant: Discus Dental Impressions, Inc.Inventors: William Dorfman, Robert Hayman, Eric Rose, Dennis Schroeder, Steve Piorek, Nancy Quan, Stuart Karten, Kenneth Rosenblood
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Publication number: 20060063130Abstract: The present invention relates to a unique solution for relieving repetitive stress to dental professionals during the course of a day and is directed to sets of identical instruments, having handles made with varying diameters for grasping, designed to be used interchangeably throughout the day, thus cutting down on the repetitive grasping action through the change of grasp. Therefore, even if a dental professional uses the same type of instrument throughout the day, the hands, wrists and elbows can experience varying rather than repetitive action because the positioning of the hands, wrists and elbows are interchanging throughout the day. The dental instrument may also be ergonomically designed. Additionally, the instrument may also have a vibratory module. Further, a rotator may also be implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: Robert Hayman, Ken Rosenblood
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Publication number: 20060044823Abstract: The present invention relates to a curing light having a detachable tip for spot curing of light sensitive composites. A series of tips having varying apertures is also envisioned. The present invention also relates to a curing light having a detachable tip for effecting partial curing of light sensitive composites. The advantage of the tip of the present invention, as compared to prior art tips, is that it is adapted to be fitted over the end of a curing light device without the need to remove any protective cover, focusing lens or similar structure that may be mislaid or lost. It also offers the added advantage of a simplified design without the necessity of having built-in complex optical properties normally served by the protective cover while, at the same time, the tip retains the advantages offered by prior art tips.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: March 2, 2006Applicant: Discus Dental Impressions, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Wong, Robert Hayman, Kenneth Rosenblood, Christopher Quan
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Publication number: 20060040231Abstract: The present invention relates to a curing light having at least one wavelength transformer for transforming a shorter wavelength suitable for curing a dental composite into a longer wavelength also suitable for curing a dental composite. The wavelength transformer may be made of materials including organic dyes, inorganic dyes, pigments, nanocrystals and combinations thereof. The wavelength transformer can be of many different configurations. The curing light also includes at least one heat sink which can be made of a material including at least one phase change material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Applicant: Discus Dental Impressions, Inc.Inventors: Nancy Quan, Robert Hayman, Christopher Quan
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Publication number: 20060029904Abstract: A dental lamp boom hinge includes a pivot supporting a dental lamp head and a base supporting the pivot where the pivot may be rotated about a substantially vertical axis with respect to the base. The rotational movement between the pivot and the base is damped with a damping device. The damping device in one embodiment is adjustable to provide a variable level of damping.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Applicant: Discus Dental Impressions, Inc.Inventors: Eric Rose, Robert Hayman, Douglas Grambush, Marc Orloff, Nancy Quan, Kenneth Rosenblood, Brian Kennedy, Dac Vu, Randall Danta, Christopher Quan
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Publication number: 20060029902Abstract: A dental lamp includes a control system adapted to control operation of a light source within the dental lamp. The control system requires that an unexpended light guide including a recordable medium be coupled to a lamp head of the dental lamp, in order to illuminate the light source. The control system records a first data signal on the recordable medium during illumination of the light source indicating that the light guide has been expended. The control system also records a second data signal onto a second recordable medium so that a particular duration of use of the light source may be indicated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Applicant: Discus Dental Impressions, Inc.Inventors: Eric Rose, Robert Hayman, Bruce Sargeant