Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Huffman

Ronald E. Huffman 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: 20190247170
    Abstract: Dental systems and methods related to impressionless dental modeling. A dental modeling system includes a dental model base and a mounting plate. The dental model base includes a plate support surface and a plurality of pin receiving apertures formed in the support surface. The mounting plate includes a plate portion positioned on the plate support surface and a plurality of pins extending into the pin receiving apertures to provide removable attachment of the mounting plate to the dental model base. The plate portion includes a model support surface configured to support a model of a person's teeth. The model may be formed directly on the model support surface using an impressionless technique. The model may be formed separately using an impressionless technique and then bonded to the model support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Ronald E. HUFFMAN
  • Patent number: 10271931
    Abstract: Dental systems and methods related to impressionless dental modeling. A dental modeling system includes a dental model base and a mounting plate. The dental model base includes a plate support surface and a plurality of pin receiving apertures formed in the support surface. The mounting plate includes a plate portion positioned on the plate support surface and a plurality of pins extending into the pin receiving apertures to provide removable attachment of the mounting plate to the dental model base. The plate portion includes a model support surface configured to support a model of a person's teeth. The model may be formed directly on the model support surface using an impressionless technique. The model may be formed separately using an impressionless technique and then bonded to the model support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Publication number: 20170020640
    Abstract: Dental systems and methods related to impressionless dental modeling. A dental modeling system includes a dental model base and a mounting plate. The dental model base includes a plate support surface and a plurality of pin receiving apertures formed in the support surface. The mounting plate includes a plate portion positioned on the plate support surface and a plurality of pins extending into the pin receiving apertures to provide removable attachment of the mounting plate to the dental model base. The plate portion includes a model support surface configured to support a model of a person's teeth. The model may be formed directly on the model support surface using an impressionless technique. The model may be formed separately using an impressionless technique and then bonded to the model support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald E. HUFFMAN
  • Patent number: 9456882
    Abstract: Dental systems and methods related to impressionless dental modeling. A dental modeling system includes a dental model base and a mounting plate. The dental model base includes a plate support surface and a plurality of pin receiving apertures formed in the support surface. The mounting plate includes a plate portion positioned on the plate support surface and a plurality of pins extending into the pin receiving apertures to provide removable attachment of the mounting plate to the dental model base. The plate portion includes a model support surface configured to support a model of a person's teeth. The model may be formed directly on the model support surface using an impressionless technique. The model may be formed separately using an impressionless technique and then bonded to the model support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Publication number: 20140295371
    Abstract: Dental systems and methods related to impressionless dental modeling. A dental modeling system includes a dental model base and a mounting plate. The dental model base includes a plate support surface and a plurality of pin receiving apertures formed in the support surface. The mounting plate includes a plate portion positioned on the plate support surface and a plurality of pins extending into the pin receiving apertures to provide removable attachment of the mounting plate to the dental model base. The plate portion includes a model support surface configured to support a model of a person's teeth. The model may be formed directly on the model support surface using an impressionless technique. The model may be formed separately using an impressionless technique and then bonded to the model support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Publication number: 20100092921
    Abstract: A pin removal system is configured to remove a dowel pin from a dental model base. The system includes first and second members. The first member is configured to releasably mount to the dental model base, and the second member is movable relative to the first member and into engagement with the pin to move the pin relative to the dental model base. The dowel pin can be secured to a model of at least one tooth that is mounted to the dental model base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: 7690919
    Abstract: A dental modeling system for forming a dental model from a mold of at least a portion of a person's opposed upper and lower teeth. The modeling system includes dental articulator features that are integrated with opposing bases and dental model bases configured to receive removable tapered pins. The system also includes pin locators for improved alignment of teeth of the dental mold when creating the dental model. The pin locator can also include removable tapered pins for use in aligning with specific teeth of the dental mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Publication number: 20080268402
    Abstract: The dental model pouring jig of the present invention includes a base member that supports a model base support member and a mold support member. The model base support member is secured to the base member and is capable of mounting a dental model base. The mold support member is adjustably secured to the base member and capable of mounting a mold of a person's teeth. The mold support member is adjustable relative to the model base support member to properly position the mold adjacent the dental model base. The pouring jig may include a magnet controlled adjustment mechanism to control adjustment of features of the pouring jig relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Publication number: 20080166679
    Abstract: The dental model pouring jig of the present invention includes a base member that supports a model base support member and a mold support member. The model base support member is secured to the base member and is capable of mounting a dental model base. The mold support member is adjustably secured to the base member and capable of mounting a mold of a person's teeth. The mold support member is adjustable relative to the model base support member to properly position the mold adjacent the dental model base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D573712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D575404
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D575873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D576732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D576733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D576734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D594987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D594988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D596296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D596297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman
  • Patent number: D599023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald E. Huffman