Patents by Inventor Stephen Tracey

Stephen Tracey 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: 20160278882
    Abstract: A system for fabricating a customized appliance for the orthodontic treatment of teeth, comprising forming an appliance comprising plural cavities each shaped to conform to the crown of a tooth and customized extensions which are chemically bonded to thermoformed aligners in a dental repositioning system. These extensions facilitate rigid and precise attachment of aligners to auxiliary devices such as TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices) or are used as a mechanism to strengthen the aligner in specific areas. This facilitates simultaneous wear of aligners and sectional braces for the treatment of dental malocclusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Ian Kitching, Sammel Shahrier Alauddin, W. Eugene Roberts, Rodrigo F. Viecilli, Stephen Tracey