Patents by Inventor Steven C. Olsen

Steven C. Olsen 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: 10349905
    Abstract: A dental x-ray sensor holder adapted for engaging a portion of an x-ray tube and holding a digital sensor inside a patient's mouth. The holder includes a holder base arm with a first and second tube arm. The first and second tube arms are adapted for engaging a portion of a side of the x-ray tube and hold the tube in a fixed position next to a patient's cheek. The holder also includes a buccal arm adapted for receipt inside the patient's mouth and next to a buccal side of a tooth under review. The buccal arm includes an elongated arm opening for receiving a portion of a sliding interoral position arm. The position arm is attached to a digital x-ray sensor. The position arm is used to adjust the sensor in the middle of the patient's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventor: Steven C. Olsen
  • Publication number: 20180303442
    Abstract: A dental x-ray sensor holder adapted for engaging a portion of an x-ray tube and holding a digital sensor inside a patient's mouth. The holder includes a holder base arm with a first and second tube arm. The first and second tube arms are adapted for engaging a portion of a side of the x-ray tube and hold the tube in a fixed position next to a patient's cheek. The holder also includes a buccal arm adapted for receipt inside the patient's mouth and next to a buccal side of a tooth under review. The buccal arm includes an elongated arm opening for receiving a portion of a sliding interoral position arm. The position arm is attached to a digital x-ray sensor. The position arm is used to adjust the sensor in the middle of the patient's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Steven C. Olsen
  • Publication number: 20090248240
    Abstract: A system for measuring the lateral acceleration of a vehicle. The system includes an accelerometer that measures the lateral gravitational forces, an annunciator that announces the changes in the lateral gravitation forces, a data logging for storing the measured changes and the relative times and a controller. This system is particularly useful for training for performance driving such as racecar drivers and law enforcement drivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Steven C. Olsen, Alex Nelsen