Patents by Inventor Steven J. Maxa
Steven J. Maxa 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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Patent number: 11723752Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaged orthodontic appliance comprising an orthodontic appliance and a packaging base including first and second tie-wing support arms, wherein a first tie-wing support arm supports the first tie-wing of the orthodontic appliance, and the second tie-wing support arm supports the second tie-wing of the orthodontic appliance.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Bruce R. Broyles, Travis L. Schwalbach, Robert T. McKevett, Steven J. Maxa
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Publication number: 20200375701Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaged orthodontic appliance comprising an orthodontic appliance and a packaging base including first and second tie-wing support arms, wherein a first tie-wing support arm supports the first tie-wing of the orthodontic appliance, and the second tie-wing support arm supports the second tie-wing of the orthodontic appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Bruce R. Broyles, Travis L. Schwalbach, Robert T. McKevett, Steven J. Maxa
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Publication number: 20160296962Abstract: Devices and related methods are provided for dispensing compositions having a tip (72) including an inner tapered funnel portion (74); a hollow barrel (84) including an outer tapered surface portion (86), an inner surface, an open front end, and an open back end opposite the front end; and a piston (16), where the outer tapered surface portion of the barrel aligns and releasably engages with the inner tapered funnel portion of the tip, and where the piston is in sliding engagement with the barrel. Applications include, but are not limited to, dispensing dental materials such as composites, adhesives, etchants, glass ionomers, cements, and sealants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Steven J. Maxa, Bruce R. Broyles
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Patent number: 9211168Abstract: Provided is a capsule for storing and dispensing dental material. The capsule comprises a cartridge for the dental material, and a nozzle. The nozzle being pivotable with respect to the cartridge between a first position in which the capsule is closed for storage and a second position in which the capsule is opened for dispensing the dental material. One of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing member and the other one of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing shell, wherein the bearing member and bearing shell form a pivot. Upon pivoting the nozzle from the first to the second position, the seal between the bearing member and the bearing shell is improved.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Bruce R. Broyles, Marc Peuker, Sebastian Guggenmos, Andreas J. Boehm, Hubert Schloegl, Michael Knee, Werner Fichtl, John W. Dubbe, Arno Hohmann, Darin J. Meyertholen, Dean K. Reidt, Steven J. Maxa, Urs Mahnel
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Patent number: 9145253Abstract: Improved dispensing devices (100) and methods are provided that include a hollow barrel (102) containing the composition to be dispensed along with a piston (120, 220, 320, 420) received in one end (104) of the barrel (102) for dispensing the composition from the opposite end (106) of the barrel (102). At least one tortuous groove (200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 436) extends across the side of the piston (120, 220, 320, 420) and communicates with the exterior of the barrel (102). The groove (200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 426, 436) allows both air and the composition to travel along the side of the piston (120, 220, 320, 420) as the piston advances into the barrel (102). By permitting passage of both air and the composition, the groove (200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 436) eliminates air pockets in the composition while alleviating pressure in the barrel (102) as the piston (120, 220, 320, 420) advances.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven J. Maxa, Adam J. Cernohous
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Publication number: 20150093718Abstract: Described herein is a housing that releasably connects a dental prosthetic device, such as a full or partial denture, to a dental implant. The housing is at least partially constructed of a resilient material, at least providing the denture with machinability relative to prior art metal housings. A method of manufacturing a housing for a dental implant and a method of retrofitting a housing for a dental implant are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Greg E. Schrank, Sam L. Lintereur, Steven J. Maxa, Kimberly A. Prenosil
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Publication number: 20130302751Abstract: Provided are abrasive assemblies and related methods that combine a head portion including an integral abrasive member and a drive portion including a resilient cylindrical mandrel. The abrasive member has a receptacle that is complemental to a working end of the mandrel when both members are relaxed. As the abrasive member engages to, or disengages from, the mandrel, the receptacle resiliently expands and the working end of the mandrel resiliently compresses, each in cooperation with the other. Optionally, the abrasive member is maintained in compression in both directions parallel and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel. Advantageously, these assemblies provide for superior retention and slip resistance, ease-of-use, and high manufacturing tolerances.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Steven J. Maxa, Dwight W. Jacobs
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Patent number: 8328553Abstract: A capsule for storing and dispensing dental material. The capsule comprises a cartridge for the dental material, and a nozzle. The nozzle being pivotable with respect to the cartridge between a first position in which the capsule is closed for storage and a second position in which the capsule is opened for dispensing the dental material. One of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing member and the other one of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing shell, wherein the bearing member and bearing shell form a pivot. Upon pivoting the nozzle from the first to the second position, the seal between the bearing member and the bearing shell is improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bruce R. Broyles, Marc Peuker, Sebastian Guggenmos, Andreas J. Boehm, Hubert Schloegl, Michael Knee, Werner Fichtl, John W. Dubbe, Arno Hohmann, Darin J. Meyertholen, Dean K. Reidt, Steven J. Maxa, Urs Mahnel
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Publication number: 20120181300Abstract: Improved dispensing devices (100) and methods are provided that include a hollow barrel (102) containing the composition to be dispensed along with a piston (120, 220, 320, 420) received in one end (104) of the barrel (102) for dispensing the composition from the opposite end (106) of the barrel (102). At least one tortuous groove (200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 436) extends across the side of the piston (120, 220, 320, 420) and communicates with the exterior of the barrel (102). The groove (200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 426, 436) allows both air and the composition to travel along the side of the piston (120, 220, 320, 420) as the piston advances into the barrel (102). By permitting passage of both air and the composition, the groove (200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 436) eliminates air pockets in the composition while alleviating pressure in the barrel (102) as the piston (120, 220, 320, 420) advances.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Steven J. Maxa, Adam J. Cernohous
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Patent number: 7650884Abstract: A facepiece insert (16) that has a fluid communication component (30, 32) non-integrally joined to a supporting portion (34). The insert can be made by (a) providing at least one supporting portion (34) of a facepiece insert (16); (b) providing at least one fluid communication component (30, 32) separately from the supporting portion (34) of the facepiece insert (16); and (c) securing the at least one fluid communication component (30, 32) to the at least one supporting portion (34).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Paul J. Flannigan, Steven J. Maxa
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Publication number: 20090298010Abstract: A capsule for storing and dispensing dental material. The capsule comprises a cartridge for the dental material, and a nozzle. The nozzle being pivotable with respect to the cartridge between a first position in which the capsule is closed for storage and a second position in which the capsule is opened for dispensing the dental material. One of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing member and the other one of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing shell, wherein the bearing member and bearing shell form a pivot. Upon pivoting the nozzle from the first to the second position, the seal between the bearing member and the bearing shell is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Bruce R. Broyles, Marc Peuker, Sebastian Guggenmos, Andreas J. Boehm, Hubert Schloegl, Michael Knee, Werner Fichtl, John W. Dubbe, Arno Hohmann, Darin J. Meyertholen, Dean K. Reidt, Steven J. Maxa, Urs Mahnel
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Patent number: D621036Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven J. Maxa, Adam J. Cernohous
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Patent number: D621037Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven J. Maxa, Adam J. Cernohous
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Patent number: D621038Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven J. Maxa, Adam J. Cernohous
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Patent number: D621039Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven J. Maxa, Adam J. Cernohous
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Patent number: D621930Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven J. Maxa, Adam J. Cernohous
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Patent number: D637907Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven J. Maxa, Henry C. Gydesen, Bruce E. Nelson
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Patent number: D733870Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bruce R. Broyles, Christopher J. Claypool, Greg E. Schrank, Steven J. Maxa, Andreas Boehm
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Patent number: D739934Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Bruce R. Broyles, Christopher J. Claypool, Greg E. Schrank, Steven J. Maxa, Andreas J. Boehm, Stefan Eckstein, Remus Feldman
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Patent number: D747466Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bruce R. Broyles, Christopher J. Claypool, Greg E. Schrank, Steven J. Maxa, Andreas Boehm, Stefan Eckstein, Remus Feldman