Patents by Inventor Thuy-tien Tran Ho

Thuy-tien Tran Ho 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: 7690918
    Abstract: Provided are impression trays having one or more breakaway segments that allow for convenient removal of a portion of the tray, while maintaining the overall dimensions of the tray. Also provided are methods making impressions that include removing at least one breakaway segment of the provided trays. Also provided are impression trays having novel handles and trays having novel slots for the extrusion of excess impression material and retention. Further provided are kits and systems that include such impression trays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventors: Thuy-tien Tran Ho, Jose E. Walter
  • Publication number: 20070202457
    Abstract: Provided are impression trays having one or more breakaway segments that allow for convenient removal of a portion of the tray, while maintaining the overall dimensions of the tray. Also provided are methods making impressions that include removing at least one breakaway segment of the provided trays. Also provided are impression trays having novel handles and trays having novel slots for the extrusion of excess impression material and retention. Further provided are kits and systems that include such impression trays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Thuy-tien Tran HO, Jose E. Walter
  • Publication number: 20070202458
    Abstract: An impression tray has panels supporting the dental impression material. The panels can be removed to allow a post protruding from the jaw to extend through the opening in the tray when the impression is made. The trays provide both flexibility and necessary strength of support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Jose E. Walter, Thuy-tien Tran Ho