Patents by Inventor Timothy C Thompson
Timothy C Thompson 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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Publication number: 20220023017Abstract: An offset gingival overlay denture is provided. An offset gingival overlay denture may include a denture core and a gingival overlay extending over a portion of the denture core. The denture core may provide support to artificial dentition structures, such as teeth, and a gingival overlay may simulate natural mucosa, such as gum tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Jerry Gaubert, Becky Licon
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Patent number: 10828135Abstract: The system of a preferred embodiment uses a process whereby a true replication of the patient's jaw structure is created in a digital three dimensional model. This true replication is then used to precisely locate and/or copy the anatomical landmarks of the patient for use in fabricating a denture base for use in a denture for the individual patient. This system is able to create a denture with precisely located features corresponding to the anatomical landmarks of the patient with little manual intervention.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Global Dental Sciences, LLCInventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Publication number: 20190312567Abstract: A removable system and method for helping position and stabilize implant supported dentures during the healing process after surgery is provided, wherein a removable system comprises a soft tissue supported provisional denture structure configured to help position and stabilize the provisional denture during the transfer of the implant positions to the provisional denture. In the surgical process of providing implant-supported dentures, immediately after the implants are surgically implanted, adhesive is applied to the underside of the provisional denture, and implant connectors are seated on the implants. The provisional denture is seated in the patient's mouth wherein the soft tissue supported provisional denture structure helps stabilize and position the denture. The implant connectors adhere to the adhesive and transfer the implant positions to the provisional denture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Global Dental Science LLCInventors: Johannes Petrus Michael Grobbee, Timothy C. Thompson
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Patent number: 10389333Abstract: A removable system and method for helping position and stabilize implant supported dentures during the healing process after surgery is provided, wherein a removable system comprises a soft tissue supported provisional denture structure configured to help position and stabilize the provisional denture during the transfer of the implant positions to the provisional denture. In the surgical process of providing implant-supported dentures, immediately after the implants are surgically implanted, adhesive is applied to the underside of the provisional denture, and implant connectors are seated on the implants. The provisional denture is seated in the patient's mouth wherein the soft tissue supported provisional denture structure helps stabilize and position the denture. The implant connectors adhere to the adhesive and transfer the implant positions to the provisional denture.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Global Dental Science LLCInventors: Johannes Petrus Michael Grobbee, Timothy C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20170215999Abstract: Systems and processes for the duplication of dentures from existing dentures. The interior and exterior of the dentures are scanned and a best fit procedure is used to create a fully digitized denture. The denture teeth are selected from a library that is the closest fit to the original denture teeth. The library teeth are offset a preset distance to compensate for the best fit. The teeth are then subtracted from the digitized denture. The margins of the denture are then cleaned after subtracting the teeth. The denture base is then ready for manufacturing. The teeth are then installed onto the denture base and provided to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Patent number: 9717572Abstract: Systems and processes for the duplication of dentures from existing dentures. The interior and exterior of the dentures are scanned and a best fit procedure is used to create a fully digitized denture. The denture teeth are selected from a library that is the closest fit to the original denture teeth. The library teeth are offset a preset distance to compensate for the best fit. The teeth are then subtracted from the digitized denture. The margins of the denture are then cleaned after subtracting the teeth. The denture base is then ready for manufacturing. The teeth are then installed onto the denture base and provided to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: GLOBAL DENTAL SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Patent number: 9402698Abstract: The system of a preferred embodiment uses a process whereby a true replication of the patient's jaw structure is created in a digital three dimensional model. This true replication is then used to precisely locate and/or copy the anatomical landmarks of the patient for use in fabricating a denture base for use in a denture for the individual patient. This system is able to to create a denture with precisely located features corresponding to the anatomical landmarks of the patient with little manual intervention.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Global Dental Service LLCInventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Patent number: 9364302Abstract: Process and systems for molding or forming products from thermosetting plastics. The system utilizes a deformable container that is placed within the cavity of the housing of the mold with the resins and initiator mixed therein. As a piston slides into the cavity, the upper edges of the container engage between the housing and the piston to seal the housing form leakage. The pressure of the piston along with heat on the housing enable the curing process to be controlled to minimize shrinkage and porosity.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: GLOBAL DENTAL SCIENCE LLCInventor: Timothy C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20160008108Abstract: System and processes for optimal selection and design of teeth for dentures based on the anatomical measurements and bite impressions of the patient. This information is applied in an iterative manner to rules that balance the anatomical, functional and aesthetic considerations to select the best teeth for a patient. The system may also use this information in an iterative manner to rules that balance the anatomical, functional and aesthetic considerations to design the optimal denture teeth and base for the patient as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Publication number: 20160000536Abstract: A removable system and method for helping position and stabilize implant supported dentures during the healing process after surgery is provided, wherein a removable system comprises a soft tissue supported provisional denture structure configured to help position and stabilize the provisional denture during the transfer of the implant positions to the provisional denture. In the surgical process of providing implant-supported dentures, immediately after the implants are surgically implanted, adhesive is applied to the underside of the provisional denture, and implant connectors are seated on the implants. The provisional denture is seated in the patient's mouth wherein the soft tissue supported provisional denture structure helps stabilize and position the denture. The implant connectors adhere to the adhesive and transfer the implant positions to the provisional denture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Johannes Petrus Michael Grobbee, Timothy C. Thompson
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Patent number: 9213784Abstract: System and processes for optimal selection of teeth for dentures based on the anatomical measurements and bite impressions of the patient. This information is applied in an iterative manner to rules that balance the anatomical and aesthetic considerations to select the best teeth for a patient. The system may also use this information in an iterative manner to rules that balance the anatomical and aesthetic considerations to design the optimal denture base for the patient as well.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: GLOBAL DENTAL SCIENCE LLCInventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Publication number: 20150327961Abstract: The system of a preferred embodiment uses a process whereby a true replication of the patient's jaw structure is created in a digital three dimensional model. This true replication is then used to precisely locate and/or copy the anatomical landmarks of the patient for use in fabricating a denture base for use in a denture for the individual patient. This system is able to create a denture with precisely located features corresponding to the anatomical landmarks of the patient with little manual intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Patent number: 9155599Abstract: The system of a preferred embodiment uses a process whereby a true replication of the patient's jaw structure is created in a digital three dimensional model. This true replication is then used to precisely locate and/or copy the anatomical landmarks of the patient for use in fabricating a denture base for use in a denture for the individual patient. This system is able to create a denture with precisely located features corresponding to the anatomical landmarks of the patient with little manual intervention.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Global Dental Science LLCInventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Publication number: 20150134094Abstract: The system of a preferred embodiment uses a process whereby a true replication of the patient's jaw structure is created in a digital three dimensional model. This true replication is then used to precisely locate and/or copy the anatomical landmarks of the patient for use in fabricating a denture base for use in a denture for the individual patient. This system is able to to create a denture with precisely located features corresponding to the anatomical landmarks of the patient with little manual intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Global Dental Science LLCInventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Publication number: 20150037760Abstract: Systems and processes for the duplication of dentures from existing dentures. The interior and exterior of the dentures are scanned and a best fit procedure is used to create a fully digitized denture. The denture teeth are selected from a library that is the closest fit to the original denture teeth. The library teeth are offset a preset distance to compensate for the best fit. The teeth are then subtracted from the digitized denture. The margins of the denture are then cleaned after subtracting the teeth. The denture base is then ready for manufacturing. The teeth are then installed onto the denture base and provided to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Timothy C. Thompson
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Patent number: 8801431Abstract: A combination tool for defining and measuring anatomical features of a patient for the fabrication of dentures. The tool includes components for preparing a double arch impression, for determining the vertical spacing of the patient's mouth, for measuring the lip, mid line and smile lines of the patient, and for determining the occlusal plane of the patient. This single tool replaces the need for a multitude of tools typically used in preparing for the fabrication of dentures.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Global Dental Science LLCInventor: Timothy C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20130280672Abstract: A combination tool for defining and measuring anatomical features of a patient for the fabrication of dentures. The tool includes components for preparing a double arch impression, for determining the vertical spacing of the patient's mouth, for measuring the lip, mid line and smile lines of the patient, and for determining the occlusal plane of the patient. This single tool replaces the need for a multitude of tools typically used in preparing for the fabrication of dentures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: Global Dental Science, LLCInventor: Timothy C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20130249132Abstract: Process and systems for molding or forming products from thermosetting plastics. The system utilizes a deformable container that is placed within the cavity of the housing of the mold with the resins and initiator mixed therein. As a piston slides into the cavity, the upper edges of the container engage between the housing and the piston to seal the housing form leakage. The pressure of the piston along with heat on the housing enable the curing process to be controlled to minimize shrinkage and porosity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Global Dental Science, LLCInventor: Timothy C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20130216978Abstract: The system of a preferred embodiment uses a process whereby a true replication of the patient's jaw structure is created in a digital three dimensional model. This true replication is then used to precisely locate and/or copy the anatomical landmarks of the patient for use in fabricating a denture base for use in a denture for the individual patient. This system is able to create a denture with precisely located features corresponding to the anatomical landmarks of the patient with little manual intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: GLOBAL DENTAL SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson
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Publication number: 20130218532Abstract: System and processes for optimal selection of teeth for dentures based on the anatomical measurements and bite impressions of the patient. This information is applied in an iterative manner to rules that balance the anatomical and aesthetic considerations to select the best teeth for a patient. The system may also use this information in an iterative manner to rules that balance the anatomical and aesthetic considerations to design the optimal denture base for the patient as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Global Dental Science, LLCInventors: Timothy C. Thompson, Scott C. Keating, Andrzej J. Jakson