Patents by Inventor William J. Leimkuehler, JR.

William J. Leimkuehler, JR. 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: 20230347139
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are used to deliver an electrical current to, through or across gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, cosmetic, and or regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing or modifying oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens. Use of systems and methods according to the present invention may effectively tighten epithelial contact with one or more teeth (e.g., by the junctional epithelium and/or the sulcular epithelium) and/or cause a tightening of the oral epithelium, thereby improving an appearance of a human smile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: WILLIAM J. LEIMKUEHLER, JR., STEVEN W. CORNELIUS, DAVID J. CORN, DAVID MANDEL, PAUL GANCITANO
  • Publication number: 20230173263
    Abstract: A method for delivery of oral iontophoretic or reverse-iontophoretic effect by electrical current in combination with electrokinetic elements (e.g., ions, charged molecule(s) (such as a medication or a bioactive agent), and/or charged molecular complexes that may include uncharged molecules), the electrical current causing a motive force on such elements to and from biological tissues and fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: DAVID J. CORN, STEVEN W. CORNELIUS, WILLIAM J. LEIMKUEHLER, Jr., ISSAM NEMEH
  • Patent number: 10946188
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity and methods for manufacturing the same. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Biolectrics LLC
    Inventors: Issam Nemeh, William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., James G. Azlein, David Mandel, Leon Marucchi, Michael Keller, David Pierson
  • Patent number: 10617502
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventors: Issam Nemeh, William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., James G. Azlein
  • Publication number: 20190184156
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity and methods for manufacturing the same. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: ISSAM NEMEH, WILLIAM J. LEIMKUEHLER, JR., JAMES G. AZLEIN, DAVID MANDEL, LEON MARUCCHI, MICHAEL KELLER, DAVID PIERSON
  • Patent number: 10213598
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity and methods for manufacturing the same. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Bioelectrics LLC
    Inventors: Issam Nemeh, William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., James G. Azlein, David Mandel, Leon Marucchi, Michael Keller, David Pierson
  • Publication number: 20180154138
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity and methods for manufacturing the same. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: ISSAM NEMEH, WILLIAM J. LEIMKUEHLER, JR., JAMES G. AZLEIN, DAVID MANDEL, LEON MARUCCHI, MICHAEL KELLER, DAVID PIERSON
  • Patent number: 9877816
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Bioelectrics LLC
    Inventors: Issam Nemeh, William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., James G. Azlein
  • Publication number: 20170231736
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: ISSAM NEMEH, WILLIAM J. LEIMKUEHLER, JR., JAMES G. AZLEIN
  • Patent number: 9675797
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Biolectrics LLC
    Inventors: Issam Nemeh, William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., James G. Azlein, David Mandel, Leon Marucchi, Michael Keller, David Pierson
  • Patent number: 9636199
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Biolectrics LLC
    Inventors: Issam Nemeh, William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., James G. Azlein
  • Publication number: 20160228228
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: ISSAM NEMEH, WILLIAM J. LEIMKUEHLER, JR., JAMES G. AZLEIN
  • Patent number: 9314321
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Biolectrics LLC
    Inventors: Issam Nemeh, William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., James G. Azlein
  • Publication number: 20160038734
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: ISSAM NEMEH, WILLIAM J. LEIMKUEHLER, JR., JAMES G. AZLEIN, DAVID MANDEL, LEON MARUCCHI, MICHAEL KELLER, DAVID PIERSON
  • Patent number: 9168370
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Biolectrics LLC
    Inventors: Issam Nemeh, William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., James G. Azlein, David Mandel, Leon Marucchi, Michael Keller, David Pierson
  • Publication number: 20140093832
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Biolectrics LLC
    Inventors: Issam NEMEH, William J. Leimkuehler, JR., James G. Azlein
  • Patent number: D988516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventors: William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., Steven W. Cornelius, David J. Corn, David Mandel, Christopher Terella, Chris Hile, Drew Carlton
  • Patent number: D989322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventors: William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., Steven W. Cornelius, David J. Corn, David Mandel, Christopher Terella, Chris Hile, Drew Carlton