Patents Issued in April 25, 2019
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Publication number: 20190117312Abstract: The subject matter includes a system and method for providing graphical feedback visualizing forces within a joint through a range of motion of the joint. The method can comprise receiving position data, receiving force data, and generating a graphical representation based on the position data and the force data. The receiving position data can include data for at least one bone of a joint while the at least one bone is moved through a range of motion (ROM). The receiving force data can occur concurrently to receiving the position data and using one or more processors, the force data can be collected from at least one force sensor embedded within a trial prosthesis in the joint. The graphical representation can illustrate changes in the force data versus locations of the bone as it moved through the ROM.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Orsa Britton, David A. Nolan, William Van Kampen
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Publication number: 20190117313Abstract: Devices, Systems, and Methods for changing the trajectory of a surgical implant from an initial trajectory when first penetrating the skin of a patient to a final trajectory when the surgical implant is to be inserted into a bone of the patient. A surgical robotic system may be used to determine the initial and final trajectories and to move the surgical instrument from the initial trajectory to the final trajectory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Neil R. Crawford
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Publication number: 20190117314Abstract: In some embodiments, a synthetic (virtual) orthopedic treatment device (e.g. a virtual external fixator representing a physical fixator attachable to a patient anatomic structure) is displayed concurrently in two views (e.g. anterior-posterior and lateral) along corresponding digital medical images (e.g. X-rays), and rotation/translation user input received along one of the images is used to concurrently control both displays of the orthopedic treatment device to reflect the rotation/translation user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Andrew Haskell
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Publication number: 20190117315Abstract: A medical system includes a shaft, an inflatable balloon, a radial array of ultrasound transducers and a processor. The shaft is configured for insertion into a body of a patient. The inflatable balloon is coupled to a distal end of the shaft and configured to perform a treatment to surrounding anatomy. The ultrasound transducers are distributed circumferentially around the distal end of the shaft inside the balloon, and configured to transmit ultrasound waves at respective radial directions and receive respective ultrasound reflections. The processor is configured to estimate and output to a user, based on the ultrasound reflections received from the ultrasound transducers, an extent of mechanical contact between the balloon and the surrounding anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Joseph Thomas Keyes, Maribeth Wilczynski, Assaf Govari, Andres Altmann, Christopher Thomas Beeckler
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Publication number: 20190117316Abstract: Methods and devices for diagnosing, monitoring, and/or treating tissue through an opening or port through an airway wall are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Thomas M. KEAST, Michael D. LAUFER, Henky WIBOWO, Cary COLE, Gary S. KAPLAN, Edmund J. ROSCHAK
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Publication number: 20190117317Abstract: A method and system for motion tracking of a target organ are provided. A tracking needle is partially inserted into an organ. The needle has a sensor element for obtaining continuous needle orientation information which can be used to determine organ motion due to respiration during percutaneous needle insertion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Momen ABAYAZID, Nobuhiko HATA, Takahisa KATO, Brian NINNI, Junichi TOKUDA, Stuart G. SILVERMAN, Zhimin LU
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Publication number: 20190117318Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a mobile surgical imaging sensor and display unit, and surgical navigation system associated therewith, in which the mobile unit may be disposed to provide line-of-sight or near line-of-sight imaging and display capabilities to an operator thereof during a surgical procedure, while a position and/or orientation of the mobile unit is tracked relative to a surgical site to associate a surgical site location with images captured and rendered by the mobile unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Luc Gilles CHARRON, Michael Frank Gunter WOOD
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Publication number: 20190117319Abstract: A medical probe for guided insertion into soft tissue, such as the brain, is disclosed. The medical probe may include a flexible, elongated body having a proximal end portion and an opposed distal end portion. The elongated body has a length of at least 1 cm and an outer diameter of 80 ?m or less. The distal end portion may comprise a beveled tip such that the distal end portion of the medical probe can be steered independently to a target site in the soft tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Michael J. Cima, Khalil Basil Ramadi, Erin Byrne Rousseau, Max Joseph Cotler
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Publication number: 20190117320Abstract: A surgical robot system whose robotic arm is divided into two parts, and is connected to the patient at the junction of the two parts, by means of a bone connector. The section between the bone connector and the robotic base has a predetermined level of flexibility, enabling the bone connector limited movement. Consequently, the patient's body can also move without the bone connector exerting excess forces on the patient, and without detachment from the patient. The arm section between the bone connection link and the end actuator has high rigidity, such that the pose of the end actuator relative to the patient is accurately maintained. As the patient undergoes small movements, such as in breathing or coughing, the bone connector and base connection arm section, move together with motion of the patient's bone, while the pose of the end actuator relative to the patient is accurately maintained.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Moshe SHOHAM, Eliyahu ZEHAVI, Yossi BAR
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Publication number: 20190117321Abstract: A system and process is provided for creating accurate and precise bone cuts with a tool, while maintaining the stability and mechanical integrity of the tool during bone cutting. In some instances, the tool is minimally invasive, where the use of a minimally invasive tool reduces the risk of injuring surrounding soft tissues and provides greater access to portions of the bony anatomy through a smaller surgical incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Youngbae Brian PARK, Joel ZUHARS
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Publication number: 20190117322Abstract: A console-based surgical system comprises a plurality of handheld surgical instruments, each instrument having a connector line and at least one of said plurality of handheld surgical instruments comprising an instrument visual indicator. The system further comprises a footswitch having a connector line and comprising a footswitch visual indicator. The system further comprises a console, which in turn comprises a plurality of instrument ports, with the connector lines of the handheld instruments being connected to the instrument ports. The console further comprises a footswitch port, with the connector line of the footswitch connected to the footswitch port. The console further comprises a controller configured to associate the footswitch port with one of the instrument ports such that the footswitch is operable to actuate a function of the handheld surgical instrument connected to the associated instrument port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Michael Laubenthal, Steven T. Clifford, Brett R. Merkel, Zachary Kemp
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Publication number: 20190117323Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical controlling system, comprising: a. at least one surgical tool configured to be insertable into a surgical environment of a human body for assisting a surgical procedure; b. at least one location estimating means configured to real-time locate the 3D spatial position of said at least one surgical tool at any given time t; c. at least one movement detection means communicable with a movement's database and with said location estimating means; and, d. a controller having a processing means communicable with a controller's database, said controller configured to control the spatial position of said at least one surgical tool; said controller's database is in communication with said movement detection means.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: M.S.T. MEDICAL SURGERY TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventors: Motti FRIMER, Mordehai SHOLEV, Yehuda PFEFFER
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Publication number: 20190117324Abstract: Interposing a releasable interconnect between distal and proximal cable portions of a cable within a cable-driven surgical tool may facilitate cable replacement. Cable-driven surgical tools may comprise: an elongate shaft defining a lumen that extends between a proximal end and a distal end of the elongate shaft, an end effector operably coupled to the distal end of the elongate shaft, and a plurality of cable systems extending within the lumen and operably engaging the end effector. Each cable system comprises a distal cable portion and a proximal cable portion that are adjoined by a releasable interconnect.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Ethicon LLCInventors: John Hibner, Thomas Remm
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Publication number: 20190117325Abstract: Provided is a wire driving device including: wires one ends of which are attached to a movable member; pulleys to which the other ends of the individual wires are secured; driven gears that are coaxially secured to the individual pulleys; a drive gear that is connected to a driving source; and movable gears that are disposed between the drive gear and the individual driven gears and that can transmit the motive power of the driving source to the driven gears from the drive gear. The movable gears are provided in a movable manner so that the movable gears engage with the drive gear and the driven gears when the drive gear is rotated in a direction, and so that the engagements of the movable gears with at least one of the drive gear and the driven gears are released when the drive gear is rotated in the other direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Kosuke KISHI
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Publication number: 20190117326Abstract: A medical system including: a first manipulator inserted into a lumen of a patient, the first manipulator including a first end effector and a first camera configured to capture an image of the first end effector; a second manipulator inserted into an abdominal cavity of the patient, the second manipulator including a second camera; a first operating portion configured to operate both the first and second manipulators; a first selector configured to select one of the first and second manipulators as a first operating target; a controller configured to control the first and second manipulators; and a display configured to display to the operator, wherein the controller includes one or more processors, the one or more processors are configured to: acquire the selected first operating target, acquire a first image from the first or second camera, and transmit the acquired first image so as to be displayed on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Toru WADA
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Publication number: 20190117327Abstract: A protective cover (800) for a medical device includes a body (700) and a cap (100) that is selectively attachable to the body. The cap 100 includes an annulus 101 and a rounded vault (102) spanning an interior portion (118) of the annulus. The rounded vault defines a convex exterior (301). A plurality of partial arch trusses (103,104,105,106,107,108,109) extends from the annulus along the convex exterior toward an apex (601) of the convex exterior. Distal ends (613,614,615,616,617,618,619) of the plurality of partial arch trusses define an interstice (611) at the apex. The partial arch trusses provide longitudinal deflection of impact forces to protect the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Christina Finley, Michael Turturro, Timur Selimkhanov, Derek Roberts, Sean Kroll
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Publication number: 20190117328Abstract: The current invention combines use of existing package themoforming, either wet, dry or injection molding to create a base tray for the medical device or products. This base is made from plant based material such as Bamboo, Bagasse, Tapioca and or other sustainable plant based materials. The inside and or the inside and outside of the Base tray is then coated with a film that is either plant based or petroleum based. This film coating creates a functional microbial barrier preventing bacterial from moving through from the outside of the base tray to the inside of the base tray where the sterile medical device or surgical product is housed, The base tray (bottom) can then be used with a either paper or Tyvek or other materials lidding (top) that will be sealed to the base tray for the purposes product sterilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: NewGen Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Robert N. Chase, Kenneth Blier, Peter Szyperski
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Publication number: 20190117329Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
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Publication number: 20190117330Abstract: Systems for immobilizing a patient are disclosed. The system includes at least one preform formed from a low melting temperature thermoplastic, the preform being configured to be formed to the anatomy of the patient, at least one frame coupled to the at least one preform, and at least one support configured to support the anatomy of the patient. The system also includes at least one lock mechanism coupled to at least one of the frame and the support and configured to couple the at least one frame to the at least one support, and at least one adjuster mechanism coupled to at least one of the at least one frame and the at least one support and configured to selectively adjust a distance between the at least one frame and the at least one support while the at least one frame is coupled to the at least one support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Qfix Systems, LLCInventors: Daniel D. Coppens, David M. Rabeno, Stephen J. Reiser
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Publication number: 20190117331Abstract: A surgical drape for preventing surgical site infections during surgery includes an emitter sealed air tight to the drape. The emitter includes an inflatable receiver portion and a terminal outlet distributor fluidly continuous with the receiver portion. The receiver portion inflates on receiving a sterile gas flow from a source of sterile gas. The terminal outlet portion conditions the received sterile gas and emits it as a unidirectional coherent non-turbulent flow field of essentially sterile gas into ambient air in the operating room substantially anatomically levelly at least immediately past the incision while keeping the gas essentially sterile. An embodiment is for use in surgery on an extremity of the patient and another embodiment is for use in surgery on an anatomical part that is not an extremity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Sean D. Self, Geoff A. Marcek, James M. Fowler, JR.
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Publication number: 20190117332Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a connector comprising a lumen and an inner threaded surface. The cleaning device includes a cleaning body and a plunger body operably coupled to each other. The cleaning body includes a plurality of elongated cleaning swabs positioned separately apart from and in parallel to each other. The plurality of elongated cleaning swabs are operably rotatable about a connector lumen and in removable engagement with a connector inner threaded surface. The plunger body includes an elongated plug to removably engage the connector lumen. The cleaning body and the plunger body are translatably coupled along a common operational axis. The cleaning body and the plunger body are rotatably coupled with respect to each other about the common operational axis. The cleaning body is an integral structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: NEOMED, INC.Inventors: Benjamin M. DAVIS, Aaron N. INGRAM, David A. DOORNBOS
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Publication number: 20190117333Abstract: A dental laser system for treatment of hard and/or soft tissue includes a main chamber housing optical and primary fluid supply subsystems, for directing a laser beam and fluid to a treatment area. A hand piece affixable to the main chamber, includes mating optical and secondary fluid supply subsystems. The hand piece can be rotatable or re-orientable about an optical axis within the hand piece. A lock can maintain a selectable angular orientation of the hand piece relative to the main chamber. A coupling can maintain a fluidic communication between the primary and secondary fluid supply subsystems even when the hand piece is rotated or re-oriented. A sensor and controller can sense a selected angular orientation of the hand piece and adjust the main optical subsystem according to the sensed angular orientation, to align the two optical subsystems. The laser may be controlled using a variable speed foot pedal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: William Harris Groves, JR., Leonid Antoun Bafitos, Jon Robert Quillard, Nathan P. Monty, Charles H. Dresser
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Publication number: 20190117334Abstract: A root canal filling instrument is disclosed. The root canal filling instrument includes a shaft configured to be coupled to a dental hand piece and includes a material spreader. The material spreader includes a spindle coupled to and extending from the shaft and includes a spiral wire coupled to the shaft or the spindle and defining a columnar void, wherein the spindle extends into the columnar void.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: William L. Wildey
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Publication number: 20190117335Abstract: An apex locator attachment for connection to an apex locator for measurement of the position of the length of a root canal during endodontic treatment. A shape, structure and dimensions of the attachment are configured to maximize the ease of use of the attachment and to enable mechanical and electrical coupling of a dental instrument to an apex locator while allowing the apex locator attachment to be easily cleaned, disinfected and autoclaved.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.Inventors: Silvio Langbein, Reinhold Storch
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Publication number: 20190117336Abstract: A root canal fill device and method for manufacturing the same is disclosed. The root canal fill device includes a flexible core member coupled to a rigid post member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: William L. Wildey
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Publication number: 20190117337Abstract: Methods for orthodontic treatment planning include modifying a digital picture of a patient based on a tooth model produced during simulated orthodontic treatment after movement of at least one model tooth to produce a modified digital image depicting the at least one model tooth after movement. The method includes matching and morphing information from the digital picture into the modified digital image. Modifying includes matching a model tooth in the T1 model to a tooth in the digital picture and morphing that information into the modified digital image. Morphing may include projecting a model tooth in the T1 model to an image plane of the digital picture and projecting a model tooth from an intermediate T model to the image plane. Parameterization of the projections of each model may be used to develop a pixel correspondence map, which is usable during rendering of a tooth in the modified digital image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Evan Yifeng Tsai, Bindu Saran A.P.A., Barteld Wind
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Publication number: 20190117338Abstract: Disclosed is a traction/locking element, a traction/locking set, an orthodontic bracket, an orthodontic bracket setup and a tooth orthodontic method. The traction/locking element comprises a strip-shaped nail body having a cross-sectional area of 0.06-2.5 mm2 and a length of 0.8-4.5 mm. The front end of the nail body is a first fixed end, and the rear end thereof is a first screwing end. The first fixed end is provided with connecting external screws, with an external diameter that is 0.2-1.6 mm. At least the end position of the first screwing end is provided with a first force applying surface. The traction is performed in time according to the traction opportunity of orthodontics, and the traction is very reliable, reducing the discomfort in the oral cavity. With a breaking part and a disassembly and assembly tool, the assembly and disassembly are convenient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Li Ji
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Publication number: 20190117339Abstract: A vibratory intra-oral biofeedback apparatus for the treatment of orofacial pain and temporo-mandibular dysfunction by providing a stimulus in response to involuntary or parafunctional contraction of the chewing muscles above a pre-set limit, comprising at least one active device formed by a set of functional elements, the latter comprising a vibrator, at least one sensor, batteries, and processor. Said device is sealingly inserted in a plate made of synthetic resin which in the preferred embodiments is configured according to the contour of the dental arches in which it fits. The stimulation in the form of vibration is triggered when the force of involuntary contraction of the chewing muscles reaches a threshold which generally ranges from 20 N to 70 N. The apparatus may comprise two active devices located on the left and right side of the arch or just an active device, located on one side, left or right, of the arch.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Marcelo BOLZAN
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Publication number: 20190117340Abstract: A self-ligation type dentition-correcting bracket assembly is disclosed. The disclosed self-ligation type dentition-correcting bracket assembly has a ligation slide movably installed on a bracket body so as to expose/cover a slot provided such that a tooth-correcting wire is seated on the bracket body, and comprises a clamping portion for constraining the bracket body and the ligation slide in a complementary manner. The clamping portion comprises a pin member provided on the bracket body and arranged in the range of movement of the ligation slide and a retainer provided on the ligation slide such that the same can be coupled to the pin member in a complementary manner. In connection with the bracket assembly, the retainer and the pin member are attached to/detached from each other in a complementary manner as the ligation slide moves, and ligation of the wire, which is inserted into the slot, and release thereof occur selectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicants: BIOCETEC CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoon Joon OH, Sung Hee YOON
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Publication number: 20190117341Abstract: An orthodontic bracket includes a bracket body with a recess on a top surface of the bracket body and an archwire slot adapted to receive an orthodontic wire. The orthodontic bracket also includes a ligating member with a projection on its bottom surface. The ligating member is movably connected to the bracket body for retaining the orthodontic wire in the archwire slot when the ligating member is moved from an open position to a closed position. The orthodontic bracket also includes a discrete spring positioned in the recess on the bracket body such that a force is required to move the ligating member from the open position to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Alberto Ruiz-Vela
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Publication number: 20190117342Abstract: A fixture (10) to be embedded in a bone (H), comprising: a fixture body (11) through which a central hole (13) penetrates over the entire length thereof; and a cap body (21) which closes an opening on a root end side of the central hole (13). The cap body (21) has a first shaft section (24) to be fitted into the central hole (13). The central hole (13) has a first tapered hole section (14) which decreases in diameter from the root end side toward a top end side, and the cap body (21) has a first tapered shaft section (25) to be fitted into the first tapered hole section (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: NANTOH. CO., LTDInventor: Teruo Ishiwata
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Publication number: 20190117343Abstract: A method for making a ceramic body comprised of a ceramic material having an inhibitory effect on bacterial growth is provided. A dental prosthesis may be made of a ceramic material that comprises a molybdenum-containing component on a portion of the prosthesis that contacts the gingival surface of a patient. In one method, a porous zirconia ceramic structure is shaped in the form of a dental prosthesis, and then infiltrated with a molybdenum-containing composition, before sintering to densify the ceramic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Jae Won Kim
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Publication number: 20190117344Abstract: Two part implant for attachment of artificial teeth comprising a base body having a bone contact surface and a soft tissue contact surface. The soft tissue contact surface is at least partially hydroxylated or silanated which results in an improved soft tissue integration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: STRAUMANN HOLDING AGInventors: Frank SCHWARZ, Jürgen BECKER, Marco WIELAND, Michel DARD
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Publication number: 20190117345Abstract: A dental implant system can include an upper implant body coupled to a lower body with a cavity between the upper and lower implant bodies. The system can further include an anchor at least partially disposed within the cavity. The system can also include an abutment that couples to the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor can be rotatable and swivelable, allowing the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Jim MCBRIDE, Gonzalo COVARRUBIAS, Souhail TOUBIA, Bradford STAPH
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Publication number: 20190117346Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of attaching a dental component (10) having an angulated screw channel (60) to a dental implant (46). The present invention also relates to a dental component (10) having an angulated screw channel (60) and a metal adapter (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Adrian Haus, Lars Jörneus, Thomas Fischer, Thomas Eriksson, Mikael Brunell
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Publication number: 20190117347Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental implant set comprising a fixture for insertion into a bore hole arranged in bone tissue having first indexing means, a dental component having second indexing means and being adaptable to the fixture in an engaged position where the first and second indexing means mate and in an intermediate position where the dental component and the fixture are in contact with each other but the first and the second indexing means do not mate, and a fixation screw being adapted for fixating the dental component to the fixture. The present invention also relates to a method for attaching a dental component to a dental fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.Inventors: Brita OLSSON, Daniel MAGNUSSON
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Publication number: 20190117348Abstract: A dental restoration system is disclosed. A dental restoration system includes an implant, retention component, dental component and driver tool. The retention component is sealable in a retention chamber of the implant. The retention component includes a driver section for interfacing with a driving head of the driver tool and a dental component engagement section with a threaded surface. The dental component includes a retention component interface surface with threads. The dental component engages the retention component via the threaded surface interlocking with the threads of the retention component interface surface when the dental component is inserted in the implant. The driver tool is used to rotate the retention component to engage the dental component apically. The retention component contacts the retention component wall and the dental component contacts an annular shoulder of the implant when the dental component is fully attached to the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Miguel Montero, Zachary B. Suttin, David Rebollar
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Publication number: 20190117349Abstract: A method of aligning two 3D digital representations of at least a part of each of the upper and lower jaw of a patient, the method including segmenting the 3D digital representations to determine the shape and position of each of the patient's teeth in each of the 3D digital representations; and using a set of known anatomical concepts to constrain the fit of the two 3D digital representations to get a preliminary fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: 3SHAPE A/SInventors: Rune FISKER, Sven NONBOE
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Publication number: 20190117350Abstract: A method for defining a dental arrangement for the production of partial or full tooth prosthetics, comprising the steps: determining base points defined by coordinates of a lower jaw and/or an upper jaw; determining a transverse dimension and/or a skeletal class and/or type of bite on the basis of the coordinates determined for the lower jaw and/or the upper jaw, and selecting a suitable dental arrangement on the basis of the transverse dimension determined and/or the skeletal class determined and/or the type of bite determinedType: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Urban Christian, Eva Kerschensteiner, Franz Egle
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Publication number: 20190117351Abstract: A reference member for determining a position of an implant analog can comprise a trapezoidal body including a first side and a substantially parallel second side. The first side can define a first dimension and the second side can define a second dimension that is greater than the first dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Andreas Geier
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Publication number: 20190117352Abstract: A tooth cleaning device for the specific cleaning of crevices between teeth and gingival pockets having a curved carrier body in the shape of a jaw and a resilient, curable dental impression material, which is applied on both sides of the carrier body. The impression material is applied at a low height such that, during use, only the occlusal surfaces of teeth submerge into the dental impression material, while the crevices between teeth are largely free from the dental impression material. The carrier body has at least one, preferably a plurality of centering projections, which ensure that the tooth cleaning device is inserted in a centric position of the jaw. The device forms a barrier between the actual oral cavity (cavum oris proprium) and the oral vestibule, that is, the space between the lips/cheeks and row of teeth (vestibulum oris). In view of this barrier, the crevices between teeth present the only passage through which a cleaning fluid can be pressed by moving the tongue and/or cheek muscle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Franz Augustin Rathkolb
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Publication number: 20190117353Abstract: A dental floss produced with dips, rises and knobs used for dental hygiene. The dental floss may be made of two polymers (synthetic compounds), either Nylon or Teflon. The dental floss is designed for removing debris and plaque from between the teeth and between the teeth and gums. (I would not what to be restricted from using other materials should they be developed in the future. (Flosses have been made up silks, etc. in the past).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: John D. Bailey
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Publication number: 20190117354Abstract: A water supply nozzle for oral hygiene and, in particular, to a nozzle or pick to be mounted on a water supply system for oral hygiene that comprises a head for the dispensing of water jets that alternate and converge at one point, in association with cleaning bristles. The nozzle preferably comprises an internal venturi duct for the passage of water that is connected externally through an air intake hole for the mixing with water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Diego SODO
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Publication number: 20190117355Abstract: A mouth-containing toothbrush includes a housing, a first tooth-brushing module assembly and a rotary drive assembly. The housing has a groove for containing teeth. The groove has a first inner groove face, a second inner groove face, and a bottom face connected between the first inner groove face and the second inner groove face. The first tooth-brushing component is used for cleaning surfaces of the teeth, and the first tooth-brushing component includes a brush body shaft and bristles arranged on an outer circumference of the brush body shaft. The brush body shaft is rotatably arranged between at least one of the first inner groove face and the second inner groove face and the teeth, and the brush body shaft extends along an extension direction of the groove. The rotary drive assembly is used to drive rotation of the brush body shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Weixiang Zhao
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Publication number: 20190117356Abstract: An electrical appliance for personal care includes a handle with a longitudinal axis, and a plug-on part which can be attached to the handle, wherein a vibration unit having an electric motor and an eccentric element is arranged in the handle, wherein a plug-like coupling structure protrudes from the handle, which plug-like coupling structure forms an interface with a substantially mirror-inverted socket-like coupling structure of the plug-on part, wherein the interface has at least two stages with different circumferential geometry, wherein at least one of the stages has a rotation-preventing means between the handle and the plug-on part, and wherein a stop surface of the handle for the plug-on part extends obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AGInventors: Armin BÄRTSCHI, Herbert FISCHER, Michael SCHÄR
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Publication number: 20190117357Abstract: An integrated fluid connection/drive train interface (12) for an oral healthcare appliance (10) having a fluid connection interface (22) mechanically coupled with the drive shaft (28) and further configured to couple to a removable brushhead (30). The fluid connection interface includes a fluid inlet coupling (42) coupled, via a fluid channel (24), to the fluid reservoir, and a fluid outlet coupling (44). Responsive to the brushhead being removably coupled, the fluid outlet coupling of the fluid connection interface establishes a water/air tight sealing arrangement with a fluid interface receiver port (36) of the brushhead. In addition, the drive shaft is configured for driving the brushhead and the fluid connection interface while maintaining the water/air tight seal between the fluid outlet coupling and the fluid interface receiver port of the brushhead.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: JOLDERT MARIA BOERSMA, STEPHANUS JACOB GERARDUS TAMMINGA, KLAAS KOOIJKER
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Publication number: 20190117358Abstract: The invention relates to a dental restoration production device, comprising a curable dental restoration material (20) and a radiation-curing device by means of which the curable dental restoration material (20) can be cured using light radiation, UV radiation and/or heat radiation in order to produce a dental restoration part (22), and comprising an add-on (24) or attachment to the radiation-curing device, which faces said dental restoration material (20) or can be directed thereto, wherein said attachment or add-on (24) has a molding surface that corresponds to the target shape of the surface (52) of the dental restoration material (20) and forms a negative mold (54) therefor on the region facing the radiation-curing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Gottfried Rohner, Markus Pauler, Alexander Kögel
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Publication number: 20190117359Abstract: A device for testing a heat sensitivity in teeth, a heated cushion for a dental device for testing a heat sensitivity, and a method for testing a tooth for a heat sensitivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Thomas L. JONES
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Publication number: 20190117360Abstract: A clutch apparatus includes a mandibular clutch device and a maxillary clutch device. The mandibular clutch device includes a mandibular clutch configured to be affixed to mandibular teeth, a mandibular face bow connected to the mandibular clutch, and first and second collimated light sources connected to the mandibular face bow. The maxillary clutch device includes a maxillary clutch configured to be affixed to maxillary teeth, a maxillary face bow connected to the maxillary clutch, and first and second position-sensitive diodes (PSDs) connected to the maxillary face bow. Each of the mandibular and maxillary face bow is selectively adjustable to position the first and second light sources and the first and second PSDs in a plurality of positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Gary L. Carlson, James Patrick Moorman
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Publication number: 20190117361Abstract: An imaging system for a living organism is described and has a receiving device used to receive the living organism and formed with at least two receiving grooves, at least one micro-channel connected to the receiving grooves, and a plurality of magnetic cilia disposed on a surface of the micro-channel; a magnetic field providing device neighboring a first side of the receiving device to control an action of the magnetic cilia; a driving device neighboring a second side of the receiving device to drive a movement of the living organism and control a moving direction thereof; a liquid providing device in communication with the receiving device to provide liquid; and an image capturing device neighboring a third side of the receiving device to capture an image of the living organism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Chia-Yuan CHEN, Karthick MANI, Pin-Yi HUANG, Zong-Yi LU