For Teeth Patents (Class 206/83)
  • Patent number: 11974680
    Abstract: Picture hanging apparatuses and methods of use are disclosed herein. An example system can include a first frame having a plurality of struts arranged into a polygon, at least one of the plurality of struts comprises a receiver slot, the first frame being configured to be secured to a wall and receive a first picture; a second frame that is identical to the first frame, the second frame receiving a second picture; and a coupling member spacing the first frame with the first picture from the second frame with the second picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventor: Todd Leslie Davis
  • Patent number: 11975201
    Abstract: A fastening system for an electrical stimulation generator, with a generator and an electrode, has a casing for containing the generator that presents identical first and second openings, disposed on opposite sides; means for the connection of the electrode to the first or second opening in the casing formed by a first pass-through connector for the electrode, with a sealing element; an airtight closing element disposed at the opening of the casing opposite the one presenting the means for the connection of the electrode; a device for securing the electrode to the skin; and means for fastening the casing to the body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventor: Raimundo Vicente Miralles
  • Patent number: 11805872
    Abstract: A mouthguard carry case (10) comprising: an outer shell (12) having a hollow interior defined by an open top, an open bottom and a plurality of side walls (14). The mouthguard carry case (10) also comprises an inner shell (18) having a hollow interior defined by a top wall (20), a bottom wall (22) and plurality of side walls (24). The inner shell (18) is slidably received within the hollow interior of the outer shell (12) and is movable between an open position, and a closed position. Advantageously the mouthguard carry case (10) can be opened and closed in one hand, and is fully ventilated to promote drying and inhibit the growth of oral bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: DR MARK'S HYGENIE PTY LTD
    Inventors: Stephen Plakotaris, Mark Wotherspoon
  • Patent number: 11464612
    Abstract: A medical device storage device comprises a base, case insert, and insert hump. The insert hump is structured to position a medical device within a cavity formed at least partly by the case insert. At least a portion of a sensor is located within the insert hump and configured to detect a feature of the medical device. The feature of the medical device may correspond to an aspect of a treatment plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventors: Wesley P. Wilson, Anthony Osibov
  • Patent number: 11259656
    Abstract: A shaped support pillow for supporting the head while promoting a back-resting position, The support pillow having a base portion having opposing front and rear edge portions wherein a central portion of the base portion is configured to support against the back of a person's head and wherein a front edge portion is configured to support against the top of the shoulder area of a person. The support pillow further includes first and second opposing supporting members extending from opposing side portions of the base portion configured to envelope and support the back side region of a person's head and neck while limiting the turning of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: CosMed Pillow, LLC
    Inventors: Marion Garfield, Carolyn Gang
  • Patent number: 11224300
    Abstract: A travel pillow has an integral head portion that can be positioned behind the head of the traveler during use. The travel pillow incorporates a charging station in one of the forwardly extending arms and a stress reliever in the opposing arm. A Bluetoothâ„¢ audio system is included to pair with selected electronic devices to enhance the entertainment of the traveler. The pillow also includes a central opening, corresponding for positioning the traveler's neck, which receives a removable snack bowl and lid, held in place within the central opening by a releasable closure device on the opposing arms of the travel pillow. The lid can be formed to receive an electronic device, such as a cell phone or a digital device generating sound received by the audio system. The head portion can be formed as an animal head with the stress reliever being the tail of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventors: Evan Sutton, Jr., Navea Z. Sutton, Zaiy'n N. Sutton, James Sabb, Jr., Tawanda K. Jeter
  • Patent number: 10758017
    Abstract: Disclosed is a container for housing a diaphragm game call, comprising a case having a first member, a second member, and a line of connection therebetween, a fastening means for connecting the first and second members, and at least one moisture-retaining member disposed between the first and second members. The moisture-retaining member is preferably a sponge that can be soaked with an alcohol-free mouthwash, which helps to prevent the latex reed in the diaphragm game call from drying out and requiring replacement. The mouthwash also acts as a sanitizer to prevent the accumulation of germs and bacteria. A D-ring on the exterior of the case provides an attachment location for a lanyard, which allows a user to carry the device around his or her neck, or to remove the lanyard and carry the device in a pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventor: Nicholas Norman
  • Patent number: 9812036
    Abstract: A dental model is provided including at least one artificial flexible jaw including an arch-shaped base portion having outer and inner walls extending between first and second ends, the base portion holding a plurality of teeth. The base portion is flexible and extendable so that its first and second ends can move in three dimensions with respect to each other. Thus, the base portion can move to various configurations in which the first and second ends can be positioned in any manner with respect to each other, e.g., at different distances from each other and/or in different planes. The dental model can include one or both of hard palate and soft palate with or without uvula configured to deform when the base portion is deformed. The one or more jaws can be mounted on a holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventor: Sue S. Lee
  • Patent number: 9776766
    Abstract: A container for a dental appliance. The container includes a first compartment with at least one first wall, a first enclosing portion, and a separation plate. The first compartment includes a length, a width, and a height to accept a first dental appliance and indicated by a first indicator. The container includes a second compartment defined by at least one second wall, a second enclosing portion, and the separation plate. The second compartment includes a second length, second width and second height to accept a second dental appliance and indicated by a second indicator. The container includes a moveable and closeable door which opens to permit access to at least one of the first compartment and the second compartment. The dental appliance in the first compartment is separate from the dental appliance in the second compartment by the separation plate, and the container comprises ports to allow circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Helen Lho
  • Patent number: 9623529
    Abstract: An apparatus for conducting oral care experiments with enamel block substrates (140) and a method of forming and using the same. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for conducting oral care experiments comprising: a plate having a first major surface (111) and a second major surface (112); a handle (170) coupled to and extending from the plate; and at least one enamel block substrate mounted on the first major surface of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive
    Inventors: Shyamala Pillai, Guofeng Xu
  • Patent number: 9381074
    Abstract: The deciduous teeth storage device contains an openable casing, an upper gum cast, a lower gum cast, and a number of artificial teeth. The gum casts are stored in the casing. Along a gum model of the upper and lower gum casts, there are a number of holes for receiving the artificial teeth and the deciduous teeth, and the upper and lower gum casts are joined along their back edges by a foldable element providing an angle of rotation in-between. The casing contains a lower chamber where a movable drawer is configured for storing adhesives and artificial teeth. A transparent plate is attached to an upper side of the casing, and at least a pair of magnets are correspondingly embedded in the transparent plate and the top side of the casing, respectively, so that a child's photo can be positioned between the casing and the transparent plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventor: Chiu-Mei Lo
  • Patent number: 8529706
    Abstract: A device for cleaning and storing a mouthguard, including two main chambers shaped for receiving and holding a mouthguard. One of the main chambers has a sealable lid for retaining disinfecting liquid and the other main chamber has vents to allow water to drain away, and to allow air flow for drying the mouthguard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventors: Steve Foget, Donald S. Cogan
  • Publication number: 20120073996
    Abstract: The container is a clam shell style case in which the top half resembles the bottom half. In each half is an embeddable, non-hardening, polymer material formed into an upper and lower palette and gum line. The cover of the container has a label where the child's name can be written. As the teeth are collected from under the child's pillow, they can be pressed upright into the polymer material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: David M. Arnold
  • Patent number: 8136657
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing hardenable dental articles, packaged hardenable dental articles, and methods of packaging hardenable dental articles are disclosed. In various embodiments, the manufacturing may involve molding a hardenable dental material in a mold cavity that may be lined with a mold liner. The mold body may also form the package of the hardenable dental article formed within the mold cavity. In other embodiments, the hardenable dental articles may be provided in mold cavities located in sacrificial mold bodies that may be torn, stretched, softened, dissolved, etc. to release the hardenable dental articles in the mold cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Naimul Karim, Darin J. Meyertholen, Robert M. Biegler, Kevin M. Cummings, Lance C. Gore, James R. Kvitrud, Robert W. Peterson, Daniel T. Scott
  • Patent number: 8123029
    Abstract: A simple, lightweight, inexpensive and adaptable display container specifically designed to display all of a baby's teeth from nearly any angle. The invention displays the teeth with respect to each tooth's position in the mouth and has a transparent cover that completely encloses all the teeth and does not need to leave one or two teeth partially uncovered. The invention permits the cover to lock in place, either over the cell in which the tooth is placed or over a non-cell surface so that all the cells for the teeth are completely covered and protected. The invention also permits the displayed tooth to be situated close to the underside of the cover to maximize the display of the tooth and permits the baby tooth display to be incorporated into other display devices, such as frames, three-ring binders, scrapbooks, photo albums, and baby albums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Sarkissian
  • Patent number: 8066957
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a test strip container which provides easy access to test strips. The test strip container includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a retaining member configured to releasably retain the test strips in a nested configuration. The nested configuration of the test strip container provides easy access to test strips by arranging the test strips so that they extend radially outward from the retaining member. The radial arrangement of the test strips operates to separate the test strips so that test strip users may easily select a single test strip from a plurality of test strips. Alternatively, the test strip container includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a retaining member configured to releasably retain the test strips in a longitudinal configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Chan, Chris Wiegel
  • Patent number: 8033392
    Abstract: A mouth guard holding assembly includes a housing assembly with a container having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. An intermediate wall is attached to and is coextensive with an inner surface of the perimeter wall. The intermediate wall has an outer edge and a central area. The intermediate wall is contoured downwardly toward the bottom wall from the outer edge to the central area. The intermediate wall has a plurality of drainage apertures extending therethrough. A cover is removably attached to the perimeter wall and closes the access opening. A cleansing solution is positionable in the housing and a mouth guard is positionable on the intermediate wall so that the cleansing solution cleans the mouth guard when the housing is titled and the cleansing solution enters a space between the intermediate wall and the cover through the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventors: Todd Gehner, Christine Gehner
  • Publication number: 20100258454
    Abstract: A coin holding apparatus includes a first plate and a second plate. The first and second plates are transparent and each of the first and second plates has a first side and a second side. The first sides of each of the first and second plates has a semi-cylindrical indentation therein and forms a bulbous portion extending outwardly from a plane of associated ones of the second sides. The semi-cylindrical indentation in the first plate is alignable with the semi-cylindrical indentation in the second plate to form a cylinder. A plurality of couplers releasably couples the first sides of the first and second plates together to releasably secure coins within the cylinders. Coins are removably positionable in the cylinders to store and display the coins in collectible condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Tony Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100133124
    Abstract: An artificial teeth packaging container 1 including an accommodating member 7 having a plurality of accommodating pockets 10 to 13 in which artificial teeth 2 are inserted from opening portions 14 to 17 and accommodated therein, and a seal member 8 fixed to the accommodating member 7, for sealing the opening portions 14 to 17 of the plurality of pockets 10 to 13 accommodating the artificial teeth 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Hirokazu Satoh, Noriyuki Negoro, Kunihiro Fujii
  • Publication number: 20090045077
    Abstract: A coin holder is provided that includes two covers and a flap to separate the interior surfaces of the covers. Coin containers are provided on the interior surfaces of the covers. In this manner, for example, the flap protects the surfaces of the coin containers from directly interfacing (e.g., scratching) one another. The coin containers lift a coin (or at least a portion of the rim of a coin) above the interior surface of a cover such that the rim of the coin may be viewed while the coin resides in the coin container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Mary C. Counts
  • Publication number: 20080257756
    Abstract: A pyramid shaped rotatable collectible display (PSRCD) provides for the selective viewing of the face, obverse or reverse, of each collectible (commemorative coins, casino chips, minted coins, etc.); displayed independently of each other therein. The PSRCD has four sides possessing multiple receptacles to accommodate the aforementioned collectibles. Each receptacle comprises of a slot to act as a groove, and the collectible a tongue to rest inwardly toward each major pyramid face. One pyramid wall has a dedicated area for personalization for items such as business cards. The PSRCD has a rotating base attached within, which includes an integrated tray for personal items. When compared to any and all displays available for desktops, there are no displays that meet the specifications of this invention—such as the integration of the following: a pyramid shaped collectible display, business card/brass plate/or sticker holder, and a rotating spindle with an integrated personal effects tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Theodore Michael Oakley
  • Publication number: 20080179201
    Abstract: A case (1) for artificial teeth is provided, with a base part (3) for receiving the teeth and a lid (4) that can be placed onto the base part (3) and cover it and the inserted teeth are provided. The boundaries (5, 6, and/or 7, 8) of the base part (3) and the lid (4) facing each other are embodied with different heights (H1 and/or H2) adjusted to each other, with at least a large part of the rear boundary (5) of the base part (3) being embodied higher than the opposite front boundary (7) thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: CANDULOR AG
    Inventors: Andreas Hess, Gerd Burchard, Sebastian Schnabel, Reiner Reichert
  • Publication number: 20080110776
    Abstract: A simple, lightweight, inexpensive and adaptable display container specifically designed to display all of a baby's teeth from nearly any angle. The invention displays the teeth with respect to each tooth's position in the mouth and has a transparent cover that completely encloses all the teeth and does not need to leave one or two teeth partially uncovered. The invention permits the cover to lock in place, either over the cell in which the tooth is placed or over a non-cell surface so that all the cells for the teeth are completely covered and protected. The invention also permits the displayed tooth to be situated close to the underside of the cover to maximize the display of the tooth and permits the baby tooth display to be incorporated into other display devices, such as frames, three-ring binders, scrapbooks, photo albums, and baby albums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Sarkissian
  • Patent number: 7270239
    Abstract: A compact personal package for tooth stain prevention between regular brushings includes a small brush and a small quantity of specially formulated cleaning material enables a user to immediately remove stain-causing substances from the teeth and freshen the breath as promptly as possible after exposure to such substances, so as to prevent the stain from setting in. A first embodiment is directed to a disposable product for essentially one-time usage, while a second embodiment is directed to a re-usable product. Variations in packaging are provided for maximum personal convenience as well as for commercial distribution efficiency. The products offer substantial promotional potential as complimentary guest gifts in restaurants, motels and hotels, as well as retain items directed to the general public.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventor: Karen L. Ross
  • Patent number: 6969091
    Abstract: A book that is capable of displaying one or more coins related to its theme, including a front cover and a back cover. At least one book cover defines one or more apertures that are capable of receiving coins. The book theme is displayed on at least one of the book covers. The book may optionally include one or more caps that may be inserted into and removed from the coin-receivable apertures. These caps will preferably display images that are related to the theme of the book. The invention provides a coin specific display that stores and displays one or more coins in an appealing manner, and that also conveys or provides additional information about the theme displayed on the coin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Anderson Press Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Hilicki, Harold Anderson
  • Patent number: 6932213
    Abstract: A receptacle (30) having multiple smaller compartments (42) for receiving baby teeth, and a larger compartment (74) for housing a smaller removable receptacle (56) used for placing a baby tooth under a child's pillow. Receptacle (30) comprises a floor (28) with upwardly extending peripheral outer sidewall (34) and slightly shorter partition walls (38) extending from outer sidewall (34) to inner sidewall (36) whose inner periphery forms larger compartment (74). Cover (48) closes the receptacle with a friction fit. Removable digram/date card(82) bears indicia representing twenty baby teeth and a line on which to write date of loss. Shield card (86) allows removal of one tooth for viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Elaine Sandra Fram Distad
  • Patent number: 6848904
    Abstract: The shade guide (1) consists of a colored polymerized composite material for evaluating the optical appearance of a dental restoration. The shade guide has a wedge-like shape and the composite material of which it is built up has a homogeneous structure. It has the advantage that it allows evaluation of the coloration of a dental restoration to be made with a curable composite material, particularly with a light curable composite material, before the restoration is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignees: Micerium SpA, GDF Gesellschaft fur Dentale Forschung und Innovationen GmbH
    Inventors: Lorenzo Vanini, Eugenio Miceli, Thomas Niem
  • Patent number: 6758670
    Abstract: A dental set plate for supporting therein a set of replacement teeth includes a support body having a channel and a deformable mass disposed in the channel of the support body for releasably adhesively retaining a row of replacement teeth pressed thereinto. The dental set plate also includes a non-opaque hood covering the support body and the replacement teeth supported on the support body and product information indicia affixed to the hood. The dental set plate is dimensioned for stocking of the dental set plate in an index structure which retains dental set plates and the walls of the hood have an extent such that the walls terminate within the index structure in which the dental set plate is stocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Ivoclar Vivadent AG
    Inventor: Andreas Eggler
  • Patent number: 6693537
    Abstract: A personal item storage tray which includes a storage surface that incorporates a personal item identification, placement, retention, storage and removal apparatus or structure. One embodiment includes a substantially planar arrangement of depressions or recessed compartments designed to receive specific personal items such as, for example, eyeglasses, hearing aids and dentures. The compartments may be uniquely designed, shaped and marked to signal the uses of the compartment and to distinguish each compartment from the other to aid in visual identification and discrimination between the uses of each recessed compartment. The presence of items in the compartments is used to signal to the users of the tray that items are accounted for and not missing. The bottom surface of the tray includes a non-skid surface to avoid accidental or undesirable lateral movement. The tray is designed with a moldable or shapeable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Ruth Frank
  • Publication number: 20020137000
    Abstract: A dental set plate for supporting therein a set of replacement teeth includes a support body having a channel and a deformable mass disposed in the channel of the support body for releasably adhesively retaining a row of replacement teeth pressed thereinto. The dental set plate also includes a non-opaque hood covering the support body and the replacement teeth supported on the support body and product information indicia affixed to the hood. The dental set plate is dimensioned for stocking of the dental set plate in an index structure which retains dental set plates and the walls of the hood have an extent such that the walls terminate within the index structure in which the dental set plate is stocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: Ivoclar Vivadent AG
    Inventor: Andreas Eggler
  • Patent number: 6415916
    Abstract: A blister pack (10) for artificial teeth of prosthetic use comprises: a first layer (11) containing the artificial teeth (3), having a plural of raised regions (13) in correspondence with the artificial teeth; a second layer (12) placed below the first layer and welded therewith, having a plurality of punching regions (16) apt to be punched upon pressure onto the raised regions; and a plurality of removable elements (14) identifying the blister pack, placed along removal regions (15) of the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Guido Rini
  • Patent number: 6182820
    Abstract: A holder for dental implants namely dental veneers. The holder has a bottom tray and a top cover both opaque. The top cover has a recessed portion that is designed to receive a foam sheet. The foam sheet is designed to cover the top cover so that it blocks light from entering the closed holder. The bottom tray has recessed wells that are designed to receive dental veneers. When the cover is closed over the tray, the light is blocked out so that light-sensitive resin placed upon the dental veneers does not harden before the dental veneers are placed upon the patient's teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Inventor: John F. Rathbauer
  • Patent number: 6082531
    Abstract: Device and method for displaying lost teeth and molars, in particular tooth and molars of the human deciduous dentition. The device comprises at least one holder member having a deformable portion in which the lost teeth and/or molars can be pressed, the thus obtained attachment being a prolonged attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Bartholomeus Franciscus W. Hazenbos
    Inventor: Bartholomeus Franciscus Wilhelmus Hazenbos
  • Patent number: 6032790
    Abstract: A device for holding a plurality of coins has outer sheets including at least one outer layer composed of transparent material, an intermediate layer arranged between the two outer sheets provided with a plurality of throughgoing openings for insertion of coins, and a unit for connecting the sheets with one another long edges of the sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventors: Vladimir Soutchkov, Vitaliy Sevryugin
  • Patent number: 5988365
    Abstract: A coin display case (10) comprising a frame (12). A front transparent plate (14) is carried in the frame (12). A rear transparent plate (16) is carried in the frame (12). A middle retainer plate (18) having a plurality of circular openings (20) to hold coins (22) therein, is placed flush between the front transparent plate (14) and the rear transparent plate (16). A stand (24) is also provided. A facility (26) is for retaining the frame (12) with the front transparent plate (14), the rear transparent plate (16) and the middle retainer plate (18) to the stand (24) in an upright position. The coins (22) inserted in the circular openings (20) in the middle retainer plate (18) can be viewed in their entirety therefrom, since both sides of the coins (22) are in full view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Natalie D McAdams
  • Patent number: 5957275
    Abstract: The reusable container (1) is made of moldable plastic sheet (5). The container (1) comprises a first sheet portion (11) that is molded to define a substantially semi-cylindrical recess (13) divided into two compartments (23). A second sheet portion (31) is molded to define a substantially semi-cylindrical recess (33) and is used as a first cover (39) for the container (1). A third sheet portion (51) is also molded to define a substantially semi-cylindrical recess (53) and is used as a second cover (59).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventor: Real Lemaire
  • Patent number: 5782632
    Abstract: A support plate assembly (10) for teeth which includes a plate-like body (12) with external dimensions that may be strung together, and a substantially flat, quadrilateral wax receiving portion (22) for the acceptance of an adhesive wax or the equivalent into which a plurality of teeth may be pressed, one next to the other. The wax receiving portion (22) is delimited by convex, forward-thrusting arched upper and lower ridges (14, 16), and lateral ridges. A flat strip of wax is held in the wax receiving portion such that the wax receiving portion has a greater depth at the center area intended for premolar than at the lateral areas intended for molars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Ivoclar AG
    Inventor: Hans-Peter Foser
  • Patent number: 5782280
    Abstract: There is provided the combination of a purse and a coin holder which can be formed in a single molding operation. The purse is a flexible plastic sheet having a plurality of folds so as to form a front wall, a bottom wall and a top wall with the coin holder. The top wall has an extended flap and a closure. The coin holder can be attached about the bottom portion of the purse and is formed with a plurality of U-shaped members for holding and dispensing coins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Rawnie J. Berry
  • Patent number: 5725372
    Abstract: A tooth shade guide having the general configuration of the artificial tooth to be placed in a patient's mouth, and of the same materials and thickness as the artificial tooth. The tooth shade guide can be temporarily held in place in the exact location the artificial tooth will occupy in order to observe the tooth shade match vis-avis the adjacent teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventor: Joel Leon
  • Patent number: 5653589
    Abstract: A color key (10) useful as an aid for the selection of the color of artificial teeth. The color key receives a plurality of color sticks (14), each stick having a colored area at one end which corresponds in color to an artificial tooth. The color key includes a plurality of individual insertion pockets (12), each of which pockets has a stick receiving unit (22) which may receive an individual color stick, and which insertion pockets (12) may be attached to one another individually substantially laterally to the extent of the stick receiving unit (22). By using this construction the color key can be quite individually adapted to the needs of the practice of the dentist or dental technician.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Ivoclar AG
    Inventor: Jurg Kleinmann
  • Patent number: 5621990
    Abstract: A keepsake holder for baby teeth which provides parents, guardians and others with a convenient way in which to save and display a child's baby teeth. The holder comprises a generally folded card having a top leaf and a bottom leaf. Attached to the inside of the top leaf are preferably graphical representations and dental terminology indicia corresponding to a child's twenty baby teeth. Attached to the bottom leaf is a plurality of date entry lines for entering the dates on the sheet that a child's baby teeth fall out. Also attached to the bottom leaf is a multi-pocketed double ply transparent sheet for separately retaining the child's baby teeth. Advantageously, cross-referencing indicia are disposed adjacent each graphical representation, dental terminology indica, date entry line and pocket to cross-reference each retained baby tooth to its graphical representation, its dental terminology and the date that it fell out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventor: Anastasia Blanchard
  • Patent number: 5522507
    Abstract: A kit is provided which includes all the items necessary to enact the tooth fairy fable. Moreover, the kit includes a container for those items. Preferably, the container and the items are all marked with a tooth fairy emblem. The items include an electric lamp in the shape of a tooth fairy and preferably made of translucent material with the lamp light source within the body of the lamp. In addition, a string pouch or the like, preferably with a bell attached, is provided for placing a tooth therein and for receiving a coin in exchange for the tooth. A pillow case is also included, preferably with a tooth-receiving front pocket. The items further include a tooth receptacle for permanently retaining one or more teeth, preferably with date markers for the same. The receptacle preferably is in the form of a pair of hinged jaws, with tooth-receiving openings corresponding to the positions of baby teeth in the jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Inventor: Leonard Cruz
  • Patent number: 5501602
    Abstract: A dental care kit for simulating a visit of a fictional tooth fairy and instructing a child of the importance of proper dental care. The inventive kit includes a storage chest containing a plurality of envelopes, magical fairy dust contained within a fairy dust container, an ink pad, left and right foot stamps, a coin bag, and a plurality of written notes. A method of utilizing the kit includes placing a deciduous tooth within one of the envelopes and underneath a pillow of the child's sleeping accommodations. After the child falls asleep, a parent of the child removes the tooth in the envelope for storage within the chest, sprinkles the magical fairy dust around and about the child, utilizes the left and right foot stamps and ink pad to place footprints on or about the child, places an amount of money within the coin bag underneath the pillow, and leaves one of the written notes underneath the pillow along with the coin bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventors: Karen L. Anderson, Keith E. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5499710
    Abstract: There is disclosed a one piece coin holder having a main flat body, a central obstruction and openings at both ends suitable for insertion or egress of a predetermined number of coins. The open ends define a cavity with a slightly larger diameter than said coin but flexible protrusions are configured at said open ends in such a manner so as to trap said coin per it's diameter. The afore mentioned cavities would also hold said coins in a flat manner employing tabs which extend inward from the upper edge of said cavity walls defining an aperture portion. Said cavities would have dimensions consistent with those needed to hold new coins or ones with worn diameters and/or thickness'. There are also alignment rails Incorporated along the under side to aid in the installation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Inventor: Charles Hoffman
  • Patent number: 5449105
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing coins in a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be located in a vehicle. A carrier is movably connected with respect to the housing and includes a coinholder. The carrier is movable between a stored position inside the housing to conceal the coinholder and a use position outside the housing to expose the coinholder to a user. A spring and latch are provided to facilitate movement between the stored and the use positions. Responsive to a push from a user, a carrier travels from the stored position to the use position. The carrier may be returned from the use position to the stored position by a further push from the user. A method for providing coin storage in a vehicle is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Atlantic Automotive Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon D. Schiff, Daniel R. Vander Sluis
  • Patent number: 5441448
    Abstract: A device for counting, storing and stacking coins for filling standard coin wrappers is disclosed. A plurality of coin tubes is clustered in a parallel relationship. Each coin tube is a hollow cylindrical tube and receives and holds coins of a given denomination in a stack. Each tube has a bottom support surface and an open top. Each tube also includes a transverse slot perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the coin tube. The transverse slot has a transverse bottom edge positioned so that a stack of coins between the bottom support surface of the tube and the transverse bottom edge of the transverse slot fills a standard coin wrapper for that denomination of coin. The transverse slot is dimensioned to allow extra coins stacked above the transverse bottom edge to slide out of the tube through the transverse slot. A plurality of coin keeper clips is insertable within the transverse slots to prevent coins from sliding out of the transverse slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Block and Company, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Yang
  • Patent number: 5394989
    Abstract: A miniature castle structure comprised of an upper castle top portion, a lower castle base portion and a supple cloth sack. A storage compartment is formed by the lower base portion and the upper castle top portion. The cloth sack, which stores the broken teeth, is held within the space cavity of the containment device. A raised surface beneath the upper castle portion secures the castle top in place along the ledge that surrounds the open face end of the castle base. Thus, the castle structure provides a distinctive means of storing the containment that is used in conjunction with the Tooth Fairy bedtime story.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Inventor: Donn M. Delson
  • Patent number: 5353924
    Abstract: A coin cassette (10) formed by a channeled sleeve (11) in which a cartridge (12) is slidably mounted between the two open ends (25, 26) of the sleeve (11). The cartridge (12) includes variously-sized slotted formations (43) for coins (55). Ribs (31, 32) on the cartridge (12) mate with corresponding grooves (21, 22) in the sleeve's panels (13, 14) to provide direction of sliding motion of the cartridge (12) out of the sleeve (11). Stop members (33, 34) are mounted on the top edges (17, 18) of the panels (13, 14), for engagement with ears (35, 36) on the sides (46, 48) of the cartridge (12) to restrict its extent of sliding motion, preventing it from being separated from its sleeve (11). A serrated thumb pad (19) on a sleeve panel (13) provides for gripping the sleeve (11) in the casette's operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Edmund Amzallag
    Inventor: Max Jaffee
  • Patent number: 5303819
    Abstract: A tooth holder is provided with U-shaped storage members that have multiple transparent compartments each accommodating a particular tooth. Each storage member includes a base in which a set of the compartments are formed and a detachable cover therefor. The cover snaps on top of a respective base to hold the teeth in the compartments in place. The storage members are secured to a casing having a hinge such that the storage members can be pivoted and secured one on top of the other for storage. The casing includes a shelf that extends beyond each base so that a label indicating the date of tooth loss can be placed on the shelf adjacent the compartment in which the tooth is placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Eileen S. Goldberg
  • Patent number: RE35034
    Abstract: A disposable container adapted for a single daily use for storing and cleaning dentures when not worn is disclosed. The container, which is particularly suitable for use in hospitals and nursing institutions as well as at home, is characterized as being disposable after a single use, of simple, convenient but elegant construction. inexpensive and sanitary, and carrying its own individual supply of cleanser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Inventor: Harvey Albert