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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8007171 | Method and support device for measuring jawbone mineral density There are provided a method and support device for measuring jawbone mineral density using a jawbone X-ray image. The method for measuring jawbone mineral density includes: obtaining a jawbone X-ray image using a support device for jawbone; defining a region of inte... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7794143 | Dental x-ray packets having non-lead radiation shielding This dental intra-oral film packet configuration includes a film chip and a non-lead radiation shielding member insertable in the light-tight envelope or integral to a wall of the light-tight envelope. The film chip has two sides sensitive to radiation exposure, and... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7360948 | Image capture device and methods A novel image capture device, system and method are disclosed for use in capturing dental images. One or more devices are integrated within one or more components of the system. Examples of such devices include a radio frequency transmitter, a wireless receiver, a c... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7309158 | Digital dental x-ray sensor protector A protector for a digital dental x-ray sensor reduces damage to the sensor and pain to a patient associated with the placement of the sensor into a patient's oral cavity. The protector has two flexible, substantially rectangular wall members secured to one another b... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7290928 | Radiographic sensor positioning system The present invention is a radiographic sensor positioning system. In particular, the present invention is directed to a system for positioning a digital dental radiographic sensor in a patient's mount and for positioning a radiographic device, e.g. a gamma ray sour... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7292674 | Methods and devices for quantitative analysis of x-ray images The present invention relates to network enabled analysis of x-ray images. Also described are devices comprising calibration phantoms; methods of using these devices; methods of formulating databases containing information regarding x-ray images; the databases thems... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7281847 | Image sensor for dental intraoral radiography An image sensor (10) for dental intraoral radiography comprises a housing (12), an image receptor (40) and a cable connection dome (32) arranged on a back side (14) of the housing (12). The back side (14) of the housi... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7242011 | Radiation image forming unit and cassette A radiation image forming unit has a stimulable phosphor sheet and a case. The stimulable phosphor sheet includes a phosphor layer and a frame covering the four sides of the phosphor layer. The frame has a recess, and a lead sheet for blocking backward scattered ray... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232256 | Intraoral radiographic dental x-ray packets having non-lead radiation shielding An intraoral x-ray film packet, comprising: an outer envelope; a film chip disposed within the outer envelope; and a non-lead sheet disposed within the outer envelope, the non-lead sheet being comprised substantially of tin. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231018 | Imaging method and apparatus with exposure control According to a radiation imaging apparatus, any separate AEC sensor need not be prepared. Additionally, the apparatus main body can be made compact. To accomplish this, the radiation imaging apparatus has a first optical conversion element that converts incident rad... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226208 | Holder for an x-ray sensing device A holder for an x-ray sensing device having a first retention member and a handle. The first retention member includes a back plate, a first retention guide, and a second retention guide. The first retention guide is connected with an end of the back plate and the s... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210847 | Intraoral X-ray sensor An intraoral sensor for a dental X-ray apparatus includes a detection element for detecting the X-ray radiation. The element is disposed in an interior of a housing. To improve the possibilities for cleaning and sterilizing, the housing or parts thereof are of an ab... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7140770 | Arrangement related to a dental sensor The present invention pertains to an arrangement relating to a sensor plate for dental X-raying or photographic purposes, wherein the plate (10;10′;10″;10′″) for example is of a digital or analogue type and is intended for one-time use or for many-tim... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140769 | Radiation sensitive recording plate with orientation identifying marker, method of making, and of using same A radiation-recording plate (104) can be constructed and arranged to form an image upon exposure from both a front side and a back side. The plate can include a marker (201) detectable in the image (205) after exposure and indicative of which of... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7133042 | Systems and methods for generating an appliance with tie points Systems and methods are described for integrating anatomical information from a plurality of sources of information. The system receives two or more three dimensional (3D) anatomical maps sharing a common plane specified by three or more marker points common to the ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7127039 | Imaging plate An imaging plate for use in computerized radiography has an individual plate identification adapted to be visible in an X-ray image and a further indication marked visibly on the plate. Imaging plates found to be damaged when the X-ray image is examined can be ident... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7097356 | Radiographic sensor positioning system The present invention is a radiographic sensor positioning system. In particular, the present invention is directed to a system for positioning a digital dental radiographic sensor in a patient's mouth and for positioning a radiographic device, e.g. a gamma ray sour... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086859 | Compact digital intraoral camera system The present invention is a true digital output intraoral camera with a docking station. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7070326 | Barrier and cushioning apparatus for dental radiography A barrier and cushioning apparatus for use with a digital dental x-ray detection sensor or conventional film packet. The apparatus provides an improved degree of comfort, protection and safety for a patient while at the same time avoiding contamination of the sensor... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7069066 | Bone densitometer providing improved longitudinal studies An x-ray densitometry system provides improved analysis of bone images taken of a patient over a course of time by comparing the images to deduce positioning errors and/or to correct positioning errors for improved quantitative assessment of the bone. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063459 | Dental x-ray packets having non-lead radiation shielding An intraoral x-ray film packet having non-lead radiation shielding for shielding scattered radiation. The packet includes a film chip and a radiation shielding member. The film chip has two sides and the radiation shielding element is disposed on one side of the fil... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7050534 | Methods and devices for quantitative analysis of x-ray images The present invention relates to network enabled analysis of x-ray images. Also described are devices comprising calibration phantoms; methods of using these devices; methods of formulating databases containing information regarding x-ray images; the databases thems... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7035546 | Optical wireless multiport hub An optical communication transmitter (13), receiver (15), and transceiver (17) having distinctive retro-reflective elements (30) and/or reflectivity that can be modulated. In one embodiment, the retro-reflective elements (30) can h... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7004627 | Barrier and cushioning apparatus for dental radiography A barrier and cushioning apparatus for use with a digital dental x-ray detection sensor or conventional film packet. The apparatus provides an improved degree of comfort and protection for a patient while at the same time avoiding contamination of the sensor. The ba... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6967333 | Two dimensional image pick-up apparatus An image pickup apparatus for X-ray photography is structurally adapted to absorb external impacts and possible resultant deformations such as deflections of the cabinet so that the interior is protected against damage and remains intact if the cabinet is deformed b... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6965409 | Image input apparatus having photoelectric conversion devices bonded to a light guide member In order to satisfy all requirements for an apparatus, namely performance associated with high resolution and moving images, wide sensor effective area, and reductions in the size and cost of the apparatus, the apparatus includes a plurality of photoelectric convers... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6957912 | X-ray film holder An intra-oral film packet holder. The packet holder comprises an arm and a holder portion disposed at one end of the arm. The holder portion comprises a first and second receiving area adapted to receive a intra-oral film packet. Each receiving area is defined by a ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6949750 | Radiation detecting element and method of manufacturing the same The present invention provides a method of preventing or reducing X-ray-induced temporal changes of a semiconductor photoelectric conversion film formed on a TFT substrate, in which a protective film or sheet is used to protect the semiconductor photoelectric conver... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6947038 | Systems and methods for generating an appliance with tie points Systems and methods are described for integrating anatomical information from a plurality of sources of information. The system receives two or more three dimensional (3D) anatomical maps sharing a common plane specified by three or more marker points common to the ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6919569 | Radiation detector and method of manufacture thereof A solid-state imaging element 2 having a light-receiving portion where a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements 21 are arranged, and electrode pads 22 electrically connected to the photoelectric conversion elements 21 is mounted o... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916463 | Oral products having an aesthetic layer A packaged tooth whitening product is provided. The package includes a substrate having a first side and a second side, wherein the substrate is sized for use in a human user's oral cavity. A first composition including a tooth whitening agent is disposed adjacent t... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6881958 | Phosphor plate positioning device A phosphor plate positioning device includes a rigid magazine having a back plate and a door hingedly attached to the back plate. The back plate forms a cavity that is sized and shaped to receive a phosphor plate and a support arm can be engaged with the magazine in... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6811310 | Methods and devices for analysis of X-ray images The present invention relates to methods and devices for analyzing x-ray images. In particular, devices, methods and algorithms are provided that allow for the accurate and reliable evaluation of bone mineral density and bone structure from x-ray images. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6776525 | Gel covered dental film A gel covered dental film for bettering the flavor of x-ray film includes an x-ray film slide having a first side edge, second side edge, an upper edge, and a lower edge. A gripping member is attached to the lower edge of the slide. A sleeve is extended over and is ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6688766 | Dental roentgenograph film cover and method for improving comfort of dental roentgenogram A dental roentgenogram film cover and method for improving the comfort of the roentgenogram are disclosed. Specifically, there is a soft porous foam envelope which eliminates patient discomfort. Uniquely, the foam envelope is coated with a flavoring mater... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6669364 | Cassette assembly for use with roentgen apparatus with automatic exposure control A cassette assembly comprising an X-ray cassette, with a tube side and a cover, and an intensifying screen wherein the cassette assembly further comprises a compensation element adapted to the intensifying screen so as to have a cassette assembly with pre... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6612740 | Intraoral dental radiographic film packet with injection molded comfort-enhancing edge bead An intraoral x-ray film packet is taught which has an outer envelope wherein one of the two opposing outer sheets is more rigid than the other such that it has a tensile modulus of at least about 700 Kg/cm2. This is preferably accomplished by m... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6579007 | Intraoral dental radiographic film packet with thermoplastic comfort enhancing integrated frame An intraoral x-ray film packet is taught which includes a molded thermoplastic frame (preferably injection molded) to which an x-ray dental packet is sealed. The sealing method can be any one of a number of processes including, but not limited to RF seali... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6540399 | Bite block for dental X-Ray procedures A dental x-ray bite block (10) for securing an x-ray sensor (40) has a first block section (11) having a primary clamp face (17) and a second block section (12) having a secondary clamp face (23). The first block section (11) is configured with receiving ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6527442 | Integrated sensor holder for dental imaging An X-ray imaging system comprising an X-ray image sensor, a computing device, and an interface package is provided. The interface package includes a first interface to the X-ray image sensor and a second interface to the computing device. A sensor holder ... | 03/04/2003 |
