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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177428 | Holder device for dental x-ray digital sensor A sensor holder (10) includes a frame member (20) that bounds a void area (21) and which is configured to receive a sensor (11). A retaining means (50, 51) is provided to hold the sensor (11) to the frame (20) such th... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8142074 | Radiation sensing device and holder A system for holding and aligning a radiation sensing device is described. The system includes a radiation sensing device having a sensor engagement member. The system also includes a holder having a retention member including first and second retention guides conne... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8016483 | Positioning apparatus for dental x-ray procedures A dental bite block (20) and sensor holder (21) assembly (11) has a bite block (20) configured (31) to detachably affix to a sensor holder (21). Affixing surfaces (30, 31) are provided between the bite block (20 | 09/13/2011 |
| 7959354 | Adjustable dental x-ray image media holder A dental x-ray image media holder (10) includes an image media backing plate (11) adjustably affixed to a bite block (12). The backing plate (11) has at least one channel (31-33) for receiving a post (21) affixed to t... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7871199 | Dental x-ray bite block and alignment method A bitewing x-ray film holder for interproximal radiographic analysis. The device includes a bite block including a biting portion, a dental medium holder for placement of a dental x-ray imaging medium, and an alignment guide extending along the biting portion to aid... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7866883 | Radiographic film positioning device and a process for obtaining radiographic images One describes a radiographic film positioning device, particularly de-signed for use in dentistry, provided with a first assembly for positioning at least one radiographic film that comprises at least one association means for association with a radiographic support... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7819579 | Radiation sensing device and holder A system for holding and aligning a radiation sensing device is described. The system includes a radiation sensing device having a sensor engagement member. The system also includes a holder having a retention member including first and second retention guides conne... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7695191 | X-ray imaging and positioner An apparatus for use in positioning and obtaining of x-ray and other images of teeth and related structures, providing the practitioner with increased ease and accuracy of aiming, greatly simplified instrument configuration with significantly reduced number and comp... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7661880 | 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... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7628537 | Small dental X-ray apparatus and method for positioning an X-ray emitter A small dental X-ray apparatus has an X-ray emitter 3 fixed to a cantilever 2, which X-ray emitter 3 can be manually adjusted in space relatively to a basic position by means of the cantilever 2. Means 14, 16, 18 are provided for t... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7607831 | Ring guide adapter A system for holding and aligning an x-ray sensing device is described. The system includes a holder for an x-ray sensing device and a ring guide adapter which is removably connected with the holder. The ring guide adapter forms first and second alignment members. T... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7427159 | Intraoral dental radiology positioning device for use with x-ray receptor A method for taking dental bitewing radiographs of a patient's teeth. A receptor positioning device is provided which includes a receptor holding member and an arm including a biting surface for engaging the patient's teeth. The device includes a collimation plate w... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7425095 | Instrument for holding and aligning an x-ray sensing device An instrument for holding and aligning an x-ray sensing device is described. The instrument includes a ring guide having a sight for aligning the cone of an x-ray device with an x-ray sensing device and arm having a first end slidably engaging an adjustment cavity f... | 09/16/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7319396 | RFID transducer alignment system A radio frequency identification (RFID) system having the capacity to detect various geometric parameters of alignment. The described system is configured for use with dental x-ray, medical imaging and treatment, and customary and digital radiography apparatus, but ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311440 | Anatomically conforming intraoral dental radiographic sensor A system is described for obtaining intraoral radiographic images using an anatomically conforming sensor and a method is described for correcting the projective distortions caused by the inclination of the plane of the imaging sensor relative to the x-ray beam. The... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7278787 | X-ray apparatus with positioning measures An X-ray apparatus, in particular a dental X-ray apparatus, includes an X-ray radiation source for generating X-ray radiation to be directed at an object to be investigated, for example, a patient's tooth or jaw. The apparatus has an optical device through which an ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7261463 | Method and apparatus for supporting a dental X-ray sensor There is disclosed a method and apparatus for positioning an electronic dental X-ray sensor in a dental patient's mouth comprising the steps of: selecting a film positioner having an easel supported on a formed rod; assembling the electronic sensor to the film posit... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7245697 | 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... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7207714 | Extensible positioning and targeting apparatus for a beam emitting source A positioning and targeting apparatus is attached to a beam emitting source having a beam central axis. The apparatus has an attachment collar enabled for securement to the emitting source. A lateral supporting member is engaged with the attachment collar and extend... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195395 | Dental sensor clamp A dental sensor clamp has a clamp body with a connector on one end for connecting the sensor clamp to a bite plate. A clamp body opposite end has a fixed stop locatable adjacent an apical area of a tooth. A clamping slide is mounted within a thickness of the clamp b... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7197109 | Real-time digital x-ray imaging apparatus A x-ray diagnostic apparatus and methods perform Real-Time Digital Radiography with particular application in dental x-ray imaging modalities, such as Orthopantomography, Scannography, Linear Tomography and Cephalography, by using a versatile and robotized mechanica... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7194064 | Image capture device and methods A novel image capture device, system and method are disclosed for use in capturing dental images. A novel collimator tube includes one or more devices integrated within its wall, such as a radio frequency transmitter, a camera, a frame grabber, or a transilluminator... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7175631 | Radiolucent aiming guide The present invention is directed to a radiolucent aiming guide for locating and drilling through the holes in the distal end of an implanted intramedullary nail. The aiming guide comprises an elongate handle constructed substantially of a radiolucent material, whic... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172339 | Intraoral dental radiology positioning device for use with aiming ring A receptor positioning device for taking dental bitewing radiographs of a patient's teeth comprises a receptor holding member adapted to receive a receptor for exposing x-radiation from the x-ray machine and a collimation plate having a substantially flat surface fo... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7120225 | 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. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104689 | Positioning device and method in X-ray imaging systems The invention concerns a device 5 for aiming an object 1 in an X-ray imaging apparatus 3 provided with a radiographic imaging detector 4, a radiation source 13, and transfer means for moving e.g. the radiation source into different... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7103140 | Radiation image radiographic apparatus A user-friendly, inexpensive radiation image radiographing apparatus capable of easily switching between absorption contrast image radiography and phase contrast image radiography. The radiation image radiographing apparatus has: a radiation source; a subject platfo... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7090395 | Wireless digital dental x-ray sensor with positioning apparatus A universal integrated wireless digital dental x-ray sensor and positioning apparatus includes a digital array sensor, such as CCD or CMOS, attached to a distal end of a bite block portion through a hinge assembly. Attached to an opposite end of the bite block porti... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7058159 | Methods and devices for quantitative analysis of x-ray images The present invention relates to networked 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 the... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056015 | Intraoral dental radiology positioning device A receptor positioning device for taking dental bitewing radiographs of teeth inside a patient's mouth includes a rigid, fixed structure having a collimation plate defining a substantially rectangular opening. A receptor holding member is adapted to receive a recept... | 06/06/2006 |
