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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7927100 | Device for protecting the head of a dental handpiece and sealed packaging for an insert equipped with said device The invention relates to a protective device for dental equipment of the type including a straight handpiece or a contra-angle. The dental equipment is formed by a body enclosing a motor unit and/or members for transmitting movement and a tool-holder head bearing a ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7625209 | Prophylactic systems for dental instruments and methods for using the same A prophylactic system 100 for a dental hand piece 101 of a selected shape and having an outlet 112 for providing a fluid to an operating field is disclosed. A cover 102 has a shape substantially similar to the hand piece 101 for en... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7347830 | Assemblies and methods for measuring tooth apex location The invention provides an assembly for measuring the penetration depth of a dental instrument into a root canal of a tooth. The assembly has a base element configured to be clampingly braced onto a tooth to be treated; an electrically conductive guiding member affix... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338286 | Dental implant system An implant comprising two internal anti-rotational features. One anti-rotational feature is adapted to engage a driving tool, while the other anti-rotational feature is adapted to engage an abutment. An implant abutment system is provided with an angled abutment ada... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7309472 | Sterilization apparatus for orthodontic bands A sterilization system for dental and orthodontic tools is provided with a transport rack dimensionally sized to hold a plurality interchangeable cassettes. The interchangeable cassettes are designed and intended to hold kits of dental or orthodontic tools and are p... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7261560 | Dental suction device A dental suction device includes a hollow tube having both flexibility and shape retainability. The tube has its both ends connected to a connector and is formed with suction holes. The connector can be connected to a vacuum source. A suction force produced by the v... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255558 | Dental imaging instrument having air stream auxiliary A dental instrument and method for imaging the three-dimensional topography of one or more teeth in the oral cavity of an individual is provided. The instrument includes a probe insertable into the oral cavity to receive the image of these surfaces which can then be... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244122 | Methods for determining optical characteristics of dental objects Color measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object/tooth... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240839 | Color measurement apparatus operable as a pointing device, a computer display measurement device and a printer output measurement device A color measurement apparatus is adapted as an attachment for a personal computing system. An interface integral to the color measurement apparatus couples the color measurement apparatus to the personal computing system. A computer pointing device integral to the c... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238021 | Powered cutting surface with protective guard for equine teeth An arrangement that may be used in combination with selected tools having a tooth cutting surface for the care and maintenance such as removing a selected portion of the exposed surface of equine teeth. The selected tool in communication with a source of powered mot... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237672 | Radiation bag system A radiation bag system comprising a major body portion in a generally rectangular configuration including a linear bottom edge and a parallel linear top edge with perpendicular side edges there between. The side edges include a discontinuous side edge and a parallel... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7204957 | Sanitizable cushioned sheath for the handle of a culinary knife or similar article A handle-sheath may be molded for of a flexible material and may be shaped and dimensioned so as to be stretched over a conventional handle, thereby permitting the sheath to be conveniently removed and replaced. An internal flushing mechanism is preferably provided ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7156189 | Self mountable and extractable ultrasonic/sonic anchor Self drilling anchors and related methods and apparatus. In one embodiment an apparatus comprises a drill bit, a hammer mechanism for hammering the drill bit in a first direction and in a second direction, and a selection mechanism for controlling whether, at a give... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153386 | Method for manufacturing a device for collecting a blood sample from a plastic segment tube A device for collecting a blood sample from a plastic segment tube into a receptacle uses a cylindrical housing containing a hollow needle to puncture the segment tube as it is inserted into the upper port of the device. A series of ribs with medial edges are arrang... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7131839 | Backflow prevention sleeve for suctioning devices A sleeve for preventing backflow and cross-contamination between patients of fluid and particulate matter as well as other contaminants present within a dental/medical suctioning device. The sleeve includes a sleeve inlet end that sealingly attaches to and surrounds... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7131837 | Vertically and horizontally standing dental scaler system and method The invention provides a dental scaler system and method of use. The dental scaler system has a dental scaler apparatus and a scaler handpiece enclosing a coil. The dental scaler apparatus has a housing and a scaler power control circuit. The coil is connected throu... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7113283 | Apparatus and method for measuring color Color measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety o... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7110096 | Method for determing optical characteristics through a protective barrier Color/optical characteristics measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics/elements are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic/element and received light reflected from the surface of the object is measured. Light from the per... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101176 | Rotary float with friction-engaged cap A rotary float includes an elongated tubular arm with a drive shaft rotatably mounted therethrough. The forward end of the drive shaft is connected to a collet shaft within an extension tube, and transmits rotational force from the drive shaft to the collet shaft. A... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097450 | Methods for determining color or shade information of a dental object using an image generation device without operator identification of the position of a reference implement in the field of view of the image generation device Color measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object/tooth... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094054 | Dental curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. The system includes a light emitting semiconductor device, a primary heat sink and a secondary heat sink. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090778 | Device and method for preventing growth of bacteria or removing bacteria in duct of dental unit A device (1) for preventing the growth of the bacteria or removing the bacteria bred on the inner wall surfaces of the ducts (8, 9, 10) of a dental unit, comprising a transponder (3) having a control unit (2) generating electric signals i... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086858 | Semiconductor curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. The system includes a light emitting semiconductor device, a primary heat sink and a secondary heat sink. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077648 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066732 | Method for curing light-curable materials A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 06/27/2006 |
| 7047706 | DPA automated assembly and packaging machine This patent relates to a machine that automatically assembles, inspects, and packages disposable prophylaxis angles. The machine includes a movable table including a plurality of fixtures on which angle components are assembled and the assembled angles are inspected... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037110 | Protective barrier A protective barrier that can be removably fitted over a dental instrument to protect against the transfer of contaminants from one dental patient to another via the dental instrument. The protective barrier, when in use will generally replicate the ergonomic featur... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029274 | Rotary float A rotary float includes an elongated tubular arm with a drive shaft rotatably mounted therethrough. A drive unit is coupled to a rearward end of the shaft to rotate the shaft. A swivel on the forward end of the drive shaft connects the drive shaft to a collet shaft ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7024749 | Method for manufacturing a cannula assembly The present invention is directed to a novel process for inserting a cannula, such as a hypodermic needle, into a hub member by roughening a first portion of the cannula while leaving a second portion substantially smooth such that the first portion forms an interfe... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021930 | Ozone applicator cup A cup for use with the handpiece of an apparatus for applying gas to a portion of a tooth comprising a liner (18) configured and arranged to engage a gas dispensing handpiece, a body (16) defining a gas exposure chamber (28), the body having a h... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021931 | Apparatus for the treatment of dental caries Apparatus for the treatment of dental caries includes a source of oxidizing gas and a handpiece for delivering the gas to a tooth. A cup attached to the handpiece is provided for receiving the gas and exposing a selected area of the tooth to the gas. The cup include... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6994546 | Light curing device with detachable power supply The light curing devices of the invention are configured with a light applicator and one or more detachable power supply units. The light applicator is configured to emit radiant energy that is suitable to cure photo-sensitive compounds. The light applicator is also... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6979193 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 12/27/2005 |
| 6974319 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971876 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971875 | Dental curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. The system includes a light emitting semiconductor device, a primary heat sink and a secondary heat sink. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6958810 | Methods for characterizing gems or precious stones using a probe having a plurality of light receivers Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the objec... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6950189 | Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object Color/optical characteristics measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics/elements are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic/element and received light reflected from the surface of the object is measured. Light from the per... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6948934 | Prophylactic systems for dental instruments and methods for using the same A prophylactic system 100 for a dental hand piece 101 of a selected shape and having an outlet 112 for providing a fluid to an operating field is disclosed. A cover 102 has a shape substantially similar to the hand piece 101 for en... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6940659 | Cone-shaped lens having increased forward light intensity and kits incorporating such lenses The invention is directed to lenses having thin walls and a generally conical shape for use with dental light-curing devices. The conical or otherwise tapered shape enables the apex of the lenses to be inserted at least partially within a dental preparation (e.g., a... | 09/06/2005 |
