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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7677886 | Maxillofacial orthodontic appliance A maxillofacial orthotic appliance comprises: a maxilla expander fixed to the maxilla in the mouth of a human and a towed-unit which is connected to the maxilla expander and is towed in an anterior direction from the human. The towed-unit includes: a left wire whose... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7329122 | Accelerated orthodontic apparatus and method An apparatus and method for patients requiring repositioning of misaligned teeth who typically undergo orthodontic treatment to move the teeth into corrected positions. The orthodontic methods typically require lengthy procedures involving the application of light f... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322987 | Maxillary distraction device A device for maxillary jawbone and dentition expansion and/or retraction is configured for mounting within the mouth and connects the right and left halves of the skull. The maxillary distraction device includes at least two implantable anchors configured to be impl... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311063 | Automotive safety harness for pets An automotive safety harness for pets is disclosed, the harness including first and second closed loops formed by a length of webbing joined at opposite ends and secured at an intersection. The opposite ends at the second closed loop are permanently secured with the... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302842 | Method and device for measuring a path that has been covered A displacement measuring device measures a path of a moving object that can be displaced in a direction has at least one first component that is allocated to the moveable object and a second, stationary component. The components are interlinked for the purpose of co... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293987 | Adjustable bite ramps for deep bite correction and kits incorporating bite ramps An adjustable bite ramp includes a tooth-attachment element and ramp element. The tooth-attachment element is sized and configured for bonding to the lingual surface of a person's tooth, while the ramp element is hingedly or bendably adjustable relative to the tooth... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7231693 | Strap-tensioning device with tension indicator A strap tensioning device for anchoring a load to an anchor point, that includes a strap, a base member having a pair of arms, a handle rotatably connected to the base member, a mechanism operated by rotation of the handle for securing the strap to the base member u... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226287 | Kits comprising a plurality of bite ramps having different angles for orthodontic treatment A bite ramp includes a tooth-attachment element and ramp element. The tooth-attachment element is sized and configured for bonding to the lingual surface of a person's tooth, while the ramp element may be either fixed or else hingedly or bendably adjustable relative... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204767 | Swing programmer apparatus A golf swing improvement apparatus which is worn by a golfer and helps the golfer develop a repetitive and consistent golf swing that improves golf scores. The golf swing apparatus includes a generally U-shaped body with tabs extending from the arms and a strap to s... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7121825 | Tooth positioning appliances and systems An improved dental appliance system, and methods for using and fabricating the improved appliance, including a polymeric overlay or shell having a teeth-receiving cavity formed therein and a wire mounted on or embedded in the polymeric shell. The dental appliance ha... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121824 | Protraction headgear A facebow which overcomes the adverse effects and limitations of current designs by rotating the maxilla in a downward and forward direction, which assists in correcting anterior open bites. This is accomplished by a design that produces forces above the center of r... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7106233 | Integrated galvanomagnetic sensor array system Galvanomagnetic sensor array system and method for providing data interface to a basic sensor array are provided. The sensor system includes an array of galvanomagnetic elements, and a processor coupled to receive each output signal from the array of galvanomagnetic... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7090489 | Maxillary protraction device with chin-cup A maxillary protraction device (12) characterized with a chin-cup (1); one or more front hook-levers (2) on the front section of said chin-cup (1) to exert a force horizontally and forwards to the maxilla; at least two lateral linear hook... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7018203 | Mandibular advancer and method of installing the same Multiple embodiments of mandibular advancers are disclosed. Advancement of the mandible is affected by mounting such an mandibular advancer on each side of both the upper dental arch and the lower dental arch. One embodiment of such an mandibular advancer includes a... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011642 | External fixation device for cranialmaxillofacial distraction An externally mounted fixation device for craniomaxillofacial distraction osteogenesis, the device having a helmet to secure the device in a relatively rigid and immobile manner to the head of a patient, support structure to receive distraction components in fixed o... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6978786 | Device for treating the temporomandibular joint The invention relates to a device for treating the temporomandibular joint. The device includes pads (5) for placing on the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth (Z) of the left-hand and right-hand sides of the mouth, wherein the pads are filled with fluid... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976838 | Newly developed face bow and protraction headgear in correction of anterior openbite class III patients A face bow and protraction headgear to correct the anterior open bite in dentally Class III open bite cases. The appliance consists of a face bow and forehead pad. The face bow has intraoral and extraoral components custom made individually for each patient. The int... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6919211 | Polypeptide arrays The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classif... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6913460 | Coupling for orthodontic assembly An orthodontic coupling includes a first portion and a second portion that are resiliently interconnected for movement toward and away from each other. The second portion is adapted for insertion into a passage of an orthodontic appliance, and the resilient connecti... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6908305 | Orthodontic facebow The invention provides an orthodontic facebow of the type having an inner bow consisting of two inner arms, each including an end portion, and an interconnected outer bow consisting of outer arms, characterized in that the free end portions of each inner arm is spli... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6633747 | Orthodontic appliance audio receiver An orthodontic appliance audio receiver injects sound into the head and ear cavities of the wearer using vibration, e.g., mandibular (or skull) vibration. Using mandibular vibration, the wearer hears the audio source noiselessly, effortlessly, and without... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6491519 | Force generating device useful in orthodontic appliances A force generating device is described which includes an elastomeric force generating member. Preferably the elastomeric member is a elastomeric polymer tube. Each end of the tube can be fitted over collars. Attached to one collar is a piston and formed w... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6461157 | Method and apparatus for orthodontic treatment A device that applies tension to an orthodontic appliance has a tension supplying member connected between first and second elongated straps. The second elongated strap has a series of marked positions along its length differentiated by color. A first con... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6213765 | Orthodontic protraction appliance with head-chest bracing An orthodontic protraction appliance in which an upper portion of a vertically extending rod is supported against a patient's forehead, with the lower portion of the rod being supported against the patient's chest. An elastic support is coupled to a centr... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6099303 | Force recording orthodontic appliance A removable orthodontic appliance includes a first force applicator spring and a data storage device that stores data corresponding to the force being applied by the spring. A potentiometer serves as a force measurer to indicate the magnitude of the extra... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5980246 | Orthodontics headgear compliance monitor This invention is an apparatus and method for monitoring and motivating user compliance for orthodontic headgear (24) of the type using a linear spring force module (22). The spring force module (22) includes first (38) and second opposite attachment memb... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5915961 | Tensioning system for an orthodontic outer brace A tensioning system for an orthodontic outer brace includes a resilient element and coupler for transmitting a tensile force exerted by the resilient element to the outer brace. The tensioning system involves an arc-shaped guide path, along which the resi... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5890891 | Reverse pull, extraoral dental assembly with head and body supports and chin stop A reverse pull, extraoral dental assembly having at least one head support, at least one body support (e.g., disposed outside of the head region of the dental patient) and at least one chin stop is provided. The head support, body support, and chin stop a... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5810583 | Reverse pull, extraoral dental assembly with head and body supports A reverse pull, extraoral dental assembly having at least one head support and at least one body support (e.g., disposed outside of the head region of the dental patient). The head support and body support are interconnected by a brace assembly which is d... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5795149 | Device for attaching an orthodontic unit and an orthodontic unit incorporating such device A device for attaching an orthodontic unit, and an orthodontic unit that incorporates such device, in which the unit is secured to a protective pad using a flexible buckle confining the median portion of a yoke. An arrangement is provided on the pad that ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5766004 | Temperature sensitive medical dental apparatus A medical/dental apparatus utilizing the properties of shape memory materials to variably control the spatial relationship between two or more elements having portions which are proximately disposed and overlapping relative to one another. Another portion... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5727940 | Dental head gear A dental headgear having a traction generating device around which a loop of a strap is passed and having a pair of springs which maintain the traction and a connecting member which can automatically pull out from the housing when a maximum tension is exc... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5704784 | Quick-release mechanism for orthodontic headgear assembly A quick-release mechanism for an orthodontic headgear assembly, which has a bracket integrally formed with a traction force device and a connecting structure attached to ends of a neckstrap or headstrap. The bracket has two opposite horizontal parallel ar... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5695332 | Orthodontic facebow with locking catch A facebow 10 which has a locking catch 40 mounted to each of the arms 16 and 17 of an inner bow 11. The end portion 13 of each arm 16 and 17 is inserted through a tube 22 of an orthodontic appliance, such as a bracket 15 which is fixed to a respective too... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5667380 | Tensioning system and method for an orthodontic outer brace The invention relates to a tensioning system for an orthodontic outer brace, comprising resilient means, and coupling means for transmitting a tensile force exerted by the resilient means to the outer brace. The resilient means comprise a resilient elemen... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5651671 | Orthodontia analytical system A device for applying a force to an orthodontic apparatus in such a manner as to allow a patient or his orthodontist to adjust the force and for recording the force as a function of the time the apparatus is actually worn. In the device, two similar compr... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5620320 | Substantially constant force coil spring usable in extraoral orthodontic appliance An orthodontic coil spring to be used within an extraoral orthodontic appliance where the coil spring is made of a superelastic, shape-memory alloy wire. The coil spring is to impart a substantially constant force over the entire range of deflection. The ... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5551871 | Temperature-sensitive medical/dental apparatus A medical/dental apparatus utilizing the properties of shape memory materials to variably control the spatial relationship between two or more elements having portions which are proximately disposed and overlapping relative to one another. Another portion... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5511975 | Connecting module for an orthodontic treatment means Connecting module for an orthodontic treatment device, consisting of a flat housing with a bow resiliently latched thereto for the attachment to a head harness and a flat fastening band for the attachment to a face bow, the one end of which comprising a f... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5453005 | Safety device for orthodontic apparatus Safety device for an orthodontic apparatus including an inner arch having ends that engage rings fixed on the molars and an outer arch having ends that are hooked. to elastic bands fixed to an occipital system. The arch assembly is made up of two thin and... | 09/26/1995 |
