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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7300401 | Combined mouth expanding and saliva ejecting dental apparatus A combined mouth retracting and saliva ejecting device has a forward suction portion, a right cheek retractor portion, a left cheek retractor portion, and a rearward suction portion, the device being configured to be placed within the mouth of a dental patient. The ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7195593 | Ligament retractor assembly A ligament retractor assembly including a first retractor paddle, a second retractor paddle, a first elastic member having one end received in an opening of the first retractor paddle and an opposite end received by an opening of the second retractor paddle, and a s... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7160111 | Mouthpiece devices and methods to allow UV whitening of teeth A plastic mouthpiece insert for allowing a wearer to whiten their teeth while getting a suntan, and have a generally oblong oval-rectangular opening with a curved rear end that abuts against the root surfaces of the frontal upper and lower teeth of the wearer. A rai... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7086862 | Tooth bleaching process A system and method for tooth bleaching are disclosed wherein a patient's mouth is prepped for tooth bleaching treatment, a light activated tooth bleaching composition is applied on a tooth surface to be bleached, a lamp assembly is placed in position to activate th... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7018332 | Circumferential retractor apparatus A circumferential retractor apparatus including a first retractor paddle having a grasping surface and a body portion supporting the grasping surface, a second retractor paddle having a grasping surface and a body portion supporting the grasping surface and an elast... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7001333 | Surgical retractor system The present invention provides an improved surgical retractor system useful for holding tissue away from a surgical site during a medical or dental procedure. In one embodiment, the surgical retractor system is comprised of a tubular member, such as a cannula, and a... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6988893 | Disposable photographic cheek retraction apparatus and method of using the same In an exemplary embodiment in accordance with the present invention, a disposable dental appliance and method of use is provided. In particular, a cheek retraction apparatus is provided, which is formed from a lightweight yet durable biocompatible polymer. The appar... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6964570 | Dental lip retractor A dental retractor comprising a substantially U-shaped strip and an elongated handle. The U-shaped strip has a top edge and a bottom edge. Each of the top and bottom edges forms a substantially U-shape, wherein the U-shape formed by the bottom edge is smaller than t... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6836703 | Modularity system for computer assisted surgery A medical system that allows a medical device to be controlled by one of two input devices. The input devices may be consoles that contain handles and a screen. The medical devices may include robotic arms and instruments used to perform a medical procedure. The sys... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6752630 | Dental retractor and fluid control system A dental retractor system used to manipulate positioning of the cheeks and to control saliva flow. The system includes a handle connected to first and second legs that are extended from the handle in a fork or horseshoe configuration. A pair of flaps distend from th... | 06/22/2004 |
| 5897491 | Device for endoscopic examinations A device for endoscopic examinations and operations includes a frame on which one or more of holding, connecting and receiving elements for locking and/or spreading instruments, lighting devices, liquid and/or gas suction devices, examination and/or surgi... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5718240 | Surgical aid and method of surgery utilizing the surgical aid The present invention relates to aids, such as a guard 1, for use in throat and oral cavity surgical operations, such as tonsillectomies, that require a surgeon to gain access via a patient's mouth, as well a method of surgery utilising such a guard 1. Th... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5115799 | Occlusal lip and cheek retractor A lip and cheek retracting device formed from a rigid sheet of autoclavable material. A first pair of opposing prongs with a first space formed therebetween extends in the opposite direction of a second pair of opposing prongs with a second spaced formed ... | 05/26/1992 |
| 4671260 | Oral exerciser for face, chin and neck, and medical appliance A facial exerciser is disclosed, for exercising the musculature of the face, chin and neck. A pair of spreader bar shanks (18, 22) each have fixed at the ends thereof a lip engaging piece (12, 14) and a coupler (20, 24). Each coupler (20, 24) includes an ... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4632093 | Surgical retractor The present invention provides a surgical retractor having a generally annular base. Two generally upstanding prongs extend generally upwardly at an angle from the base. The exterior surface of the base is generally concave, whereas the exterior surface o... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4592344 | Combination illuminator and lip and cheek expander An illuminating lip and cheek expanding device comprising a lip expander including a pair of lip engaging members to engage opposite corners of the mouth. At least one of the lip engaging members includes a fiber optic bundle having a light outlet end loc... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4543950 | Patient's mouthpiece A toroid shaped mouthpiece that is inserted into a patient's mouth between the patient's gums and cheeks. The mouthpiece is particularly configured to sustain an oral space through which the patient can breathe from an anesthesia face mask. With the anest... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4259068 | Oral retractor The present invention relates to retractors generally, and more specifically to oral retractors for use in conjunction with the administration of anesthesia, as well as for use in conjunction with the performance of other surgical and dental procedures. M... | 03/31/1981 |
| 4200089 | Mouth corner spreader A mouth corner spreader used for spreading both corners of the mouth for facilitating medical examination, treatment, photographing or other works in the mouth. The device comprises a pair of hook structures arranged in opposed relation to each other and ... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4019255 | Dental apparatus for cheek retraction and saliva collection A dental apparatus including a pair of cheek retractor elements for engaging respective opposite sides of a patient's mouth and yieldably urged apart to maintain cheeks retracted and afford mounting means for a saliva collector.... | 04/26/1977 |
| 4002162 | Lip and cheek expander and tongue retractor with tortionally adjustable spring means The present invention provides for a lip and cheek expander and tongue retractor for mechanically holding open a patient's mouth and stabilizing his tongue therein so as to facilitate dental and medical procedures. The present expander-retractor comprises... | 01/11/1977 |
| 3938508 | Oral appliance for burn patients An oral appliance for persons who have suffered facial burns to prevent shrinkage of the tissues around the mouth and lips during the healing process (microstomia). The appliance is adjustable to fit the patient's mouth and can be enlarged to progressivel... | 02/17/1976 |
