公开(公告)号：US20150320531A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14651680

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

Inventor： Edgar Martinus VAN GOOL ,  Johannes Hendrikus Maria SPRUIT ,  Mark Thomas JOHNSON ,  Menno Willem Jose PRINS ,  Okke OUWELTJES ,  Steven Charles DEANE

IPC: A61C19/04 ,  A61C17/22

CPC classification number: A61C19/04 ,  A46B15/0036 ,  A61B5/0013 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B5/4552 ,  A61B5/6891 ,  A61B5/7405 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B5/746 ,  A61B2562/0233 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  A61B2576/02 ,  A61C17/22 ,  A61C17/227 ,  G01N7/00

Abstract: An apparatus (100, 100′) is configured such that passage of a fluid (30) through an open port (136, 2604) of a distal probe tip (112, 112′) enables detection of a substance (116) that may be present on a surface (31, 33), e.g., a surface of a tooth, based on measurement of a signal correlating to a substance at least partially obstructing the passage of fluid (30) through the open port (136, 2604). The apparatus (100, 100′) includes a proximal pump portion (124) and at least one distal probe portion (110) configured to be immersed in another fluid (11), e.g., water in toothpaste foam. A corresponding system (3000) includes one or two such apparatuses (3100, 3200). A method of detecting the presence of a substance on a surface includes probing an interaction zone (17) for at least partial obstruction of flow of the fluid (30) through the distal probe tip (112, 112′). The distal probe tip (112, 112′) may have a structural configuration for preventing blocking of the open port (136, 2604). The distal probe tip (112, 112′) may also have a non-uniform wear profile. The at least one distal probe portion (110) may include two or multiple components to improve performance and reliability.

公开(公告)号：US20150305670A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14648269

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

Inventor： JOHANNES HENDRIKUS MARIA SPRUIT ,  PETRUS THEODORUS JUTTE ,  OLAF THOMAS JOHAN ANTONIE VERMEULEN ,  ADRIANUS WILHELMUS DIONISIUS MARIA VAN DEN BIJGAART ,  MARTIN JOHN EDWARDS ,  STEVEN CHARLES DEANE ,  EDGAR MARTINUS VAN GOOL

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A46B15/00

CPC classification number: A61C19/04 ,  A46B15/0036 ,  A61B5/0013 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B5/4552 ,  A61B5/6891 ,  A61B5/7405 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B5/746 ,  A61B2562/0233 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  A61B2576/02 ,  A61C17/22 ,  A61C17/227 ,  G01N7/00

Abstract: A detection apparatus (1000) enables detection of a substance (116) that may be present on the surface (31, 33) based on measurement of a stream probe signal correlating a substance (116) at least partially obstructing the passage of fluid (30, 35) through a stream probe (500) includes a distal optical gum detector transmission portion (620) and a distal optical gum detector reception portion (720) in a position to transmit and to receive, respectively, an optical signal controlled by a controller (2251), enables the controller (2251) to determine if an open port (526) of a distal tip (522) of the stream probe (500) is in contact with a substance (116) at least partially obstructing the passage of fluid (30, 35) through the open port (526) and not in contact with the gums of a subject or of a user of the detection apparatus (1000) to override false positive signals.

Abstract translation: 检测装置（1000）能够基于与至少部分地阻碍流体（30）的通过的物质（116）相关联的物流探针信号的测量来检测可能存在于表面（31,33）上的物质（116） ，35）包括远端光学胶检测器传输部分（620）和远端光学胶检测器接收部分（720），其位置分别传输和接收由控制器控制的光信号 （2251）使得控制器（2251）能够确定流探针（500）的远端尖端（522）的开口（526）是否与至少部分地阻碍流体通过的物质（116）接触 （30,35）通过打开端口（526）而不与被检体或检测装置（1000）的使用者的牙龈接触以超越假阳性信号。

公开(公告)号：US09152767B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14490344

申请日：2014-09-18

Applicant: ClearCorrect Holdings, Inc.

Inventor： James Mah

IPC: G06F15/18 ,  G06N5/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06N99/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61B5/0022 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B5/4552 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  A61C19/05 ,  G06F17/30386 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/324 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06N5/02 ,  G06N99/005 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H50/20

Abstract: A method for treating an orthodontic condition can include receiving patient data, such as through a website, accessing a database having information derived from patient treatments, generating a model of an orthodontic condition defining one or more anatomic features of a set of teeth, identifying a diagnosis of an orthodontic condition and identifying a treatment regimen for the diagnosis. A method can include tagging an anatomic feature with an electronic identifier and automatically generating a tooth setup. A system can include a server and a database, which can include information relating to patient treatments, and a website for receiving patient data. A system can include an electronic model representing anatomic features of a patient's teeth and an application adapted to identify a diagnosis and a treatment regimen for an orthodontic condition, which can include executing artificial intelligence and/or other algorithms.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗正畸条件的方法可以包括例如通过网站接收患者数据，访问具有从患者治疗得到的信息的数据库，生成定义一组牙齿的一个或多个解剖特征的正畸条件的模型， 诊断正畸条件并确定诊断的治疗方案。 一种方法可以包括用电子标识符标记解剖特征并自动产生牙齿设置。 系统可以包括服务器和数据库，其可以包括与患者治疗有关的信息，以及用于接收患者数据的网站。 系统可以包括表示患者牙齿的解剖特征的电子模型和适于识别用于正畸条件的诊断和治疗方案的应用，其可以包括执行人工智能和/或其他算法。

公开(公告)号：US09091637B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13513458

申请日：2010-12-06

Applicant: Bing Yu ,  Nirmala Ramanujam

Inventor： Bing Yu ,  Nirmala Ramanujam

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/02 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01N21/255 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/4331 ,  A61B5/4552 ,  A61B5/6885 ,  A61B2560/0228 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01L9/0079 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: Smart fiber optic sensors, systems, and methods for performing quantitative optical spectroscopy are disclosed. In one embodiment, smart fiber optic sensor can include a sensing channel, a calibration channel, and a pressure sensing channel. External force or pressure can be calculated at pressure sensing channel for monitoring and controlling pressure at a sensor-specimen interface thereby ensuring more accurate specimen spectral data is collected. Contact pressure can be adjusted to remain within a specified range. A calibration light of the calibration channel and an illumination light of the sensing channel can be generated simultaneously from a shared light source. Pressure sensing channel can transmit light from a second light source and collect pressure spectral data.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于执行定量光谱的智能光纤传感器，系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，智能光纤传感器可以包括感测通道，校准通道和压力感测通道。 可以在压力感测通道处计算外部力或压力，用于监测和控制传感器 - 样本接口处的压力，从而确保收集更准确的样本光谱数据。 接触压力可以调整到一定范围内。 可以从共享光源同时生成校准通道的校准光和感测通道的照明光。 压力感测通道可以传输来自第二光源的光并收集压力光谱数据。

公开(公告)号：US20150196247A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14416039

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: Chantal LAU

Inventor： Chantal Lau

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61J13/00 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61J11/00 ,  A61J17/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/4205 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/038 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/1107 ,  A61B5/14542 ,  A61B5/224 ,  A61B5/4233 ,  A61B5/4552 ,  A61B5/6806 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  A61B5/72 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B2503/04 ,  A61B2503/045 ,  A61B2560/0475 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61J7/0053 ,  A61J9/00 ,  A61J11/00 ,  A61J13/00 ,  A61J17/00 ,  A61J17/001 ,  A61J17/003 ,  A61J17/006 ,  A61J2200/70 ,  A61J2200/76 ,  G01F1/34 ,  G01F1/363 ,  G01F1/42 ,  G01F15/063 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/34

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system device and method for monitoring infant oral motor kinetics (OMK), which can be used to assess the functional significance of the different sucking components, i.e., the plasticity of infant sucking skills in relation to their oral feeding performance, at a particular time, during the developmental period and/or during preventive or therapeutic intervention programs. It is a unique system and apparatus that provides a means to study the nonnutritive and/or nutritive sucking skills, i.e., the Suction and/or Expression components of sucking, of infants in the natural setting, i.e., during a normal feeding session. OMK sensors, tracked in real-time by the monitoring system, include miniature pressure transducers, or pressure sensitive pads, attached to the nipple for measuring intraoral pressure pulses during Suction, and for measuring compression/stripping pressure pulses during Expression; and a miniature flow sensor for measuring fluid flow rate, which can be integrated over time to determine the volume of milk removed (bolus) per suck. Other signals, such as respiration, swallowing, thermal, optical, and acoustic signals can be recorded and compared along with the instrumented-nipple signals, in an OMK monitoring system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监测婴儿口腔运动动力学（OMK）的系统装置和方法，其可用于评估不同吸入组分的功能意义，即婴儿吸吮技能在其口服给药性能方面的可塑性 在特定时间，在发展期间和/或在预防或治疗干预计划期间。 这是一种独特的系统和装置，其提供了研究在自然环境中即即在正常进食期间的婴儿的非营养和/或营养吸吮技能（即吸吮吸入和/或表达成分）的方法。 由监控系统实时跟踪的OMK传感器包括连接在乳头上的微型压力传感器或压敏垫，用于在吸气期间测量口内压力脉冲，以及在表达期间测量压缩/剥离压力脉冲; 以及用于测量流体流速的微型流量传感器，其可随时间积分以确定每个吸取的牛奶体积（推注）。 在OMK监控系统中，可以记录其他信号，如呼吸，吞咽，热能，光学和声学信号以及仪表式乳头信号。

公开(公告)号：US20150182120A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14413524

申请日：2013-07-12

Applicant: National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Inventor： Yasunori Sumi ,  Nobuyoshi Ozawa ,  Yohei Gonda

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61C19/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0086 ,  A61B5/4552 ,  A61B2576/02 ,  A61C19/04

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for measuring and displaying dental plaque are provided, and the method includes the steps of dividing near infrared light output from a light source into measurement light and reference light, applying the measurement light toward a tooth in an oral cavity and scanning the tooth with the measurement light, producing interference light from reflected light and back-scattered light from the tooth and the reference light, generating an optical coherence tomographic image based on a scattering intensity value of the interference light, extracting a dental plaque region having a specific scattering intensity value from the optical coherence tomographic image, and quantifying the dental plaque. A method and an apparatus for measuring and displaying gingiva and/or alveolar bone are further provided. A method and an apparatus for quantifying dental plaque, digitizing the dental plaque, and generating an image of the dental plaque are further provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量和显示牙菌斑的方法和装置，该方法包括以下步骤：将从光源输出的近红外光分成测量光和参考光，将测量光朝向口腔中的牙齿施加扫描 具有测量光的牙齿，产生来自反射光的干涉光和来自牙齿和参考光的反向散射光，基于干涉光的散射强度值产生光学相干断层图像，提取具有 光学相干断层图像的特定散射强度值，并定量牙菌斑。 还提供了用于测量和显示牙龈和/或牙槽骨的方法和装置。 还提供了用于量化牙菌斑，牙菌斑数字化以及产生牙斑图像的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20150017101A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14383843

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: THOMMEN MEDICAL AG

Inventor： Matthias Schnabelrauch ,  Lorenz Meinel ,  Falko Schlottig ,  Ralf Wyrwa

IPC: A61K49/00 ,  A61K9/68 ,  C12Q1/37

CPC classification number: A61K49/0004 ,  A23G4/14 ,  A61B5/14546 ,  A61B5/4552 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61C2201/00 ,  A61C2201/002 ,  A61K9/0058 ,  A61K49/0069 ,  C12Q1/04 ,  C12Q1/37 ,  C12Q2304/00 ,  G01N33/528 ,  G01N33/68 ,  G01N33/6893 ,  G01N2333/96494 ,  G01N2800/18

Abstract: The document proposes a diagnostic chewing gum for identifying the presence of inflammatory tissues in the mouth, in particular in or adjacent to the mandible, the maxilla, an implant or the teeth of a user, comprising a base material or particles (3) embedded and/or attached to said base material; an element (1, 5-7), like e.g. a releasable flavor molecule, attached to said base material and/or said particles, for the generation of a change in the chewing gum directly detectable by the user; wherein the element (1, 5-7) generates the change upon direct or indirect contact with a marker (4), e.g. a proteolytic enzyme, which is released by inflammatory tissue in response to bacterial mediators.

Abstract translation: 该文件提出了一种诊断口香糖，用于鉴定口中，特别是在下颌骨，上颌骨，植入物或使用者的牙齿中或附近的炎症组织的存在，包括基材或颗粒（3） /或附着在所述基材上; 元素（1，5-7），例如 附着在所述基材和/或所述颗粒上的可释放风味分子，用于产生用户可直接检测的口香糖的变化; 其中所述元件（1,57）在与标记（4）直接或间接接触时产生变化，例如， 一种蛋白水解酶，其由炎症组织响应细菌介质释放。

公开(公告)号：US20150006465A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14490344

申请日：2014-09-18

Applicant: ClearCorrect Holdings, Inc.

Inventor： James Mah

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06N5/04

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61B5/0022 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B5/4552 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  A61C19/05 ,  G06F17/30386 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/324 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06N5/02 ,  G06N99/005 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H50/20

Abstract: A method for treating an orthodontic condition can include receiving patient data, such as through a website, accessing a database having information derived from patient treatments, generating a model of an orthodontic condition defining one or more anatomic features of a set of teeth, identifying a diagnosis of an orthodontic condition and identifying a treatment regimen for the diagnosis. A method can include tagging an anatomic feature with an electronic identifier and automatically generating a tooth setup. A system can include a server and a database, which can include information relating to patient treatments, and a website for receiving patient data. A system can include an electronic model representing anatomic features of a patient's teeth and an application adapted to identify a diagnosis and a treatment regimen for an orthodontic condition, which can include executing artificial intelligence and/or other algorithms.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗正畸条件的方法可以包括例如通过网站接收患者数据，访问具有从患者治疗得到的信息的数据库，生成定义一组牙齿的一个或多个解剖特征的正畸条件的模型， 诊断正畸条件并确定诊断的治疗方案。 一种方法可以包括用电子标识符标记解剖特征并自动产生牙齿设置。 系统可以包括服务器和数据库，其可以包括与患者治疗有关的信息，以及用于接收患者数据的网站。 系统可以包括表示患者牙齿的解剖特征的电子模型和适于识别用于正畸条件的诊断和治疗方案的应用，其可以包括执行人工智能和/或其他算法。

公开(公告)号：US20140142415A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US14166281

申请日：2014-01-28

Applicant: CCB RESEARCH GROUP LLC

Inventor： Thomas J. Cunningham ,  Gilson J. Capilouto ,  Timothy A. Butterfield

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/22

CPC classification number: A61B5/4552 ,  A61B5/038 ,  A61B5/228 ,  A61B5/682 ,  A61B2503/04 ,  A61B2560/0462 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  A61J17/001

Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating the tongue strength of a subject during a sucking event includes an insert positioned within a nipple element to provide an output in response to deformation of the nipple element during a sucking event. The output is at least one of resistive force exerted against the subject's tongue and movement measurement of deformation force exerted on the nipple element during the sucking event. The apparatus is configurable to evaluate nutritive sucking (NS) or non-nutritive sucking (NNS) capabilities of the subject. The insert may be a sensing device, a compliance element, an intermediate device or a combination of these. A coupling device is configured to position the insert relative to the nipple element and/or to receive output from the insert. A method includes evaluating tongue strength of a subject during NS or NNS and using inserts providing increasing levels of resistive force to exercise the subject's tongue.

Abstract translation: 用于在吸吮事件期间评价被检体的舌强度的装置包括位于乳头元件内的插入件，以响应于吮吸事件期间乳头元件的变形而提供输出。 输出是在吸吮事件期间施加在对象的舌头上的阻力和施加在乳头元件上的变形力的运动测量中的至少一个。 该装置可配置为评估受试者的营养吸吮（NS）或非营养吸吮（NNS）能力。 插入件可以是感测装置，顺应性元件，中间装置或它们的组合。 联接装置被配置为相对于接头元件定位插入件和/或接收插入件的输出。 一种方法包括在NS或NNS期间评估受试者的舌强度，并使用插入物提供增加的阻力来练习受试者的舌头。

公开(公告)号：US08550816B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US13556086

申请日：2012-07-23

Applicant: William H. Hanewinkel ,  Michael B. Gleeson

Inventor： William H. Hanewinkel ,  Michael B. Gleeson

IPC: A61C5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/1076 ,  A61B5/1121 ,  A61B5/4552

Abstract: Described is a mandibular manipulator instrument as a standalone tool or with associated mouthpiece that includes two interlocking laterally sliding frames including a movable upper and a lower incisor pull, shaped for receiving a patient's central incisor teeth and a pair of pinion shafts for driving the upper and lower incisor pulls. A screw thread is used to provide a precise lateral motion for the sagittal measurement. The mouthpiece is constructed of resilient rubber. The manipulator is positioned and held in the resilient rubber mouthpiece by the two pinions protruding through acoustically tight apertures respective to each pinion's position. The manipulator can be used for other applications in an embodiment without the mouthpiece and/or in combination with a bite registration shape that is part of the manipulator frame.

Abstract translation: 描述了作为独立工具或具有相关接头的下颌操纵器仪器，其包括两个互锁横向滑动框架，其包括可移动上部和下部切牙拉，其形状用于接收患者的中心门牙和一对小齿轮轴，用于驱动上部和 下门牙拉。 使用螺纹提供矢状测量的精确横向运动。 喉舌由弹性橡胶制成。 操纵器通过相应于每个小齿轮位置的声学紧密的孔突出的两个小齿轮定位并保持在弹性橡胶接口中。 在一个实施例中，操纵器可以用于其他应用，而不需要接口管和/或与作为机械手框架的一部分的咬合配准形状的组合。