公开(公告)号：US11751977B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17856916

申请日：2022-07-01

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Anatoliy Boltunov ,  Yury Brailov ,  Fedor Chelnokov ,  Roman Roschin ,  David Mason

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  G16B5/00 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T7/70 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C9/00 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C9/004 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G16B5/00 ,  G06T2219/2004

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for digital dental modeling. One method embodiment includes receiving a three-dimensional data set including a first jaw and a second jaw of a three-dimensional digital dental model and receiving a two-dimensional data set corresponding to at least a portion of the first jaw and the second jaw. The method includes mapping two-dimensional data of the two-dimensional data set to the three-dimensional digital dental model by transforming a coordinate system of the two-dimensional data to a coordinate system of the three-dimensional data set. The method includes positioning the first jaw with respect to the second jaw based on the two-dimensional data mapped to the three-dimensional data set. The method includes using at least a portion of the two-dimensional data mapped to the three-dimensional data set as a target of movement of the first jaw with respect to the second jaw in the three-dimensional digital dental model.

公开(公告)号：US11751974B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17450541

申请日：2021-10-11

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Roman A. Roschin ,  Evgenii Vladimirovich Karnygin ,  Sergey Grebenkin ,  Alexey Lazarev ,  Dmitry Guskov ,  Ivan Slepynin ,  Alexey Vladykin ,  Alexander Vovchenko ,  Alexander Beliaev

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C9/0046 ,  G06T7/0014

Abstract: Provided herein are orthodontic devices and methods for patients with missing or ectopic teeth. Methods and processes are provided to properly number the teeth of a patient's arch after a dental scan. Methods and processes are also provided to automatically detect missing or ectopic teeth after a dental scan. Methods of designing and manufacturing the aligner are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US11737853B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US18175529

申请日：2023-02-27

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Maurice K. Carrier, Jr. ,  Phillip Thomas Harris ,  Sergey Vinnichenko ,  Samuel Blanco ,  Aleksandr Sergeevich Karsakov ,  Sebastien Hareng ,  Leon Rasovsky

IPC: G09G5/10 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06V20/50 ,  G06V10/764 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N23/56 ,  H04N23/74 ,  A61C9/00 ,  G16H40/63

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06V10/764 ,  G06V20/50 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N23/56 ,  H04N23/74 ,  G06T2207/30036 ,  G06T2207/30168 ,  G06V2201/03 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatuses to obtain an image, or a set of images, of a patient's teeth from one or more predetermined viewing angles. These methods and apparatuses may include the use an overlay comprising an outline of teeth for each predetermined viewing angle. The overlay may be used for automatically capturing, focusing and/or illuminating the teeth. Also described herein are methods and apparatuses for using a series of images of the patient's teeth including a set of predetermined views to determine if a patient is a candidate for an orthopedic procedure.

公开(公告)号：US11737657B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17972567

申请日：2022-10-24

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Avi Kopelman ,  Michael Sabina ,  Nir Makmel ,  Adi Levin ,  Arad Zulti ,  Arthur Hsieh

IPC: G16H40/67 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61C9/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00142 ,  A61B1/00103 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  G16H40/67

Abstract: Apparatuses, including sleeves, intraoral scanning systems to use these sleeves, and methods of using the sleeve, that authenticate the sleeve for use with an intraoral scanning system. Authentication may include verifying that the sleeve is new (unused) and/or verifying that the sleeve is appropriate and/or intended for use with the intraoral scanning system. Once authenticated, operation parameters of the intraoral scanning system can be automatically set based on information from a scanned identifier on the sleeve.

公开(公告)号：US20230264428A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-24

申请号：US18173588

申请日：2023-02-23

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Paramjot Singh ,  Joanne L. Lee ,  Viswanath Meenakshisundaram

IPC: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/124

CPC classification number: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B29L2031/753

Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing objects are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for producing an additively manufactured object includes determining a viscosity of a curable material to be used to form the additively manufactured object. The method can include determining a temperature of the curable material, based on the viscosity. The method can further include adjusting one or more heat sources configured to heat the curable material, based on the temperature. The method can include applying energy to the curable material to form a portion of the additively manufactured object, after adjusting the one or more heat sources.

公开(公告)号：US20230263596A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-24

申请号：US18311186

申请日：2023-05-02

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Allen Boronkay

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/36 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  A61C7/10 ,  B33Y80/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/36 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  A61C7/10 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G05B2219/2647 ,  B29L2031/753

Abstract: Methods of planning dental treatments are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes determining a plurality of stages for incremental repositioning of a patient's teeth. The method can include determining, for at least one stage, a shape of a corresponding dental appliance body, and generating instructions for direct fabrication of the dental appliance body. The dental appliance body can include a support formed in a tooth-receiving cavity, one or more coupling structures formed proximate to the support, and an attachment formed proximate to the one or more coupling structures. The dental appliance body can be configured to align the attachment to a predetermined location on a tooth. The one or more coupling structures can be configured to release the attachment with removal of the dental appliance body from the tooth.

公开(公告)号：US11730574B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US18046353

申请日：2022-10-13

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Srinivas Kaza ,  Shiva P. Sambu ,  Kamesh Tata ,  Michael J. Doung ,  Long Phan

IPC: A61C13/00 ,  F26B5/08

CPC classification number: A61C13/00 ,  F26B5/08

Abstract: Methods and systems for post-processing molds are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes using a layer-by-layer build process on a polymeric resin to produce a plurality of aligner molds. The method can include transporting the plurality of aligner molds to a resin removal station. The method can also include applying high pressure air to the plurality of aligner molds to remove residual material from the plurality of aligner molds. The residual material can include excess polymeric resin. The method can further include collecting the excess polymeric resin.

公开(公告)号：US20230259950A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18167790

申请日：2023-02-10

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Kimberly Holmes ,  Mitra Derakhshan

IPC: G06Q30/01 ,  G06Q10/1093

CPC classification number: G06Q30/01 ,  G06Q10/1093

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for coordinating events based on enterprise-partner relationship management. Specifically, a partner of a clinical enterprise can be identified. Further, one or more interaction events during which partners of the clinical enterprise present information related to the clinical enterprise can be identified. As follows, access for managing the participation of the partner in association with an interaction event of the one or more interaction events can be provided.

公开(公告)号：USRE49605E1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17032366

申请日：2020-09-25

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Avi Kopelman ,  Michael Sabina

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/24 ,  G06T1/00 ,  A61C3/00 ,  A61C5/77 ,  G06T7/13 ,  A61C9/00 ,  G06T15/20 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: A61C5/77 ,  A61B1/0002 ,  A61B1/00045 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  G06T1/0007 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T15/205 ,  G06T17/00 ,  A61B1/000095 ,  G06T2207/30036

Abstract: A processing device receives an intraoral image of a first intraoral site and determines an identity of the first intraoral site. The processing device then locks the intraoral image and selects a portion of the intraoral image depicting a portion of the first intraoral site based at least in part on the identity of the first intraoral site. The processing device may then generate a model comprising the first intraoral site based at least in part on the locked intraoral image, wherein the portion of the locked intraoral image is used for a first region of the model, and wherein data from one or more additional intraoral images that also depict the portion of the first intraoral site is not used for the first region of the model.

公开(公告)号：US20230242286A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US18296917

申请日：2023-04-06

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Stanley E. Sankaran ,  Eric Kuo ,  Kevin M. Conlon ,  Josh Van Riper

IPC: B65B5/04 ,  B65B43/12 ,  B65B61/02 ,  B65B43/26 ,  B65B57/00 ,  B65B61/20 ,  B65B65/00 ,  B65B35/10 ,  B65B43/34

CPC classification number: B65B5/045 ,  B65B43/123 ,  B65B61/025 ,  B65B43/267 ,  B65B57/00 ,  B65B61/20 ,  B65B65/003 ,  B65B35/10 ,  B65B43/34

Abstract: Systems for packaging orthodontic appliances are provided. In some embodiments, a system includes a processor and a memory operably coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to perform operations including: receiving a plurality of orthodontic appliances, each orthodontic appliance associated with an identifier; receiving a plurality of containers, each container associated with at least one identifier of at least one orthodontic appliance; matching each orthodontic appliance to a corresponding container that is associated with the identifier of the orthodontic appliance; and loading each orthodontic appliance into the corresponding container for the orthodontic appliance.