公开(公告)号：US20040031114A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：US10640773

申请日：2003-08-14

Inventor： William B. Dragan ,  John J. Discko

IPC: A46B009/04 ,  A46B017/02

CPC classification number: A46B5/00 ,  A46B5/0016 ,  A46B5/0079 ,  A46B2200/1046 ,  A46B2200/108 ,  A61C3/00 ,  A61C3/005 ,  A61C5/60 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: An applicator principally for use in the dental profession, for the placement of different materials as may be required. The applicator includes an elongated handle having an applicating end portion formed at the opposed ends thereof which may be either of like or unlike construction, i.e. formed as a brush and/or a flocked applicating end portion. The flock may extend from the distal end a predetermined longitudinal distance over an extended portion. Intermediate the opposed applicating end portion, the elongated handle is provided with a circumscribing groove to define a frangible area by which the user, at his or her option, can cleanly sever the applicator handle to form two separate and distinct applicators. The applicator is also provided with a hinging arrangement adjacent the opposed applicating end portions whereby the applicating end portions may be angularly bent relative to the elongated handle at the option of the user.

Abstract translation: 主要用于牙科专业的施放器，用于放置可能需要的不同材料。 该涂抹器包括细长手柄，其具有形成在其相对端部处的施加端部，其可以是与构造相似或不同的构造，即形成为刷子和/或植绒的施加端部。 羊群可以从远端延伸超过延伸部分的预定的纵向距离。 在相对的施加端部中间，细长的手柄设置有外接凹槽以限定脆弱区域，用户可以通过该区域清洁地切断施用器手柄以形成两个分开且不同的施用器。 涂抹器还设置有邻近相对的施加端部的铰接装置，由此使用端部可以在使用者的选择下相对于细长把手成角度地弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US06679700B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-20

申请号：US10131454

申请日：2002-04-22

Applicant: Benson D. McGann

Inventor： Benson D. McGann

IPC: A61C300

CPC classification number: A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: The present invention is directed to selection of individual patient archwires by examining the patients inner arch rather than the patients teeth. In particular, a method of archwire selection comprises (a) obtaining a representation of a patient's inner arch curve (a “PIAC”); (b) selecting an archwire shape based at least partially on the PIAC representation; (c) making an initial selection of an archwire size based at least partially on the PIAC representation; (d) selecting a final archwire size after considering something other than the PIAC representation; and (e) selecting an archwire to be used based on the selected archwire shape and selected final archwire size. Using the PIAC rather than the occlusal or labial and buccal surfaces of the teeth for archwire shape selection promotes shaping the teeth to the shape of the jaw bone and gives consistent facial esthetics plus better retention of the treatment correction. Use of a patients PIAC/jaw bone structure also facilitates automating the process of archwire selection.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过检查患者内拱而不是患者牙齿来选择单个患者弓线。 特别地，弓丝选择的方法包括（a）获得患者内拱曲线（“PIAC”）的表示; （b）至少部分地基于所述PIAC表示来选择弓丝形状; （c）至少部分地基于PIAC表示来初步选择弓丝尺寸; （d）在考虑除了PIAC表示之外的其他事项时选择最终的弓线尺寸; 和（e）基于所选择的弓丝形状和所选择的最终弓丝尺寸选择要使用的弓丝。 使用PIAC而不是牙齿的咬合面或阴唇和颊部表面进行弓丝形状选择，促进将牙齿成形为颚骨的形状，并提供一致的面部美学加上更好的治疗矫正保留。 使用患者PIAC /颌骨结构还有助于自动化弓丝选择的过程。

公开(公告)号：US06634051B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-21

申请号：US09549362

申请日：2000-04-14

Applicant: William B. Dragan ,  John J. Discko

Inventor： William B. Dragan ,  John J. Discko

IPC: A46B904

CPC classification number: A46B5/00 ,  A46B5/0016 ,  A46B5/0079 ,  A46B2200/1046 ,  A46B2200/108 ,  A61C3/00 ,  A61C3/005 ,  A61C5/60 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a double ended applicator principally for use in the dental profession, for the placement of different materials as may be required. The double ended applicator includes an elongated handle having an applicating end portion formed at the opposed ends thereof which may be either of like or unlike construction, i.e. formed as a brush and/or a flocked applicating end portion. Intermediate the opposed applicating end portion, the elongated handle is provided with a circumscribing groove to define a frangible area by which the user, at his or her option, can cleanly sever the applicator handle to form two separate and distinct applicators. The applicator is also provided with a hinging arrangement adjacent the opposed applicating end portions whereby the applicating end portions may be angularly bent relative to the elongated handle at the option of the user. This disclosure further contemplates several embodiments whereby the flocked applicating end portion may be constructed with an enhanced surface area to provide for a more dense population of flocking fibers being adhered thereat.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及主要用于牙科专业的双端施用器，用于根据需要放置不同的材料。 双端施加器包括细长手柄，其具有形成在其相对端部处的施加端部，其可以是与构造相似或不同的构造，即形成为刷子和/或植绒施加端部。 在相对的施加端部中间，细长的手柄设置有外接凹槽以限定脆弱区域，用户可以通过该区域清洁地切断施用器手柄以形成两个分开且不同的施用器。 涂抹器还设置有邻近相对的施加端部的铰接装置，由此使用端部可以在使用者的选择下相对于细长把手成角度地弯曲。 本公开进一步考虑了几个实施例，其中植绒的施加端部可以被构造成具有增强的表面积，以提供粘附在其上的更密集的植绒纤维群体。

公开(公告)号：US20030194941A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10121385

申请日：2002-04-12

Inventor： John L. Janning

IPC: A63H033/00

CPC classification number: A63H3/365 ,  A61C2201/002 ,  A63H3/48

Abstract: A thermally activated toy includes a toy body having a cheek part having an insulating material connected thereto in a manner which substantially prevents thermal migration to a surrounding head part of the body. A thermally activated material is connected to the cheek part and is characterized to be of a first color in a first temperature range and of a second color in a second temperature range and which changes color upon temperature with the temperature moving between the ranges. The toy further includes a thermally activated animation device which is operably connected to the toy.

Abstract translation: 一种热活化玩具包括玩具主体，其具有以基本上防止热量迁移到身体的周围头部的方式与其连接的绝缘材料的颊部。 热活化材料连接到面颊部分，并且其特征在于在第一温度范围内具有第一颜色，并且在第二温度范围内具有第二颜色，并且随着温度在范围之间移动而改变颜色。 该玩具还包括可操作地连接到玩具的热激活动画装置。

公开(公告)号：US06592368B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-15

申请号：US09561888

申请日：2000-05-01

Applicant: Arthur K. Weathers, Jr.

Inventor： Arthur K. Weathers, Jr.

IPC: A61C302

CPC classification number: A61C1/082 ,  A61B17/176 ,  A61B17/3472 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2090/3916 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: This application relates to a dental apparatus for the initial and subsequent guidance of drills, hypodermic needles, or drug delivery devices into the cortical plate of human mandibular and maxillary bones. The invention comprises a thin platform with one or a plurality of angled or straight preformed perforations serving as entrance ports. Each port is optimally heralded by a radio-opaque marker to enable a view of the tooth root prior to drilling for a superior selection of a nerve deadening site and a whisker tubule visually displaying the drill's angle. The platform can be positioned on either the inner or outer side of the cortical plate, and is optimized for use with a dedicated indexing bite apparatus, a dedicated rubber dam style clamp, or by attachment to a RINN positioner or the like.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种牙科设备，用于初始和随后的钻孔，皮下注射针或药物递送装置引导到人的下颌骨和上颌骨的皮质板中。 本发明包括具有一个或多个成角度或直线的预成形穿孔作为入口的薄平台。 每个端口通过不透射线的标记被最佳地预示，以便在钻孔之前能够观察牙根，以便选择神经消失部位和可视地显示钻头角度的晶须小管。 平台可以定位在皮质板的内侧或外侧上，并且被优化用于专用的分度咬合装置，专用橡胶坝型夹子或通过附接到RINN定位器等。

公开(公告)号：US06406295B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09903499

申请日：2001-07-13

Applicant: Brian A. Mahler

Inventor： Brian A. Mahler

IPC: A61C800

CPC classification number: A61C8/008 ,  A61C8/00 ,  A61C8/0001 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A method of identifying healing caps and impression copings of a system of implant components used in a dental implantation procedure utilizing a permanent implanted base, wherein healing caps and impression copings are distinguished according to structural characteristics. The healing caps are classified according to width or diameter taken at the lower surface which abuts the implant, for compatibility with width or diameter of the restorative platform, height, and maximum diameter. Impression copings are classified according to width or diameter taken at the lower surface, and according to maximum diameter. Widths or diameters taken at the lower surface are preferably indicated by color coding. Other characteristics are indicated by indicia such as alphanumeric characters. Where alphanumeric characters are utilized, alphabetic characters denote one characteristic and numeric characters denote a second characteristic consistently between both healing caps and impression copings. Color coding and indicia may be replaced by surface texturing and other visually perceptible characteristics.

Abstract translation: 根据结构特征来区分牙科植入术中用于牙科植入术中的植入物组件的愈合帽和印模搭配的方法。 治疗帽根据与植入物抵接的下表面处的宽度或直径进行分类，以与修复平台的宽度或直径相适应，高度和最大直径。 印模搭配根据下表面的宽度或直径进行分类，并根据最大直径进行分类。 在下表面拍摄的宽度或直径优选用彩色编码来表示。 其他特征由诸如字母数字字符的标记指示。 在使用字母数字字符的情况下，字母字符表示一个特征，数字字符表示在愈合上限和印象复制之间一致的第二个特征。 颜色编码和标记可以由表面纹理和其他视觉上可察觉的特征代替。

公开(公告)号：US5439378A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-08

申请号：US140689

申请日：1993-10-20

Applicant: Dwight H. Damon

Inventor： Dwight H. Damon

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/287 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A self-locking orthodontic bracket includes a base for attachment to a tooth or tooth band. Transversely spaced tying lugs project from the base and include opposed extensions for orthodontic attachment purposes. The tying lugs present an anterior surface interrupted by an archwire slot. A closure mounted on the bracket includes a movable cover slidably engaging the anterior surface of the bracket. The cover spans the full width of the tying lugs and has a perpendicular width greater than the width of the archwire slot across the anterior surface. The closure is supported on the bracket by a pair of guides that slidably engage opposed side surfaces of the tying lugs for opening and closing the cover. The closure can also be designed to complement the archwire slot structure between the lugs, forming a complete tube encircling the archwire across the full width of the bracket when the cover is in its closed position. The bracket lugs, including the closure, can also be arranged obliquely across a base to provide a tipping angle across the bracket. Bracket placement is facilitated by an encircling shield or cap, including protruding extensions to aid in aligning and locating the bracket on a supporting tooth surface.

Abstract translation: 自锁正畸托架包括用于附接到牙齿或牙齿带的基座。 横向间隔的捆扎耳从基座突出并包括用于正畸附件目的的相对的延伸部。 捆扎耳呈现由弓丝槽中断的前表面。 安装在支架上的封闭件包括可滑动地接合支架前表面的可移动盖。 盖子跨越捆扎耳片的全部宽度，并且具有大于穿过前表面的弓丝槽的宽度的垂直宽度。 封闭件通过一对引导件支撑在支架上，该引导件可滑动地接合用于打开和关闭盖子的捆扎凸耳的相对侧表面。 闭合件还可以被设计成补充凸耳之间的弓丝槽结构，当盖处于其闭合位置时，形成围绕弓丝的完整管，跨过托架的整个宽度。 包括封闭件在内的支架凸耳也可以倾斜地布置在基座上，以在支架上提供倾斜角度。 支架放置由环绕的屏蔽或盖子促进，包括突出的延伸部分，以帮助将支架对准和定位在支撑齿面上。

公开(公告)号：US5429500A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-04

申请号：US140690

申请日：1993-10-20

Applicant: Dwight H. Damon

Inventor： Dwight H. Damon

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/26 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/287 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A self-locking orthodontic bracket includes a base for attachment to a tooth or tooth band. Transversely spaced tying lugs project from the base and include opposed extensions for orthodontic attachment purposes. The tying lugs present an anterior surface interrupted by an archwire slot. A closure mounted on the bracket includes a movable cover slidably engaging the anterior surface of the bracket. The cover spans the full width of the tying lugs and has a perpendicular width greater than the width of the archwire slot across the anterior surface. The closure is supported on the bracket by a pair of guides that slidably engage opposed side surfaces of the tying lugs for opening and closing the cover. The closure can also be designed to complement the archwire slot structure between the lugs, forming a complete tube encircling the archwire across the full width of the bracket when the cover is in its closed position. The bracket lugs, including the closure, can also be arranged obliquely across a base to provide a tipping angle across the bracket. Bracket placement is facilitated by an encircling shield or cap, including protruding extensions to aid in aligning and locating the bracket on a supporting tooth surface.

Abstract translation: 自锁正畸托架包括用于附接到牙齿或牙齿带的基座。 横向间隔的捆扎耳从基座突出并包括用于正畸附件目的的相对的延伸部。 捆扎耳呈现由弓丝槽中断的前表面。 安装在支架上的封闭件包括可滑动地接合支架前表面的可移动盖。 盖子跨越捆扎耳片的全部宽度，并且具有大于穿过前表面的弓丝槽的宽度的垂直宽度。 封闭件通过一对引导件支撑在支架上，该引导件可滑动地接合用于打开和关闭盖子的捆扎凸耳的相对侧表面。 闭合件还可以被设计成补充凸耳之间的弓丝槽结构，当盖处于其闭合位置时，形成围绕弓丝的完整管，跨过托架的整个宽度。 包括封闭件在内的支架凸耳也可以倾斜地布置在基座上，以在支架上提供倾斜角度。 支架放置由环绕的屏蔽或盖子促进，包括突出的延伸部分，以帮助将支架对准和定位在支撑齿面上。

公开(公告)号：US4391590A

公开(公告)日：1983-07-05

申请号：US344255

申请日：1982-01-29

Applicant: Emery W. Dougherty

Inventor： Emery W. Dougherty

IPC: A61C5/06 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61M3/00 ,  A61C5/04

CPC classification number: A61M3/00 ,  A61C5/062 ,  A61C5/066 ,  A61C9/0026 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A capsule-like cartridge comprising a cylindrical body of uniform diameter open at one end and provided with an annular flange surrounding the open end, the other end being closed by an integral hemi-spherical end of the same radius as said body and provided with an angularly extending discharge nipple communicating with the interior of the hemi-spherical end and body. After the body is loaded with a precisely measured quantity of material, the open end is closed by a plug slidably movable along said body when one end is engaged by a plunger of no greater diameter than said plug and the opposite end being complementary in shape to the hemi-spherical end of the body, whereby the plunger is capable of discharging the entire measured amount of material in the body except the scintilla thereof lodged in the nipple. The body and plug are molded from opaque material impervious to the passage of light and the tip of the nipple is closed by a cap which may be color-coded to indicate various facts as kind of material, weight or quantity, or otherwise.

Abstract translation: 一种胶囊型盒，包括一端均匀的圆柱形体，其一端开口并设置有围绕开口端的环形凸缘，另一端由与所述主体相同半径的整体半球形端封闭， 角度延伸的放电接头与半球形端部和主体的内部连通。 在身体装载有精确量的材料之后，开口端通过可滑动地沿着所述主体移动的插头封闭，当一端由不超过所述插头的直径的柱塞接合时，并且相对端的形状互补， 身体的半球形端，由此柱塞能够排出体内除了乳头中的闪烁体之外的整个测量量的整个物质。 身体和插头由不透光材料模制，不透光，乳头的尖端由盖子封闭，帽子可以通过颜色编码以将各种事实表示为材料，重量或数量，或以其他方式。

公开(公告)号：US4330280A

公开(公告)日：1982-05-18

申请号：US252558

申请日：1981-04-09

Applicant: Emery W. Dougherty ,  Richard E. Welsh

Inventor： Emery W. Dougherty ,  Richard E. Welsh

IPC: A61C5/04 ,  A61C5/06 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61M3/00

CPC classification number: A61C9/0026 ,  A61C5/062 ,  A61C5/066 ,  A61M3/00 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A manually operable ejector holder for a loaded capsule-like cartridge of cylindrical shape open at one end and provided with an annular flange at the open end, the other end being closed but provided with an angular discharge nipple and the holder having a cylindrical body provided with an ejecting plunger operated by a pivoted lever-type handle member. The forward end of the cylindrical body being partially cutaway in a radial direction for a limited distance longitudinally to provide a hollow seat to receive the flanged end of the cartridge and the seat having an undercut groove to receive the flange of said cartridge, and the sidewalls of the seat at the upper edges being of limited flexibility and spaced apart a slightly less distance than the diameter of the cartridge body to effect a limited snap-acting connection of the cartridge to the holder.

Abstract translation: 一种可手动操作的用于装载的圆筒形盒式胶囊型筒体，其一端开口并在开口端设置有环形凸缘，另一端封闭，但设置有角度放电接头，该保持器具有一圆柱体 具有由枢转的杠杆式手柄构件操作的弹出柱塞。 圆柱体的前端在径向方向上被部分地切割成纵向有限的距离，以提供中空的座，以容纳盒的带凸缘的端部，并且座具有底切槽以容纳所述盒的凸缘，并且侧壁 位于上边缘处的座椅具有有限的柔性并且间隔开比盒体的直径稍微更小的距离，以实现盒与保持器的有限的卡扣动作连接。