公开(公告)号：US20020142258A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-03

申请号：US10099187

申请日：2002-03-13

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC.

Inventor： Muhammad Chishti ,  Loc X. Phan

IPC: A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: 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. The dental appliance having the necessary stiffness or strength to firmly secure the appliance on the teeth and provide controlled forces required for repositioning the teeth, until such time as removal of the appliance is desired. The appliance may be configured for use with a removal mechanism. The removal mechanism provides for selective release of the appliance from the teeth as the removal mechanism undergoes a state change stimulated by an environmental stimulus or environmental switch.

公开(公告)号：US20020137008A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US10023425

申请日：2001-12-17

Inventor： John T. McSpadden ,  Jonathan A. Barney

IPC: A61C005/02

CPC classification number: A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: An endodontic file is provided that is fabricated from a superelastic alloy material such as an alloy of nickel, titanium and niobium. The superelastic alloy material is selected to have a relatively high loading plateau greater than about 500 MPa. Such alloy material allows the formation of precision ground flutes and cutting edges with reduced incidence of burrs, rolled metal deposits and other imperfections. Thus, the cutting edges of an endodontic file constructed in accordance with the invention are sharper and cleaner than heretofore achieved and less susceptible to wear. The resulting file is also stiffer than comparable files fabricated from conventional NiTi alloys such that improved tactile feedback and manipulation control are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供由超弹性合金材料如镍，钛和铌的合金制成的牙髓文件。 选择超弹性合金材料具有大于约500MPa的相对高的载荷平台。 这种合金材料允许形成精密的地面槽纹和切割边缘，同时减少毛刺，轧制金属沉积物和其他缺陷的发生率。 因此，根据本发明构造的牙髓根尖的切割边缘比迄今为止更清洁和更清洁，并且不易磨损。 所得到的文件比由常规NiTi合金制造的可比文件更硬，从而提供改进的触觉反馈和操纵控制。

公开(公告)号：US20020001789A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-03

申请号：US08929020

申请日：1997-09-15

Inventor： ROLF FORSTER

IPC: A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/10 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Jackscrew for use in correcting misalignnents of teeth,. comprising two main bodies (1,2), whose mutual separation can be adjusted by means of a spindle (3) provided with an operating part (5) and, continuous with that part, one or two screw-thread sections (7,11) the operating part (5) being rotatably mounted in one body (1) and one screw-thread section (11) being rotatably mounted in the other body (2), further comprising straight-line guide elements (22,23) which engage with both bodies (1,2) and guide them in a straight line while also preventing any relative rotation when the separation between the bodies is altered, and a threaded sleeve (13,14) on each of the screw-thread sections (7,11) of the spindle (3) the threaded sleeve (13,14) being guided inside a recess (6,10) in the respective body (1,2) and along the spindle (3) so as not to rotate relative to the body and transmitting its sliding motion to the bodies (1,2) via a spring (18,19) which determines the expansion force. The spring (18,19) is made from a shape-memory alloy, which is pseudo-elastic at temperatures prevailing inside the mouth.

Abstract translation: 用于修正牙齿不正常的螺丝钉。 包括两个主体（1,2），其相互分离可以通过设置有操作部分（5）的主轴（3）来调节，并且与该部分连续地连接一个或两个螺纹部分（7,11 ），所述操作部件（5）可旋转地安装在一个主体（1）中，一个螺纹部分（11）可旋转地安装在所述另一主体（2）中，还包括直线引导元件（22,23） 两个主体（1,2）并且引导它们在一条直线上，同时还防止当主体之间的分离改变时的任何相对旋转，并且每个螺纹部分（7,7）上的螺纹套筒（13,14） （3）中，螺纹套筒（13,14）被引导到相应主体（1,2）内的凹部（6,10）内并且沿主轴（3）被引导以相对于主体 并且通过确定膨胀力的弹簧（18,19）将其滑动运动传递到主体（1,2）。 弹簧（18,19）由形状记忆合金制成，其形状记忆合金在口内温度上是假弹性的。

公开(公告)号：US06325622B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09330695

申请日：1999-06-11

Applicant: John S. Kelly ,  Joseph M. Caruso

Inventor： John S. Kelly ,  Joseph M. Caruso

IPC: A61C700

CPC classification number: A61C7/30 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: An orthodontic bracket assembly includes a bracket and latch coupled to the bracket. The latch is movable between a slot-open position to enable removal or insertion of an archwire in an archwire slot of the bracket, and a slot-closed position to retain the archwire in the archwire slot. The latch includes a first portion that is received in a passage that extends in a generally occlusal-gingival direction through a body of the bracket, and a second portion that is received lingually of at least one bracket tiewing when the latch is in the slot-closed position.

Abstract translation: 正牙支架组件包括联接到支架的托架和闩锁。 闩锁可以在开槽位置之间移动，以能够将弓线移除或插入支架的弓丝槽中，以及槽闭合位置以将弓丝保持在弓丝槽中。 所述闩锁包括第一部分，所述第一部分被容纳在通过所述通道中，所述通道以大致咬合牙龈方向延伸穿过所述支架的主体;以及第二部分，当所述闩锁处于所述插槽时，所述第二部分被接收至少一个支架， 关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US06299448B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09505567

申请日：2000-02-17

Applicant: Ivanka J. Zdrahala ,  Richard J. Zdrahala

Inventor： Ivanka J. Zdrahala ,  Richard J. Zdrahala

IPC: A61C800

CPC classification number: A61C8/0036 ,  A61C8/0006 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to surgical implants intended for the augmentation, repair, and restoration of soft tissue (e.g. gingiva or cartilage), hard tissue (e.g. bone), and the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to the in vivo anchoring of cast implants by stent-like anchors made of a shape memory alloy and/or polymers which are desirably covered with a textile sleeve of a specific porosity.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于增加，修复和恢复软组织（例如牙龈或软骨），硬组织（例如骨）等的外科植入物。 更具体地说，本发明涉及通过由形状记忆合金和/或聚合物制成的支架状锚固体的体内锚定，所述形状记忆合金和/或聚合物期望地被特定孔隙率的纺织套筒覆盖。

公开(公告)号：US06254597B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-03

申请号：US09188072

申请日：1998-11-06

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: A61B1818

CPC classification number: A61C1/0046 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/26 ,  A61B2017/22085 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2210/0014 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  B23K26/144 ,  B23K26/146

Abstract: An electromagnetically induced cutting mechanism provides accurate cutting operations on soft tissues. The electromagnetically induced cutter is adapted to interact with atomized fluid particles. A non-thermal tissue remover comprises an aspiration cannula housing a fluid and energy guide for conducting electromagnetically induced mechanical cutting forces to the site within a patient's body for aspiration of soft tissue. The cannula is provided with an aspiration inlet port adjacent the cannula distal end. The proximal end of the cannula is provided with fluid flow connection to an aspiration source. Separated soft tissue and fluid are aspirated through the aspiration inlet port and the cannula by an aspiration source at the proximal end of the cannula.

Abstract translation: 电磁感应切割机构为软组织提供精确的切割操作。 电磁感应切割器适于与雾化的流体颗粒相互作用。 非热组织去除器包括容纳流体和能量引导件的抽吸插管，用于将电磁感应的机械切割力传导到患者体内用于抽吸软组织的部位。 插管设置有与插管远端相邻的抽吸入口。 插管的近端设置有与抽吸源的流体流动连接。 分离的软组织和液体通过抽吸入口和套管通过抽吸源在套管的近端吸入。

公开(公告)号：US06231567B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-15

申请号：US09270311

申请日：1999-03-16

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: A61B1818

CPC classification number: A61C1/0046 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/26 ,  A61B2017/22085 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2210/0014 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  B23K26/144 ,  B23K26/146

Abstract: An electromagnetically induced cutting mechanism provides accurate cutting operations on industrial materials. The electromagnetically induced cutter is adapted to interact with atomized fluid particles. A non-thermal material remover comprises a fluid and energy guide for conducting electromagnetically induced mechanical cutting forces onto a target surface.

Abstract translation: 电磁感应切割机构为工业材料提供精确的切割操作。 电磁感应切割器适于与雾化的流体颗粒相互作用。 非热材料去除器包括用于将电磁感应的机械切割力传导到目标表面上的流体和能量引导件。

公开(公告)号：US5893713A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-13

申请号：US984782

申请日：1997-12-04

Applicant: Gary Garman ,  Eric Shirley

Inventor： Gary Garman ,  Eric Shirley

IPC: A61C5/04 ,  A61C3/00 ,  A61C5/02

CPC classification number: A61C5/04 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61C5/045

Abstract: A medical or dental probe having a resistive, integrally heated tip including a superelastic material such as nickel-titanium alloy. The probe tip provides a nearly continuous, controllable heat, and it may have a narrow, pointed shape. The tip may be heated rapidly, and it provides rapid heating of the instrument, continuous supply of heat for the purpose desired, and concentration of maximum heat at the end of the tip. The added flexibility allows the tip to follow the curvature of a canal of a tooth without the need to pre-bend the tip which increases the working life of the tip and provides for improved packing of the material used to fill the root canal.

Abstract translation: 一种医疗或牙科探针，其具有电阻整体加热的尖端，其包括超弹性材料，例如镍 - 钛合金。 探针尖端提供几乎连续的，可控制的热量，并且它可能具有窄而尖的形状。 尖端可能被快速加热，并且其提供仪器的快速加热，为期望的目的连续供应热量，以及在末端的最大热量浓度。 增加的灵活性允许尖端跟随齿的管道的曲率，而不需要预先弯曲尖端，这增加了尖端的工作寿命，并且提供用于填充根管的材料的改进的填充。

公开(公告)号：US5876434A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-02

申请号：US910030

申请日：1997-08-12

Applicant: Josef Flomenblit ,  Nathaly Budigina

Inventor： Josef Flomenblit ,  Nathaly Budigina

IPC: A61C8/00 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/06 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61F2/88 ,  A61K6/04 ,  A61L27/00 ,  A61L27/06 ,  A61L31/00 ,  A61L31/02 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22F1/10 ,  A61C13/12

CPC classification number: A61F2/88 ,  A61C8/0033 ,  A61L27/06 ,  A61L31/022 ,  C22F1/006 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61F2210/0042 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61L2400/16

Abstract: A medical device which comprises a shape memory alloy (SMA) portion which is deformable from an undeformed first configuration assumed by it in an austenitic state of the SMA to a deformed second configuration, whereby the SMA is converted into a strain-induced martensite or partial martensite. This conversion increases the temperature of transformation (A.sub.s) from an initial transformation temperature A.sub.s .degree. to a temperature A.sub.s '. When the SMA, once in the second configuration, is heated to a temperature higher than A.sub.s ', it transforms to an at least partial austenite and it transforms towards the undeformed first configuration with a decrease of A.sub.s from A.sub.s ' to A.sub.s .degree.. A.sub.s .degree. is below body temperature such that when the device is deployed in the body, after placing it in its target location with the SMA portion in the second configuration and then heating it to assume its first configuration, the SMA is stable in the at least partial austenite at body temperature.

Abstract translation: 一种医疗装置，其包括形状记忆合金（SMA）部分，所述形状记忆合金（SMA）部分可从其在SMA的奥氏体状态中被假设的未变形的第一构造变形到变形的第二构造，由此将SMA转换为应变诱导马氏体或部分 马氏体 这种转化将转变温度（As）从初始转化温度As DEG提高到温度As'。 当SMA在第二构造中被加热至高于As'的温度时，转变为至少部分奥氏体，并且将As从As'降低到As，转变为未变形的第一构型。 当DEG低于体温，使得当装置部署在身体中时，在将SMA部分置于第二构造之后将其放置在其目标位置中，然后将其加热以呈现其第一构型，SMA至少在至少 部分奥氏体在体温。

公开(公告)号：US5586882A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-24

申请号：US274077

申请日：1994-07-12

Applicant: G. Herbert Hanson

Inventor： G. Herbert Hanson

IPC: A61C7/30 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/30 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Self-ligating orthodontic brackets comprise a spring ligating member of U-shape with converging arms movable on the bracket body between slot open and closed positions; in the latter position the spring retains an arch wire in the slot and urges the bracket and wire to their optimum relative positions. The ligating member is of a superelastic shape recovery metal alloy, preferably of thickness from 0.20 mm (0.008 in) to 0.25 mm (0.010 in), with rounded edges. At least the lingual portion of the member to be stiffer than the remainder; at least a part of the occlusal portion can also be stiffer. Alternatively, or in addition, the bracket body has a large mesial distal extending bore between and spaced from the bracket occlusal, lingual and labial surfaces and the arch wire slot occlusal surface. The large bore accepts attachment members used for attachment of a range of auxiliaries, such as hooks and traction springs. Alternatively, or in addition, the arch wire slot gingival wall comprises an additional spring; this can be of shape memory alloy and preset to become effective when heated above its transformation temperature. Alternatively, or in addition the arch wire slot has the lingual and gingival surfaces meeting at an angle from 120 to 150 degrees to provide a larger slot; the slot gingival surface may also be provided by an additional spring member.

Abstract translation: 自锁式正畸托架包括U型弹簧连接件，其收敛臂可在开槽和关闭位置之间在支架主体上移动; 在后一位置，弹簧将弓线保持在槽中并且将支架和线推到其最佳相对位置。 结扎构件是超弹性形状恢复金属合金，优选厚度为0.20mm（0.008英寸）至0.25mm（0.010英寸），具有圆形边缘。 至少该会员的舌头部分比其余部分更硬; 咬合部分的至少一部分也可以更硬。 或者或另外，支架主体在支架咬合，舌和唇表面之间和间隔开之间具有大的内侧远端延伸孔，并且与弓形线槽咬合面相对。 大孔接受用于附接一系列辅助件（例如钩和牵引弹簧）的附接构件。 或者或另外，拱形线槽牙龈壁包括附加弹簧; 这可以是形状记忆合金，并且预设在加热到高于其转变温度时变得有效。 或者，或另外，拱形线槽具有以120度至150度的角度相交的舌和牙龈表面以提供较大的狭槽; 狭槽牙龈表面也可以由附加的弹簧构件提供。