公开(公告)号：US5607299A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-04

申请号：US435272

申请日：1995-05-05

Applicant: James A. Nicholson

Inventor： James A. Nicholson

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/14

Abstract: An orthodontic bracket having a base with a front face and spaced tie wings, with a generally central recess provided between the tie wings. With non-metal brackets, a separate jig or insert may be positioned between the tie wings. The jig or insert includes a central recess. The orthodontic brackets are designed to be positioned on an individual's tooth with the aid of a conventional bracket positioning gauge having a guide which is received in the recess of a bracket or the recess of a jig or insert. In alternate embodiments, one or more grooves may be provided between the tie wings to both assist in bracket positioning and to reduce friction between a bracket and the archwire which extends between brackets.

Abstract translation: 一种正畸托架，具有一个具有前表面和间隔开的连接翼的底座，其中大致中央的凹槽设置在连接翼之间。 使用非金属支架，可以在连接翼之间设置单独的夹具或插入件。 夹具或插入件包括中心凹部。 正畸托架被设计成借助于具有引导件的常规托架定位计定位在个体的牙齿上，该导向件被容纳在托架的凹部或夹具或插入件的凹部中。 在替代实施例中，可以在连接翼之间提供一个或多个凹槽，以帮助支架定位，并且减小支架与在支架之间延伸的弓丝之间的摩擦。

公开(公告)号：US4749352A

公开(公告)日：1988-06-07

申请号：US691101

申请日：1985-01-14

Applicant: James A. Nicholson

Inventor： James A. Nicholson

IPC: A61C7/16 ,  A61C13/15 ,  A61K6/00 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/16 ,  A61C19/004 ,  A61K6/0029

Abstract: A method of direct or indirect bonding orthodontic brackets including those having imperforate metal or opaque bases to teeth utilizing light curable polymer bonding agent compounds which are sufficiently viscous in an uncured state to retain a bracket in an applied position on the tooth until the bonding agent is cured and which bonding agents are curable within approximately twenty (20) seconds, by directing a visible and/or ultraviolet light source between the base of the bracket and the tooth to thereby thoroughly and securely bond the bracket to the tooth in the desired position. The method subsequently permits the bracket to be removed simultaneously with most of the bonding agent attached thereto thereby facilitating tooth cleaning following bracket removal.

Abstract translation: 直接或间接接合正畸托架的方法包括具有无孔金属或具有不透明基底的牙齿利用光固化聚合物粘合剂化合物的方法，所述光固化聚合物粘合剂化合物在未固化状态下足够粘稠以将托架保持在牙齿上的施加位置，直到粘合剂为 通过将可见光和/或紫外光源引导到支架的基座和齿之间，从而将托架完全牢固地固定在牙齿上，从而在约二十（20）秒钟内可固化和粘合剂。 该方法随后允许支架与大多数附着在其上的粘合剂同时移除，从而便于拆除托架后的牙齿清洁。

公开(公告)号：US20090181337A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-16

申请号：US12320036

申请日：2009-01-15

Applicant: James A. Nicholson

Inventor： James A. Nicholson

IPC: A61C3/00 ,  A61C7/12

CPC classification number: A61C7/02 ,  A61C7/14

Abstract: A wire disengagement tool for removing an archwire from an archwire slot of a self-ligating orthodontic bracket, including a handle, a center arm, and at least one side arm for grasping a portion of the archwire extending laterally from the bracket. The center arm includes a head portion having an engagement surface for contacting inner flanges of upper portions of at least one tie wing of the bracket. In use, the tool is placed on a bracket so that the side arm engages the archwire along side of the bracket and the head portion of the center arm contacts a retentive component of the bracket, such as a tie wing. An orthodontist then applies a downward force, and the head portion yields a lateral wedge-like force on the retentive component so that the retentive component flexes laterally and outwardly to provide access to the archwire. The archwire is grasped between the side arms and the head portion of the center arm and easily lifted from the archwire slot.

Abstract translation: 一种线分离工具，用于从自结扎正畸托架的弓丝槽移除弓丝，包括手柄，中心臂和至少一个侧臂，用于抓住从支架横向延伸的弓丝的一部分。 中心臂包括具有用于接合支架的至少一个连接翼的上部的内凸缘的接合表面的头部。 在使用中，工具被放置在支架上，使得侧臂沿支架的侧面接合弓丝，中心臂的头部接触支架的保持部件，例如连接翼。 正畸医生然后施加向下的力，并且头部在保持性部件上产生侧向楔形力，使得保持性部件横向和向外弯曲以提供对弓丝的接近。 弓线被夹在中间臂的侧臂和头部之间，并且容易地从弓丝槽抬起。

公开(公告)号：US07175428B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US10882165

申请日：2004-07-02

Applicant: James A. Nicholson

Inventor： James A. Nicholson

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/30 ,  A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Self-ligating orthodontic brackets which are at least partially formed of materials exhibiting shape memory each of which includes a base from which extends two spaced and opposing pairs of tie wings each pair of which define an archwire guide slot therebetween. Each of the opposing tie wings include portions which are normally spaced to retain an archwire within the archwire guide slot but at least a portion of one of each pair of opposing tie wings is yieldable relative to the other to permit insertion and/or removal of the archwire relative to the archwire guide slot. Portions of the brackets may be coated to reduce friction between the archwire guide slot and the archwire and to promote aesthetics and overall bracket appearance.

Abstract translation: 至少部分由具有形状记忆的材料形成的自结扎正畸托架，其中每个包括基座，从该基座延伸两个间隔开的和相对的一对接合翼，每一对在其间限定弓丝导槽。 每个相对的连接翼包括通常间隔开的部分，以将弓丝保持在弓丝引导槽内，但是每对相对的连接翼中的一对的至少一部分相对于另一个可屈服，以允许插入和/ 弓线相对于弓丝引导槽。 托架的一些部分可以被涂覆以减小弓丝引导槽和弓丝之间的摩擦，并且促进美观性和整体支架外观。

公开(公告)号：US06796166B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-28

申请号：US10307458

申请日：2002-12-02

Applicant: Augustus Way Fountains, III ,  John M. Ingram ,  James A. Nicholson

Inventor： Augustus Way Fountains, III ,  John M. Ingram ,  James A. Nicholson

IPC: G01N1910

CPC classification number: G01N27/225 ,  G01N27/126

Abstract: A sensing device formed upon a substrate, including a method of forming the sensing device. A substrate can be provided, which is formed from a polymer. A sensor circuit can then be patterned and formed upon the substrate. One or more carbonized filaments can also be formed upon the substrate for use with the sensor circuit. The sensor circuit itself can comprise a capacitive type sensor circuit. A polymer can be coated over the sensor circuit and circuit components thereof to form an all polymer sensor for use in detecting chemical agents. Such a hygrosensitive polymer can comprise, for example, HMPTAC (2-hydroxy-3-methacryloxypropyl trimethylammonium chloride). The all polymer sensor formed thereof can also be utilized as a humidity sensor. The polymer can be laser carbonized by an argon ion laser to form the plurality of carbonized filaments.

Abstract translation: 一种形成在基板上的感测装置，包括形成感测装置的方法。 可以提供由聚合物形成的基底。 然后可以将传感器电路图案化并形成在基板上。 也可以在基板上形成一个或多个碳化长丝以与传感器电路一起使用。 传感器电路本身可以包括电容型传感器电路。 聚合物可以涂覆在传感器电路及其电路组件上，以形成用于检测化学试剂的全部聚合物传感器。 这样的湿敏聚合物可以包括例如HMPTAC（2-羟基-3-甲基丙烯酰氧基丙基三甲基氯化铵）。 其形成的所有聚合物传感器也可用作湿度传感器。 可以通过氩离子激光将聚合物激光碳化，以形成多个碳化长丝。

公开(公告)号：US5509801A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-23

申请号：US453879

申请日：1995-05-30

Applicant: James A. Nicholson

Inventor： James A. Nicholson

IPC: A61C17/02 ,  A61C19/06

CPC classification number: A61C19/06 ,  A61C17/0211

Abstract: An oral therapeutic apparatus and a method of using the oral device for treating a patient undergoing a chemotherapy treatment are disclosed wherein the oral device is formed to be insertable within the patient's mouth and receive a circulated cooling medium to continuously and uniformly cool the patient's oral tissues including the gums, cheeks, tongue, roof and base of the mouth, to prevent the oral tissues from absorbing the chemotherapy agent to thereby prevent inflammation and oral sores.

Abstract translation: 公开了口腔治疗装置和使用该口腔装置治疗接受化学治疗的患者的方法，其中口腔装置被形成为可插入患者的口中并且接收循环的冷却介质以连续且均匀地冷却患者的口腔组织 包括口香糖，脸颊，舌头，屋顶和基部，以防止口腔组织吸收化疗剂，从而防止炎症和口腔溃疡。

公开(公告)号：US5061183A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-29

申请号：US434291

申请日：1989-11-13

Applicant: James A. Nicholson

Inventor： James A. Nicholson

IPC: A61K6/00

CPC classification number: A61K6/033 ,  A61K6/0029

Abstract: A solution or gel for use in etching the surface of teeth in preparation for the bonding of ceramic orthodontic brackets and which contains phosphoric acid in an amount not be exceed approximately 5% by weight of the solution or gel compound.

Abstract translation: 用于蚀刻牙齿表面的溶液或凝胶，用于制备陶瓷正畸托架的粘合，其中磷酸的含量不得超过溶液或凝胶化合物的约5重量％。