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公开(公告)号：US20160193013A1
公开(公告)日：2016-07-07
申请号：US15053712
申请日：2016-02-25
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Srinivas Kaza , Bob Grove
CPC classification number: A61C7/002 , A61B34/10 , A61C7/08 , A61C9/00 , A61C9/0006 , A61C9/0046 , A61C9/0053 , G06F19/00 , G06F19/12 , G16H50/50
Abstract: Method and system for managing multiple impressions of a patient's jaw for an orthodontic treatment is provided. The method includes scanning at least a first impression and a second impression of same jaw for the orthodontic treatment; determining if the first jaw impression and the second jaw impression have distortion in different areas; selecting the first jaw impression or the second jaw impression as a base impression; and replacing a distorted tooth data from the base impression with data for the same tooth from a non-base impression. The method also includes scanning at least a first jaw impression for the orthodontic treatment; scanning a bite impression for the orthodontic treatment; matching the scanned first jaw impression with the scanned bite impression; comparing bite information with a tooth occlusal surface; and determining if reconstruction is to be performed on the tooth occlusal surface.
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公开(公告)号：US12171575B2
公开(公告)日：2024-12-24
申请号：US16152281
申请日：2018-10-04
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Avi Kopelman , Srinivas Kaza
Abstract: Intraoral systems and methods including aligners having soft tissue sensors. The soft tissue sensors may detect protein biomarkers to determine effectiveness of the aligners for causing tooth movement according to a treatment plan. One or more microneedles may be configured to pass the protein biomarker to the soft tissue sensor. A processor may be configured to compare a detected level of the protein biomarker to an expected lever of the protein biomarker, and determine whether an aligner should be replaced. A bias may be configured to apply continuous force to hold the microneedle(s) against a patient's soft tissue. A controller may be configured to apply a biasing force to move the microneedles(s) from a retracted position to an extended position to penetrate the patient's soft tissue.
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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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20230137027A1
公开(公告)日：2023-05-04
申请号：US18050804
申请日：2022-10-28
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Viswanath Meenakshisundaram , Srinivas Kaza , Chunhua Li , Lance Robert Pickens , Shawn Stromenger , Jun Sato , Siobhan O'Leary , Peter Webber , Brett E. Kelly , Jennifer Chavez
IPC: B29C64/35 , B29C64/357 , B29C64/379 , B33Y40/20
Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for post-processing additively manufactured objects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a plurality of additively manufactured objects having excess material thereon. The method can include removing the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects by rotating the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The method can also include receiving sensor data indicative of a cleaning status of the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The method can further include adjusting, based on the sensor data, an operational parameter that enhances removal of the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects.
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公开(公告)号：US20230134234A1
公开(公告)日：2023-05-04
申请号：US18050797
申请日：2022-10-28
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Viswanath Meenakshisundaram , Srinivas Kaza , Chunhua Li , Lance Robert Pickens , Shawn Stromenger , Jun Sato , Siobhan O'Leary , Peter Webber , Brett E. Kelly , Jennifer Chavez
IPC: B29C64/35 , B33Y40/20 , B33Y50/00 , B29C64/357 , B29C64/386
Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for post-processing additively manufactured objects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a plurality of additively manufactured objects having excess material thereon. The method can include removing the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects by rotating the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The method can also include adjusting an environmental temperature while rotating the plurality of additively manufactured objects according to a dynamic temperature profile that facilitates removal of the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The dynamic temperature profile can include (a) a first temperature configured to decrease a viscosity of the excess material, and (b) a second temperature configured to increase a stiffness of the plurality of additively manufactured objects.
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公开(公告)号：US20230133005A1
公开(公告)日：2023-05-04
申请号：US18050807
申请日：2022-10-28
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Viswanath Meenakshisundaram , Srinivas Kaza , Chunhua Li , Lance Robert Pickens , Shawn Stromenger , Jun Sato , Siobhan O'Leary , Peter Webber , Brett E. Kelly , Jennifer Chavez
Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for post-processing additively manufactured objects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a system includes a plurality of containers configured to receive a plurality of additively manufactured object having excess material thereon. The system can include a rotor having a central shaft and a plurality of arms, each arm having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of each arm can be coupled to the central shaft and a second end of each arm can be coupled to a respective container of the plurality of containers. The system can also include an actuator configured to spin the rotor so as to remove the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The system can further include at least one heat source carried on the rotor to heat the excess material to decrease a viscosity thereof.
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公开(公告)号：US20230024583A1
公开(公告)日：2023-01-26
申请号：US17932826
申请日：2022-09-16
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Srinivas Kaza , Shiva P. Sambu , Kamesh Tata , Michael J. Doung , Long Phan
Abstract: A system and method for post-processing of polymeric items having a liquid component and a predetermined heat deflection temperature is provided. The system includes a washing station to spray water at elevated temperature and pressure on the items while maintaining the temperature of the item below the heat deflection temperature. Then using a water distillation system to separate the water from the water mixed with the liquid polymer component by evaporating the water using heating coils with surface that is not conducive to adhesion of the liquid polymer component and then condense the water vapor into liquid water. The system may further include a spin station to separate the liquid polymer component by spinning the item. The system may further include one or more processing stations to rinse the item, dry the item, cure the item, remove the item from a tray to which the item may be attached and clean trays after removing the item. A conveyor system may be used to automate the post-processing of the items.
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公开(公告)号：US11484395B1
公开(公告)日：2022-11-01
申请号：US17022592
申请日：2020-09-16
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Srinivas Kaza , Shiva P. Sambu , Kamesh Tata , Michael J. Doung , Long Phan
Abstract: A system and method for post-processing of polymeric items having a liquid component and a predetermined heat deflection temperature is provided. The system includes a washing station to spray water at elevated temperature and pressure on the items while maintaining the temperature of the item below the heat deflection temperature. Then using a water distillation system to separate the water from the water mixed with the liquid polymer component by evaporating the water using heating coils with surface that is not conducive to adhesion of the liquid polymer component and then condense the water vapor into liquid water. The system may further include a spin station to separate the liquid polymer component by spinning the item. The system may further include one or more processing stations to rinse the item, dry the item, cure the item, remove the item from a tray to which the item may be attached and clean trays after removing the item. A conveyor system may be used to automate the post-processing of the items.
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公开(公告)号：US10781274B2
公开(公告)日：2020-09-22
申请号：US16403435
申请日：2019-05-03
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Robert Liska , Christian Gorsche , Markus Kury , Yan Chen , Chunhua Li , Srinivas Kaza
IPC: A61C7/00 , A61C7/08 , A61C7/10 , A61K6/093 , C08F120/30 , G03F7/00 , C08F120/10 , C08F132/04 , C08F2/48 , B33Y80/00 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y70/00
Abstract: Provided herein are photopolymerizable monomers, optionally for use as reactive diluents in a high temperature lithography-based photopolymerization process, a method of producing polymers using said photopolymerizable monomers, the polymers thus produced, and orthodontic appliances comprising the polymers.
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公开(公告)号：US20200214803A1
公开(公告)日：2020-07-09
申请号：US16823911
申请日：2020-03-19
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Srinivas Kaza , Bob Grove
Abstract: Method and system for managing multiple impressions of a patient's jaw for an orthodontic treatment are provided. The method includes scanning at least a first impression and a second impression of the same jaw for the orthodontic treatment; determining if the first jaw impression and the second jaw impression have distortion in different areas; selecting the first jaw impression or the second jaw impression as a base impression; and replacing distorted tooth data from the base impression with data for the same tooth from a non-base impression. The method also includes scanning at least a first jaw impression for the orthodontic treatment; scanning a bite impression for the orthodontic treatment; matching the scanned first jaw impression with the scanned bite impression; comparing bite information with a tooth occlusal surface; and determining if reconstruction is to be performed on the tooth occlusal surface.
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