公开(公告)号：US06350119B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09567163

申请日：2000-05-08

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen ,  Yang Zhu

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen ,  Yang Zhu

IPC: A61C300

CPC classification number: A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C2007/004

Abstract: A computer implemented method of orthodontic appliance selection includes providing data representative of one or more teeth of a patient and providing data representative of a set of orthodontic appliances. Each orthodontic appliance of the set of orthodontic appliances has an appliance parameter that varies from the other orthodontic appliances of the set. At least one geometrical parameter of the one or more teeth of the patient is determined using the data representative thereof. The geometrical parameter is compared to the data representative of the set of orthodontic appliances and one orthodontic appliance of the set is selected based on the comparison. The set of orthodontic appliances may be a set of orthodontic bands with each band of the set having a different size. Further, such bands may be precoated with an adhesive material. A computer readable medium tangibly embodying a program executable for use in selection of orthodontic appliances, a system for use in orthodontia using such selection, and a method of fitting an orthodontic band to a patient are also provided. Further, an article including a container and a set of precoated bands received therein is provided.

Abstract translation: 计算机实施的矫正器具选择方法包括提供表示患者的一个或多个牙齿的数据，并提供表示一组正畸器具的数据。 该组矫正器具的每个矫正器具具有与该组的其它正畸器具不同的器具参数。 使用其代表的数据来确定患者的一个或多个牙齿的至少一个几何参数。 将几何参数与代表正畸装置的数据进行比较，并且基于比较选择组的一个正畸装置。 该组矫正器具可以是一组正畸带，其中每个带的带具有不同的尺寸。 此外，这种带可以用粘合剂材料预涂布。 还提供了一种有形地体现可用于选择正畸器具的程序的计算机可读介质，使用这种选择的在正畸中使用的系统以及将正畸带装配到患者的方法。 此外，提供了包括容器和其中接收的一组预涂带的物品。

公开(公告)号：US5897313A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-27

申请号：US883744

申请日：1997-06-27

Applicant: James D. Cleary ,  Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： James D. Cleary ,  Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C7/20 ,  A61C7/22 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/36

Abstract: A force module useful in moving individual malpositioned teeth or entire dental arches during orthodontic therapy includes an elongated body with couplings at each end of the body for connection to selected orthodontic appliances. In certain embodiments, the body has an enlarged middle section to reduce likelihood of fracture. In other embodiments, the body has a recurve portion. Optionally, the module includes couplings that have a sleeve portion for receiving end sections of the body and an arm portion connected to each sleeve portion, and the arm portions extend at an obtuse angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the body.

Abstract translation: 用于在正畸治疗期间移动单个定位不正常的牙齿或整个牙弓的力模块包括在主体的每个端部处具有联接件的细长体，用于连接到选定的矫正器具。 在某些实施例中，身体具有扩大的中间部分以减少骨折的可能性。 在其他实施例中，身体具有折曲部分。 可选地，模块包括联接器，其具有用于容纳主体的端部部分的套筒部分和连接到每个套筒部分的臂部分，并且臂部分相对于主体的纵向轴线以钝角延伸。

公开(公告)号：US5711418A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-27

申请号：US626201

申请日：1996-03-29

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C7/20 ,  B65D75/58 ,  A61B19/02

CPC classification number: B65D75/5855 ,  A61C7/20 ,  B65D75/5888 ,  A61C2202/00

Abstract: Orthodontic archwires are packaged between pairs of flexible sheets that are releasably fixed to each other. The archwires are spaced apart from each other between the sheets and arranged in a nested array wherein a portion of one archwire is received within the U-shaped configuration of another archwire. Lines of weakness extend between adjacent pairs of the archwires for enabling detachment of one archwire from remaining archwires of the assembly when desired.

Abstract translation: 正畸弓线被包装在可释放地彼此固定的柔性片之间。 所述弓丝在片之间彼此间隔开并布置成嵌套的阵列，其中一条弓丝的一部分被接收在另一弓丝的U形构型内。 弱线在相邻的弓线对之间延伸，以便在需要时能够使一根弓丝从组件的剩余弓形线脱离。

公开(公告)号：US5651672A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-29

申请号：US438608

申请日：1995-05-10

Applicant: James D. Cleary ,  Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： James D. Cleary ,  Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C7/20 ,  A61C7/22 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/36

Abstract: A force module useful in moving individual malpositioned teeth or entire dental arches during orthodontic therapy includes an elongated body made of art elastomeric material, with couplings at each end of the body for connection to selected orthodontic appliances. The couplings are preferably spaced inwardly from opposite ends of the body to reduce bending stresses, and optionally an enlarged head of the body is provided to retain each coupling in place. In certain embodiments, the body has an enlarged middle section to reduce likelihood of fracture. A resilient core made of a metallic material is optionally received in the body to enhance the stiffness of the force module.

Abstract translation: 用于在正畸治疗期间移动单个错位齿或整个牙弓的力模块包括由美术弹性体材料制成的细长体，在身体的每个端部具有连接到选定的矫正器具的联接件。 联接器优选地从主体的相对端向内间隔开以减少弯曲应力，并且可选地，提供主体的扩大头部以将每个联接器保持在适当位置。 在某些实施例中，身体具有扩大的中间部分以减少骨折的可能性。 由金属材料制成的弹性芯可选地容纳在主体中以增强力模块的刚度。

公开(公告)号：US07841464B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US11750431

申请日：2007-05-18

Applicant: David K. Cinader, Jr. ,  Russell A. Jordan ,  Joan V. Brennan ,  James D. Christoff

Inventor： David K. Cinader, Jr. ,  Russell A. Jordan ,  Joan V. Brennan ,  James D. Christoff

IPC: A61B19/02 ,  B65D83/10 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/16 ,  A61C2202/00

Abstract: A packaged assembly includes a container with a chamber and an orthodontic appliance received in the chamber. The assembly also includes a quantity of orthodontic adhesive material that is received on a release surface in the chamber. The appliance is detachably mounted on a support and is relatively movable when desired in order to bring a base of the appliance into contact with the adhesive material for transfer of the adhesive material to the appliance.

Abstract translation: 包装的组件包括容纳有腔室和正畸装置的容器。 该组件还包括一定数量的正畸粘合剂材料，其被容纳在腔室中的释放表面上。 器具可拆卸地安装在支撑件上，并且当需要时可相对移动，以便使器具的基座与粘合剂材料接触以将粘合剂材料转移到器具。

公开(公告)号：US07766653B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11555415

申请日：2006-11-01

Applicant: Robert C. Manemann ,  Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： Robert C. Manemann ,  Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C2007/004 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q50/24

Abstract: A prescription for an orthodontic brace is selected by providing data representing a number of teeth of the dental arch and by displaying images of the teeth in two or more different positions. Images of at least one tooth when in the first position and when in the second position are simultaneously displayed in superimposed fashion, and any difference in orientations of the displayed tooth images between the first position and the second position appears in contrast. As a consequence, the relative difference in positions can be readily observed. The invention is particularly useful for selecting a prescription of a brace from two or more prescriptions, and is also useful for observing the relative effect of a single prescription when used on certain teeth in comparison to the position of the same teeth during an earlier stage of treatment.

Abstract translation: 通过提供表示牙弓数量的数据并且通过在两个或更多个不同位置显示牙齿的图像来选择正畸支架的处方。 在第一位置和第二位置的同时以叠加方式显示至少一个齿的图像，并且与第一位置和第二位置之间显示的齿图像的取向方向上的任何差别都出现了对比。 因此，可以容易地观察到位置的相对差异。 本发明对于从两个或多个处方中选择支具的处方特别有用，并且在用于某些牙齿时观察单个处方的相对效果与在同一个牙齿的较早阶段期间与相同牙齿的位置相比是有用的 治疗。

公开(公告)号：US07473097B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-06

申请号：US11015368

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Richard E. Raby ,  James D. Cleary ,  Steven R. Bartingale ,  Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： Richard E. Raby ,  James D. Cleary ,  Steven R. Bartingale ,  Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C13/16 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C9/0006 ,  A61C13/0004

Abstract: Techniques are described for using radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags to track patient-specific materials throughout the manufacturing of indirect bonding trays. A series of RFID tags may be used to track the patient-specific material starting with the taking of a patient's impression at a clinic within a dental impression tray, through the process of casting and forming the indirect bonding tray at a manufacturing facility, back into the clinic where the appliances are bonded to the patient's teeth, and eventually into storage where the left-over materials may be archived. A database may be used to capture unique identifiers for the RFID tags and other information throughout the process.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用射频识别（RFID）标签在间接粘合托盘的整个制造过程中跟踪患者特定材料的技术。 可以使用一系列RFID标签来跟踪患者特定材料，从在牙印模托盘内的诊所获取患者的印象，通过在制造设备中铸造和形成间接粘合托盘的过程，回到 电器与病人的牙齿结合在一起的诊所，并最终存放在剩下的材料可以存档的地方。 在整个过程中，可以使用数据库来捕获RFID标签和其他信息的唯一标识符。

公开(公告)号：US06733289B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-11

申请号：US09918226

申请日：2001-07-30

Applicant: Robert C. Manemann ,  Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： Robert C. Manemann ,  Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C700

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C2007/004 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q50/24

Abstract: A prescription for an orthodontic brace is selected by providing data representing a number of teeth of the dental arch and by displaying images of the teeth in two or more different positions. Images of at least one tooth when in the first position and when in the second position are simultaneously displayed in superimposed fashion, and any difference in orientations of the displayed tooth images between the first position and the second position appears in contrast. As a consequence, the relative difference in positions can be readily observed. The invention is particularly useful for selecting a prescription of a brace from two or more prescriptions, and is also useful for observing the relative effect of a single prescription when used on certain teeth in comparison to the position of the same teeth during an earlier stage of treatment.

公开(公告)号：US06582226B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09848030

申请日：2001-05-03

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  Ming-Lai Lai ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Robert C. Manemann ,  Oscar M. Binder ,  James D. Cleary

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  Ming-Lai Lai ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Robert C. Manemann ,  Oscar M. Binder ,  James D. Cleary

IPC: A61C300

CPC classification number: A61C7/285 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C7/30 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance such as a bracket or buccal tube has a latch for retaining an archwire in an archwire slot. The latch releases the archwire from the archwire slot whenever the archwire exerts a force on the appliance that exceeds a certain minimum value. The minimum value is less than about one-half of the force required in the same direction to debond the appliance from the tooth, and thus reduces the likelihood that the appliance will unintentionally debond from the tooth during the course of orthodontic treatment.

Abstract translation: 诸如支架或口腔管的矫正器具具有用于将弓丝保持在弓丝槽中的闩锁。 每当弓丝在设备上施加超过一定最小值的力时，闩锁将从弓丝插槽释放弓丝。 最小值小于同一方向从牙齿脱离器具所需的力的大约一半，从而降低了矫正治疗过程中器具将无意中脱离牙齿的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US6089861A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-18

申请号：US178660

申请日：1998-10-26

Applicant: John S. Kelly ,  Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Cleary ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Robert C. Manemann

Inventor： John S. Kelly ,  Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Cleary ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Robert C. Manemann

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/12 ,  A61C2202/00

Abstract: An orthodontic assembly includes one or more orthodontic appliances that are releasably received in a carrier. The carrier has arms with outer end sections that are spaced apart from each other to present a channel therebetween. The outer end sections of the arms are received in recesses of each appliance in order to support the appliance in suspended relation. The carrier is particularly useful for holding appliances during a manufacturing operation or during transport of the appliances from manufacturing operation to another. The carrier is also useful for supporting appliances in a package for shipment to the end user, especially when the appliances are precoated with a layer of adhesive.

Abstract translation: 正畸组件包括可释放地接收在载体中的一个或多个矫正器具。 载体具有臂，其外端部分彼此间隔开以在其间形成通道。 臂的外端部分容纳在每个器具的凹槽中，以便以悬挂的方式支撑器具。 承载器在制造操作期间或在将设备从制造操作传送到另一个时尤其有用。 该承运人还可用于将包装中的器具用于装运到最终用户，特别是当用电器涂覆一层粘合剂时。