公开(公告)号：US07207799B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US10879992

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Keith S. Fisher ,  John Cogger ,  Eric R. Fisher ,  David H. Fisher ,  Shaan Y. Khan

Inventor： Keith S. Fisher ,  John Cogger ,  Eric R. Fisher ,  David H. Fisher ,  Shaan Y. Khan

IPC: A61C8/00

CPC classification number: A61C8/0048 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Dental prosthesis support apparatus includes a plurality of dental implants having self-tapping threads on a lower portion thereof for seating in a jawbone and an upper portion for enabling engagement therewith. An armature is provided having sufficient flexibility to be aligned with the jawbone and engaged along the upper portions of each of the plurality of dental implants seated in the jawbone. The armature is formed from a material enabling subsequent rigidization. The method includes installing a plurality of dental implants into a jawbone in a spaced apart relationship and thereafter removably disposing an armature onto each of the plurality of dental implants and aligning the armature with the jawbone. The armature is removed and rigidized to the jawbone alignment and thereafter affixed onto each of the implants.

Abstract translation: 牙科假体支撑装置包括多个在其下部具有自攻螺纹的牙科植入物，用于放置在颚骨中以及用于与其啮合的上部。 提供具有足够的柔性以使其与颚骨对准并且沿着位于颚骨中的多个牙种植体中的每一个的上部接合的衔铁。 电枢由能够随后刚性化的材料形成。 该方法包括以间隔开的关系将多个牙植入物安装到颚骨中，然后将电枢可拆卸地设置在多个牙种植体中的每一个上，并使电枢与颚骨对准。 电枢被去除并刚性化到颚骨对准，然后固定到每个植入物上。

公开(公告)号：US20070088426A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11557274

申请日：2006-11-07

Applicant: Bert Dooley ,  Christopher Lasley ,  Michael Mitchell ,  Robert Steele ,  Eric Tittelbaugh

Inventor： Bert Dooley ,  Christopher Lasley ,  Michael Mitchell ,  Robert Steele ,  Eric Tittelbaugh

IPC: A61F2/06

CPC classification number: A61F2/82 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61L31/022 ,  A61L31/121 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  C22F1/006

Abstract: Articles made of shape memory alloys having improved fatigue performance and to methods of treating articles formed from shape memory alloy materials by pre-straining the articles (or desired portions of the articles) in a controlled manner so that the resultant articles exhibit improved fatigue performance. The shape memory articles are preferably medical devices, more preferably implantable medical devices. They are most preferably devices of nitinol shape memory alloy, most particularly that is superelastic at normal body temperature. The pre-straining method of the present invention as performed on such articles includes the controlled introduction of non-recoverable tensile strains greater than about 0.20% at the surface of a desired portion of a shape memory alloy article. Controlled pre-straining operations are performed on the shape-set nitinol metal to achieve non-recoverable tensile strain greater than about 0.20% at or near the surface of selected regions in the nitinol metal article. The pre-straining operations result in a significant increase in fatigue life of the selectively treated regions and an overall improvement in the fatigue performance of the device.

Abstract translation: 由具有改善的疲劳性能的形状记忆合金制成的制品以及通过以受控的方式预制品（或制品的所需部分）来处理由形状记忆合金材料形成的制品的方法，使得所得制品表现出改进的疲劳性能。 形状记忆物品优选是医疗装置，更优选可植入医疗装置。 它们最优选为镍钛诺形状记忆合金的装置，最特别的是在正常体温下是超弹性的。 对这种制品进行的本发明的预应变方法包括在形状记忆合金制品的期望部分的表面处控制引入大于约0.20％的不可恢复的拉伸应变。 在形状组成的镍钛诺金属上进行受控的预应变操作，以在镍钛诺金属制品的选定区域的表面处或附近实现大于约0.20％的不可恢复拉伸应变。 预应变操作导致选择性处理区域的疲劳寿命显着增加，并且整体提高了设备​​的疲劳性能。

公开(公告)号：US20070068549A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11234780

申请日：2005-09-23

Applicant: Thomas Wong

Inventor： Thomas Wong

IPC: A61C15/00

CPC classification number: A61C15/02 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A toothpick device in the form of an elongated, hollow member having a readily deformable central portion and readily deformable spaced end portions formed by two attached, convexly curved, flexible walls having an elastic memory.

Abstract translation: 具有易变形的中心部分和容易变形的间隔开的端部的细长形中空部件形式的牙签装置，该端部由具有弹性记忆的两个附接的凸形弯曲的柔性壁形成。

公开(公告)号：US20070037118A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11546700

申请日：2006-10-12

Applicant: Kanji Matsutani ,  Kaoru Ohgane ,  Toshiyuki Takase

Inventor： Kanji Matsutani ,  Kaoru Ohgane ,  Toshiyuki Takase

IPC: A61C5/02

CPC classification number: A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: The present invention relates to a root canal treatment tool that is formed in a shape of a rod and has a work portion formed in a predetermined length from a tip and a shank formed in a manner continuous with the work portion. The work portion has a shape memory characteristic in a range of a predetermined length from the tip and a superelastic characteristic in a remaining portion.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种形成为棒状的根管治疗工具，具有从与工作部连续的方式形成的尖端和柄部形成为规定长度的工作部。 工件部分具有从顶端到预定长度的范围内的形状记忆特性和剩余部分中的超弹性特性。

公开(公告)号：US20060154195A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11301795

申请日：2005-12-12

Applicant: Patrick Mather ,  Charles Burstone ,  Changdeng Liu

Inventor： Patrick Mather ,  Charles Burstone ,  Changdeng Liu

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  F03G7/065

Abstract: Described are fixed and removable orthodontic appliances and components thereof fabricated from shape memory polymer compositions. The preparation and use of such appliances are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 描述了由形状记忆聚合物组合物制成的固定和可移除的矫正器具及其部件。 还公开了这种电器的制备和使用。

公开(公告)号：US20060121406A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11006555

申请日：2004-12-08

Applicant: William Vogt

Inventor： William Vogt

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/20 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A length of tubular material of unitary construction is formed into the approximate shape of a human dental arch for use as an orthodontic arch wire. The tubular material is composed of a super-elastic nickel titanium alloy which may also have shape memory. The cross-sectional shape of the arch wire tube can be round, oval, square, or rectangular. The preferred thickness of the tube is preferably 20 percent of its outside diameter and the tube may be perforated to alter its performance.

Abstract translation: 整体结构的管状材料的长度形成为人牙弓的大致形状，用作正牙弓线。 管状材料由也可以具有形状记忆的超弹性镍钛合金构成。 拱形管的横截面形状可以是圆形，椭圆形，正方形或矩形。 管的优选厚度优选为其外径的20％，并且管可以被穿孔以改变其性能。

公开(公告)号：US20060014480A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：US11216890

申请日：2005-08-31

Applicant: Carlos Aloise ,  Gary Garman

Inventor： Carlos Aloise ,  Gary Garman

IPC: B24B5/00

CPC classification number: B23H9/00 ,  A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  B21F99/00 ,  B21K5/04 ,  B23H7/12 ,  B24B19/04 ,  C22F1/006 ,  Y10T29/49567 ,  Y10T29/49568

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a dental instrument having a desired machined configuration, without twisting the instrument. A blank of superelastic material is brought to an annealed state comprising a phase structure including a rhombohedral phase alone or in combination with austenite and/or martensite, or a combination of martensite and austenite. In this annealed state, a portion of the annealed material is removed at low temperature, for example less than about 100° C., and advantageously at ambient temperature, to form a final machined configuration for the instrument. The instrument is then heat treated and rapidly quenched to a superelastic condition.

Abstract translation: 用于制造具有所需加工结构的牙科器械的方法，而不会扭曲仪器。 将超弹性材料的坯料置于退火状态，其包括单独的或与奥氏体和/或马氏体组合的菱形相的相结构，或马氏体和奥氏体的组合。 在该退火状态下，退火材料的一部分在低温例如小于约100℃，有利地在环境温度下被去除，以形成用于该仪器的最终加工结构。 然后将该仪器进行热处理并快速淬火至超弹性状态。

公开(公告)号：US20050186524A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US10786759

申请日：2004-02-24

Applicant: Amir Abolfathi ,  Peter Knopp

Inventor： Amir Abolfathi ,  Peter Knopp

IPC: A61C3/00 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C13/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/10 ,  A61C13/0013 ,  A61C13/0019 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for making an arch expander for a patient by scanning the patient's dentition; fabricating an appliance adapted to be positioned between posterior teeth and a palatal arch, the appliance having first and second movable portions; and providing an expander between the first and second portions of the appliance.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过扫描患者牙列来制造用于患者的牙弓扩张器的系统和方法; 制造适于定位在后牙和腭弓之间的器具，所述器具具有第一和第二可移动部分; 以及在所述器具的第一和第二部分之间提供膨胀器。

公开(公告)号：US20050019729A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10879992

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Keith Fisher ,  John Cogger ,  Eric Fisher ,  David Fisher ,  Shaan Khan

Inventor： Keith Fisher ,  John Cogger ,  Eric Fisher ,  David Fisher ,  Shaan Khan

IPC: A61C20060101 ,  A61C8/00

CPC classification number: A61C8/0048 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Dental prosthesis support apparatus includes a plurality of dental implants having self-tapping threads on a lower portion thereof for seating in a jawbone and an upper portion for enabling engagement therewith. An armature is provided having sufficient flexibility to be aligned with the jawbone and engaged along the upper portions of each of the plurality of dental implants seated in the jawbone. The armature is formed from a material enabling subsequent rigidization. The method includes installing a plurality of dental implants into a jawbone in a spaced apart relationship and thereafter removably disposing an armature onto each of the plurality of dental implants and aligning the armature with the jawbone. The armature is removed and rigidized to the jawbone alignment and thereafter affixed onto each of the implants.

Abstract translation: 牙科假体支撑装置包括多个在其下部具有自攻螺纹的牙科植入物，用于放置在颚骨中以及用于与其啮合的上部。 提供具有足够的柔性以使其与颚骨对准并且沿着位于颚骨中的多个牙种植体中的每一个的上部接合的衔铁。 电枢由能够随后刚性化的材料形成。 该方法包括以间隔开的关系将多个牙植入物安装到颚骨中，然后将电枢可移除地设置在多个牙种植体中的每一个上，并使电枢与颚骨对准。 电枢被去除并刚性化到颚骨对准，然后固定到每个植入物上。

公开(公告)号：US20040216814A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-04

申请号：US10428872

申请日：2003-05-02

Inventor： Bret A. Dooley ,  Christopher C. Lasley ,  Michael R. Mitchell ,  Robert R. Steele ,  Eric M. Tittelbaugh

IPC: C22F001/10

CPC classification number: A61F2/82 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61L31/022 ,  A61L31/121 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  C22F1/006

Abstract: Articles made of shape memory alloys having improved fatigue performance and to methods of treating articles formed from shape memory alloy materials by pre-straining the articles (or desired portions of the articles) in a controlled manner so that the resultant articles exhibit improved fatigue performance. The shape memory articles are preferably medical devices, more preferably implantable medical devices. They are most preferably devices of nitinol shape memory alloy, most particularly that is superelastic at normal body temperature. The pre-straining method of the present invention as performed on such articles includes the controlled introduction of non-recoverable tensile strains greater than about 0.20% at the surface of a desired portion of a shape memory alloy article. Controlled pre-straining operations are performed on the shape-set nitinol metal to achieve nonrecoverable tensile strain greater than about 0.20% at or near the surface of selected regions in the nitinol metal article. The pre-straining operations result in a significant increase in fatigue life of the selectively treated regions and an overall improvement in the fatigue performance of the device.

Abstract translation: 由具有改善的疲劳性能的形状记忆合金制成的制品以及通过以受控的方式预制品（或制品的所需部分）来处理由形状记忆合金材料形成的制品的方法，使得所得制品表现出改进的疲劳性能。 形状记忆物品优选是医疗装置，更优选可植入医疗装置。 它们最优选为镍钛诺形状记忆合金的装置，最特别的是在正常体温下是超弹性的。 对这种制品进行的本发明的预应变方法包括在形状记忆合金制品的期望部分的表面处控制引入大于约0.20％的不可恢复的拉伸应变。 在形状固定的镍钛诺金属上进行受控的预应变操作，以在镍钛诺金属制品的选定区域的表面处或附近实现大于约0.20％的不可恢复的拉伸应变。 预应变操作导致选择性处理区域的疲劳寿命显着增加，并且整体提高了设备​​的疲劳性能。