ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
    24.
    发明申请
    ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME 审中-公开
    矫形器具及其制造方法和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150072299A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-12

    申请号:US14478271

    申请日:2014-09-05

    Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a portion made of a shape memory alloy having a base alloy composition of at least two different metallic elements and a treated region having an alloy composition that is depleted in at least one of the metallic elements. The base alloy may include a nickel titanium alloy (NiTi), a copper chromium nickel titanium alloy (CuCrNiTi), or a copper aluminum nickel (CuAlNi) alloy. The treated region may be depleted in at least one of copper, aluminum, nickel, and titanium relative to the base alloy composition by exposing the base alloy to a source of energy. The base alloy composition has a first austenitic finish temperature and the treated region has an austenitic finish temperature that may be different than the first austenitic finish temperature. The treated region may form a part of an archwire, a stop, a hook, a crown, a band, or an orthodontic bracket.

    Abstract translation: 正畸装置包括由具有至少两种不同金属元素的基础合金组成的形状记忆合金制成的部分和具有至少一种金属元素的合金组成的处理区域。 基体合金可以包括镍钛合金(NiTi),铜铬镍钛合金(CuCrNiTi)或铜铝镍(CuAlNi)合金。 通过将基础合金暴露于能量源,相对于基体合金组合物,处理的区域可能会耗尽铜,铝,镍和钛中的至少一种。 该基础合金组合物具有第一奥氏体终止温度,并且处理区域具有可能与第一奥氏体终止温度不同的奥氏体终止温度。 经处理的区域可以形成弓丝,止挡,钩,冠,带或正畸托架的一部分。

    ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES
    25.
    发明申请
    ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES 有权
    偶联粘合剂

    公开(公告)号:US20140336297A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-13

    申请号:US14445815

    申请日:2014-07-29

    Abstract: An single component light-curable orthodontic adhesive includes a curable resin monomer component; a quaternary curing initiator system; and filler. The orthodontic adhesive has a long working time (W) and short curing time (C). The adhesives are suitable as light-curing and may include a colorant. Suitable colorants include reversible, thermochromic dyes. The adhesive may also include a resin toughening component.

    Abstract translation: 单组分光固化正牙粘合剂包括可固化树脂单体组分; 四元固化引发剂体系; 和填料。 正畸粘合剂具有长的加工时间(W)和短的固化时间(C)。 粘合剂适合作为光固化并且可以包括着色剂。 合适的着色剂包括可逆的热变色染料。 粘合剂还可以包括树脂增韧组分。

    METHODS FOR FABRICATION OF ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES AND ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES MADE THEREBY
    26.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR FABRICATION OF ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES AND ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES MADE THEREBY 有权
    制造矫正器具及其矫正器具的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140234527A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-21

    申请号:US14180634

    申请日:2014-02-14

    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an orthodontic appliance includes plating a first pattern of a material on a substrate to define a layer. Repeating plating of the first material one or more times forms an additional pattern. A layered structure is built up and forms a portion of the orthodontic appliance. A pattern of a second material different from a first material may be plated on the substrate or on a pattern of the first material. The material may be a sacrificial material that may be later removed. The orthodontic appliance may be an archwire or a self-ligating orthodontic bracket having one or more layered structures formed by plating patterns of the material. Plating may include plating patterns of materials so as to form a movable member in place relative to a bracket body.

    Abstract translation: 制造矫正器具的方法包括在衬底上镀覆材料的第一图案以限定一层。 重复第一种材料的电镀一次或多次,形成附加图案。 建立分层结构并形成正畸器具的一部分。 可以将不同于第一材料的第二材料的图案电镀在基板上或者在第一材料的图案上。 材料可以是可以稍后去除的牺牲材料。 正畸矫治器可以是具有通过电镀图案形成的一个或多个分层结构的弓丝或自我结扎的正畸托架。 电镀可以包括材料的电镀图案,以便相对于支架主体在适当位置形成可动件。

    BIOCOMPATIBLE COPPER-BASED SINGLE-CRYSTAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS
    27.
    发明申请
    BIOCOMPATIBLE COPPER-BASED SINGLE-CRYSTAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS 审中-公开
    易生物铜基单晶形状记忆合金

    公开(公告)号:US20140216607A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:US14053744

    申请日:2013-10-15

    Abstract: We describe herein biocompatible single crystal Cu-based shape memory alloys (SMAs). In particular, we show biocompatibility based on MEM elution cell cytotoxicity, ISO intramuscular implant, and hemo-compatibility tests producing negative cytotoxic results. This biocompatibility may be attributed to the formation of a durable oxide surface layer analogous to the titanium oxide layer that inhibits body fluid reaction to titanium nickel alloys, and/or the non-existence of crystal domain boundaries may inhibit corrosive chemical attack. Methods for controlling the formation of the protective aluminum oxide layer are also described, as are devices including such biocompatible single crystal copper-based SMAs.

    Abstract translation: 我们在此描述生物相容性单晶Cu基形状记忆合金(SMA)。 特别地,我们显示基于MEM洗脱细胞毒性,ISO肌肉内植入物和产生负性细胞毒性结果的血液相容性测试的生物相容性。 这种生物相容性可归因于形成类似于氧化钛层的耐久的氧化物表面层,其抑制对钛镍合金的体液反应,和/或不存在晶体结构域边界可以抑制腐蚀性化学侵蚀。 还描述了用于控制形成保护性氧化铝层的方法,以及包括这种生物相容性单晶铜基SMA的装置。

    METHOD OF ALLOYING REACTIVE COMPONENTS
    28.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF ALLOYING REACTIVE COMPONENTS 有权
    合成反应成分的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140076465A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US13736671

    申请日:2013-01-08

    Abstract: Metal ingots for forming single-crystal shape-memory alloys (SMAs) may be fabricated with high reliability and control by alloying thin layers of material together. In this method, a reactive layer (e.g., aluminum) is provided in thin flat layers between layers of other materials (e.g., copper and layers of nickel). When the stacked layers are vacuum heated in a crucible to the melting temperature of the reactive layer, it becomes reactive and chemically bonds to the other layers, and may form eutectics that, as the temperature is further increased, melt homogeneously and congruently at temperatures below the melting temperatures of copper and nickel. Oxidation and evaporation are greatly reduced compared to other methods of alloying, and loss of material from turbulence is minimized.

    Abstract translation: 用于形成单晶形状记忆合金(SMA)的金属锭可以通过将薄层材料合金化而具有高可靠性和可控制造。 在这种方法中,在其它材料(例如铜和镍层)的层之间的薄平坦层中提供反应层(例如铝)。 当堆叠层在坩埚中被真空加热至反应层的熔融温度时,其变成反应性并且化学键合到其它层,并且可以形成共晶体,随着温度的进一步增加,熔体均匀且均匀地在低于 铜和镍的熔化温度。 与其他合金化方法相比,氧化和蒸发大大降低,并且使来自湍流的材料的损失最小化。

    Aesthetic self-ligating orthodontic bracket
    29.
    发明申请
    Aesthetic self-ligating orthodontic bracket 有权
    美观自粘正畸托架

    公开(公告)号:US20040072117A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-15

    申请号:US10643181

    申请日:2003-08-18

    CPC classification number: A61C7/287 A61C7/02 A61C7/20

    Abstract: A self-ligating orthodontic bracket for captivating an archwire with a tooth. The bracket includes a bracket body mountable to a tooth and a self-ligating mechanism having an archwire slot and a ligating slide. The ligating slide is movable between an open position in which an archwire is insertable into the archwire slot and a closed position in which the archwire is retained in the archwire slot. The bracket body may be formed from a non-metallic material, such as a polymer, a filled polymer composite, or a ceramic, and the self-ligating mechanism may be formed from a metal. The bracket may include a resilient engagement member with a detent positioned to engage an aperture extending through the ligating slide when the ligating slide is in the closed position.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于用牙齿吸引弓丝的自我结扎的正畸托架。 支架包括可安装到牙齿的支架主体和具有弓丝槽和连接滑块的自连接机构。 结扎滑块可在其中弓丝插入弓丝槽的打开位置和弓丝保持在弓丝槽内的关闭位置之间移动。 支架体可以由诸如聚合物,填充聚合物复合材料或陶瓷的非金属材料形成,并且自连接机构可以由金属形成。 托架可以包括弹性接合构件,其具有定位成当结扎滑块处于关闭位置时接合延伸穿过结扎滑块的孔。

    Fluid material delivery devices and methods
    30.
    发明申请
    Fluid material delivery devices and methods 审中-公开
    流体输送装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20040048226A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-11

    申请号:US10659787

    申请日:2003-09-10

    Inventor: Gary T. Garman

    CPC classification number: A61C17/0208 A61C5/50 A61C5/62 A61C5/64

    Abstract: Devices and methods for the application of materials to an interior space of a tooth, such as the extirpated pulp chamber and/or root canals of the tooth subsequent to root canal surgery. The device has one or more syringe-like pistons and associated chambers for drawing a vacuum within an extirpated pulp chamber and applying cleansing, sealing, and/or filler materials into the tooth under continued vacuum pressure to ensure complete and thorough application.

    Abstract translation: 用于将物质施加到牙齿的内部空间的装置和方法,例如在根管手术之后的牙齿的拔除的髓腔和/或根管。 该装置具有一个或多个注射器状活塞和相关联的腔室,用于在释放的纸浆室内抽真空,并在持续的真空压力下将清洁,密封和/或填充材料施加到牙齿中,以确保完全和彻底的应用。

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