公开(公告)号：US5522725A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-04

申请号：US322989

申请日：1994-10-14

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Cleary

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Cleary

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/16

CPC classification number: A61C7/12

Abstract: Bond strengths of orthodontic appliances are enhanced by applying heat to heat softenable projections of a bonding base of the appliance, and then moving outer portions of the projections in lateral directions to present overhanging regions. The overhanging regions provide undercut areas that mechanically interlock with adhesive when the appliance is bonded to a tooth and the adhesive hardens. The method is useful for plastic appliances as well as other appliances that are made of materials exhibiting thermoplastic characteristics during at least one phase of their manufacture.

Abstract translation: 通过将热量施加到器具的接合基座的可加温软化的突起上，然后在横向方向上移动突出部分的外侧部分以提供悬垂的区域来增强矫正器具的粘结强度。 突出区域在器具结合到牙齿上并且粘合剂硬化时提供与粘合剂机械互锁的底切区域。 该方法对于在其制造的至少一个阶段期间具有热塑性特性的材料制成的塑料电器以及其他电器是有用的。

公开(公告)号：US07168950B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US10967797

申请日：2004-10-18

Applicant: David K. Cinader, Jr. ,  Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： David K. Cinader, Jr. ,  Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C5/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: Transfer apparatus is constructed for applying an orthodontic composition such as a bonding composition to selected areas of multiple teeth simultaneously. The selected areas of the teeth that receive the composition substantially correspond to areas of the teeth that subsequently receive orthodontic appliances. As a result, contact of the composition with other regions of the oral cavity such as the gingival tissue is avoided.

Abstract translation: 传送装置被构造成将诸如粘合组合物的正畸组合物同时施加到多个齿的选定区域。 接收组合物的牙齿的选定区域基本上对应于随后接收牙齿矫正器具的牙齿区域。 结果，避免了组合物与牙龈组织等其他区域的接触。

公开(公告)号：USD504950S1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-10

申请号：US29198721

申请日：2004-02-03

Applicant: Ming-Lai Lai ,  Jirina V. Pospisil ,  Russell A. Jordan

Designer： Ming-Lai Lai ,  Jirina V. Pospisil ,  Russell A. Jordan

公开(公告)号：US06302688B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09405751

申请日：1999-09-27

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  Ming-Lai Lai ,  John S. Kelly ,  Evangelos Georgakis

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  Ming-Lai Lai ,  John S. Kelly ,  Evangelos Georgakis

IPC: A61C300

CPC classification number: A61C7/285 ,  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 in a generally buccolabial direction 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。 每当弓丝在器具上大体上积分方向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：US6089868A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-18

申请号：US78879

申请日：1998-05-14

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

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

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/12 ,  A61C19/00 ,  A61C5/00

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US5827058A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-27

申请号：US947095

申请日：1997-10-08

Applicant: John S. Kelly ,  Russell A. Jordan ,  Randall E. Adam

Inventor： John S. Kelly ,  Russell A. Jordan ,  Randall E. Adam

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 brackets that are releasably received in a tubular 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 occlusal and gingival recesses of each bracket in order to support the bracket in suspended relation. The carrier is particularly useful for holding brackets during a manufacturing operation or during transport of the brackets from manufacturing operation to another. The carrier is also useful for supporting brackets in a package for shipment to the end user, especially when the brackets are precoated with a layer of adhesive.

Abstract translation: 正畸组件包括可释放地容纳在管状载体中的一个或多个正畸托架。 载体具有臂，其外端部分彼此间隔开以在其间形成通道。 臂的外端部分被容纳在每个支架的咬合和齿龈凹槽中，以便支撑悬挂的支架。 承运人在制造操作期间或在将托架从制造操作运输到另一个时特别有用。 载体也可用于将包装中的托架支撑到最终用户的装运中，尤其是当托架预先涂有一层粘合剂时。

公开(公告)号：US5552177A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-03

申请号：US407622

申请日：1995-03-21

Applicant: Dwight W. Jacobs ,  Oliver L. Puttler ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Allen B. Amundson ,  Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： Dwight W. Jacobs ,  Oliver L. Puttler ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Allen B. Amundson ,  Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/16 ,  A61C7/28 ,  B05D1/28 ,  B05D3/04 ,  B05D5/10 ,  B05D3/12

CPC classification number: B05D1/286 ,  A61C7/16 ,  B05D3/042 ,  B05D5/10

Abstract: Orthodontic adhesive is cooled below ambient temperature in order to facilitate applying the adhesive to the base of an orthodontic appliance. The adhesive is placed on a carrier and formed into a certain shape on the carrier, and then released from the carrier while cool. In one embodiment, a quantity of adhesive is placed on the base of the appliance, and the appliance is then moved to a cut-off die while the adhesive remains cool and relatively brittle; next, a stream of pressurized air fractures and removes excess adhesive from the appliance base.

Abstract translation: 正畸粘合剂被冷却到环境温度以下以便于将粘合剂施加到正畸器具的底座上。 将粘合剂放置在载体上并在载体上形成一定形状，然后在冷却下从载体中释放。 在一个实施例中，将一定数量的粘合剂放置在器具的基座上，然后将器具移动到切割模具，同时粘合剂保持冷却并且相对脆弱; 接下来，加压空气流破裂并从器具底座移除多余的粘合剂。

公开(公告)号：US5538129A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-23

申请号：US407190

申请日：1995-03-21

Applicant: Bruce E. Chester ,  James D. Cleary ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Russell A. Jordan ,  Kenneth E. Hoevel ,  Randall E. Adam

Inventor： Bruce E. Chester ,  James D. Cleary ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Russell A. Jordan ,  Kenneth E. Hoevel ,  Randall E. Adam

IPC: B65D75/36 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C19/02 ,  B65D75/32 ,  B65D83/10 ,  A61B19/02

CPC classification number: B65D75/32 ,  A61C19/02 ,  B65D75/366 ,  A61C2202/00 ,  B65D2575/365 ,  Y10S206/813

Abstract: A package for an adhesive precoated dental appliance such as an orthodontic bracket includes a container having a well and a flange, and a cover that extends over an opening of the well. A pressure sensitive adhesive releasably connects the cover to the flange along a first region, and a hermetic seal extends between the cover and the flange along a second region that is located between the first region and the opening of the well. The hermetic seal cooperates with the pressure sensitive adhesive to provide a reliable, easily openable package. The hermetic seal also prevents volatile components of adhesive on the dental appliance from contacting the pressure sensitive adhesive and thereby decreases loss of the volatile components from within the package in order to extend the expected shelf life of the adhesive precoated appliance.

Abstract translation: 用于粘合剂预涂牙科器具如正畸托架的包装包括具有孔和凸缘的容器以及在孔的开口上延伸的盖。 压敏粘合剂沿着第一区域可释放地将盖连接到凸缘，并且气密密封件沿着位于第一区域和井的开口之间的第二区域在盖和凸缘之间延伸。 气密密封与压敏胶合作，提供可靠，易于打开的包装。 气密密封还防止牙科器具上的粘合剂的挥发性组分接触压敏粘合剂，从而减少包装内的挥发性组分的损失，以延长粘合剂预涂装置的预期保质期。