公开(公告)号：US20050197488A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US11072066

申请日：2005-03-04

Applicant: Patrick Mather

Inventor： Patrick Mather

IPC: A61B17/28

CPC classification number: A61F7/02 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2002/30097 ,  A61F2007/0292 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  H01Q1/08

Abstract: A device and method are provided combining the thermal and mechanical attributes of two distinct materials: shape memory materials and super-cooled liquids (SCLs). In one example of the invention, the super-cooled liquid is contained within a shape memory polymer (SCL liquid is filled into a shape memory polymer tube), so that the heat released by the SCL when it is mechanically triggered to crystallize itself triggers the shape change of the shape memory polymer. The device is suitable as a reusable warmer, as a dental mold material, in medical applications where reusable heat packs are indicated, particularly for application to difficult contours, and for large deployable structures such as satellite antennae and temporary shelters.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置和方法，其结合了两种不同材料的热和机械属性：形状记忆材料和超冷却液体（SCL）。 在本发明的一个实例中，超冷却液体被包含在形状记忆聚合物（SCL液体被填充到形状记忆聚合物管中）中，使得当机械触发自身结晶时由SCL释放的热量触发了 形状记忆聚合物的形状变化。 该装置适合作为可重复使用的加热器，作为牙科模具材料，用于指示可重复使用的热包，特别是用于难于轮廓的医疗应用以及用于诸如卫星天线和临时避难所的大型可部署结构。

公开(公告)号：US06818076B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-16

申请号：US09533345

申请日：2000-03-23

Applicant: Farrokh Farzin-Nia

Inventor： Farrokh Farzin-Nia

IPC: C22K100

CPC classification number: D07B1/0693 ,  A01K91/00 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  D02G3/12 ,  D02G3/26 ,  D02G3/448

Abstract: A stranded wire having improved fatigue characteristics and made of a shape memory and/or superelastic material, such as Ni/Ti or alloys thereof. Further, the stranded wire may be coiled along the entire length of the wire or only a portion thereof to form one or more coil springs. The stranded and optionally coiled wire is heat treated to set the wire in the twisted configuration.

Abstract translation: 具有改善的疲劳特性并由形状记忆和/或超弹性材料制成的绞合线，例如Ni / Ti或其合金。 此外，绞合线可以沿着导线的整个长度或仅一部分卷绕以形成一个或多个螺旋弹簧。 绞合的和可选的盘绕的线被热处理以将线材设置成扭曲的构造。

公开(公告)号：US06744790B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US10177743

申请日：2002-06-21

Applicant: Michael M. Tilleman ,  Dmitri Boutoussov ,  Ioana M. Rizolu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

Inventor： Michael M. Tilleman ,  Dmitri Boutoussov ,  Ioana M. Rizolu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: H01S3115

CPC classification number: A61C1/0046 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/26 ,  A61B2017/22085 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2210/0014 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  B23K26/144 ,  B23K26/146

Abstract: A device for attenuating thermal lensing in an optical resonator is disclosed. The device includes a laser rod having an optical axis, a first high-reflectivity element disposed within a path of the optical axis, an outcoupling element disposed within a path of the optical axis, a second high-reflectivity element disposed within a path of the optical axis, and a potential source coupled to the second high-reflectivity element. Application of a first potential from the potential source onto the second high-reflectivity element causes the second high-reflectivity element to be substantially reflective, and application of a second potential from the potential source onto the second high-reflectivity element causes the second high reflectivity element to be substantially transmissive, to preserve a TEM00 beam quality within the optical resonator under varying thermal conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于衰减光学谐振器中的热透镜的装置。 该装置包括具有光轴的激光棒，设置在光轴的路径内的第一高反射元件，设置在光轴的路径内的输出耦合元件，设置在光轴的路径内的第二高反射元件 光轴和耦合到第二高反射率元件的电位源。 将来自电位源的第一电位施加到第二高反射率元件使得第二高反射率元件基本上反射，并且将第二电位从电位源施加到第二高反射率元件上，导致第二高反射率 元件是基本上透射的，以在变化的热条件下保持光学谐振器内的TEM00光束质量。

公开(公告)号：US06705861B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-16

申请号：US10262516

申请日：2002-09-30

Applicant: Muhammad Chishti ,  Loc X. Phan

Inventor： Muhammad Chishti ,  Loc X. Phan

IPC: A61D500

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: An improved dental appliance system, and methods for using and fabricating the improved appliance, including a polymeric overlay or shell having a teeth-receiving cavity formed therein. The dental appliance having the necessary stiffness or strength to firmly secure the appliance on the teeth and provide controlled forces required for repositioning the teeth, until such time as removal of the appliance is desired. The appliance may be configured for use with a removal mechanism. The removal mechanism provides for selective release of the appliance from the teeth as the removal mechanism undergoes a state change stimulated by an environmental stimulus or environmental switch.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的牙科器具系统，以及使用和制造改进的器具的方法，包括在其中形成有齿接收腔的聚合物覆盖层或外壳。 牙科器具具有必要的刚度或强度，以将器具牢固地固定在牙齿上，并提供重新定位牙齿所需的受控力，直到需要去除器具。 设备可以被配置为与去除机构一起使用。 去除机构提供了从牙齿中选择性地释放器具，因为移除机构经历由环境刺激或环境开关刺激的状态变化。

公开(公告)号：US06567582B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US09822981

申请日：2001-03-30

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Jeffrey W. Jones

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Jeffrey W. Jones

IPC: G02B626

CPC classification number: A61B18/20 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61B18/26 ,  A61B2017/22085 ,  A61B2018/00017 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  A61C1/0046 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2210/0014 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  B23K26/144 ,  B23K26/146 ,  G02B6/3604

Abstract: A fiber tip fluid output device is provided for holding a fiber tip in an electromagnetic energy cutting apparatus and for directing water particles over a radiation delivery end of the fiber tip. The output device includes a generally cylindrical body having an outer surface, a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The lumen is sized and shaped to accommodate a fiber tip therethrough so that the fiber tip extends through the lumen. The device further includes a plurality of apertures extending around the generally cylindrical body, with each of the apertures fluidly connecting the outer surface to the lumen. Fluid is mixed around the cylindrical body, before entering the lumen through the apertures for additional mixing. The mixed fluid is then output from the lumen onto the fiber tip, for subsequent interaction with electromagnetic energy in an interaction zone above a target surface.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种纤维尖端流体输出装置，用于将光纤尖端保持在电磁能量切割装置中并用于将水粒子引导到纤维尖端的辐射传送端上。 输出装置包括具有外表面，近端，远端和在其之间延伸的内腔的大致圆柱体。 管腔的尺寸和形状适于容纳穿过其中的纤维尖端，使得纤维尖端延伸穿过内腔。 该装置还包括围绕大体圆柱形主体延伸的多个孔，其中每个孔将外表面流体地连接到管腔。 流体在圆筒体周围混合，然后通过孔进入内腔以进行额外混合。 然后将混合流体从内腔输出到纤维尖端上，以便随后与目标表面上方的相互作用区域中的电磁能量相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US06390812B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US09757385

申请日：2001-01-08

Applicant: Muhammad Chishti ,  Loc X. Phan

Inventor： Muhammad Chishti ,  Loc X. Phan

IPC: A61C308

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: An improved dental appliance system, and methods for using and fabricating the improved appliance, including a polymeric overlay or shell having a teeth-receiving cavity formed therein. The dental appliance having the necessary stiffness or strength to firmly secure the appliance on the teeth and provide controlled forces required for repositioning the teeth, until such time as removal of the appliance is desired. The appliance may be configured for use with a removal mechanism. The removal mechanism provides for selective release of the appliance from the teeth as the removal mechanism undergoes a state change stimulated by an environmental stimulus or environmental switch.

公开(公告)号：US06350123B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09256697

申请日：1999-02-24

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: A61G1702

CPC classification number: A61B18/201 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/26 ,  A61B2017/22085 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00017 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/1807 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61B2218/005 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  A61C1/0007 ,  A61C1/0046 ,  A61C1/0061 ,  A61C17/02 ,  A61C17/0202 ,  A61C17/0208 ,  A61C17/0217 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2210/0014 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  A61N2005/0644 ,  B23K26/144 ,  B23K26/146

Abstract: A fluid conditioning system is adapted to condition the fluid used in medical and dental cutting, irrigating, evacuating, cleaning, and drilling operations. The fluid may be conditioned by adding flavors, antiseptics and/or tooth whitening agents such as peroxide, medications, and pigments. In addition to the direct benefits obtained from introduction of these agents, the laser cutting properties may be varied from the selective introduction of the various agents.

Abstract translation: 流体调节系统适于调节用于医疗和牙科切割，冲洗，抽空，清洁和钻孔操作中的流体。 可以通过加入香料，防腐剂和/或牙齿增白剂如过氧化物，药物和颜料来调节流体。 除了从引入这些试剂获得的直接益处之外，激光切割性能可以从各种试剂的选择性引入中变化。

公开(公告)号：US06315558B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-13

申请号：US09426598

申请日：1999-10-26

Applicant: Farrokh Farzin-Nia ,  William Otsen

Inventor： Farrokh Farzin-Nia ,  William Otsen

IPC: A61C502

CPC classification number: B24B19/04 ,  A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  B24B19/022

Abstract: A method of forming a superelastic endodontic file by grinding a superelastic wire to form a file blank, and rotating a first end of the blank while preventing rotation of a second end of the blank is disclosed. The file blank is maintained in the austenite phase until twisted to form a stress induced martensite which is plastically deformed by the twisting. A heat treatment step may be performed prior to twisting, during twisting or after twisting of the preform. The method disclosed allows for increased flexibility in the design of files including the production of a rhomboid superelastic file.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过研磨超弹性线以形成文件坯料并且在防止坯料的第二端旋转的同时旋转坯料的第一端来形成超弹性牙髓固定文件的方法。 文件坯料维持在奥氏体相中，直到扭曲形成通过扭转塑性变形的应力诱发马氏体。 热处理步骤可以在扭曲之前，扭曲期间或扭曲预成型件之后进行。 所公开的方法允许在包括生产菱形超弹性文件的文件的设计中增加灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US06214285B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09324158

申请日：1999-06-02

Applicant: Rudger Rubbert ,  Friedrich Riemeier

Inventor： Rudger Rubbert ,  Friedrich Riemeier

IPC: C21D1100

CPC classification number: C22F1/006 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C21D1/00 ,  C21D1/70 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C22F1/183

Abstract: A process for heat treatment of a plastically moldable workpiece, by plastically molding the workpiece at a first temperature to form a shape, mechanically restraining the workpiece by means of form-fitting, bringing the workpiece to a second temperature and subjecting it at least partially to a heat treatment, and removing the workpiece, wherein mechanically restraining the workpiece by means of form-fitting is accomplished by embedding the workpiece in a densely packed pourable embedding material located in a container, wherein the embedding material is stressed. The invention also includes an apparatus for practicing the process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过在第一温度下塑性模制工件以形成形状的塑性模塑工件的热处理方法，通过形状配合机械地限制工件，使工件至少部分地接合到 热处理和去除工件，其中通过形状配合机械地限制工件通过将工件嵌入位于容器中的致密填充的可倾倒的嵌入材料中来实现，其中嵌入材料受到应力。 本发明还包括用于实施该过程的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06183248B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09250962

申请日：1999-02-16

Applicant: Muhammad Chishti ,  Loc X. Phan

Inventor： Muhammad Chishti ,  Loc X. Phan

IPC: A61C300

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: An improved dental appliance system, and methods for using and fabricating the improved appliance, including a polymeric overlay or shell having a teeth-receiving cavity formed therein. The dental appliance having the necessary stiffness or strength to firmly secure the appliance on the teeth and provide controlled forces required for repositioning the teeth, until such time as removal of the appliance is desired. The appliance may be configured for use with a removal mechanism. The removal mechanism provides for selective release of the appliance from the teeth as the removal mechanism undergoes a state change stimulated by an environmental stimulus or environmental switch.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的牙科器具系统，以及使用和制造改进的器具的方法，包括在其中形成有齿接收腔的聚合物覆盖层或外壳。 牙科器具具有必要的刚度或强度，以将器具牢固地固定在牙齿上，并提供重新定位牙齿所需的受控力，直到需要去除器具。 设备可以被配置为与去除机构一起使用。 去除机构提供了从牙齿中选择性地释放器具，因为移除机构经历由环境刺激或环境开关刺激的状态变化。