公开(公告)号：US09539071B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14061598

申请日：2013-10-23

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Eldad Taub ,  Avi Kopelman

IPC: A61C13/00 ,  A61C5/10 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C8/00 ,  A61C13/09

CPC classification number: A61C13/0004 ,  A61C5/73 ,  A61C5/77 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C8/0048 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C13/0006 ,  A61C13/09 ,  A61C13/34 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  Y10T29/49567

Abstract: A virtual model of an intraoral cavity is provided, wherein this process is initialized by a dental clinic, and the design and manufacture of a suitable dental prosthesis for the intraoral cavity is shared between a dental lab and a service center.

Abstract translation: 提供了口腔的虚拟模型，其中该过程由牙科诊所初始化，并且在牙科实验室和服务中心之间共享用于口腔的合适的牙科假体的设计和制造。

公开(公告)号：US09522750B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US13864020

申请日：2013-04-16

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Stanley E. Sankaran ,  Eric Kuo ,  Kevin M. Conlon ,  Josh Van Riper

IPC: B65B5/04 ,  B65B57/00 ,  B65B61/02 ,  B65B43/26 ,  B65B43/12 ,  B65B61/20 ,  B65B65/00

CPC classification number: B65B5/045 ,  B65B35/10 ,  B65B43/123 ,  B65B43/267 ,  B65B43/34 ,  B65B57/00 ,  B65B61/025 ,  B65B61/20 ,  B65B65/003

Abstract: A system for packaging mass-customized items includes a computer system including a database containing item identification information unique to each item; (2) outer container identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each outer container in a plurality of outer containers; (3) inner pack identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each inner pack in a plurality of inner packs; and (4) inner pack filling apparatus that fills each inner pack with a specific item matched to that inner pack by the item identification information received from the database. Each item is associated with its unique item identification information and is inserted into an inner pack with matching item identification information, and each outer container is presented for loading with one or more inner packs matched to that outer container by the item identification information received from the database.

Abstract translation: 用于包装大量定制物品的系统包括计算机系统，其包括包含每个物品唯一的物品识别信息的数据库; （2）外部容器识别装置，其将从数据库接收的物品识别信息应用于多个外部容器中的每个外部容器; （3）内包装识别装置，其将从数据库接收到的物品识别信息应用于多个内包装中的每个内包装; 和（4）内包装填充装置，通过从数据库接收到的物品识别信息，填充与内包装相匹配的特定物品的每个内包装。 每个项目与其唯一的项目识别信息相关联，并且被插入到具有匹配项目识别信息的内部包装中，并且每个外部容器被呈现为通过从该外部容器接收到的物品识别信息来装载与该外部容器相匹配的一个或多个内部包装 数据库。

公开(公告)号：US20160338799A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15227401

申请日：2016-08-03

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Fuming Wu ,  Vadim Matov ,  Artem Borovinskih ,  Rene M. Sterental ,  Pavel Agapov ,  Anton Spiridonov ,  Anatoliy Boltunov

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  A61C13/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C2007/004 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F19/34 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2210/41

Abstract: The present disclosure provides computing device implemented methods, computing device readable media, and systems for adjustment of tooth position in a virtual dental model. Virtual dental modeling can include detecting space and/or collision between posterior teeth of an upper jaw and posterior teeth of a lower jaw in a virtual dental model that has been set in a preliminary target position. An energy function can be defined including the space and/or collision, tooth root movement, and align points. Weights can be assigned for each variable in the energy function. A position of the posterior teeth of the upper jaw and the posterior teeth of the lower jaw can be adjusted in six degrees of freedom to minimize the energy function. The detection, definition, assignment, and adjustment can be repeated until the energy function converges. The weights can be adjusted to reduce the space and/or collision.

公开(公告)号：US20160331492A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15219779

申请日：2016-07-26

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Artem Borovinskih ,  Anton Terekhov ,  Rene Sterental ,  Mikhail Minchenkov ,  Ivan Pavlov

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C19/05

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C19/05 ,  A61C2007/004 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: An orthodontic positioning device and methods for making an orthodontic positioning device including a first patient removable orthodontic tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth provided in one of an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The first appliance includes a hook configured to receive an orthodontic elastic band. The orthodontic positioning device also includes a second patient removable orthodontic tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth provided in the other of the upper jaw and the lower jaw. The second appliance includes a cutout operable to expose an orthodontic elastic band receiving member.

公开(公告)号：US20160320610A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15211377

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Rami Boltanski

IPC: G02B26/10 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/04 ,  G02B26/08 ,  A61B1/24

CPC classification number: G02B26/10 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/00188 ,  A61B1/002 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C9/0066 ,  G02B7/023 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B26/0875 ,  H02K41/0356

Abstract: A scanner includes a lens assembly comprising a lens having a lens axis and a positioning system to adjust a focal plane of the lens assembly. The positioning system includes an outer element, an inner element that houses the lens assembly, and a linear-motion bearing that couples the inner element to the outer element. The linear-motion bearing includes a first element coupling and a second element coupling. The linear-motion bearing provides a single degree of translational movement of the inner element along the lens axis.

Abstract translation: 扫描器包括透镜组件，其包括具有透镜轴的透镜和用于调节透镜组件的焦平面的定位系统。 定位系统包括外部元件，容纳透镜组件的内部元件和将内部元件联接到外部元件的直线运动轴承。 线性运动轴承包括第一元件联接和第二元件联接。 线性运动轴承提供内部元件沿着透镜轴线的单程度的平移运动。

公开(公告)号：US20160310235A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14695921

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Mitra DERAKHSHAN ,  Angelo MAURA

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  A61C7/08

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  G16H50/50

Abstract: A comparative orthodontic treatment planning tool that can provide multiple treatment plan options based on a single initial tooth data set. A user can use the treatment planning tool to select a treatment plan based on factors, including cost, treatment duration, treatment complexity, and material or feature selection. Tooth arrangements at different treatment stages can be compared. In some cases, a tooth arrangement at one treatment stage can be superimposed over a tooth arrangement at a different treatment stage or over a tooth arrangement from a different treatment plan.

Abstract translation: 一种比较正畸治疗计划工具，可以基于单个初始牙齿数据集提供多种治疗计划选项。 用户可以使用治疗计划工具根据因素选择治疗计划，包括成本，治疗持续时间，治疗复杂性，材料或特征选择。 可以比较不同处理阶段的牙齿布置。 在一些情况下，在不同的治疗阶段或在不同治疗方案的牙齿布置上，在一个治疗阶段的牙齿布置可以重叠在牙齿布置上。

公开(公告)号：US20160295191A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15175267

申请日：2016-06-07

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Noam Babayoff

IPC: H04N13/00 ,  H04N13/02

CPC classification number: H04N13/15 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0646 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/247 ,  A61B5/0068 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1077 ,  A61B5/1079 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C9/0066 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/25 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0243 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/30036 ,  H01L27/14868 ,  H04N13/207 ,  H04N13/257 ,  H04N13/271 ,  H04N13/296

Abstract: A device for determining the surface topology and associated color of a structure, such as a teeth segment, includes a scanner for providing depth data for points along a two-dimensional array substantially orthogonal to the depth direction, and an image acquisition means for providing color data for each of the points of the array, while the spatial disposition of the device with respect to the structure is maintained substantially unchanged. A processor combines the color data and depth data for each point in the array, thereby providing a three-dimensional color virtual model of the surface of the structure. A corresponding method for determining the surface topology and associate color of a structure is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09451873B1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14640909

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Avi Kopelman ,  Michael Sabina

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/24 ,  G06T1/00 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C5/77 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/0002 ,  A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/00045 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  G06T1/0007 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T15/205 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T2207/30036

Abstract: A processing device receives an intraoral image of a first intraoral site and determines an identity of the first intraoral site. The processing device then locks the intraoral image and selects a portion of the intraoral image depicting a portion of the first intraoral site based at least in part on the identity of the first intraoral site. The processing device may then generate a model comprising the first intraoral site based at least in part on the locked intraoral image, wherein the portion of the locked intraoral image is used for a first region of the model, and wherein data from one or more additional intraoral images that also depict the portion of the first intraoral site is not used for the first region of the model.

Abstract translation: 处理装置接收第一口内部位的口内图像并确定第一口内部位的身份。 处理装置然后至少部分地基于第一口内部位的身份来锁定口内图像并选择描绘第一口内部位的一部分的一部分口腔内图像。 然后，处理装置可以至少部分地基于锁定的口内图像来生成包括第一口内部位的模型，其中锁定的口内图像的部分用于模型的第一区域，并且其中来自一个或多个附加的数据 还描绘了第一口内部位的部分的口内图像不用于模型的第一区域。

公开(公告)号：US20160256244A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15158366

申请日：2016-05-18

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Noam Babayoff ,  Eldad Taub ,  Avi Kopelman

IPC: A61C9/00 ,  A61C17/02 ,  A61C17/022

CPC classification number: A61C9/006 ,  A61B1/253 ,  A61C17/0208 ,  A61C17/022

Abstract: A dental instrument and method for imaging the three-dimensional topography of one or more teeth in the oral cavity of an individual is provided. The instrument includes a probe insertable into the oral cavity to receive the image of these surfaces which can then be processed. Combined with the probe is an auxiliary which projects an air stream toward the surface to be imaged by the probe and acts to evaporate and remove from these surfaces a liquid film coating formed by saliva and other fluids present in the oral cavity, to render these surfaces dry and to enhance their reflectivity and in doing so, provide clearer images.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于对个体口腔中的一个或多个牙齿的三维形貌进行成像的牙科器械和方法。 仪器包括可插入口腔的探针，以接收这些表面的图像，然后可以对其进行处理。 与探针组合是一种辅助装置，其通过探针将空气流投射到待成像的表面，并且用于从这些表面蒸发和移除由口腔中存在的唾液和其它流体形成的液膜涂层，以使这些表面 干燥并提高其反射率，并在此过程中提供更清晰的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20160171128A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US15050673

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Avi Kopelman

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06T7/00 ,  A61C7/00 ,  G06T19/20

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for modifying a virtual model of a physical structure with additional 3D data obtained from the physical structure to provide a modified virtual model.