公开(公告)号：US08042556B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US10810245

申请日：2004-03-25

Applicant: M. William Bowsher

Inventor： M. William Bowsher

IPC: A61C15/00

CPC classification number: A61C15/046 ,  A61C15/043 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A dental hygiene apparatus for enabling a flossing of teeth. The apparatus can include a dispensing member and an accumulating member. The dispensing and accumulating members can each comprise a ring with an aperture for receiving a finger. Activating switches can selectively enable a dispensing of dental floss from the dispensing member and a retraction of dental floss relative to the accumulating member. A bobbin within the accumulating member can be rotated by a coil spring that can be rewound. The apertures in the rings can be varied. A floss retaining member can alternatively be retained by a ring, an opposed hook arrangement, or any other arrangement coupled to the dispensing member. Dental floss can be dispensed from a distal end of a post. The dental hygiene apparatus can further include as part of a unified system a finger shield arrangement, which can comprise first and second tubular members.

Abstract translation: 一种用于牙齿牙线牙齿清洁的牙齿卫生设备。 该装置可以包括分配构件和累积构件。 分配和累积构件可以各自包括具有用于接收手指的孔的环。 激活开关可以选择性地使得能够从分配构件分配牙线并相对于累积构件缩回牙线。 蓄积构件内的筒管可以通过可以倒带的螺旋弹簧旋转。 环中的孔可以变化。 备选地，牙线保持构件可以由环，相对的钩布置或联接到分配构件的任何其它布置来保持。 可以从柱的远端分配牙线。 牙科卫生设备还可以包括作为统一系统的一部分的手指屏蔽装置，其可以包括第一和第二管状构件。

公开(公告)号：US20100251493A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12374871

申请日：2008-12-09

Applicant: Kyle Sale ,  Patrick A. Headstrom ,  Tyler G. Kloster

Inventor： Kyle Sale ,  Patrick A. Headstrom ,  Tyler G. Kloster

IPC: A46B13/00

CPC classification number: A61C17/34 ,  A61C17/222 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: The brushhead/handle interface includes a brushhead assembly (20) which has a brush member (26) for cleaning teeth. A driveshaft (14) extends from a handle portion (12) of the toothbrush (10), which is driven in an oscillating manner through a selected rotational angle. The driveshaft includes one or more contact regions (49). The coupling member includes an interface portion or portions (46) which are forced against the contact regions of the driveshaft by a single spring member when the driveshaft is inserted into the coupling member. The single spring (34) exerts a sufficient force on the interface portions of the coupling member against the contact regions of the driveshaft to produce both a reliable torque transfer between the driveshaft and the brushhead assembly and to maintain axial retention of the brushhead assembly on the driveshaft during operation of the toothbrush.

Abstract translation: 刷头/手柄接口包括刷头组件（20），其具有用于清洁牙齿的刷子（26）。 驱动轴（14）从牙刷（10）的手柄部分（12）延伸，所述手柄部分（12）以振荡方式被驱动通过选定的旋转角度。 驱动轴包括一个或多个接触区域（49）。 联接构件包括界面部分或部分（46），当界面驱动轴被插入到联接构件中时，该接口部分（46）被单个弹簧构件压靠在驱动轴的接触区域上。 单个弹簧（34）在耦合构件的接合部分上抵抗驱动轴的接触区域施加足够的力，以在驱动轴和刷头组件之间产生可靠的扭矩传递并且保持刷头组件在轴向保持 驱动轴在牙刷运行期间。

公开(公告)号：US07425130B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-16

申请号：US11125358

申请日：2005-05-09

Applicant: Alfred Schaffner ,  Richard Goldman

Inventor： Alfred Schaffner ,  Richard Goldman

IPC: A61C7/00

CPC classification number: A61C5/88 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A dental wedge for use in a dental medical treatment and restoration of hollow spaces associated with caries between neighboring teeth. The dental wedge has a triangular cross-section and a free end running out to a rounded tip. The dental wedge (1) is bent upwardly like a saber. The base face (3) and the side faces (4) of the dental wedge (1) are arched concavely inwardly. The impact edges (5) of the base face (3) and of the side faces (4) of the dental wedge (1) are rounded. The dental wedge (1) exhibits a first, longer wedge section (1a) and a second, shorter wedge section (1b), wherein the impact edges (5) between the base face (3) and the side faces (4) in the first wedge section (1a) are running parallel to each other. The impact edges (5) in the second wedge section (1b) run toward each other toward the free upwardly bent tip (2) of the dental wedge (1).

Abstract translation: 一种用于牙科治疗的牙楔，并且与相邻牙齿之间的龋齿相关联的中空空间的恢复。 牙楔具有三角形横截面，并且自由端流出到圆形尖端。 牙楔（1）像军刀一样向上弯曲。 基牙面（3）和牙楔（1）的侧面（4）向内凹进地拱形。 基面（3）和牙楔（1）的侧面（4）的冲击边缘（5）是圆形的。 牙楔（1）表现出第一较长楔形部分（1a）和第二较短楔形部分（1b），其中基面（3）和侧面（4）之间的冲击边缘（5） 在第一楔形部分（1a）中彼此平行地延伸。 第二楔形部分（1b）中的冲击边缘（5）朝向牙楔（1）的自由向上弯曲的尖端（2）朝向彼此延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20080124674A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US12011428

申请日：2008-01-24

Applicant: Dennis A. Meuchel

Inventor： Dennis A. Meuchel

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C3/00 ,  A61B90/92 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A color coded instrument has a colored resin cone connected at one end of a handle to provide a means to visually identify the instrument. The working tip of the instrument extends from the cone. The cone provides a sanity, non-flexible, impermeable and sterile connection between the metal handle and working tip.

Abstract translation: 彩色编码仪器具有连接在手柄一端的着色树脂锥体，以提供视觉识别仪器的手段。 仪器的工作尖端从锥体延伸。 锥体提供金属把手和工作尖端之间的理智，非柔性，不渗透和无菌连接。

公开(公告)号：US20050271999A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11202740

申请日：2005-08-12

Applicant: Cotesworth Fishburne

Inventor： Cotesworth Fishburne

IPC: A61C3/03 ,  A61C3/06 ,  A61C5/04 ,  A61C15/00

CPC classification number: A61C3/03 ,  A61C3/06 ,  A61C3/12 ,  A61C15/00 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A loop is formed by a bow having across one side a strip or blade. The bow has flexure and memory. The flexure and memory of the bow are imparted to the strip, enabling the strip to be either taut or loose, depending on the pressure exerted by the operator upon the bow. The bow is held and manipulated by the operator with the thumb and finger. The strip is positioned under tension. A holder for the device allows additional variability in the angle of attack of the strip, and facilitates quick and easy interchange of the strips. A holder avoids insertion of fingers far back in the mouth, where working space is limited.

Abstract translation: 通过弓形件形成环，该弓形物具有一侧的条带或刀片。 弓有弯曲和记忆。 根据操作员在弓上施加的压力，将弓的弯曲和记忆赋予条带，使得条可以被拉紧或松动。 弓被操作者用拇指和手指握住和操纵。 带材处于张力下。 用于该装置的保持器允许带的迎角的额外变化，并且便于快速和容易地将条带交换。 支架避免手指插入口中，工作空间有限。

公开(公告)号：US20050244776A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10837460

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Norbert Abels ,  Claus Backes

Inventor： Norbert Abels ,  Claus Backes

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/285 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: Self-ligating orthodontic brackets include a marking system for identifying which tooth or subset of teeth a specific bracket within a set of non-identical brackets pertains and/or for assisting in aligning a bracket on a tooth. The bracket includes a temporarily visible mark that is visible during placement of the bracket onto a tooth but which does not remain visible during long term use of the orthodontic bracket to straighten teeth. The marking may be removable or it may be hidden during use of the bracket to straighten teeth. The orthodontic brackets are advantageously included within a set or kit intended for placement onto the teeth of a patient. They advantageously include a ligation cover selectively movable between an open, non-ligating position relative to an arch wire slot in a bracket base and a closed, ligating position relative to the arch wire slot.

Abstract translation: 自结扎正畸托架包括用于识别一组非相同括号内的特定支架的齿或子集的标记系统和/或用于帮助对准牙齿上的托架。 支架包括一个暂时可见的标记，在将支架放置在牙齿上时可见，但在长期使用正畸托架矫正牙齿时不会保持可见标记。 标记可以是可拆卸的，或者在使用支架时可能隐藏标记以使牙齿矫直。 正畸托架有利地包括在用于放置在患者牙齿上的套件或套件内。 它们有利地包括连接盖，其可选择性地相对于托架底座中的拱形钢丝狭槽和相对于拱形钢丝狭槽的封闭的结合位置在打开的非结合位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US20040058296A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10290075

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Ivoclar Vivadent AG

Inventor： Laurent Schenck ,  Philipp Gabriel ,  Steffen Riethmuller

IPC: A61C003/04 ,  A61C001/14

CPC classification number: A61C3/005 ,  A61C5/60 ,  A61C19/005 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A support apparatus for supporting components of a dental material includes two individual bottles each capable of receiving therein a component which can be shaken. Each individual bottle has a coding associated therewith and a cover has cover regions with respective codings corresponding to the bottle coding. A mixing base has a pair of recesses each with individual coding corresponding to the coding of a respective one of the individual bottles, whereby each respective bottle has a respective cover region and a respective recess of the mixing base associated therewith and identifiable as associated therewith by virtue of the corresponding coding thereon. The individual bottles collectively comprise a bottle unit and are closeable by a common cover.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑牙科材料的部件的支撑装置包括两个单独的瓶，每个瓶能够在其中容纳可以摇动的部件。 每个单独的瓶具有与之相关联的编码，并且盖具有覆盖区，其具有对应于瓶编码的相应编码。 混合基座具有一对凹槽，每个凹槽具有对应于单个瓶子中相应一个的编码的单独编码，由此每个相应的瓶子具有相应的覆盖区域和与之相关联的混合基底的相应凹部，并且可通过 凭借其上的相应编码。 单独的瓶子共同地包括一个瓶子单元，并且可以被一个共同的盖子关闭。

公开(公告)号：US20030188762A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-09

申请号：US10405716

申请日：2003-04-02

Inventor： Harold Ochs ,  John Chodzko

IPC: A61C015/00

CPC classification number: A61C15/041 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A floss comprising: a fiber substrate; and a uniform coating comprising a colorant, wherein the color of the coating is different than the color of the fiber substrate is disclosed. The floss is useful as an indicator floss.

公开(公告)号：US06206695B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US09225879

申请日：1999-01-05

Applicant: Nelson J. Wong ,  John W. Montgomery

Inventor： Nelson J. Wong ,  John W. Montgomery

IPC: A61C502

CPC classification number: A61C5/40 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A step-back eliminating tapered dental cutting instrument for improved root canal treatment and a method of root canal therapy in which the instrument includes a first tapered working portion having spiral-shaped cutting edges which define a first tapered angle, and a second tapered working portion having spiral-shaped cutting edges which define at least one second tapered angle. The second separate tapered angle may have a compound curve taper steeper at the distal tip of the instrument. The root canal therapy method which eliminates the step-back procedure includes the step of using a series of progressively increasing diameter dental cutting tools, each having a first tapered portion at one taper angle, and having a second tapered portion at another steeper angle, which is steeper than the first taper portion, and using each progressively larger diameter dental cutting tool to the same working depth of the previous tool so that a rapid decrease in diameter is achieved at the apical orifice of the root canal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于改善根管治疗的逐步消除锥形牙切割器具和根管治疗方法，其中该器具包括具有限定第一锥形角度的螺旋形切割边缘的第一锥形工作部分和第二锥形加工部分 具有限定至少一个第二锥形角度的螺旋形切割刃。 第二个单独的锥形角度可以在仪器的远端具有更为陡峭的复合曲线。 消除后退过程的根管治疗方法包括使用一系列逐渐增加直径的牙切削工具的步骤，每一个具有一个锥角的第一锥形部分，并且具有另一更陡的角度的第二锥形部分， 比第一锥形部分更陡，并且使用逐渐更大直径的牙齿切削工具到先前工具的相同工作深度，使得在根管的顶端孔处实现直径的快速减小。

公开(公告)号：US06186792B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US09517549

申请日：2000-03-02

Applicant: John J. Discko

Inventor： John J. Discko

IPC: A61C508

CPC classification number: A46B5/0016 ,  A46B3/18 ,  A46B5/00 ,  A46B2200/1046 ,  A46B2200/108 ,  A61C3/00 ,  A61C3/005 ,  A61C5/50 ,  A61C5/60 ,  A61C5/62 ,  A61C19/063 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A tubular applicator handle having an applicator integrally formed on either end. The applicable integrally formed on either end may be a brush, foam pad, fuzzy ball or other similar or equivalent applicator, for applying a liquid, paste or powder. The applicator may be use in a method of coating a post hole with a dental material. The present invention has particular adaptability in the dental field for applying dental materials.

Abstract translation: 管状施加器手柄，其具有一端形成在两端的涂抹器。 一体地形成在任一端的适用可以是用于施加液体，糊剂或粉末的刷子，泡沫垫，模糊球或其它相似或相当的涂敷器。 施用器可以用于用牙科材料涂覆柱孔的方法。 本发明在应用牙科材料的牙科领域具有特别的适应性。