公开(公告)号：US20150164616A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14538416

申请日：2014-11-11

Applicant: Derek E. Heath ,  Steven J.A. Treadway ,  Bobby J. Bennett

Inventor： Derek E. Heath ,  Steven J.A. Treadway ,  Bobby J. Bennett

IPC: A61C5/02 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/10

CPC classification number: A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/00 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C21D1/26 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/02 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/008 ,  C22F1/08 ,  C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/183

Abstract: Medical instruments, particularly, endodontic instruments with unique limited memory characteristics, and methods for making such instruments. One embodiment includes heat treating a finished endodontic instrument. A related embodiment includes electropolishing a finished endodontic instrument and then heat treating the endodontic instrument.

Abstract translation: 医疗器械，特别是具有独特有限记忆特性的牙髓器具，以及制造这种仪器的方法。 一个实施方案包括热处理成品的牙髓器械。 相关实施例包括电抛光成品的牙髓器械，然后热治牙髓器械。

公开(公告)号：US20150118634A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14066624

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: Hiroshi JINNOUCHI

Inventor： Hiroshi JINNOUCHI

IPC: A61C7/20

CPC classification number: A61C7/20 ,  A61C7/12 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  Y10T29/49838

Abstract: A connecting wire is a wire having a circular cross-section and made of shape memory alloy or the like. Individual blocks have a cross-section configured to engage with an orthodontic bracket and have a through hole to insert the connecting wire. Because a torque is applied separately to each of the individual blocks after the connecting wire and individual blocks are formed according to an arch form on a Monson sphere, the torque can be applied keeping a three-dimensional curve such as the Monson sphere.

Abstract translation: 连接线是具有圆形横截面并由形状记忆合金等制成的线。 单个块具有被配置为与正牙托架接合并具有通孔以插入连接线的横截面。 因为在连接线之后单独施加扭矩，并且在Monson球体上根据拱形形成单个块，所以可以施加保持诸如Monson球之类的三维曲线的扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US09005377B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13917038

申请日：2013-06-13

Applicant: D & S Dental, LLC

Inventor： Derek E. Heath ,  Steven J. A. Treadway

IPC: C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/00 ,  A61C5/02 ,  C22F1/18 ,  C21D1/26

CPC classification number: C22F1/006 ,  A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/00 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C21D1/26 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/02 ,  C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/183

Abstract: Methods for modifying a physical characteristic of finished endodontic instruments made from one or more superelastic alloys is described which include heat treating one or more finished endodontic instruments in a salt bath for a specific time (e.g., from about four hours to about six hours), at a specified temperature (e.g., from about 475° C. to about 550° C.), and preferably at a specified pH range.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于改变由一种或多种超弹性合金制成的成品牙根管器械的物理特性的方法，其包括在盐浴中将一种或多种成品的牙髓治疗器具热处理特定时间（例如约4小时至约6小时） （例如约475℃至约550℃），优选在特定的pH范围。

公开(公告)号：US08911573B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13396034

申请日：2012-02-14

Applicant: Derek E. Heath ,  Steven J. A. Treadway ,  Bobby J. Bennett

Inventor： Derek E. Heath ,  Steven J. A. Treadway ,  Bobby J. Bennett

IPC: C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/08 ,  C22F1/18 ,  A61C5/02 ,  C21D1/26

CPC classification number: A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/00 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C21D1/26 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/02 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/008 ,  C22F1/08 ,  C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/183

Abstract: Medical instruments, particularly, endodontic instruments with unique limited memory characteristics, and methods for making such instruments. One embodiment includes heat treating a finished endodontic instrument. A related embodiment includes electropolishing a finished endodontic instrument and then heat treating the endodontic instrument.

Abstract translation: 医疗器械，特别是具有独特有限记忆特性的牙髓器具，以及制造这种仪器的方法。 一个实施方案包括热处理成品的牙髓器械。 相关实施例包括电抛光成品的牙髓器械，然后热治牙髓器械。

公开(公告)号：US08844138B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US12449637

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: Jae Doc Kim ,  Yeong Kyun Kim ,  Sung Kuk Kim ,  Heon Joo Kim ,  Jae Yun Park

Inventor： Jae Doc Kim ,  Yeong Kyun Kim ,  Sung Kuk Kim ,  Heon Joo Kim ,  Jae Yun Park

IPC: A61C5/10 ,  A61C13/00 ,  A61C13/12

CPC classification number: A61C13/12 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C13/0019 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  Y10T29/49 ,  Y10T29/49567 ,  Y10T29/511 ,  Y10T29/5153 ,  Y10T29/5155

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a dental prosthesis is disclosed. The method includes a first step of photographing a patient's mouth with a dental cone beam CT, a second step of converting CT data photographed at the first step into a CAD file, a third step of designing a shape of the dental prosthesis with the CAD file using CAD software, a fourth step of correcting the shape of the designed prosthesis using occlusion simulation software, a fifth step of converting the shape of the prosthesis which is designed finally into manufacturing data, and a sixth step of transmitting the manufacturing data to a dental prosthesis manufacturing machine, thus manufacturing the dental prosthesis.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于制造牙科假体的方法。 该方法包括用牙锥束CT拍摄患者口腔的第一步骤，将在第一步骤拍摄的CT数据转换成CAD文件的第二步骤，用CAD文件设计牙科假体的形状的第三步骤 使用CAD软件，使用闭塞模拟软件来校正设计的假体的形状的第四步骤;将最终设计的假体的形状转换为制造数据的第五步骤;以及将制造数据传送到牙齿的第六步骤 假体制造机，从而制造牙科假体。

公开(公告)号：US20140271335A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14342549

申请日：2012-08-28

Applicant: Shuichi Miyazaki ,  Heeyoung Kim ,  Yosuke Sato

Inventor： Shuichi Miyazaki ,  Heeyoung Kim ,  Yosuke Sato

IPC: C22C16/00 ,  G02C5/00 ,  C22C30/00 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C22C30/04

CPC classification number: C22C14/00 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61L27/06 ,  A61L27/50 ,  A61L29/02 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61L31/022 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  A61L2430/02 ,  A61L2430/12 ,  A61L2430/24 ,  C22C16/00 ,  C22C30/00 ,  C22C30/04 ,  C22F1/186 ,  G02C5/008

Abstract: Provided is a super elastic alloy for biological use having a high biocompatibility, good processability and super elasticity, said super elastic alloy being a super elastic zirconium alloy for biological use comprising 27-54 mol % inclusive of titanium, 5-9 mol % inclusive of niobium which is a β phase-stabilizing element capable of stabilizing the β phase of zirconium, and 1-4 mol % inclusive in total of tin and/or aluminum which are ω phase-suppressing elements capable of suppressing the ω phase of zirconium, with the balance consisting of zirconium and inevitable impurities.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种具有高生物相容性，良好加工性和超弹性的生物用超弹性合金，所述超弹性合金为生物用的超弹性锆合金，其包含27-54摩尔％的钛，含有5-9摩尔％ 铌是一种 能稳定化的相稳定元件 锆和相对于能够抑制锆的ω相的ω相抑制元素的锡和/或铝的总计为1-4摩尔％，余量由锆和不可避免的杂质构成。

公开(公告)号：US20140199648A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14151619

申请日：2014-01-09

Applicant: Alexandre Gallo LOPES

Inventor： Alexandre Gallo LOPES

IPC: A61C7/30

CPC classification number: A61C7/287 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A self-ligating bracket and system with variable resistance to sliding. The bracket includes locking elements and/or deflection control components that govern the flexibility and movement of blades or clips that extend over an archwire slot, in order to adjust the action of such blades or clips relative to an archwire positioned within an archwire slot in the bracket.

Abstract translation: 自锁式支架和可滑动变化的系统。 支架包括锁定元件和/或偏转控制部件，其控制在弓丝槽上延伸的刀片或夹子的柔性和运动，以便调整这些刀片或夹子相对于位于弓丝槽内的弓丝槽内的弓丝的动作 托架。

公开(公告)号：US08685184B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13215438

申请日：2011-08-23

Applicant: Alfred David Johnson ,  Sammel S. Alauddin

Inventor： Alfred David Johnson ,  Sammel S. Alauddin

IPC: C22F1/08

CPC classification number: A61C7/20 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C22C9/01 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/08

Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and apparatus for shape-setting hyperelastic, single-crystal shape memory alloy (SMA) material while preserving the hyperelastic properties of the material. Also described are hyperelastic, single-crystal SMA devices that have been shape set by these methods. In particular, described herein are hyperelastic, single crystal SMA dental archwires and methods of forming them while preserving the hyperelastic properties, e.g., without significant grain boundaries in the crystal structure.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于形状设定超弹性单晶形状记忆合金（SMA）材料的方法，系统和装置，同时保持材料的超弹性性质。 还描述了通过这些方法形成的超弹性单晶SMA器件。 特别地，本文描述的是超弹性单晶SMA牙弓线和其形成它们的方法，同时保持超弹性性质，例如在晶体结构中没有显着的晶界。

公开(公告)号：US08651864B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13682463

申请日：2012-11-20

Applicant: Rodo Medical, Inc.

Inventor： Young Seo ,  Jianhua Yang ,  Victor Chechelski ,  Jong Gil Park

IPC: A61C8/00

CPC classification number: A61C8/0065 ,  A61C8/0016 ,  A61C8/005 ,  A61C8/0053 ,  A61C8/0057 ,  A61C13/225 ,  A61C13/235 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Shape memory dental retention systems which facilitate the adjustment or removal of an oral appliance, e.g., a crown or bridge, from a reconfigurable abutment assembly are described. The adjustable abutment assembly may be secured to an anchoring implant bored into the bones within the mouth. The abutment assembly has a projecting abutment portion with one or more shape memory material sleeves or plates or elements extending along the abutment. Each of the sleeves has a length with at least one curved or arcuate portion. Energy may be applied to the elements such that the arcuate portion flattens to allow for the oral appliance to be placed thereupon while removal of the energy allows the elements to reconfigure into its curved configuration thereby locking the oral appliance to the abutment. Removal of the oral appliance may be effected by reapplication of energy to the elements.

Abstract translation: 描述了便于从可重新配置的邻接组件调节或去除口腔器具例如牙冠或桥的形状记忆牙固定系统。 可调节的邻接组件可以固定到钻孔内的锚定植入物中。 基台组件具有突出的邻接部分，其具有一个或多个形状记忆材料套筒或板或沿着邻接部延伸的元件。 每个套筒具有至少一个弯曲或弓形部分的长度。 可以将能量施加到元件上，使得弓形部分平坦化以允许口腔器具放置在其上，同时移除能量允许元件重新配置成其弯曲构型，从而将口腔器具锁定到邻接处。 可以通过将能量重新应用于元件来实现口腔器具的移除。

公开(公告)号：US20140004479A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13994162

申请日：2011-12-12

Applicant: Jean-Claude Rouiller

Inventor： Jean-Claude Rouiller

IPC: A61C5/02

CPC classification number: A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/10

Abstract: An endodontic instrument for drilling the root canals of a tooth. The instrument comprises a working area for forming and/or shaping and/or cutting the wall of the root canal of the tooth. The working area is provided with a supporting endpiece that can be attached to a manual or mechanically driven mounting. The working area is arranged so as to assume a stowed configuration when the instrument is in an inoperative position to the working position, and vice versa, being cause by a predetermined variation in the temperature of the instrument. To this end, the working area is made from a wire of a metal alloy having shape-memory properties or particular elasticity properties.

Abstract translation: 用于钻牙齿根管的牙髓器械。 仪器包括用于形成和/或成形和/或切割牙根管壁的工作区域。 工作区域设置有可附接到手动或机械驱动的安装件的支撑端件。 工作区域布置成当仪器处于工作位置的不工作位置时呈现收起的构造，反之亦然，是由于仪器的温度的预定变化引起的。 为此，工作区域由具有形状记忆性或特定弹性特性的金属合金线形成。