公开(公告)号：US11576754B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US17100784

申请日：2020-11-20

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Fuming Wu ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Jeremy Riley ,  Yaser Shanjani ,  Norman Su ,  Jun Sato ,  Bastien Pesenti ,  John Y. Morton ,  Jihua Cheng

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  G16H40/63 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H50/50 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  G06T17/00

Abstract: Methods for designing and fabrication of a series of apparatuses for expanding a patient's palate (“palatal expanders”). In particular, described herein are methods and apparatuses for forming palatal expanders, including rapid palatal expanders, as well as series of palatal expanders formed as described herein and apparatuses for designing and fabricating them.

公开(公告)号：US11273011B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-15

申请号：US15831159

申请日：2017-12-04

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser Shanjani ,  Jeremy Riley ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Jun Sato ,  Norman Su ,  Jihua Cheng ,  Fuming Wu

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C9/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  A61C7/00

Abstract: Palatal expander apparatuses for expanding a patient's palate (“palatal expanders”) and methods of using and making them. These palatal expanders may be configured to have a variable surface smoothness on one side (e.g., the lingual-facing surface) compared to the opposite side (e.g., the palatal-facing surface). These palatal expanders may be configured to have a varying thickness in the palatal region. These palatal expanders may be adapted for ease in removal by the patient or caregiver (e.g., including a hinged region and/or detachment region, and/or including a thinner buccal side then occlusal side, etc.).

公开(公告)号：US11045283B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-29

申请号：US16003841

申请日：2018-06-08

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy Riley ,  Eric Kuo ,  Chunhua Li

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C8/00 ,  A61C1/08

Abstract: A series of a palatal expanders increasing width can be used to gradually expand a patient's palate. Each palatal expander may have a palatal region flanked by teeth regions. The palatal region can have a plurality of anchor-receiving features (e.g., anchor interfaces) that allow the palatal expander to be attached to temporary anchorage device anchors that have been implanted into the patient's maxilla.

公开(公告)号：US12226281B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US17249253

申请日：2021-02-25

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Siobhan O'Leary ,  Peter Webber ,  Jun Sato ,  Crystal Tjhia ,  Jessica H. Schiltz ,  Jeremy Riley ,  Ken Wu ,  Kangning Su ,  Yuxiang Wang ,  Zhaonan Sun ,  Andrei Soldatov

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/14 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A dental attachment placement device comprises a plurality of articulated registration elements shaped for placement on a plurality of teeth, which can facilitate placement, accommodate tooth movement, and improve alignment of the registration elements with the teeth, so as to accurately position an attachment for placement. The plurality of registration elements may comprise one or more attachment supports and one or more retention supports extending from the plurality of registration elements. A dental attachment can be removably coupled to the attachment support. The plurality of registration elements and attachment supports may be located on opposing sides of one or more teeth in order to maintain placement prior to adhering the attachment to the tooth. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of registration elements comprises a tooth registration surface shaped to engage the tooth with a specific position and orientation for accurate positioning of the attachment.

公开(公告)号：US12193907B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18477513

申请日：2023-09-28

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy Riley ,  Eric Kuo ,  Chunhua Li

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C8/00 ,  A61C1/08

Abstract: A series of a palatal expanders increasing width can be used to gradually expand a patient's palate. Each palatal expander may have a palatal region flanked by teeth regions. The palatal region can have a plurality of anchor-receiving features (e.g., anchor interfaces) that allow the palatal expander to be attached to temporary anchorage device anchors that have been implanted into the patient's maxilla.

公开(公告)号：US11109946B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-07

申请号：US16948670

申请日：2020-09-28

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Sriram Venkatasanthanam ,  Ramin Heydarpour ,  John Y. Morton ,  Jun Sato ,  Michael Christopher Cole ,  Mehdi Mojdeh ,  Prashanth Vanchy ,  Natalia Lysaya Powers ,  Sibel Narin ,  Jeremy Riley

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/00 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/20 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B41M5/00 ,  B44C3/02 ,  C09D11/101

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ornamental indicia carrier and method of producing the same. In some embodiments, the ornamental indicia carrier comprises an ultraviolet light (“UV”) cured ink printed on a thin flexible film and combined with an adhesive layer. The ornamental indicia carrier is capable of enduring the conditions inside the mouth for an extended period of time and can be used in conjunction with a dental appliance.

公开(公告)号：US12109090B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-08

申请号：US18158451

申请日：2023-01-23

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Fuming Wu ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Jeremy Riley ,  Yaser Shanjani ,  Norman Su ,  Jun Sato ,  Bastien Pesenti ,  John Y. Morton ,  Jihua Cheng

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H50/50 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/004 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H50/50 ,  G06T17/00

Abstract: Series of apparatuses for expanding a patient's palate (“palatal expanders”), including rapid palatal expanders, wherein a left tooth engagement region and a right tooth engagement region are configured to add anti-tipping torque to at least one tooth. Left and right tooth engagement regions may include lingual surfaces with at least one lingual protrusion. Left and right tooth engagement regions may have buccally rotated cavities.

公开(公告)号：US12097086B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-24

申请号：US18346176

申请日：2023-06-30

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Fuming Wu ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Jeremy Riley ,  Yaser Shanjani ,  Norman Su ,  Jun Sato ,  Bastien Pesenti ,  John Y. Morton ,  Jihua Cheng

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H50/50 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/004 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H50/50 ,  G06T17/00

Abstract: A series of palatal expanders and methods of designing palatal expanders, including rapid palatal expanders, where outer occlusal surfaces of a palatal expander are shaped to conform to a geometry of corresponding teeth surfaces of the patient's lower jaw to provide occlusion between occlusal surfaces and the corresponding teeth surfaces.

公开(公告)号：US11974898B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-07

申请号：US18175497

申请日：2023-02-27

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser Shanjani ,  Jeremy Riley ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Jun Sato ,  Norman Su ,  Jihua Cheng ,  Fuming Wu

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C9/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/023 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C9/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: Palatal expander apparatuses for expanding a patient's palate (“palatal expanders”) and methods of using and making them. The palatal expanders may include tooth engagement regions connected by a palatal region that is configured to apply force between the tooth engagement regions. At least a portion of the palatal region may be configured to have a clearance from the patient's mid-palatal region when the palatal expander is worn by the patient. The clearance between the palatal region and the patient's palate may decrease from the patient's mid-palatal region laterally toward the tooth engagement regions.

公开(公告)号：US11974897B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-07

申请号：US17679858

申请日：2022-02-24

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser Shanjani ,  Jeremy Riley ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Jun Sato ,  Norman Su ,  Jihua Cheng ,  Fuming Wu

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C9/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/023 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C9/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: Palatal expander apparatuses for expanding a patient's palate (“palatal expanders”) and methods of making them. The apparatuses may include a pair of tooth engagement regions connected by a palatal region. A detachment region on at least one of the tooth engagement regions may be defined by one or more first vertical cut-out regions extending from a bottom of a buccal side toward an occlusal side of the tooth engagement region. The buccal side may be more flexible than the occlusal side so that the detachment region flexes when a removal force to release the palatal expander apparatus from the patient's palate is applied to the detachment region.