公开(公告)号：US11786349B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17307119

申请日：2021-05-04

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： A61C19/00 ,  A61C17/06 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B90/40

CPC分类号： A61C19/007 ,  A61C17/06 ,  A61B90/05 ,  A61B2090/401

摘要： A particulate collecting device for dental patients is disclosed. The device includes a pair of vertical flanges, with a first flange configured to be positioned and worn on a right side of a patient's chest and a second flange configured to be positioned and worn on a left side of the patient's chest. The vertical flanges have an inner contour that aerodynamically funnels air flow away from the patient's face. The device includes a protective sheet located between the vertical flanges. The device includes a particulate matter reservoir that is fluidly coupled to the vertical flanges and configured to receive funneled air, and particulates contained therein, from the vertical flanges. The device also includes a negative air pressure generator, which is fluidly coupled to the particulate matter reservoir and produces negative air pressure in a direction from a top area of the vertical flanges towards the particulate matter reservoir.

公开(公告)号：US20100105010A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12290280

申请日：2008-10-29

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： A61C5/08

CPC分类号： A61C1/084 ,  A61C9/004

摘要： In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to methods for producing demonstration models of dentition, which may be used for a variety of purposes, including, for example, installing dental implants in a patient and designing orthodontic devices. According to certain embodiments of the invention, methods for installing dental implants in a patient are provided. The methods generally comprise producing a demonstration model of a patient's teeth and a pilot hole for a dental implant and using the model as,a guide for drilling a pilot hole at the implant site. According to such embodiments, the step of producing the demonstration model comprises (a) capturing a digital image of patient's mouth region using a digital image acquisition system, (b) performing a digital image segmentation of the patient's teeth apart from a set of volumetric data (to produce a segmented image of the teeth), (c) identifying the implant site for the dental implant within the segmented image, (d) deriving the pilot hole and dimensions thereof at the implant site within the segmented image, and (e) manufacturing a real-sized demonstration model of the patient's teeth with the pilot hole disposed therein. The invention provides that a drill sleeve may be secured to the real-sized demonstration model within the pilot hole to produce a transfer tray, which may then be placed in the patient's mouth. According to such embodiments, the drill sleeve may be used as a guide for the pilot drill, such that the implant may thereafter be installed in the patient's mouth.

摘要翻译： 在某些实施方案中，本发明涉及用于产生牙列示范模型的方法，其可用于各种目的，包括例如将牙植入物安装在患者体内并设计矫正装置。 根据本发明的某些实施例，提供了将牙科植入物安装在患者体内的方法。 所述方法通常包括产生患者牙齿的演示模型和用于牙种植体的引导孔，并且使用该模型作为在植入部位处钻导引孔的引导件。 根据这样的实施例，产生演示模型的步骤包括：（a）使用数字图像采集系统捕获患者口部区域的数字图像，（b）对一组体积数据进行数字图像分割， （以产生牙齿的分割图像），（c）识别分割图像内牙植入物的植入部位，（d）在分割图像内的植入部位导出导孔及其尺寸，以及（e） 制造具有设置在其中的导向孔的病人牙齿的实际尺寸示范模型。 本发明提供一种钻套筒可以固定在导孔内的实际尺寸的示范模型上，以产生一转移托盘，然后将该托盘放置在病人的口中。 根据这样的实施例，钻套可以用作导向钻的引导件，使得植入物此后可以安装在患者的口中。

公开(公告)号：US10935360B1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-02

申请号：US16730812

申请日：2019-12-30

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： G01B5/14

摘要： Methods, devices, and kits for measuring and establishing a gap between two surfaces are disclosed, which include and involve the use of a plurality of gap-establishing elements. Each gap-establishing element consists of a three-dimensional object having a defined and consistent thickness across an area that spans at least a partial length of the three-dimensional object. In addition, each gap-establishing element is labeled with a number that is correlated with the defined and consistent thickness that applies to such gap-establishing element. The plurality of gap-establishing elements are configured to be stacked upon or combined with each other. Such gap-establishing elements are useful for measuring and establishing gap dimensions that are included within various structures and/or machines (including simple and complex machines).

公开(公告)号：US10441395B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US14806458

申请日：2015-07-22

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： A61C19/02 ,  A61C19/05 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N23/046

摘要： A shipping container that is configured to store, protect, and transport a dental impression is disclosed. The shipping container includes an exterior surface that encloses an interior area; a support located within the interior area that is configured to receive an impression tray that includes a patient's dental impression; and a means attached to or integrally formed with the support that is configured to hold the impression tray in place on the support and to position the impression tray in a standardized orientation. The shipping container, including its exterior surface and internal support(s), are made of a material that will not interfere with a selected non-invasive imaging scan. The shipping container is configured and used to obtain a digital scan of the dental impression, without the need to open the shipping container or directly handle the dental impression.

公开(公告)号：US20100021862A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12220400

申请日：2008-07-24

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： A61C19/00

CPC分类号： A61B6/145 ,  G03B42/042

摘要： The present invention relates to methods and devices for positioning a patient's head prior to radiographic analysis for orthodontic and dental applications. According to certain embodiments of the invention, such methods comprise disposing a device in the patient's mouth and having the patient bite down on the device. The device used in such methods includes a planar radiolucent material having a mouthpiece in the center portion thereof, which is adjacent to a first concave contour that approximates the patient's left cheek and a second concave contour that approximates the patient's right cheek. The device used in such methods further comprises an outer horizontal edge that extends outwards from the patient's mouth, which is aligned with the patient's occlusal plane. According to certain embodiments, such methods further comprise taking measurements for dental or orthodontic applications relative to the patient's occlusal plane.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及用于在用于正畸和牙科应用的射线照相分析之前定位患者头部的方法和装置。 根据本发明的某些实施例，这些方法包括将装置设置在患者口中并让患者咬住装置。 在这种方法中使用的装置包括在其中心部分具有接口的平面射线可透过材料，其邻近靠近患者左脸颊的第一凹形轮廓和近似患者右脸颊的第二凹形轮廓。 在这种方法中使用的装置还包括从患者的嘴部向外延伸的外部水平边缘，其与患者的咬合平面对齐。 根据某些实施例，这种方法还包括相对于患者的咬合平面进行牙齿或正畸应用的测量。

公开(公告)号：US11449883B1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-20

申请号：US17235464

申请日：2021-04-20

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q30/06

摘要： Systems are disclosed that enable a person to electronically refer a product or service that is for sale to a third party, which enables the third party to purchase the product or service from the applicable vendor for the benefit of the referring person. The systems generally include a server; at least one database that houses product-specific data; a product association module; and a payment module. The product association module is configured to receive digital input from an author; correlate the digital input with product identifiers stored within the database; and communicate the product identifiers to a reader. The payment module is configured to receive payment instructions from the reader for a product that is represented by the product identifiers; transfer the payment instructions to a vendor that is selling the applicable product; and communicate to the author and vendor that the product has been paid for by the reader.

公开(公告)号：US20170065372A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US14846961

申请日：2015-09-07

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C1/07 ,  A61C7/08

CPC分类号： A61C7/008 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61N5/0601 ,  A61N5/0613 ,  A61N2005/0606 ,  A61N2005/063 ,  A61N2005/067

摘要： An orthodontic appliance that is configured to receive and transmit stimulation to a patient's teeth to enhance movement of such teeth, which includes an aligner that is configured to be fittingly and reversibly applied to a patient's teeth. The aligner includes a first area that is adapted to receive and transmit stimulation to one or more targeted underlying teeth (to enhance movement of the targeted underlying teeth). The aligner also includes a second area that is not adapted to receive and transmit stimulation to one or more non-targeted underlying teeth (or is otherwise adapted to prevent at least some stimulation from being transmitted to non-targeted underlying teeth), to avoid or reduce movement of the non-targeted teeth.

摘要翻译： 一种矫正器具，其被配置为接收并向患者的牙齿传递刺激以增强这些牙齿的移动，其包括被配置为适当地和可逆地施加到患者牙齿上的对准器。 对准器包括适于接收和传递刺激到一个或多个目标下面的牙齿（以增强目标下面的牙齿的运动）的第一区域。 对准器还包括第二区域，其不适于接收和传递刺激到一个或多个非目标下面的牙齿（或者否则适于防止至少一些刺激被传递到非目标下面的牙齿），以避免或 减少非目标牙齿的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20170020642A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US14806458

申请日：2015-07-22

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： A61C19/02 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01R33/48 ,  A61C19/05

CPC分类号： A61C19/02 ,  A61C19/05 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N24/08

摘要： A shipping container that is configured to store, protect, and transport a dental impression is disclosed. The shipping container includes an exterior surface that encloses an interior area; a support located within the interior area that is configured to receive an impression tray that includes a patient's dental impression; and a means attached to or integrally formed with the support that is configured to hold the impression tray in place on the support and to position the impression tray in a standardized orientation. The shipping container, including its exterior surface and internal support(s), are made of a material that will not interfere with a selected non-invasive imaging scan. The shipping container is configured and used to obtain a digital scan of the dental impression, without the need to open the shipping container or directly handle the dental impression.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种配置为存储，保护和运输牙印的运输容器。 运输容器包括封闭内部区域的外表面; 位于所述内部区域内的支撑件，其被构造成接收包括患者牙印的印模托盘; 以及附接到所述支撑件或与所述支撑件一体形成的装置，所述装置被构造成将所述印模托盘保持在所述支撑件上的适当位置并且将所述印模托盘定位在标准化的方位。 运输容器，包括其外表面和内部支撑件，由不会干扰选定的非侵入性成像扫描的材料制成。 运输容器被配置并用于获得牙印的数字扫描，而不需要打开运输容器或直接处理牙印。

公开(公告)号：US08478698B1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12726327

申请日：2010-03-17

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： G06F15/18

CPC分类号： G06F19/3481 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/324 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G16H50/20

摘要： The methods and systems generally entail the use of a server that is configured to receive patient data through a website. The methods and systems further include the use of a database that has access to (i) information derived from textbooks and scientific literature and (ii) dynamic results derived from ongoing and completed patient treatments. The methods and systems further include the operation of at least one computer program within the server, which is capable of analyzing the patient data and identifying at least one diagnosis of the orthodontic condition. The methods and systems further entail assigning a probability value to the at least one diagnosis, with the probability value representing a likelihood that the diagnosis is accurate. The methods and systems further include instructing the computer program to identify at least one treatment approach, a corrective appliance, or a combination thereof for the at least one diagnosis.

摘要翻译： 方法和系统通常需要使用被配置为通过网站接收患者数据的服务器。 这些方法和系统还包括使用能够访问（i）从教科书和科学文献中获得的信息的数据库，以及（ii）从持续和完成的患者治疗得到的动态结果。 所述方法和系统还包括操作服务器内的至少一个计算机程序，其能够分析患者数据并识别正畸条件的至少一个诊断。 方法和系统还需要将概率值分配给至少一个诊断，其中概率值表示诊断准确的可能性。 方法和系统还包括指示计算机程序为至少一个诊断识别至少一种治疗方法，矫正装置或其组合。

公开(公告)号：US20090215002A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12380244

申请日：2009-02-25

申请人： James Mah

发明人： James Mah

IPC分类号： A61C7/10

CPC分类号： A61C7/10

摘要： The present invention relates to teeth separators and methods of use thereof. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, devices for separating teeth are provided, which generally comprise a plurality of engaging elements. The engaging elements are interconnected to form a string of the engaging elements. The engaging elements are preferably the same size, and exhibit, for example, a substantially triangular or conical configuration. The devices further include a connecting end which comprises an aperture through which one or more of the engaging elements may pass in a first direction but not in a second (opposite) direction. The aperture may exhibit, for example, a circular configuration.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及牙齿分离器及其使用方法。 根据本发明的某些实施例，提供了用于分离齿的装置，其通常包括多个接合元件。 接合元件互连以形成一串接合元件。 接合元件优选地具有相同的尺寸，并且表现出例如基本上三角形或圆锥形的构造。 所述装置还包括连接端，所述连接端包括一个孔，一个或多个接合元件可以通过所述孔沿着第一方向而不是在第二方向（相反）方向上通过。 孔可以表现出例如圆形构造。