公开(公告)号：US20070254262A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11597994

申请日：2005-06-16

Applicant: Jean-Claude Doussin ,  Philippe Gangneux ,  Jean-Michel Richer

Inventor： Jean-Claude Doussin ,  Philippe Gangneux ,  Jean-Michel Richer

IPC: A61C3/03 ,  A61C17/20

CPC classification number: A61C3/03 ,  A61B90/92 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: In order to select the ultrasonic wave power and amplitude range that matches an ultrasonic tip (130) for mounting on a surgical handpiece (120), the tip (130) includes a cavity (131) forming a housing for an identifier element (140). The identifier element is made of an elastic material presenting a melting temperature higher than 130° C. enabling it to withstand both vibration and sterilization temperatures. The identifier element (140) presents a color or a pattern corresponding to the ultrasonic wave power and amplitude range appropriate for use with the tip.

Abstract translation: 为了选择匹配用于安装在外科手持件（120）上的超声波尖端（130）的超声波功率和振幅范围，尖端（130）包括形成用于识别元件（140）的壳体的空腔（131） 。 标识元件由具有高于130℃的熔化温度的弹性材料制成，使其能够承受振动和灭菌温度。 标识符元素（140）呈现与适用于尖端的超声波功率和振幅范围相对应的颜色或图案。

公开(公告)号：US20060257820A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11129554

申请日：2005-05-13

Applicant: Jeffrey Davis

Inventor： Jeffrey Davis

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C3/00 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A handle for a medical instrument includes an elongate structure with a longitudinal axis, a central portion, and at least one end portion configured to receive a working element. The end portion includes a rigid core and a sleeve configured to fit over the rigid core, and the sleeve includes a rounded gripping surface having a substantially circular cross-sectional configuration and an anti-roll structure having a substantially non-circular cross-sectional configuration. The sleeve may further include a groove extending around its periphery and configured to receive a replaceable identifying element, such as a color-coded band or o-ring. The sleeve may also include a slot that intersects the groove and is configured to receive the tip of a tool used to remove the replaceable identifying element from the groove.

Abstract translation: 用于医疗器械的手柄包括具有纵向轴线的细长结构，中心部分和被构造成接收工作元件的至少一个端部部分。 端部包括刚性芯和被配置成装配在刚性芯上的套筒，并且套筒包括具有基本上圆形横截面构造的圆形抓握表面和具有基本上非圆形横截面构造的防侧倾结构 。 套筒还可以包括围绕其周边延伸并且被配置为接收可更换的识别元件（例如彩色带或O形圈）的凹槽。 套筒还可以包括与槽相交的槽，并且构造成接收用于从槽移除可替换识别元件的工具的尖端。

公开(公告)号：US07008221B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10695084

申请日：2003-10-27

Applicant: Benson D. McGann

Inventor： Benson D. McGann

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: The present invention is directed to selection of individual patient archwires by examining the patients inner arch rather than the patients teeth. In particular, a method of archwire selection comprises (a) obtaining a representation of a patient's inner arch curve (a “PIAC”); (b) selecting an archwire shape based at least partially on the PIAC representation; (c) making an initial selection of an archwire size based at least partially on the PIAC representation; (d) selecting a final archwire size after considering something other than the PIAC representation; and (e) selecting an archwire to be used based on the selected archwire shape and selected final archwire size. Using the PIAC rather than the occlusal or labial and buccal surfaces of the teeth for archwire shape selection promotes shaping the teeth to the shape of the jaw bone and gives consistent facial esthetics plus better retention of the treatment correction. Use of a patients PIAC/jaw bone structure also facilitates automating the process of archwire selection.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过检查患者内拱而不是患者牙齿来选择单个患者弓线。 特别地，弓丝选择的方法包括（a）获得患者内拱曲线（“PIAC”）的表示; （b）至少部分地基于所述PIAC表示来选择弓丝形状; （c）至少部分地基于PIAC表示来初步选择弓丝尺寸; （d）在考虑除了PIAC表示之外的其他事项时选择最终的弓线尺寸; 和（e）基于所选择的弓丝形状和所选择的最终弓丝尺寸选择要使用的弓丝。 使用PIAC而不是牙齿的咬合面或阴唇和颊部表面进行弓丝形状选择，促进将牙齿成形为颚骨的形状，并提供一致的面部美学加上更好的治疗矫正保留。 使用患者PIAC /颌骨结构还有助于自动化弓丝选择的过程。

公开(公告)号：US20050272005A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11125358

申请日：2005-05-09

Applicant: Alfred Schaffner ,  Gerold Borer ,  Richard Goldman

Inventor： Alfred Schaffner ,  Gerold Borer ,  Richard Goldman

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C5/12

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：US20030134251A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-17

申请号：US10131454

申请日：2002-04-22

Inventor： Benson D. McGann

IPC: A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: The present invention is directed to selection of individual patient archwires by examining the patients inner arch rather than the patients teeth. In particular, a method of archwire selection comprises (a) obtaining a representation of a patient's inner arch curve (a nullPIACnull); (b) selecting an archwire shape based at least partially on the PIAC representation; (c) making an initial selection of an archwire size based at least partially on the PIAC representation; (d) selecting a final archwire size after considering something other than the PIAC representation; and (e) selecting an archwire to be used based on the selected archwire shape and selected final archwire size. Using the PIAC rather than the occlusal or labial and buccal surfaces of the teeth for archwire shape selection promotes shaping the teeth to the shape of the jaw bone and gives consistent facial esthetics plus better retention of the treatment correction. Use of a patients PIAC/jaw bone structure also facilitates automating the process of archwire selection.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过检查患者内拱而不是患者牙齿来选择单个患者弓线。 特别地，弓丝选择的方法包括（a）获得患者内拱曲线（“PIAC”）的表示; （b）至少部分地基于所述PIAC表示来选择弓丝形状; （c）至少部分地基于PIAC表示来初步选择弓丝尺寸; （d）在考虑除了PIAC表示之外的其他事项时选择最终的弓线尺寸; 和（e）基于所选择的弓丝形状和所选择的最终弓丝尺寸选择要使用的弓丝。 使用PIAC而不是牙齿的咬合面或阴唇和颊部表面进行弓丝形状选择，促进将牙齿成形为颚骨的形状，并提供一致的面部美观以及更好的治疗矫正保留。 使用患者PIAC /颌骨结构还有助于自动化弓丝选择的过程。

公开(公告)号：US20020139386A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-03

申请号：US09818365

申请日：2001-03-27

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.

Abstract translation: 一种牙线，包括：纤维基材; 以及包含着色剂的均匀涂层，其中所述涂层的颜色不同于所述纤维基材的颜色。 牙线作为指示丝线是有用的。

公开(公告)号：US5254002B1

公开(公告)日：2000-01-11

申请号：US68226191

申请日：1991-04-08

Applicant: ORMCO CORP

Inventor： REHER JAMES F ,  FARZIN-NIA FARROKH

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/141 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C2201/002

公开(公告)号：US5275557A

公开(公告)日：1994-01-04

申请号：US45529

申请日：1993-04-08

Applicant: Dwight H. Damon

Inventor： Dwight H. Damon

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/287 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: A self-locking orthodontic bracket includes a base for attachment to a tooth or tooth band. Transversely spaced tying lugs are fixed to the base and include opposed extensions for orthodontic attachment purposes. The tying lugs present an anterior or front surface interrupted by a transverse archwire slot. A closure mounted on the bracket includes a movable cover slidably engaging the anterior surface of the bracket. The cover spans the full width of the tying lugs and has a perpendicular width greater than the width of the archwire slot across the anterior surface. The closure is supported on the bracket by a pair of guides that slidably engage opposed side surfaces of the tying lugs for opening and closing the cover. The closure can also be designed to complement the archwire slot structure between the lugs, forming a complete tube encircling the archwire across the full width of the bracket when the cover is in its closed position.

Abstract translation: 自锁正畸托架包括用于附接到牙齿或牙齿带的基座。 横向间隔的捆扎耳固定到基部，并且包括用于正畸附接目的的相对的延伸部。 捆扎耳呈现由横向弓丝槽中断的前表面或前表面。 安装在支架上的封闭件包括可滑动地接合支架前表面的可移动盖。 盖子跨越捆扎耳片的全部宽度，并且具有大于穿过前表面的弓丝槽的宽度的垂直宽度。 封闭件通过一对引导件支撑在支架上，该引导件可滑动地接合用于打开和关闭盖子的捆扎凸耳的相对侧表面。 闭合件还可以被设计成补充凸耳之间的弓丝槽结构，当盖处于其闭合位置时，形成围绕弓丝的完整管，跨过托架的整个宽度。

公开(公告)号：US4391590B1

公开(公告)日：1992-12-15

申请号：US34425582

申请日：1982-01-29

Applicant: DENTSPLY RES & DEV

Inventor： EMERY W DOUGHERTY

IPC: A61C5/06 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61M3/00 ,  A61C5/04

CPC classification number: A61M3/00 ,  A61C5/62 ,  A61C5/66 ,  A61C9/0026 ,  A61C2201/002

公开(公告)号：US4687441A

公开(公告)日：1987-08-18

申请号：US732567

申请日：1985-05-10

Applicant: Frank H. Klepacki

Inventor： Frank H. Klepacki

IPC: A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/30 ,  A61C7/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/303 ,  A61C7/125 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: An elastomeric device for use with an orthodontic appliance of the type wherein an archwire is inserted in the archwire slot formed in a bracket, attachable to a patient's tooth, which has hook-shaped projections formed therein. The elastomeric device includes a unit having a closed loop portion which is stretchable over the projections for holding the archwire to the bottom of the slot, and a cap portion integrally molded with the loop portion for covering the bracket. The cap portion protects the oral cavity of the patient against irritation from the rough surfaces of the bracket, keeps food particles from becoming lodged in the crevices of the bracket, and enhances the appearance of the overall appliance by hiding the bracket from view. The elastomeric device may be in the form of a single unit or in the form of an integrally molded chain-like arrangement of such units.

Abstract translation: 一种用于这种类型的矫正器具的弹性体装置，其中弓丝插入形成在托架中的弓丝槽中，该弓丝插槽形成在其中形成有钩状突起的病人牙齿上。 弹性体装置包括一个具有闭环部分的单元，该闭合部分可在该突起上伸展以将弓丝保持在该槽的底部;以及盖部，其与该环部一体地模制以覆盖支架。 盖部分保护患者的口腔免受来自支架粗糙表面的刺激，保持食物颗粒不被卡在托架的缝隙中，并且通过将支架从视野中隐藏来增强整个设备的外观。 弹性体装置可以是单一单元的形式或者是这种单元的整体模制的链状排列的形式。