| 序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开（公告）号 | 公开（公告）日 | 发明人 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Vibrating orthodontic strip | US14422252 | 2013-09-16 | US10039617B2 | 2018-08-07 | Michael K. Lowe; Lawrence W. Swol |
| A low cost disposable peel-and-stick vibrating orthodontic strip can be attached to existing orthodontic devices such as aligners, thus speeding dental remodeling by as much as 50%. A low cost orthodontic appliance generally in the form of a peel-and-stick vibrating strip that can be advantageously applied to existing orthodontic devices, such as aligners, positioners, fixed appliances, or even applied directly to teeth. | ||||||
| 82 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR STIMULATING CELL PROLIFERATION | US15875779 | 2018-01-19 | US20180140383A1 | 2018-05-24 | Richard Johnson; Bryce A. Way |
| Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices and methods for stimulating cell proliferation. In one implementation, a method for increasing cell proliferation is provided. The method includes providing a vibrational dental device configured to vibrate at a frequency higher than about 60 Hz. The method also includes mechanically stimulating, using the vibrational dental device, cells for a treatment period of less than about 10 to 20 minutes daily. The method may further include generating a peak acceleration magnitude in the horizontal direction substantially greater than that in the vertical direction. The number of the cells at the end of the period of time is increased. The cells may include at least one of human osteoblasts and fibroblasts. | ||||||
| 83 | Tooth positioner and vibrator combination | US13850151 | 2013-03-25 | US09968421B2 | 2018-05-15 | Steven J. Bowman; Michael K. Lowe |
| A tooth positioner is combined with a vibrational source, thus speeding orthodontic remodeling. In more detail, the device includes a tooth positioner shaped to closely fit a patient's dentition and apply a straightening force to at least one of said patient's teeth, the tooth positioner contacting labial, lingual and occlusal surfaces of said patient's dentition, the tooth positioner operably connected to a housing enclosing a power source operably connected to a vibratory source, the vibratory source being able to vibrate, thus vibrating the tooth positioner. Methods of using the positioner-vibrator combination are also disclosed. | ||||||
| 84 | Orthodontic accelerator | US14995060 | 2016-01-13 | US09907626B1 | 2018-03-06 | Michael K. Lowe; Alex Bevly; Ruru Chen |
| An improved vibrating orthodontic device is provided wherein motor speed is controlled by capacitive sensor, and thus lacks moving parts that are required by encoder use. The improved device also uses a tungsten offset weight, reducing size by more than 50%, yet still produces the needed force. The device is thus smaller, lighter and more robust. | ||||||
| 85 | Massaging or brushing bite plates | US14292354 | 2014-05-30 | US09848959B2 | 2017-12-26 | Michael K. Lowe; Zaffer Syed; Tamsen Valoir |
| An orthodontic remodeling device, wherein the bite plate is modified to have textured teeth and gum facing surfaces so as to provide cleaning, massaging or acupressure effect when in use. | ||||||
| 86 | ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES CONFIGURED TO RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT BIOLOGIC STIMULATION | US14846961 | 2015-09-07 | US20170065372A1 | 2017-03-09 | James Mah |
| 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. | ||||||
| 87 | PULSATILE ORTHODONTIC DEVICE AND METHODS | US15241080 | 2016-08-19 | US20160361140A1 | 2016-12-15 | Michael K. LOWE |
| Orthodontic remodeling devices having an extraoral housing containing a power source operably coupled to an actuator operably coupled to a processor that controls said actuator; the extraoral housing operably connected to an intraoral U-shaped bite plate; the bite plate having upper and lower vertical edges on a facial edge thereof and upper and lower vertical edges on a lingual edge thereof. During usage the orthodontic remodeling device is held in place only by teeth clamping on the bite plate and vibrates at a selected frequency between 0.1 and 400 Hz. Methods of using same for faster orthodontic remodeling and pain reduction are also provided. | ||||||
| 88 | Orthodontic System Anchoring Method and Apparatus | US14684351 | 2015-04-11 | US20160296303A1 | 2016-10-13 | Justin Parker |
| Orthodontic system anchoring method and custom apparatus affixed to teeth, TADs and/or tooth positioning and stabilization appliances and/or orthodontic auxiliaries. Each appliance has mechanical fasteners structured to secure segments of a curable flexible resin rope called a flex fit module (FFM). The FFM is moldable and adaptable to the oral cavity between mechanical fasteners in an uncured first mode where it is cut to length, positioned around the anatomy of the mouth and attached to clamps or fasteners at each end. Each fastener has a clamp attached to orthodontic auxiliaries, orthodontic appliances or onto a TAD for anchorage purposes. One end of this custom appliance is usually attached via a clamp manufactured as part of a bracket or band to a tooth. The other end is connected to an appliance, tad or auxiliary. Once connected together the system is cured and becomes a solid entity ready to accept orthodontic forces. | ||||||
| 89 | PULSATILE ORTHODONTIC DEVICE AND METHODS | US15019865 | 2016-02-09 | US20160184054A1 | 2016-06-30 | Michael K. LOWE |
| Orthodontic remodeling devices having an extraoral housing containing a power source operably coupled to an actuator operably coupled to a processor that controls said actuator; the extraoral housing operably connected to an intraoral U-shaped bite plate; the bite plate having upper and lower vertical edges on a facial edge thereof and upper and lower vertical edges on a lingual edge thereof. During usage the orthodontic remodeling device is held in place only by teeth clamping on the bite plate and vibrates at a selected frequency between 0.1 and 400 Hz. Methods of using same for faster orthodontic remodeling and pain reduction are also provided. | ||||||
| 90 | ORTHODONTIC APPARATUS | US14378871 | 2013-02-01 | US20150230885A1 | 2015-08-20 | Tim Wucher |
| A medical apparatus for use in the corrective treatment of malocclusion and other dentofacial defects is provided. The apparatus has at least one stimulator which is configured to apply a stimulus to a part of the dento-oral complex and includes at least one actuator controllable by means of electronic signals. A feedback system is also provided and is configured to measure parameters relating to the biomechanical tissue response resulting from the stimulus applied by the at least one stimulator, to analyse the parameters by means of a processor, and to adjust the stimulus applied by the at least one stimulator by means of the required control signals in order to apply a stimulus representing an optimal orthodontic force. | ||||||
| 91 | LASER ORTHODONTIC DEVICES | US14390895 | 2013-04-12 | US20150164618A1 | 2015-06-18 | Greg Heacock; Michael K. Lowe |
| An IR laser bite plate for orthodontic remodeling is disclosed, and the device can be combined with vibrational forces. | ||||||
| 92 | Vibrating Dental Devices | US14612127 | 2015-02-02 | US20150147711A1 | 2015-05-28 | Michael K. LOWE |
| A variety of improvements to the vibrating devices for dental remodeling are provided, including improved bite plate designs that accommodate common patient bite structure, a connector for a bite plate, a sizing tray for same, as well as better motors providing improved performance characteristics for an extraoral vibrator, and a completely intraoral vibrating dental plate with very thin cross section. | ||||||
| 93 | Software to control vibration | US14548072 | 2014-11-19 | US20150079533A1 | 2015-03-19 | Michael K. LOWE |
| A processor containing software allowing for measuring the speed of a motor, and adjusting that speed by pulse width modulation is provided. A dedicated voltage limiter prevents excess speed, and a battery charge management controller to charge the battery and monitor the battery charge status, ensures battery voltage is regulated to 3.3 V. These additional features contribute to safety, such that when included on an orthodontic remodeling device they allow safe and effective vibration, with minimal changes in frequency and force and no danger of excess speed or power. | ||||||
| 94 | Vibrating orthodontic remodeling device and method thereof | US13973865 | 2013-08-22 | US08939762B2 | 2015-01-27 | Michael K. Lowe |
| The present disclosure describes a faster method of orthodontic remodeling, where a patient wears an orthodontic fixed appliance biting an orthodontic remodeling device, the orthodontic remodeling device comprising: an extraoral housing containing a power source operably coupled to an actuator operably coupled to a processor that controls the actuator and captures and communicates device usage data; the extraoral housing operably connected to an intraoral U-shaped bite plate; the bite plate having upper and lower vertical rims on a facial edge thereof to contact both arches of teeth; and wherein during use the orthodontic remodeling device vibrates at a frequency from 0.1 to 400 Hz. The patient then activates the orthodontic remodeling device for about 20 minutes daily. The method provides accelerated tooth movement as compared to without using the orthodontic remodeling device. | ||||||
| 95 | CLASS II/III CORRECTOR ACCOMODATING BITE PLATES | US14275588 | 2014-05-12 | US20140342300A1 | 2014-11-20 | Dwight SCHNAITTER |
| Improved bite plates for use with orthodontic vibratory devices and devices offering other treatment modalities. The bite plates are specifically designed to be used with Class II and II correctors, such as the Herbst appliance. Such bite plates can be used with a variety of treatment modalities, including laser, IR, micropulse, vibration, and combinations thereof. | ||||||
| 96 | DIAGNOSTIC MOUTHPIECES | US14329268 | 2014-07-11 | US20140322661A1 | 2014-10-30 | Robert T. RUDMAN; Michael K. LOWE; David W. WARD |
| Diagnostic mouthpieces and separate pads for same allow dental devices of various types to have a dual purpose. The diagnostic mouthpieces allow frequent use and early intervention. | ||||||
| 97 | FLUORIDE RELEASING BITE PLATE | US14182988 | 2014-02-18 | US20140242535A1 | 2014-08-28 | Michael K. LOWE; Dwight SCHNAITTER |
| The present disclosure relates to biteplates for use with various orthodontic remodeling devices, wherein the bite plate releases fluoride during use, thus encouraging remineralization on enamel. Additionally, bite plates with a colorant or color-changing matrix that serve as indicators for fluoride concentration are also described. | ||||||
| 98 | VIBRATING ORTHODONTIC REMODELING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF | US13973865 | 2013-08-22 | US20130323669A1 | 2013-12-05 | Michael K. LOWE |
| A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications. | ||||||
| 99 | TOOTH POSITIONER AND VIBRATOR COMBINATION | US13850151 | 2013-03-25 | US20130252193A1 | 2013-09-26 | Steven J. BOWMAN; Michael K. LOWE |
| A tooth positioner is combined with a vibrational source, thus speeding orthodontic remodeling. | ||||||
| 100 | Vibrating orthodontic remodelling device | US13684220 | 2012-11-22 | US08500446B2 | 2013-08-06 | Michael K. Lowe |
| A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications. | ||||||
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