US4096637A
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Orienting device for dental facebow or pantograph
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-22
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Granted: 1978-06-27
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Expires: 1996-04-22
Abstract
Abstract An orienting device for a dental facebow which consists of a first gauge and a second gauge which are arranged for pivotal movement with respect to the facebow in planes which are perpendicular to one another. The gauges are of the bubble gauge type, and by pivotal movement each can be arranged in a horizontal attitude, so that the normal attitude of the upper jaw of a patient may be measured and reproduced exteriorly of the mouth of the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Elwood H. Stade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:45
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C9/00; G01C9/18; G01C9/24; G01C9/26; G01C9/28; A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/04; A61C19/045; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/06; A61B2090/067; A61B2090/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
In combination, a facebow and facebow orienting means, said facebow comprising a first and a second spaced temple portion and a transverse portion, said facebow being adapted to encircle the frontal face zone of a patient, said orienting device comprising a body, a first leveling gauge means including first pivotal means pivotally connecting said first leveling gauge means to the body for swinging movement in a first vertical plane, a second leveling gauge means including second pivotal means pivotally connecting the second leveling gauge means to the body for pivotal movement of said second leveling gauge means in a vertical plane perpendicular to the plane of pivotal movement of said first leveling gauge means, and adjustment means to pivotally move the gauges with respect to the body and to hold the gauges to the body in adjusted positions, and means to mount the body to said facebow with said first leveling gauge means being oriented generally parallel to a line connecting the ends of said temple portions, and said second leveling gauge means lying in a generally horizontal plane when said facebow is in its use position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
In combination, a facebow and facebow orienting means, said facebow comprising a first and a second spaced temple portion and a transverse portion, said facebow being adapted to encircle the frontal face zone of a patient, said orienting device comprising a body, a first leveling gauge means including first pivotal means pivotally connecting said first leveling gauge means to the body for swinging movement in a first vertical plane, a second leveling gauge means including second pivotal means pivotally connecting the second leveling gauge means to the body for pivotal movement of said second leveling gauge means in a vertical plane perpendicular to the plane of pivotal movement of said first leveling gauge means, and adjustment means to pivotally move the gauges with respect to the body and to hold the gauges to the body in adjusted positions, and means to mount the body to said facebow with said first leveling gauge means being oriented generally parallel to a line connecting the ends of said temple portions, and said second leveling gauge means lying in a generally horizontal plane when said facebow is in its use position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said adjustment means comprises a pair of threaded screws and said body includes a first hole and a second hole, each of said threaded screws having a terminal end and each being in threaded engagement in one of said holes, the terminal end of one of said screws being in engagement with said first gauge means and means connecting the terminal end of said one of said screws to the first gauge means and the terminal end of the other of said screws being in engagement with said second gauge means and means connecting the terminal end of said other of said screws to said second gauge means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
163 words
A facebow, orienting device, and means to mount the orienting device to said facebow, said facebow comprising first and second generally parallel spaced temple portions and said device comprising a body including first and second bubble gauges, each bubble gauge having a longitudinal axis arranged in perpendicular relation with respect to one another and each including means for mounting the bubble gauges to the body for pivotal movement in planes perpendicular to one another, and adjustments means for pivotally moving the bubble gauges with respect to the body, and holding means for holding the bubble gauges in selected positions, and said means mounting said device comprising means for attaching said orienting device to one of said temple portions with the longitudinal axis of said first bubble gauge being oriented generally parallel to a line connecting the temple portions and perpendicular to said temple portions and the said second gauge lying in a generally horizontal plane when said facebow is in its use position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
163 words
A facebow, orienting device, and means to mount the orienting device to said facebow, said facebow comprising first and second generally parallel spaced temple portions and said device comprising a body including first and second bubble gauges, each bubble gauge having a longitudinal axis arranged in perpendicular relation with respect to one another and each including means for mounting the bubble gauges to the body for pivotal movement in planes perpendicular to one another, and adjustments means for pivotally moving the bubble gauges with respect to the body, and holding means for holding the bubble gauges in selected positions, and said means mounting said device comprising means for attaching said orienting device to one of said temple portions with the longitudinal axis of said first bubble gauge being oriented generally parallel to a line connecting the temple portions and perpendicular to said temple portions and the said second gauge lying in a generally horizontal plane when said facebow is in its use position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-06-26 | 1981-12-26 | 1982-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-26 | 1985-12-26 | 1986-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-26 | 1989-12-26 | 1990-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |