US4370130A
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Wax occlusal rim warmer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-01
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Granted: 1983-01-25
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Expires: 2001-07-01
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for melting the occlusal surface of wax occlusal rims to approximate the patient's proper plane of occlusion. The apparatus includes a heated planar member inclined from horizontal to produce gravity induced flow of melted wax into a receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Igor A. Berger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C13/00; A61C13/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
Apparatus for removing material from a wax occlusal rim to establish the occlusal plane of the corresponding prosthodontic device comprising: a body having side walls, a base adapted to be disposed on a supporting surface, and a planar top formed of metal, the top being supported on the side walls at an acute angle relative to the base; a rectangular receptacle extending within the body and having an open upper end fixed to a slot formed in the top adjacent the edge thereof closest to the base; an electric light bulb supported within the body with its bulb in proximity to the side of the top facing the base; and means for energizing the light bulb to heat the planar top whereby a wax occlusal rim may be modified in form by pressing it into contact with the planar top, and wax melted from the rim will fall into said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
Apparatus for removing material from a wax occlusal rim to establish the occlusal plane of the corresponding prosthodontic device comprising: a body having side walls, a base adapted to be disposed on a supporting surface, and a planar top formed of metal, the top being supported on the side walls at an acute angle relative to the base; a rectangular receptacle extending within the body and having an open upper end fixed to a slot formed in the top adjacent the edge thereof closest to the base; an electric light bulb supported within the body with its bulb in proximity to the side of the top facing the base; and means for energizing the light bulb to heat the planar top whereby a wax occlusal rim may be modified in form by pressing it into contact with the planar top, and wax melted from the rim will fall into said container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-01-24 | 1986-07-26 | 1987-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-24 | 1990-07-26 | 1991-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-24 | 1994-07-26 | 1995-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |