US4411622A
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Jaw hinge-axis locator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-09
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Granted: 1983-10-25
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Expires: 2001-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A jaw hinge-axis locating device for securing a dental face-bow of the type having hinge pointers to the face of a dental patient with the hinge pointers of the face-bow in axial alignment with the patient's jaw hinge axis, the device includes a pliable base member which is adapted to be adhesively secured to a patient's face over one of his jaw hinge condyles, a receptacle disposed on the base member which is adapted securely to receive a hinge pointer of a face-bow with the receptacle in alignment with a patient's jaw hinge-axis thereby to locate and maintain a hinge pointer of a face-bow in alignment with the jaw hinge-axis of a patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Gorm P. Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/04; A61C19/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A device for securing a dental face-bow of the type having hinge pointers to the face of a dental patient with the hinge pointers of the face-bow in axial alignment with the patient's jaw hinge-axis, said device comprising in combination: a base member adapted to be adhesively secured to a patient's face over a jaw hinge condyle; means disposed on said base member for receivingly locating a hinge pointer of a face-bow therewithin in axial alignment with a patient's jaw hinge axis; and said base member being a generally pliable and planar card having an adhesive disposed on one surface thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A device for securing a dental face-bow of the type having hinge pointers to the face of a dental patient with the hinge pointers of the face-bow in axial alignment with the patient's jaw hinge-axis, said device comprising in combination: a base member adapted to be adhesively secured to a patient's face over a jaw hinge condyle; means disposed on said base member for receivingly locating a hinge pointer of a face-bow therewithin in axial alignment with a patient's jaw hinge axis; and said base member being a generally pliable and planar card having an adhesive disposed on one surface thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said base member is of a circular configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said locating means comprises a central, conical depression extending transversely inwardly from another surface of said base member, thereby to receive a hinge pointer having a pin-point tip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said locating means comprises a centrally disposed cylindrical wall extending transversely outwardly from said another surface of said base member, thereby to receive a hinge pointer having a blunt tip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said locating means comprises a centrally disposed cylindrical wall extending transversely outwardly, and a central, conical depression extending transversely inwardly, from said another surface of said base member, thereby to receive a hinge pointer having a blunt tip or a pin-point tip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device as defined in claim 5 wherein said base member is constructed of a transparent material thereby to facilitate the placement of same over a patient's jaw condyle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device as defined in claim 6 wherein said base member is constructed of severable material thereby permitting a portion thereof to be cut away to allow same to conform to features of a patient's face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device as defined in claim 7 wherein said base member is initially provided with a removable backing covering said adhesive thereby to preclude premature or inappropriate adhesion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as defined in claim 8 wherein said base member is of a circular configuration.
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) | 1986-10-24 | 1987-04-25 | 1987-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-24 | 1991-04-25 | 1991-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-24 | 1995-04-25 | 1995-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |