US4815117A
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Cushioning bite plate adapter for x-ray film holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-02
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Granted: 1989-03-21
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Expires: 2007-09-02
Abstract
Abstract A cushioning bite plate adapter for use with a dental x-ray film holder comprises an elastically compressible member which has an attachment surface for engaging a surface of a bite plate of the film holder. An adhesive layer is disposed on the attachment surface of the elastically compressible member. A protective peel-off sheet is disposed over the adhesive layer. To use, the protective peel-off sheet is removed and the adhesive layer on the attachment surface is pressed into contact with the bite plate surface. The adhesive layer maintains the elastically compressible member in contact with the bite plate surface. Following use, the adapter is separated from the bite plate surface and thrown away.
Inventors
- 👤 Patricia J. Waldo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:15
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/04; G03B42/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A cushioning bite plate adapter for use with a dental x-ray film holder, said adapter comprising: (a) an elastically compressible member having a single attachment surface; and (b) releasable attaching means disposed on said single attachment surface for engaging a single surface of a bite plate of said x-ray film holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A cushioning bite plate adapter for use with a dental x-ray film holder, said adapter comprising: (a) an elastically compressible member having a single attachment surface; and (b) releasable attaching means disposed on said single attachment surface for engaging a single surface of a bite plate of said x-ray film holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The adapter in accordance with claim 1 wherein said releasable attaching means comprises a layer of adhesive material disposed on said attachment surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The adapter in accordance with claim 2 wherein said layer of adhesive material is covered by a protective peel-off sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The adapter in accordance with claim 3 wherein said elastically compressible member has a substantially rectangular shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The adapter in accordance with claim 3 wherein said elastically compressible member has a curved rectangular solid shape with a curved cushioning surface and a substantially planar attachment surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The adapter in accordance with claim 3 wherein said electrically compressible member comprises a foamed plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The adapter in accordance with claim 6 wherein said foamed plastic material comprises polyurethane foam.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
In combination with a dental x-ray film holder including a film retainer having a bite plate attached thereto, a cushioning bite plate adapter including means for removable attachment of a single adapter surface to a single surface of said bite plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
In combination with a dental x-ray film holder including a film retainer having a bite plate attached thereto, a cushioning bite plate adapter including means for removable attachment of a single adapter surface to a single surface of said bite plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination in accordance with claim 8 wherein said means for removable attachment is attached to said bite plate surface by adhesive means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination in accordance with claim 9 wherein said adapter has a substantially rectangular shape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination in accordance with claim 9 wherein said adapter has a curved rectangular solid shape, with a curved cushioning surface and a substantially planar attachment surface which removeably mates with said bite plate surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination in accordance with claim 9 wherein said adapter includes an elastically compressible member comprising a foamed plastic material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination in accordance with claim 12 wherein said foamed plastic material comprises polyurethane foam.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
79 words
An apparatus for use in positioning x-ray film within a patient's mouth and positioning x-ray equipment in alignment with said x-ray film, said apparatus comprising: (a) an x-ray film holder; (b) a bite plate attached to said film holder; (c) a frame attached to said bite plate; (d) anx-ray cone positioning device slidably attached to said frame; and (e) a cushioning adapted including means for removable attachment of single adapter surface to a single surface of said bite plate.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
79 words
An apparatus for use in positioning x-ray film within a patient's mouth and positioning x-ray equipment in alignment with said x-ray film, said apparatus comprising: (a) an x-ray film holder; (b) a bite plate attached to said film holder; (c) a frame attached to said bite plate; (d) anx-ray cone positioning device slidably attached to said frame; and (e) a cushioning adapted including means for removable attachment of single adapter surface to a single surface of said bite plate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 14 wherein said cushioning adapter comprises (i) an elastically compressible member having an attachment surface which engages the surface of said bite plate; and (ii) adhesive means for maintaining said attachment surface in engagement to the surface of said bite plate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 15 wherein said elastically compressible member has a substantially rectangular solid shape.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 15 wherein said elastically compressible member has a curved rectangular solid shape with a curved cushioning surface and a substantially planar attachment surface.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 15 wherein said elastically compressible member comprises a foamed plastic.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 18 wherein said foamed plastic comprises polyurethane foam.
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