IP Library Granted Patent US 9,949,671
Granted Patent B2
US 9,949,671 · App. 14/329,268 · Granted Apr 24, 2018

Diagnostic mouthpieces

Inventors: Robert T. Rudman (Bellaire, TX); Michael K. Lowe (Bellaire, TX); David W. Ward (Bellaire, TX)
Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
A61B5/14507A61C7/008A61C7/08
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 9,949,671
App. No.
14/329,268
Granted
Apr 24, 2018
Kind
B2
Abstract

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.

Claims (17)

1. A diagnostic pad for oral use, said diagnostic pad comprising:

i) an absorbent material in a U-shape for contacting occlusal surfaces of dentition;

ii) said absorbent material comprising at least two diagnostic indicators comprising antibodies for testing at least two salivary markers or biomarkers;

iii) a transparent flexible waterproof coating on three sides of said absorbent material, leaving one edge open for saliva ingress; and

iv) an adhesive backing on an outer surface of said coating, said adhesive backing covered with a removable protective layer.

2. A diagnostic pad for oral use, said diagnostic pad comprising:

i) an absorbent material in a U-shape for contacting occlusal surfaces of dentition;

ii) said absorbent material comprising at least two diagnostic indicators comprising antibodies for testing at least two salivary markers or biomarkers;

iii) a transparent flexible waterproof coating on three sides, leaving one edge open for saliva ingress,

iv) at least one lateral flow immunological test on said diagnostic pad; and

v) an adhesive backing on an outer bottom surface of said waterproof coating, said adhesive backing covered with a removable protective layer.

3. A diagnostic pad for oral use, said diagnostic pad comprising:

a) an absorbent material in a rectangular strip having two ends;

b) said absorbent material comprising at least two diagnostic indicators comprising antibodies for testing at least two salivary markers or biomarkers;

c) said absorbent material comprising a transparent flexible waterproof coating, leaving at least one open surface for saliva ingress;

d) said waterproof coating having an adhesive backing on an outer surface, said adhesive backing covered with a removable protective layer; and

e) having two open edges at each of said two ends, and having a lateral flow immunological test at each of said two ends.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 20, 2020
From: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: ORTHOACCEL HOLDINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 052712/0335 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 20, 2020
From: ORTHOACCEL HOLDINGS, LLC
To: ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS AND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, LLC
Reel/Frame 052712/0662 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 29, 2017
From: RUDMAN, ROBERT T; LOWE, MICHAEL K; WARD, DAVID W
To: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 044503/0987 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 21, 2017
From: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
Reel/Frame 042090/0754 →
Continuity (4)
Provisional Application 61857089 · Jul 22, 2013
Provisional Application 61870534 · Aug 27, 2013
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