US3094115A
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Tooth mobility indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-08
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1980-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert S Polin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/24; A61B8/00; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/04; A61D; A61D5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A TOOTH MOBILITY MEASURING INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING THE FIRMNESS OF THE SUPPORT OF A TOOTH BY ITS MATRIX, THE JAWBONE AND RELATED PERIODONTAL TISSUE, COMPRISING A SMALL PROBE HAVING A PIEZO-ELECTRIC TRANSDUCER PORTION SUITED FOR APPLICATION TO A TOOTH, FOR READY INSERTION INTO THE ORAL CAVITY AND SUITED TO BE PLACED IN OPERATING CONTACT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL TOOTH, AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSDUCER, INDICATING MEANS CONNECTED IN SAID CIRCUIT, AND AN EXCITER MEANS FOR APPLYING A MECHANICAL VIBRATION OF PRESELECTED CHARACTERISTICS TO THE BONY STRUCTURE OF A PATIENT''S HEAD WHEREBY SAID SIGNAL IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE SUPPORT MATRIX OF A TOOTH UNDER EXAMINATION AND THROUGH SAID TRANSDUCER PORTION OF SAID PROBE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A TOOTH MOBILITY MEASURING INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING THE FIRMNESS OF THE SUPPORT OF A TOOTH BY ITS MATRIX, THE JAWBONE AND RELATED PERIODONTAL TISSUE, COMPRISING A SMALL PROBE HAVING A PIEZO-ELECTRIC TRANSDUCER PORTION SUITED FOR APPLICATION TO A TOOTH, FOR READY INSERTION INTO THE ORAL CAVITY AND SUITED TO BE PLACED IN OPERATING CONTACT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL TOOTH, AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSDUCER, INDICATING MEANS CONNECTED IN SAID CIRCUIT, AND AN EXCITER MEANS FOR APPLYING A MECHANICAL VIBRATION OF PRESELECTED CHARACTERISTICS TO THE BONY STRUCTURE OF A PATIENT''S HEAD WHEREBY SAID SIGNAL IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE SUPPORT MATRIX OF A TOOTH UNDER EXAMINATION AND THROUGH SAID TRANSDUCER PORTION OF SAID PROBE
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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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |