US3349489A
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Multiple celled pressure sensitive dental device for measuring relative occlusal pressures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-07
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1983-02-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Shackelford John Hinton
- 👤 Bank Maryland National
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/04; A61C19/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING RELATIVE PRESSURES BETWEEN PAIRS OF UPPER AND LOWER TEETH, COMPRISING: A BODY OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL SHAPED IN THE FORM OF A HORSE SHOE TO LIE FLAT BETWEEN THE OCCLUSAL SURFACES OF A PLURALITY OF PAIRS OF UPPER AND LOWER TEETH, SAID BODY HAVING A RETAINING FLANGE ALONG AT LEAST ONE EDGE THEREOF, A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY FLAT PRESSURE SENSITIVE CELLS CARRIED BY SAID BODY IN POSITIONS CORRESPONDING TO OCCLUSAL PRESSURE AREAS BETWEEN SAID PAIRS OF TEETH, EACH OF SAID CELLS COMPRISING UPPER AND LOWER ELECTRODES AND A WAFER-LIKE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ELEMENT ELECTRICALLY AND SPATIALLY INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID ELECTRODES, AND SEPARATE CONDUCTORS EXTENDING FROM AT LEAST ONE ELECTRODE OF EACH CELL AND ADAPTED TO EXTEND TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE MOUTH OF A PATIENT WHEN IN USE FOR CONNECTION TO ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR MEASURING RELATIVE PRESSURE INDUCED CHANGES IN AN ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF EACH CELL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING RELATIVE PRESSURES BETWEEN PAIRS OF UPPER AND LOWER TEETH, COMPRISING: A BODY OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL SHAPED IN THE FORM OF A HORSE SHOE TO LIE FLAT BETWEEN THE OCCLUSAL SURFACES OF A PLURALITY OF PAIRS OF UPPER AND LOWER TEETH, SAID BODY HAVING A RETAINING FLANGE ALONG AT LEAST ONE EDGE THEREOF, A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY FLAT PRESSURE SENSITIVE CELLS CARRIED BY SAID BODY IN POSITIONS CORRESPONDING TO OCCLUSAL PRESSURE AREAS BETWEEN SAID PAIRS OF TEETH, EACH OF SAID CELLS COMPRISING UPPER AND LOWER ELECTRODES AND A WAFER-LIKE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ELEMENT ELECTRICALLY AND SPATIALLY INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID ELECTRODES, AND SEPARATE CONDUCTORS EXTENDING FROM AT LEAST ONE ELECTRODE OF EACH CELL AND ADAPTED TO EXTEND TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE MOUTH OF A PATIENT WHEN IN USE FOR CONNECTION TO ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR MEASURING RELATIVE PRESSURE INDUCED CHANGES IN AN ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF EACH CELL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2937443A
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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) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |