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Fixed-removable dental splinting method and the splints and fasteners used in practicing the method
Assignee: GRANT E OVERBY
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Filing: 1965-03-18
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1985-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Grant E Overby
- 👤 Eric H Zahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C5/00; A61C5/007; A61C5/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A METHOD OF SECURING AN APERTURED SPLINT TO A HUMAN TOOTH, COMPRISING: PLACING THE APERTURED SPLINT AGAINST THE TOOTH TO SERVE INITIALLY AS A TEMPLATE AND SUBSEQUENTLY TO CONTINUE IN PLACE AS A SPLINT; CUTTING A SHALLOW COUNTER BORE, IN THE SURFACE OF THE TOOTH IN LINE WITH THE APERTURE AXIS; DRILLING A CONTINUING BORE COAXIAL WITH THE COUNTER BORE AXIS INTO THE TOOTH TO A DEPTH REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIFIC PREPARATION; ROTATION A THREADED, CEMENT-COATED SCREW INTO THE FULL DEPTH OF THE CONTINUING BORE TO BOTTOM THE SCREW IN THE TOOTH; RUNNING AN INTERNALLY THREADED FLANGED COLLAR ONTO THE SCREW SO THAT THE COLLAR FLANGED MAKES CONTACT WITH THE SPLINT AND THE COLLAR ENTERS THE COUNTER BORE OF THE TOOTH; SEVERING THE SCREW AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE SEATED COLLAR; AND DRESSING OFF ANY PORTION OF THE SEVERED SCREW EXTENDING BEYOND THE COLLAR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
145 words
A METHOD OF SECURING AN APERTURED SPLINT TO A HUMAN TOOTH, COMPRISING: PLACING THE APERTURED SPLINT AGAINST THE TOOTH TO SERVE INITIALLY AS A TEMPLATE AND SUBSEQUENTLY TO CONTINUE IN PLACE AS A SPLINT; CUTTING A SHALLOW COUNTER BORE, IN THE SURFACE OF THE TOOTH IN LINE WITH THE APERTURE AXIS; DRILLING A CONTINUING BORE COAXIAL WITH THE COUNTER BORE AXIS INTO THE TOOTH TO A DEPTH REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIFIC PREPARATION; ROTATION A THREADED, CEMENT-COATED SCREW INTO THE FULL DEPTH OF THE CONTINUING BORE TO BOTTOM THE SCREW IN THE TOOTH; RUNNING AN INTERNALLY THREADED FLANGED COLLAR ONTO THE SCREW SO THAT THE COLLAR FLANGED MAKES CONTACT WITH THE SPLINT AND THE COLLAR ENTERS THE COUNTER BORE OF THE TOOTH; SEVERING THE SCREW AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE SEATED COLLAR; AND DRESSING OFF ANY PORTION OF THE SEVERED SCREW EXTENDING BEYOND THE COLLAR.
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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) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |