CLASS 433, DENTISTRY |
1 | VETERINARY DENTISTRY: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter peculiar to the treatment or replacement of the teeth of animals. | |
2 | ORTHODONTICS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter relating to the correction of malocclusions, or the maintenance of desired position or alignment of natural teeth. | |
3 | . Tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus to be used for manipulating or otherwise working
with an orthodontic appliance.
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4 | .. Plier type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Apparatus comprising a hand manipulatable implement which
includes two elongated members pivotally connected intermediate
their lengths, each having cooperating work engaging jaw on one
side of the pivot and a handle portion on the opposite side of the
pivot.
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5 | . Including extra-oral force transmitting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter wherein a tooth is aligned or positioned by a device which includes a member that is worn externally of the mouth and places the device under tension. | |
6 | . By mouthpiece-type retainer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter wherein a member which conforms in shape to a patient"s teeth is worn over the teeth to complete an orthodontic treatment or to correct mild malocclusions. | |
7 | . By device having means to apply outwardly directed force (e.g., expander): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter wherein a tooth is positioned or aligned by a device which includes two force applying surfaces movable in divergent paths. | |
8 | . Bracket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter relating to an orthodontic element adapted to be fixed to a tooth and having means for rigidly connecting or positioning an arch wire or similar force transmitting strand thereto. | |
9 | .. Cemented to tooth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter wherein the appliance is secured to a tooth
by a settable binding substance.
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10 | .. Having means to secure arch wire: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter wherein the orthodontic element includes means for rigidly connecting an arch wire or similar force transmitting strand thereto. | |
11 | ... Resiliently biased clamping member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter wherein the means for rigidly connecting arch wire to the bracket includes an elastically yieldable retaining means. | |
12 | ... Tension adjustment nut: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter wherein a threaded member is provided and adapted to cooperate with threads formed on either the bracket or an arch wire engaged therewith whereby rotation of the threaded member causes a change in the tension of the arch wire. | |
13 | ... Separable securing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter wherein the arch wire may be rigidly connected
to the bracket by a readily removable retaining element.
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14 | .... Lock pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Subject matter wherein the removable retaining element comprises a rigid member which is substantially elongated relative to any lateral dimension. | |
15 | .... Ligature wire: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Subject matter wherein the removable retaining element comprises
a length of metallic strand which is adapted to be wrapped around
the arch wire and a portion of the bracket.
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16 | .. Having adjustable or angular arch wire guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter wherein the bracket includes a wire engaging surface for locating or orienting the arch wire or similar force transmitting strand with respect to the tooth carrying the bracket, and either (a) the surface is adjustably carried by the bracket whereby it may assume any of an plurality of positions with respect to the bracket, or (b) the wire engaging surface forms an acute angle with the plane of occlusion whereby the arch wire or strand applies a torque to the tooth carrying the bracket. | |
17 | .. Having arch wire enclosing guide (e.g., buccal tube): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter wherein the bracket includes an elongated member having a passage therein through which the arch wire is placed. | |
18 | . Means to transmit or apply force to tooth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter relating to either (a) a strandlike member adapted to be secured to a bracket and placed under tension to apply force to a tooth, or (b) a device adapted to engage two brackets or teeth, or a bracket and arch wire, for creating a force between a tooth and arch wire. | |
19 | .. Acting between upper and lower teeth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter wherein the strandlike member or the force creating device is connected to a tooth on the maxillary arch and to a tooth on the mandibular arch to transmit or apply a force between the two teeth. | |
20 | .. Arch wire: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter relating to a metallic strandlike member adapted to be secured to a bracket and placed under tension to apply force to a tooth. | |
21 | .. Metallic spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter comprising a device for creating a force
between two teeth or between a tooth and arch wire comprising a
metallic element of sufficient elastic property that it recovers
its original shape when released after being distorted.
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22 | . Arch wire attachment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter comprising a discrete element adapted to be secured to an arch wire. | |
23 | . Band: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter relating to an appliance element adapted to be positioned around substantially the entire circumference of a tooth for the purpose of securing a bracket thereto. | |
24 | . Method of positioning or aligning teeth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Method including a step for correcting a malocclusion. | |
25 | APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device or subcombination thereof for facilitating the replacement,
treatment, or testing of either natural or artificial teeth.
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26 | . Tooth selection guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus comprising a common holder for displaying a plurality
of artificial teeth for the purpose of choosing the proper color,
shape, etc.
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27 | . Having condition sensor to transmit signal to regulate indicating device or controller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Device wherein means are provided for detecting the random occurrence of a predetermined event and releasing, terminating, or modifying a flow of energy which in turn either produces a perceptible manifestation of the event, or regulates a control means (e.g., motor, valve, solenoid, etc.). | |
28 | .. Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Apparatus including a holder for storing an implement, and wherein removal or replacement of the implement on the holder activates or regulates the controller. | |
29 | . Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Device including (a) means to increase the lighting intensity
at selected areas, or (b) means to bend or reflect light waves to
make characteristics of the device or work more readily discernable,
or (c) means from which electromagnetic radiation is directed at
the work.
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30 | .. Mirror: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Apparatus including a polished or smooth surface for forming
an image by reflection.
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31 | ... Combined with other device: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Apparatus wherein the mirror is connected to a disparate dental device. | |
32 | . Having heater or electrode: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Device provided with either (a) means to raise the temperature
of the device, work or environment, or (b) a conductor for establishing
electrical contact with the work.
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33 | . Having support for patient or operator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus including means to support a patient or operator
against the force of gravity.
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34 | . Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Device comprising static structure for confining a settable
fluent material that is allowed to contact said structure and harden
into a specific contour.
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35 | .. Having cooling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Apparatus including means to carry heat away from the hardenable
fluent material.
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36 | .. Having settable material dispenser or fill opening: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device including either a supply means for the settable
fluent material or an orifice through which settable material is
introduced into the static structure.
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37 | .. Intra-oral: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Apparatus wherein the static structure is placed in the mouth of a patient to form a mold in conjunction with a surface inside the patient"s mouth. | |
38 | ... Comprising frame and flexible bib: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Apparatus wherein the surface of the static structure which supports or contacts the settable fluent material comprises a thin strip of pliant material supported in a relatively rigid construction. | |
39 | ... Deformable or flexible band (e.g., matrix): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Apparatus comprising a thin strip of material adapted to
be bent or flexed to define a mold cavity in conjunction with a
surface.
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40 | ... Single tooth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Apparatus wherein the static structure forms a mold in conjunction
with the surface of one tooth only.
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41 | ... Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Apparatus wherein means are provided to vary the position
or orientation of a first portion of the static structure relative
to a second portion to accommodate different patients.
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42 | .... Upper section relative to lower section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Apparatus wherein the first and second relatively movable portions are adapted to form maxillary and mandibular casts of the patient"s mouth. | |
43 | .... Pivotally connected sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Apparatus wherein the first and second portions are hingedly attached to one another for swinging movement about an axis. | |
44 | ... Having positioning means or gauge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Apparatus including a dimensional reference or other means to facilitate exact placement of the static structure inside the patient"s mouth. | |
45 | ... Having means to facilitate assembly or disassembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Device wherein means are provided to facilitate the putting together or taking apart of the various elements of the static structure. | |
46 | .... Detachable handle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Apparatus wherein the static structure is provided with
a specific portion by which a person may grasp the structure, and
wherein the portion is readily removable from the remainder of the
structure.
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47 | ... Including release facilitating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Device wherein the static structure includes means specifically
provided to assist in separating the hardened fluent material from
either the static structure or the mouth of the patient.
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48 | ... Mold material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Apparatus wherein the static structure is formed of a specified composition. | |
49 | . Work support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus comprising means to sustain the weight of a workpiece
and which in turn is adapted to be supported on a surface external
to the patient.
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50 | .. Including tool, marker, or coupling means therefor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Apparatus provided with either (a) an implement to contact
and modify the workpiece being supported, or (b) structure adapted
to cooperate with an implement or secure an implement to the support.
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51 | ... Abrading tool or cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Apparatus wherein the implement comprises a instrument which
is rotated or otherwise moved while in contact with the surface
of a workpiece to either (a) polish the surface or remove a portion
of the surface by reducing the surface to powder or small fragments,
or (b) penetrate the surface by a cutting edge or point.
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52 | .. Including motor or power transmitting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Apparatus provided with a prime mover or means to receive
the output of a prime mover.
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53 | .. Including means to support plural workpieces for relative movement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Apparatus comprising a common support having a first work
carrying means for supporting a first workpiece and a second work
carrying means for supporting a second work part, at least one of
said work carrying means being movable on said common support toward
or away from the other of said work carrying means.
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54 | ... Articulator or attachment therefor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Apparatus wherein the first and second work carrying means
are specifically adapted to support maxillary and mandibular dental
casts, respectively, and wherein the relative movement between the
two work carrying means represents movement of the temporo-mandibular
joints, or subcombinations peculiar thereto.
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55 | .... Having visual indicator or recorder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus wherein the articulator includes a scale or other markings which provide a visual reference to the position or movement of the holder or a portion thereof. | |
56 | .... Including gauge or means for removably mounting gauge on support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus wherein the articulator includes either means providing a dimensional or angular reference, or structure for removably carrying such referencing means. | |
57 | .... Including hinge having parts which cooperate in a manner allowing relative movement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus wherein the relative movement between the first and second work carrying means is governed by a joint which comprises a fulcrum carried by one of said work carrying means and a cooperating surface on the other of said work carrying means, wherein the fulcrum pivots and translates relative to the cooperating surface. | |
58 | ..... And resiliently biased: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Apparatus including means to elastically urge the fulcrum against its cooperating surface. | |
59 | .... Including adjustable incisal guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus comprising a surface associated with one of the work carrying means which cooperates with a guide pin or analogous structure associated with the other of the work carrying means to cause lateral movement between the two work carrying means as they approach one another, and wherein said surface may be adjusted to assume a selected angle or position with respect to a horizontal plane. | |
60 | .... Including means to secure workpiece on articulator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus wherein at least one of the first and second work carrying means includes structure for fastening a dental cast thereto. | |
61 | .... Having pivot and additional adjustment between workpiece supporting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus wherein the work carrying means are connected through a joint which allows relative swinging movement about an axis through the joint, and wherein the joint in turn is also movable relative to one of the work carrying means. | |
62 | ..... Additional pivot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Apparatus wherein the joint is mounted for swinging movement relative to one of the work carrying means about a second axis. | |
63 | ...... Rectilinear adjustment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Apparatus wherein the joint is also capable of adjustable movement in a straight-line fashion relative to one of the work carrying means. | |
64 | ...... Ball-and-socket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Apparatus wherein the joint comprises a spherical convex surface mated with a concave surface to allow relative swinging movement of the work carrying means in more than one plane. | |
65 | ..... Rectilinear adjustment only between supporting means and pivot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Apparatus wherein the joint is mounted for rectilinear movement along a second axis relative to one of said work carrying means. | |
66 | .... Having lock or adjustable stop for pivoted work holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus wherein the work carrying means are connected
through a joint which allows relative swinging movement between
the two work carrying means, and either (a) means are provided to
selectively allow or prevent relative swinging movement between
the two work carrying means, or (b) abutment means are provided
to limit the extent of relative movement of the work carrying means
about the joint, and wherein the abutment means is movable to vary
the relative positions of the work carrying means.
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67 | ..... Workpiece supporting means between adjustable stop and pivot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Apparatus wherein an adjustable abutment means is provided at a greater radius from the joint than the work carrying means. | |
68 | . Having means to record or indicate jaw movement or position or dental occlusion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus including means to provide a representation of
the position or movement of the mandible, or of the positions or
alignment of a patient"s teeth.
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69 | .. Jaw movement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Apparatus comprising means to provide a representation of
maxillomandibular movement.
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70 | .. By transfer of material to teeth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Apparatus comprising means carrying a marking material which is transferred by contact to the teeth of a patient when the patient bites the material carrying means. | |
71 | .. By deformation of material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Apparatus comprising a relatively easily deformed material or a holder therefor adapted to be contacted by the teeth of a patient to provide a visual representation of the patient"s bite. | |
72 | . Having gauge or guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus including either (a) dimensional or angular reference,
or (b) a surface adapted to be contacted by another device (e.g.,
a tool) to govern the movement of the device.
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73 | .. Condylar referencing means (i.e., face bow): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Apparatus comprising means specifically provided for transferring
a dimension measured with respect to the temporo-mandibular joints.
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74 | .. Dowel pin or positioner therefor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Apparatus comprising either (a) an elongated member for
attachment to either an artificial tooth or base casting to ensure
proper positioning of the tooth on the base following removal therefrom,
or (b) a device for locating the member in the proper position on
the tooth or base prior to fixing the member thereto.
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75 | .. Having tool, marker, or coupling or guiding means therefor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Apparatus including either (a) an implement to contact and
modify a workpiece, or (b) structure for cooperating with such an
implement or for securing such an implement to the dimensional or
angular reference means.
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76 | ... Parallel drilling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Apparatus wherein means are provided to guide a drill such
that the hole formed thereby will be parallel to an adjacent hole.
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77 | . Having storage or nonuse supporting means (e.g., tray, rack, cabinet,etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus comprising means for stowing or carrying dental
equipment or materials while they are not being used.
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78 | .. Including hose retractor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Apparatus comprising means for moving a length of flexible
conduit from an extended operable position to a stowed position.
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79 | .. Movably mounted tray or holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Apparatus including an equipment support which is externally
attached to a supporting structure by means which allows relative movement
between the support and its supporting structure.
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80 | . Having intra-oral dispensing means: |
Apparatus under subclass provided with a discharge outlet
through which material passes from a supply into a patient"s
mouth.
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81 | .. Endodontic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Apparatus comprising means for dispensing material interiorly
of a tooth.
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82 | .. Combined with or attachment for work contacting tool or handpiece therefor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Apparatus wherein the discharge outlet is provided in structure
with either (a) includes a nondispensing means for contacting and
modifying the work, or a handle for removably carrying a work contacting
and modifying means or (b) is provided with means to connect the structure
to a work contacting and modifying means.
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83 | ... Having means to compact dispensed material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Apparatus wherein the means for contacting and modifying
the work comprises a surface for compressing the dispensed material
into the work.
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84 | ... Power-driven tool having fluid control valve for dispensed material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Apparatus wherein the dispensed material is liquid or gaseous
and means are provided to regulate the flow through the discharge
outlet.
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85 | .... On or adjacent handpiece or handle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Apparatus wherein an activator for the flow regulating means
is located on or immediately adjacent to a portion of the device
that is adapted to be gripped by the operator"s hand while
the device is in use.
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86 | ... Ultrasonic tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Apparatus wherein the work contacting means is caused to
vibrate by the prime mover at a very high frequency that is above
audibility limit of the human ear.
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87 | ... Dispenser externally mounted on tool or handpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Apparatus wherein the structure having the discharge outlet therein comprises a discrete device carried on the exterior of the treating device. | |
88 | .. Dispensed material discharged by fluid current: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Apparatus including means to direct a flow of fluid into
contact with the material to be dispensed so that the fluid entrains
or impels the material to carry or force the same into the patient"s
mouth.
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89 | .. Hand-held implement with material supply: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Apparatus which is supported entirely by the hand of the
operator while being used and includes a reservoir for containing
the supply of material to be dispensed.
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90 | ... Single charge device having plunger type ejector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Apparatus including a pistonlike member movable through
either the reservoir or an additional chamber supplied from the
reservoir to expel the material contained in said reservoir or chamber
through the discharge outlet.
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91 | . Having suction orifice: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus including a nozzle at which a low pressure is
created to draw air or material through or around a nozzle.
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92 | .. And suction pump or material separator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus including either (a) means for creating subatomospheric pressure at the nozzle, or (b) means for recovering and retaining the removed material from the air current. | |
93 | .. And mouth prop, tongue guard depressor, or cheek spreader: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus wherein the nozzle is adapted to remove material
from the mouth of a patient and means are provided to either (a)
brace the patient"s mouth in an open position, (b) protect the
patient"s tongue or retain the tongue at the bottom of
the mouth, or (c) hold the cheek away from adjacent teeth.
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94 | .. And clamp or positioner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus including means for holding or locating the nozzle in a desired position. | |
95 | .. And control valve for suction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus including means for regulating the vacuum strength
at the nozzle.
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96 | .. In flexible conduit or eduction tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus wherein the nozzle comprises an aperture located in a readily deformable length of conduit. | |
97 | . Having receptacle (e.g., cuspidor): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus including a basin or other container for receiving
material.
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98 | . Including activator or regulator for controller or drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus wherein means are provided by which an energy
flow or signal is initiated or modified to activate or otherwise
regulate a motor or other controller (e.g., valve, solenoid, etc.).
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99 | .. In handpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Apparatus wherein an actuator for the means which initiates or modifies an energy flow or signal is carried on a hand-held device which includes either means to drive or to transmit power to a tool releasably secured thereto. | |
100 | ... Fluid control valve: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Apparatus wherein the means for initiating or modifying
an energy flow or signal comprises means for regulating the flow
of a fluid which operates or drives a controller.
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101 | .. Foot operated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Apparatus wherein an actuator for the means which initiates
or modifies an energy flow or signal is located near the floor and
adapted to be actuated by the foot of an operator.
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102 | . Broach: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus comprising an elongated member having serrations
or projections on the periphery thereof and adapted to be pulled
and pushed inside of a natural tooth.
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103 | . Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine"): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus including either (a) a prime mover for driving
a work contacting and modifying means, or (b) dynamic power transmission means
between a prime mover and a work contacting and modifying means.
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104 | .. Including lubricating or apparatus cooling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Apparatus wherein means are provided either (a) to apply
a substance between moving parts of the apparatus which are in contact
to reduce the friction therebetween, or (b) to carry heat away from
the apparatus.
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105 | .. Including clutch or variable transmission: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Apparatus including either (a) a selectively engageable
drive between the prime mover and tool, or (b) means to vary the
ratio of the speed of movement of the prime mover"s working member
to the speed of movement of the tool.
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106 | .. Including braking means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Apparatus wherein means are provided to decelerate the motor,
tool, or transmission means.
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107 | .. Including means to apply counter force to counteract tool weight or movement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Apparatus including an elongated bracket for movably connecting
a tool or handpiece to a standard, wall or other support, and means
are provided to offset the moment or inertia of the tool at the
end of the bracket.
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108 | .. And means to retain standard, arm, or handpiece in adjusted or stored position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Device wherein the prime mover or power transmission means
is carried by either an adjustable floor supported columnar structure, an
adjustable elongated bracket or a hand-held tool chuck, and means
are provided to releasably hold or support the columnar structure, bracket,
or chuck in a predetermined position.
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109 | ... Pivotally adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Apparatus wherein the columnar structure, bracket, or chuck
are swingably attached to an adjacent supporting structure to permit
swinging movement to the supported or held position.
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110 | .. Endless belt transmission: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Apparatus including a dynamic power transmission means which
comprises an endless flexible member to transmit rotary or oscillatory
motion from a prime mover to a tool.
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111 | ... Having tensioning means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Apparatus including means to adjust the tension of the endless
flexible member.
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112 | .. Flexible shaft transmission: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Apparatus including a dynamic power transmitting means comprising
an elongated member which is readily deformable in a direction perpendicular
to its length.
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113 | .. Having treadle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Apparatus including a swiveling or lever device adapted
to be depressed by the foot and which operates the drive for a tool.
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114 | .. Hand-held tool or handpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Apparatus comprising either (a) a hand-held device having
a driven work contacting and modifying means, or (b) a hand-held
chuck for removably holding a driven work contacting and modifying
means.
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115 | ... Having seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Apparatus including a substance or member employed specifically
to block the passage of material into or out of the tool or handpiece.
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116 | ... Having cover or guard: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Apparatus including means carried by the tool hand-held
or handpiece either to protect the tool or handpiece, or to protect
the patient or operator from contact with a tool.
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117 | ... Including shock absorbing or vibration dampening means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Apparatus wherein the handpiece or hand tool includes means
to reduce the transmission of vibration or sudden forces along the
tool or handpiece.
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118 | ... Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Apparatus wherein the prime mover or power transmission
means causes a work contacting surface of a tool driven thereby
to move back and forth along a straight-line or arcuate path.
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119 | .... Ultrasonic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus wherein the tool is vibrated at a very high frequency
that is above the audibility limit of the human ear.
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120 | .... Fluid motor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus wherein the means to drive the tool comprises
structure which converts the energy of a working fluid into movement
of a working member to drive the tool.
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121 | .... Impact by sudden release of spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus including a resilient member which alternately
stores and releases energy from the prime mover or power transmission
to drive the tool.
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122 | .... Having rotating cam or eccentric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus comprising power transmission means which includes
a driven member having a surface which is so arranged about an axis
as to cause a cooperating member to be reciprocated to drive the
tool.
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123 | ..... And adjustment for stroke, intensity, or position of tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus including means whereby one of the following may
be varied: (a) the distance the tool travels during each reciprocation,
(b) the impact with which the tool strikes the work, or (c) the
orientation or attitude of the tool with respect to the hand engaged
portion of the device.
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124 | .... Angularly offset tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus wherein the longitudinal axis of the handpiece
or the handle of the hand-held tool is angularly offset with respect
to the movement axis of the tool.
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125 | ... Having abrading or polishing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Apparatus including a driven work contacting or modifying
means adapted to either smooth a surface by friction or to reduce
a surface to powder or small fragments by a plurality of natural
cutting edges.
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126 | ... Having means facilitating assembly or disassembly of tool or handpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Apparatus wherein means are provided to facilitate the putting
together or taking apart of distinct elements of the apparatus.
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127 | .... Means to releasably grip tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Apparatus including a chuck for releasably holding a work
contacting and modifying means.
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128 | ..... Comprising locking means extending into groove or recess: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Apparatus wherein the chuck includes a movable member adapted
to engage an indentation formed in the work contacting and modifying means
to retain the work contacting and modifying means in the chuck.
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129 | ..... Including axially movable collect to cam fingers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Apparatus wherein the means for releasably holding a working
contacting or modifying means comprises a plurality of gripping
elements adapted to grip the periphery of the work contacting and
modifying means by moving a member which surrounds said gripping
elements to urge them inwardly to grip the work contacting and modifying
means.
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130 | ... Having adjustable head: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Apparatus wherein a joint is provided between the handle
and proximal end of the hand held-tool or handpiece which allows
the longitudinal axis of the work contacting and modifying means
to assume any one of the plurality of selected positions with respect
to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
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131 | ... Having motor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Apparatus wherein the hand-held tool or handpiece is provided
with a prime mover to drive the work contacting and modifying means.
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132 | .... Rotary fluid turbine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Apparatus wherein the prime mover comprises a disc or shaft
which is rotated about an axis by a current of fluid directed against
a series of reaction surfaces formed or carried on the disc or shaft.
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133 | ... Contra angled handpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Apparatus comprising an elongated handpiece having a longitudinal
axis angularly offset with respect to the longitudinal axis of the
tool.
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134 | .. Arbor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Apparatus comprising a member having a first portion adapted
to be received in a motor driven chuck, and a second portion adapted
to releasably hold a tool bit.
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135 | ... Screw actuated clamp for apertured tool bit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Apparatus wherein the second portion adapted to releasably hold a tool bit includes helically ribbed means adapted to be inserted through an opening in the tool bit and rotated to secure the tool bit to the arbor. | |
136 | . Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth from adjacent area (e.g., bib, dam, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus including either (a) a piece of material adapted
to be placed inside the mouth to absorb fluids, or (b) means for
covering a tooth, mouth or other area of a patient to protect the
same against injury or debris, or (c) means to engage and retain
(a) or (b) in or adjacent the work area.
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137 | .. Bib: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Apparatus comprising means for covering an area of the patient
externally of the mouth.
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138 | .. And discrete oral fastening or positioning means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Apparatus including means readily separable from the absorption or isolating means to removably attach or orient the absorption or isolation means to the patient"s mouth. | |
139 | ... Tooth clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Apparatus wherein the attaching means is adapted to be fastened
to a tooth inside the patient"s mouth.
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140 | . Jaw, cheek, lip, or tongue positioner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus comprising means to engage and retain either the
mandible cheek, lip, or tongue, in a desired position.
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141 | . Hand manipulatable implement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus which is carried and actuated by the hand.
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142 | .. Having abrading or polishing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus including a work contacting and modifying means
adapted to either smooth a surface by friction or to reduce a surface
to powder or small fragments by a plurality of natural cutting edges.
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143 | .. Scaler: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus specifically adapted for scraping deposits from teeth. | |
144 | .. Having cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus having a man made cutting edge or point.
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145 | ... Including force multiplier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Apparatus including structure (e.g., screw, lever, etc.)
by which the force input from the hand of the operator may be increased
at the cutter.
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146 | .. Having means facilitating assembly or disassembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus wherein means are provided to facilitate the putting
together or taking apart of two or more distinct portions of the
implement.
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147 | ... Removable tool element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Apparatus including a distinct work contacting and modifying portion and means to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of said portion and the remainder of the implement. | |
148 | .. Separator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus comprising means to apply oppositely directed
forces against opposing faces of adjacent teeth.
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149 | ... Comprising tooth contacting wedge or wedge actuator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Apparatus comprising a member having a tapering width and
which is forced in a directing parallel to the opposing faces of
two teeth to move the teeth.
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150 | .. Impacting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus including means to impart a blow to a workpiece.
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151 | ... By sudden release of spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Apparatus including a resilient member which stores energy
supplied by the hand of an operator, which energy is subsequently
released to impart a blow to the work.
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152 | .. Including work penetrating portion to secure tool to work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus which is attached to a workpiece by a workpiece
piercing member.
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153 | .. Having relatively movable work engaging surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus including a plurality members, each having a work
contacting face, and structure connecting the members which permits
relative displacement between the work contacting faces.
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154 | ... Three or more relatively movable coacting surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Apparatus including three members, each having a work contacting
face and wherein the structure connecting the members permits each of
the work contacting faces to be displaced relative to the work contacting
faces.
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155 | .... Work accommodating slot or opening through surface (e.g., matrix clamp): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Apparatus wherein at least one of the members has an aperture
or slot through which a portion of the work may pass.
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156 | ... Including contoured work shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Apparatus wherein one of the work contacting faces has a
shape which is imparted to a workpiece by displacing the faces relative
to each other.
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157 | ... Pivoted: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Apparatus wherein the structure connecting the members defines a first pivot axis about which the work contacting faces on the elongated members are adapted to swing. | |
158 | .... Having actuating screw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Apparatus including an elongated helically ribbed member
which when rotated causes the work contacting face to pivot about
the bearing surface.
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159 | .... Having handles to pivot surfaces (e.g., pliers): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Apparatus comprising two elongated members pivotally connected
at points intermediate their length, each having a handle at one
side of the pivot and the work contacting face on the opposite side
of the pivot.
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160 | ..... Plural pivots: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Apparatus wherein a second pivot is provided spaced from
the first pivot and which connects two elements of the apparatus
for relative swinging movement.
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161 | ... Screw actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Apparatus including an elongated helically ribbed member
that when rotated moves the work contacting faces.
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162 | ... Resiliently biased: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Apparatus wherein the work contacting faces are elastically
urged to a desired position after they are moved from said position.
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163 | .. Work carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus including a surface which is provided to support
dental work or material.
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164 | .. Plugger: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus including a surface adapted to be pressed against
a filling in a tooth to compact the filling material.
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165 | . Tool bit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus comprising a work contacting and modifying element
adapted to be received in a chuck or socket whereby the element
may be driven or manipulated.
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166 | .. Abrading or polishing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Apparatus wherein the work contacting and modifying element
is adapted to either smooth a surface by friction or reduce a surface
to powder or small fragments by a plurality of natural cutting edges.
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167 | PROSTHODONTICS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter relating to artificial teeth.
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168.1 | . Denture liner or cushion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to the provision of a soft layer
or pad of material on the mouth contacting surface of a denture.
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169 | . Stress breaker: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter wherein a denture includes means to redirect or absorb forces during mastication to protect the denture from damage. | |
170 | .. Between tooth engaging clasp and denture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Subject matter including means to secure the denture in the mouth, which comprises opposing surfaces which are elastically urged against opposing exterior surfaces of an abutment tooth, and wherein the means to redirect or absorb mastication forces forms the connection between the denture and securing means. | |
171 | . Prefabricated denture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to a standard denture which is modified to conform to the individual patient. | |
172 | . Holding or positioning denture in mouth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to locating or securing one or more
artificial teeth in the mouth.
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173 | .. By fastening to jawbone: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Subject matter wherein the denture is secured directly to
the jawbone of the patient.
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174 | ... By screw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Subject matter wherein the denture is secured to the jawbone by an elongated helically ribbed member. | |
175 | ... Shape of removed tooth root: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Subject matter wherein the lower portion of the denture that is secured to the jawbone is shaped to correspond to the configuration of the root of a natural tooth which had previously occupied the same position in the mouth. | |
176 | ... By blade: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Subject matter wherein the denture is secured to the jawbone by a flat platelike member extending from the bottom of an artificial tooth. | |
177 | .. By resiliently biased means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Subject matter wherein denture is secured or located in
the patient"s mouth by means which includes a member that
must be deformed elastically when applying the denture to the mouth.
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178 | ... Tooth engaging clasp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177. Subject matter wherein the locating or securing means includes
opposing surfaces which are elastically urged against opposing exterior
surfaces of a natural or artificial tooth.
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179 | ... Acting between upper and lower denture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177. Subject matter wherein the elastically deformable means from a connection between an upper denture and a lower denture to bias them away from each other. | |
180 | .. By cement or adhesive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Subject matter wherein a denture is secured in the patient"s
mouth by a settable fluent material or other binding substance.
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181 | ... Including mating connectors on denture and abutment tooth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Subject matter wherein the denture is secured to a natural
tooth by a settable fluent material and the denture and the natural
tooth are provided with respective elements which cooperatively
engage each other to supplement or reinforce the settable material
bond.
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182 | .... And additional member for securing connectors together: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Subject matter wherein a third discrete element is provided for securing together the respective elements on the denture and natural tooth. | |
183 | ... Including crown cemented to existing tooth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Subject matter wherein the denture has attached thereto
a simulation of the exposed portion of a tooth, and the denture
is secured in the mouth of fixing the simulation to the base of
an existing natural tooth using a settable adhesive material.
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184 | .. By suction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Subject matter wherein the denture is provided with means
engaging a natural surface inside the mouth to form a chamber therewith,
which chamber is placed under subatmospheric pressure to secure
the denture in the mouth.
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185 | ... Including valve or air passageway leading from suction area: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein means are provided to selectively establish communication between the suction chamber and the environment. | |
186 | ... Cup or disc: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the means which engages a natural surface inside the mouth comprises a concave or flat, substantially rounded pliant member carried by but distinct from the base of the denture. | |
187 | .... Plural cups or discs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter wherein a plurality of rounded pliant members are provided on the denture. | |
188 | ... Suction area comprises recess or cavity formed in denture base: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the chamber is formed by a natural surface inside the mouth and an indentation formed in the denture base. | |
189 | .. By magnetic material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Subject matter wherein a denture is secured in the mouth
of the patient by magnetic attraction between material carried by
the denture and material inside the mouth.
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190 | . Connecting right and left segments of partial denture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to a connector for joining spaced bilateral parts of a maxillary or mandibular removable partial denture. | |
191 | . Attaching artificial tooth to base or adjacent artificial tooth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to the connection between an artificial
tooth and an intra-oral common support for a plurality of teeth,
or between two adjacent artificial teeth.
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192 | .. By cavity in tooth for base material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter wherein an artificial tooth having a hole or other indentation in surface is united to a common support for a plurality of such teeth by causing a portion of the support material to flow into the indentation and then harden. | |
193 | .. Connected to base by discrete connecting member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter wherein an individually distinct device forms
the connection between an artificial tooth and a common support
for a plurality of such teeth.
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194 | ... And additional discrete element for securing connecting member to tooth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Subject matter wherein a second device which is individually distinct from the tooth, base, and connecting member forms the connection between the tooth and the connecting member. | |
195 | ... Embedded in base material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Subject matter wherein the individually distinct device which forms the connection between an artificial tooth and support is fixed to the material of the support by either forming the support material about the connecting device or by driving the connecting device into the support material. | |
196 | . Orienting or positioning teeth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to the determination of the precise
location and attitude of an artificial tooth with respect to another
artificial or natural tooth.
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197 | . Cutting edge shape or arrangement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to the profile or relative position
or configuration of a masticating edge or surface of an artificial
tooth.
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198 | .. Metallic cutting edge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter wherein the masticating edge or surface is
formed from metal.
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199.1 | . Denture base construction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to the particular structure of a
intraoral common support for a plurality of artificial teeth.
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200.1 | .. Metallic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199.1. Subject matter wherein the common support is formed of metal.
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201.1 | . Dental implant construction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to either the structure or a process
of making a dental prosthesis which is adapted to be fixed to the
jawbone.
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202.1 | . Tooth construction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to either the structure of or a
process of adapted to be fixed to a base or an adjacent natural
or artificial tooth.
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203.1 | .. Indicia, tinting or shading: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 202.1. Subject matter relating to either (1) the provision of markings
on the surface of the artificial tooth by which is may be identified,
or (2) the hue or relative lightness of an artificial tooth to tooth
portion.
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204 | .. Having means facilitating replacement of tooth portion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 202.1. Subject matter wherein the artificial tooth comprises two
discrete portions, the connection between the portions being of
such a nature to permit one portion to be readily removed from the
remaining portion for repair or replacement.
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205 | .. Having plural piece backing or discrete connecting means for adjacent tooth portions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 202.1. Subject matter wherein the artificial tooth comprises either
(a) a tooth facing and a plurality of adjacent plate sections attached
to the facing, or (b) a plurality of discrete tooth portions mechanically
fastened together by means individually distinct from either tooth
portion.
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206 | .. Metallic tooth, tooth portion, or attachment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 202.1. Subject matter wherein the artificial tooth is formed of
metal or has fixed thereto a metallic device.
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207 | ... Alloy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter wherein the metal is a homogeneous mixture
of two or more different base metals.
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208 | ... Metallic backing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter relating to a plate or other covering formed
of metal and adapted to be secured to the inside surface of an artificial tooth
facing.
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209 | .... Having dovetail, "t", pinhead or bulbous protrusion extending in congruent recess in facing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Subject matter wherein the backing is provided with a protruding
portion provided with an enlargement at its distal end having a
cross sectional shape of a dovetail, "T", pinhead,
or bulb, the enlargement being placed in a correspondingly shaped
recess in the tooth facing to unite the tooth facing and backing.
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210 | .... Having pin extending into facing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Subject matter wherein the backing is provided with a protruding portion adapted to be inserted into the tooth facing, and wherein the protruding portion is substantially elongated in a direction away from the backing relative to any lateral dimension of the portion. | |
211 | ... Connecting pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter wherein the artificial tooth has fixed thereto
a metallic pin adapted to secure the tooth to a base or backing.
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212.1 | .. Nonmetallic composite: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 202.1. Subject matter wherein the artificial tooth comprises two
distinct portions, each formed of a different nonmetallic material.
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213 | . Preliminary casting, model, or trial denture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to the formation or use of a positive
likeness of part of the oral cavity for the purpose of constructing
a finished dental prosthesis.
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214 | . Impression taking or bite determination: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter relating to the formation or use of either
(a) an imprint or negative likeness of a part of the dental cavity,
or (b) a visual record indicating the occlusal relationship of a patient"s
teeth.
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215 | METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising either (a) a step of removing,
repairing, testing, or prophylactically treating a natural tooth,
or (b) a device which is employed in the restoration or treatment
of a natural tooth and which remains in the patient"s mouth.
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216 | . Cleaning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter including a step or material for removing
foreign matter from the surface of a tooth.
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217.1 | . By lining or coating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter relating to either (1) a device or material
applied to a natural tooth to form an intermediate layer between
the tooth and a filling, crown, etc., to be applied to the tooth,
or (2) any treating or protective material that is applied to the
teeth to form a film thereon.
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218 | . Crown: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter relating to a simulation of the exposed portion
of a natural tooth adapted to be attached to and carried by the
remainder of the natural tooth.
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219 | .. Attachment to natural tooth or adjacent crown: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Subject matter comprising a step or means for securing a
prosthetic crown to a natural tooth or to a prosthesis carried on
an adjacent natural tooth.
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220 | ... By post: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the crown is secured or positioned
on the natural tooth by an elongated member extending vertically
into both the crown and the natural tooth.
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221 | .... Having surface grooves or ridges: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein the periphery of the elongated member
is formed with one or more elongated crests or flutes.
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222.1 | .. Composite: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Subject matter wherein the crown includes two distinct portions,
each formed of a different material.
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223 | .. Method of fabricating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Process including a step in the formation of the crown.
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224 | . Endodontic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter relating to treating the pulp of a natural
tooth.
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225 | . Anchor pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter relating to the use of an elongated member which is fixed to a tooth at an area where the tooth is to be filled to secure the filling to the tooth. | |
226 | . By filling, bonding or cementing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter relating to repair of a tooth by either (a)
applying and shaping material on the crown portion of a tooth, or
(b) employing a hardenable fluent material to bond a dental restoration
to a natural tooth.
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227 | .. Foil: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Subject matter wherein the material applied to the tooth comprises one or more thin sheets of metal. | |
228.1 | .. Composition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Subject matter relating to a specific material applied to
the tooth.
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229 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which is not provided for under any of the preceding subclass. | |
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This subclass has no definition. | |