Michael Dean Lowe

US Patent:

8500446, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Nov 22, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/684220

Inventors:

Michael K. Lowe - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Orthoaccel Technologies Inc. - Bellaire TX

International Classification:

A61C 3/00

US Classification:

433 18, 433 24

Abstract:

A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications.

US Patent:

20080227046, Sep 18, 2008

Filed:

Jul 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/773849

Inventors:

Michael Kenneth Lowe - Houston TX, US
Christopher Lyle Wasden - Sugar Land TX, US
William Brent Tarver - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

A61C 7/00

US Classification:

433 2, 433216, 601 46

Abstract:

Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.

US Patent:

20080227047, Sep 18, 2008

Filed:

Jul 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/773858

Inventors:

Michael Kenneth Lowe - Houston TX, US
Christopher Lyle Wasden - Sugar Land TX, US
William Brent Tarver - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

A61C 7/00

US Classification:

433 2, 601 46

Abstract:

Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.

US Patent:

20100055634, Mar 4, 2010

Filed:

Nov 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/615049

Inventors:

Glenn SPAULDING - Houston TX, US
Jeremy Ling - Houston TX, US
Michael E. Kaufman - Houston TX, US
Michael K. Lowe - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A61C 7/08
A61C 7/06

US Classification:

433 5, 433 6

Abstract:

A variety of improvements to the vibrating devices for dental remodeling are provided, including improved bite plate designs that accommodate common patient bite structure, a connector for a bite plate, a sizing tray for same, as well as better motors providing improved performance characteristics for an extraoral vibrator, and a completely intraoral vibrating dental plate with very thin cross section.

US Patent:

20120322018, Dec 20, 2012

Filed:

Sep 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/609346

Inventors:

Michael K. LOWE - Houston TX, US
Lawrence W. SWOL - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A61C 7/08
A61C 19/06

US Classification:

433 6, 433 24

Abstract:

A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications.

US Patent:

20130323669, Dec 5, 2013

Filed:

Aug 22, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/973865

Inventors:

Michael K. LOWE - Bellaire TX, US

Assignee:

ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Bellaire TX

International Classification:

A61C 7/00

US Classification:

433 24, 433 2

Abstract:

A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications.

US Patent:

20140080082, Mar 20, 2014

Filed:

Aug 14, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/967043

Inventors:

Michael K. LOWE - Bellaire TX, US

Assignee:

ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Bellaire TX

International Classification:

A61C 7/00
A61C 13/15
A61C 7/08

US Classification:

433 6

Abstract:

Improved customizable bite plates using curable resins, especially light curable resins, for use with orthodontic vibratory devices.

US Patent:

20180147026, May 31, 2018

Filed:

Nov 1, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/801314

Inventors:

- Bellaire TX, US
Michael K. LOWE - Bellaire TX, US

International Classification:

A61C 7/00
A61C 7/08
G16H 20/40
A61C 19/06

Abstract:

A processor containing software allowing for measuring the speed of a motor, and adjusting that speed by pulse width modulation is provided. A dedicated voltage limiter prevents excess speed, and a battery charge management controller to charge the battery and monitor the battery charge status, ensures battery voltage is regulated to 3.3 V. These additional features contribute to safety, such that when included on an orthodontic remodeling device they allow safe and effective vibration, with minimal changes in frequency and force and no danger of excess speed or power.