Michael E 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:

20110136070, Jun 9, 2011

Filed:

Mar 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/935560

Inventors:

Clinton T. Rubin - Port Jefferson NY, US
W. Brent Tarver - Houston TX, US
Michael K. Lowe - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES,INC. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A61C 7/00

US Classification:

433 2, 433 24

Abstract:

A improved vibrating dental plate that allows accelerative forces in addition to vibrating forces to assist in remodeling is provided.

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.