Abstract

A mobile device holder (100), comprising a fixing means for fixing a mobile device (200), a main part (10) and a hollow space (20) for storing accessories for the mobile device, the hollow space being located in the main part.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/22 - Undercarriages with or without wheels with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets
• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles

Abstract

A series (100) of devices for assisting in the displacement of the chewing plane of a person (P) is explained, comprising at least two devices (10), wherein the devices (10) each comprise at least one jaw device (11, 12), wherein the at least one jaw device (11, 12) comprises an upper jaw device (11) and/or a lower jaw device (12), and wherein the devices (10) are designed to be worn by the person (P) according to a predetermined sequence. A series (100) of devices for assisting in the displacement of the chewing plane of a person (P) is explained, comprising at least two devices (10), wherein the devices (10) each comprise at least one jaw device (11, 12), wherein the at least one jaw device (11, 12) comprises an upper jaw device (11) and/or a lower jaw device (12), and wherein the devices (10) are designed to be worn by the person (P) according to a predetermined sequence. In at least one device (10.1, 10.2), the at least one jaw device (11, 12) comprises at least one height element on a first side. At least two contact areas, preferably local contact areas, are formed on the at least one height element at mutually different positions of molar elements. At least one further contact area is formed on a second side of the at least one jaw device (11, 12), in particular a further local contact area. The at least three contact areas define the plane (GE), wherein the plane (GE) deviates from a starting chewing plane of the person (P) or from a current chewing plane of the person (P) with respect to its inclination changed by the at least one height element in a frontal section or sagittal section and/or deviates with respect to its height position changed by the at least one height element, and wherein in at least one other device of the series (100) a different inclination in a frontal section or sagittal section and/or a different height position of the respective plane is adjusted by at least one further height element, which differs from the at least one height element in the adjusted height.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 7/08 - Mouthpiece-type retainers
• A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
• A61C 13/34 - Making or working of models, e.g. preliminary castings, trial denturesDowel pins

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for generating and playing back images of an enlargement region, the system comprising a head-mounted holding device, to which an imaging unit, e.g. at least two cameras, is fastened, and a playback unit, which comprises e.g. at least two image playback devices, which can be aligned in a customised manner to the user's eyes, characterised in that central axes of the cameras form a camera plane and optionally point obliquely forwards to the enlargement region, relative to the vertical head axis and/or relative to the vertical axis of the head-mounted holding device, the playback devices form, by means of their projection directions, a playback plane relative to the camera plane, which playback plane is inclined at a bend angle relative to the camera plane, wherein the playback devices are between the camera plane and the relevant eye of the user, and wherein a free space between the playback devices and the user's cheeks in each case leave free a visual field underneath the playback device which allows the user to have a clear view of the enlargement region and/or the surroundings thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• A61B 90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms

Abstract

The invention relates to a series (100) comprising devices for assisting in the displacement of the occlusal plane of a person (P), said series comprising at least two devices (10), the devices (10) each comprising at least one jaw device (11, 12), the at least one jaw device (11, 12) comprising an upper jaw device (11) and/or a lower jaw device (12), and the devices (10) being designed to be worn by the person (P) according to a predefined order. In at least one device (10.1, 10.2), the at least one jaw device (11, 12) has at least one height element on a first side. At least two contact regions, preferably local contact regions, are formed on the at least one height element at different positions of molar elements. At least one additional contact region, in particular an additional local contact region, is formed on a second side of the at least one jaw device (11, 12). The at least three contact regions define the plane (GE), wherein the plane (GE) differs from a starting occlusal plane of the person (P) or from a current occlusal plane of the person (P) with respect its inclination, modified by the at least one height element, in a frontal section or sagittal section and/or with respect to its height position modified by the at least one height element, and wherein, in at least one other device of the series (100), a different inclination in a frontal section or sagittal section and/or a different height position of the plane is adjusted by at least one additional height element which differs from the at least one height element in the adjusted height.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
• A61C 7/08 - Mouthpiece-type retainers
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

The invention relates to a series (100) of devices for incrementally modifying the position of the teeth in a person (P), said series comprising at least two devices (10), the devices (10) each comprising at least one jaw device (11, 12), the at least one jaw device (11, 12) being designed in such a way that receiving regions of the jaw device (11, 12) can be placed on a dental arch of the upper jaw (OK, 5) or of the lower jaw (UK, 4) of the person (P), the devices (10) being designed such that, when worn according to a predefined order of said devices (10), they incrementally progressively modify the position of the teeth owing to mechanical interaction between the device and at least one tooth element. The at least one jaw device (11, 12) of the first device (10.1, 10.2) may carry, on its outer side, a first veneering element (N.I.1.2, N.IV.1.2) as a partial region of the first device (10.1, 10.2). The at least one jaw device (11, 12) of the second device (10. n) may carry, on its outer side, a second veneering element (N.I.1.n, N.IV.1.n) as a partial region of the second device (10). The first veneering element (N.I.1.2, N.IV.1.2) may be located at the same position as the second veneering element (N.I.1.n, N.IV.1.n) according to a dental notation. A receiving region of the first veneering element (N.I.1.2, N.IV.1.2) may have a different design and/or position than a receiving element of the second veneering element (N.I.1.n, N.IV.1.n), this difference being capable of causing the incremental displacement of the tooth element, and a front wall thickness of the second veneering element (N.I.1.n, N.IV.1.n) differing from a front wall thickness of the first veneering element (N.I.1.2, N.IV.1.2).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
• A61C 7/08 - Mouthpiece-type retainers
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

The invention relates to a device that is to be fastened to the head of a person and to an associated method.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 19/045 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for recording mandibular movement, e.g. face bows

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for training the muscular, sensorimotor and neurophysiological systems of the temporomandibular joint and for positioning and guiding the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw, The invention relates to an apparatus for training the muscular, sensorimotor and neurophysiological systems of the temporomandibular joint and for positioning and guiding the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises at least two modules (120, 130) which lie against one another in the region of a comparatively large-area separating-sliding plane (110) without teeth or tooth fissures or comparable shapes obstructing the sideways movement of the modules relative to one another along the separating-sliding plane (110), wherein at least one of the two modules (120, 130) is designed as an upper jaw module (120) which has a plurality of recesses (124) for the teeth (221) of the upper jaw (220), said recesses approximately forming an arch, and a first smooth sliding surface (123), and at least one of the two modules (120, 130) is designed as a lower jaw module (130) having a plurality of recesses (134) for the teeth (231) of the lower jaw (220) and a second smooth sliding surface (133), The invention relates to an apparatus for training the muscular, sensorimotor and neurophysiological systems of the temporomandibular joint and for positioning and guiding the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises at least two modules (120, 130) which lie against one another in the region of a comparatively large-area separating-sliding plane (110) without teeth or tooth fissures or comparable shapes obstructing the sideways movement of the modules relative to one another along the separating-sliding plane (110), wherein at least one of the two modules (120, 130) is designed as an upper jaw module (120) which has a plurality of recesses (124) for the teeth (221) of the upper jaw (220), said recesses approximately forming an arch, and a first smooth sliding surface (123), and at least one of the two modules (120, 130) is designed as a lower jaw module (130) having a plurality of recesses (134) for the teeth (231) of the lower jaw (220) and a second smooth sliding surface (133), wherein the smooth planar first and second sliding surfaces of the modules (123; 133) have a good planarity, a low roughness, with RZ preferably below 5 micrometers, and/or a very low frictional resistance, so that along the separating-sliding plane (110) a laterally sliding planar and flat guided sliding movement in two spatial directions and/or a rotation about the axis perpendicular to the separating-sliding plane (110) can take place.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 7/08 - Mouthpiece-type retainers
• A61C 7/36 - Devices acting between upper and lower teeth

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for detecting the relative movement of body parts, the system having at least two subsystems, i.e. a first subsystem and a second subsystem, wherein the first subsystem is designed to be fastened to a first body part, for example the upper jaw, or a body region rigidly connected to the upper jaw, such as the skull, and the second subsystem is designed to be fastened to a second body part, for example the lower jaw, wherein the first body part and the second body part are movable relative to each other, and wherein the system comprises a movement sensor system and a calibration sensor system, wherein the movement sensor system is designed to detect the relative movement or relative positions of the first body part and the second body part across a movement range, for example by generating data from which the movement trajectory or course of the relative movement of the first body part and of the second body part can be obtained or is obtained, and the calibration sensor system is designed to determine the relative position of the first body part relative to the second body part if (for example only if and/or always if) the first body part and the second body part are arranged relative to each other, preferably close to each other, in a calibration region.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

The present invention relates to a protective shield which is attached to a mouthguard/which is attached to at least one coupling element which is attached to a pair of glasses or to a mouthguard, the protective shield covering the mouth area and also the eye area and the area of the front cheeks and extending from below the mouth to above the eyebrows.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 13/11 - Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
• A61B 90/35 - Supports therefor
• A61B 90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms

Abstract

It is provided an equipment for treatment of a person, wherein the equipment is configured to achieve a target denture geometry characterized by a target denture plane (3), the target denture plane lying parallel to an internal ear line (11) through a left internal ear point (7) and a right internal ear point (9) of the person. Further, a manufacturing method is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 13/00 - Dental prosthesesMaking same
• A61C 1/08 - Machine parts specially adapted for dentistry
• A61C 5/00 - Filling or capping teeth
• A61C 5/70 - Tooth crownsMaking thereof
• A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
• A61C 7/08 - Mouthpiece-type retainers
• A61C 7/14 - BracketsFixing brackets to teeth
• A61C 8/00 - Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereonDental implantsImplanting tools
• A61C 13/08 - Artificial teethMaking same
• A61C 19/04 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry
• A61C 11/00 - Dental articulators, i.e. for simulating movement of the temporo-mandibular jointsArticulation forms or mouldings

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for capturing the relative movement of body parts, the system having at least two subsystems, i.e. a first subsystem and a second subsystem. The first subsystem is designed to be attached to a first body part, for example, the maxilla, or to an area of the body that is rigidly connected to the maxilla, such as the skull, and the second subsystem is designed to be attached to a second body part, for example, the mandible, and the first body part and the second body part are movable relative to one another. The system comprises a movement sensor system and a calibration sensor system. The movement sensor system is designed to capture the relative movement or relative positions of the first body part and the second body part across a movement range, for example, by generating data from which the movement trajectory or course of the relative movement of the first body part and the second body part can be obtained or is obtained. The calibration sensor system is designed to determine the relative position of the first body part relative to the second body part if (for example, only if and/or every time) the first body part and the second body part are arranged relative to one another, preferably close to one another, in a calibration region.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61C 19/045 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for recording mandibular movement, e.g. face bows

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for training the muscular, sensorimotor and neurophysiological systems of the temporomandibular joint, and for positioning and guiding the mandible relative to the maxilla, said device (100) comprising at least two modules (120, 130) which lie against each other in the region of a comparatively extensive separating-sliding plane (110), without teeth or tooth grooves or comparable forms hindering the lateral movement of the modules relative to one another along the separating-sliding plane (110), wherein - at least one of the two modules (120, 130) is designed as a maxillary module (120) that has multiple indentations (124) which are for the teeth (221) of the maxilla (220) and approximately form a curve, and that has a first smooth sliding surface (123); and - at least one of the two modules (120, 130) is designed as a mandibular module (130) that has multiple indentations (134) for the teeth (231) of the mandible (220), and has a second smooth sliding surface (133), and the smooth, even first and second sliding surfaces of the modules (123, 133) have good uniformity, a low roughness, preferably with an Rz under 5 micrometres, and/or a very low frictional resistance, so that along the separating-sliding plane (110) a laterally sliding, levelly and evenly guided sliding movement in two spatial directions and/or a rotation about the axis perpendicular to the separating-sliding plane (110) can take place.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 23/03 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the head or neck for face muscles
• A61F 5/00 - Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or jointsNursing devices

Abstract

Device (100) for securing at least one measuring device to a jaw in a defined position, comprising a retaining arc (10), wherein the retaining arc (10), in the state when secured on a dental arch of a maxilla or mandible, permits an occlusion, and a positioning element (30) which is releasably connectable to the retaining arc (10), wherein a combination of the retaining arc (10) and of the positioning element (30) prevents an occlusion in a state when the retaining arc (10) is secured on the dental arch of the maxilla or mandible.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 19/045 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for recording mandibular movement, e.g. face bows
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for the reversibly detachable attachment to teeth of an upper jaw or lower jaw, comprising: concave surface regions, each designed for contacting a lateral, in particular buccal, surface region of a tooth to produce a respective positive engagement, the occlusal surfaces of all teeth remaining free so that mastication is not impeded.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 19/045 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for recording mandibular movement, e.g. face bows
• A61C 13/34 - Making or working of models, e.g. preliminary castings, trial denturesDowel pins
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for the reversibly detachable attachment to teeth of an upper jaw or lower jaw, comprising: concave surface regions, each designed for contacting a lateral, in particular buccal, surface region of a tooth to produce a respective positive engagement, the occlusal surfaces of all teeth remaining free so that mastication is not impeded.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 19/045 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for recording mandibular movement, e.g. face bows
• A61C 9/00 - Impression methods specially adapted for dental prostheticsImpression cups therefor
• A61C 13/00 - Dental prosthesesMaking same

Abstract

It is described an arrangement (230, 330, 430, 530) and a method for tracking a movement of an upper jaw (100) relative to a lower jaw (120), the arrangement comprising: a lower mounting structure (231) mountable relative to the lower jaw (120); at least one lower motion sensor system (233) mounted at the lower mounting structure; and at least one data transmission unit (127) adapted to transmit measurement data (245) from the lower motion sensor system to an analysis unit (239).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61C 19/045 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for recording mandibular movement, e.g. face bows
• A61C 19/05 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for determining occlusion
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device or device holder comprising a flexible substrate having a flat and a curled state, for removably attaching the device or device holder to an object, wherein the device or device holder has at least one surface comprising a recess, said surface facing said flexible substrate, and wherein said flexible substrate is movably affixed to said surface and extends beyond said surface as well as a kit-of-parts comprising said device or device holder and a method for removably attaching said device or device holder to an appendage or the torso of the user of the device or device holder.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• A44C 5/00 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps

Abstract

It is described an auxiliary structure (240, 440, 540) for treatment of at least one tooth (123) of an upper jaw (100) and/or lower jaw (120), the auxiliary structure comprising: a body (241), in particular comprising a plastic material; the body having a lower surface (233) and an upper surface (235), which are defined based on a lower border (665, 765) of a lower volume (666) occupied by lower teeth of the lower jaw in a bite state and an upper border of an upper volume occupied by upper teeth of the upper jaw in the bite state, wherein the lower surface (233) and/or the upper surface (235) comprises at least one recess (257) with respect to the lower border and/or the upper border, respectively, and/or a common annular edge (247, 251, 253, 255) limiting a through hole (249, 252, 254, 256) through the body (241).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 1/08 - Machine parts specially adapted for dentistry
• A61C 5/04 - Implements for filling natural teeth; Methods or instruments for medication of tooth nerve channels
• A61C 13/00 - Dental prosthesesMaking same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a user-wearable eyewear with at least two conductor lines at the surface of the eyewear. The invention also relates to electrical devices that are removably attachable to said user-wearable eyewear. The invention further relates to kits-of-parts comprising such user-wearable eyewear and such electrical devices. The invention also relates to a user-wearable eyewear comprising an eyeglass frame and a pair of optical loupes, wherein each optical loupe comprises electrically adjustable lenses.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02C 11/00 - Non-optical adjunctsAttachment thereof
• G02C 5/14 - Side-members

Abstract

The present invention relates to a user-wearable eyewear and to a protective visor that can be removably connected to each other, thereby forming a protective user-wearable eyewear. The present invention further relates to a protective user-wearable eyewear in which a protective visor is swiveling mounted to the eyeglass frame of a user-wearable eyewear. The present invention further relates to a protective user- wearable eyewear comprising an eyeglass frame supporting a pair of lenses that are made of switchable glass. The invention also relates to a user-wearable eyewear comprising a lamp and to a light filter, wherein the lamp and the light filter can be removably connected to each other by a magnetic connection system. Such eyewear can be used in a variety of environments including the medical field, in particular the surgical and dental field.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
• G02C 7/10 - Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the darkSunglasses
• G02C 9/00 - Attaching auxiliary optical parts

Abstract

It is described an arrangement (230, 330, 430, 530) and a method for tracking a movement of an upper jaw (100) relative to a lower jaw (120), the arrangement comprising: a lower mounting structure (231) mountable relative to the lower jaw (120); at least one lower motion sensor system (233) mounted at the lower mounting structure; and at least one data transmission unit (127) adapted to transmit measurement data (245) from the lower motion sensor system to an analysis unit (239).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 19/045 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for recording mandibular movement, e.g. face bows
• A61C 19/05 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for determining occlusion
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

The present invention provides an optical stereo device with an autofocus feature as well as a corresponding autofocus method for optical stereo devices. The optical stereo device comprises imaging means configured to provide a stereo image of an object of interest by means of combining a right eye image and a left eye image and a control unit operatively connected to the imaging means and configured to receive the right eye image and the left eye image and to adjust the focus position of the imaging means. The control unit is further configured to: (i) identify a feature in the right eye image and identify the same feature in the left eye image; (ii) determine the direction and/or the magnitude of a displacement vector defined by the displacement of the feature identified in the right eye image relative to the same feature identified in the left eye image; and (iii) to adjust the focus position relative to the identified feature on the basis of the direction and/or the magnitude of the displacement vector. According to preferred embodiments, the imaging means comprise a first and a second imaging unit and the control unit is further configured to adjust the focus position by increasing the focus position in case the displacement of the identified feature is a shift to the right or decreasing the focus position in case the displacement is a shift to the left.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 13/00 - Stereoscopic video systemsMulti-view video systemsDetails thereof
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

The present invention relates to optical instruments, in particular to magnification loupes, stereo-magnification loupes and magnification viewers, such as those worn by dentists and surgeons. The objective lens of the optical instrument is protected from mechanical and/or chemical damage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 23/00 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices
• G02B 3/04 - Simple or compound lenses with non-spherical faces with continuous faces that are rotationally symmetrical but deviate from a true sphere
• G02B 25/00 - EyepiecesMagnifying glasses
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements