This disclosure relates to calibrating tomographic imaging systems, wherein the calibrating comprises a step of generating what could be called a virtual tomographic calibration image. Such image is based on exposing an attenuator object and virtual tomographic calibration images then provide a base for generating calibration functions to be applied to diagnostic tomographic images of an anatomy.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/42 - Agencements pour détecter des radiations spécialement adaptés au diagnostic par radiations
A61B 6/51 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des parties du corps spécifiquesAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des applications cliniques spécifiques à la technique dentaire
Medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, radiography apparatus for imaging patients; medical, dental and veterinary imaging apparatus, namely, x-ray imaging apparatus for intraoral radiography; X-ray tubes for medical, dental and veterinary purposes; X-ray generating apparatus for medical, dental and veterinary purposes; X-ray apparatus for generating X-rays for intraoral imaging; mobile and portable X-ray producing apparatus and equipment for medical, dental and veterinary purposes; portable and handheld X-ray apparatus for generating X-rays for dental intraoral imaging.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of images; data processing equipment; intraoral scanners, laser scanners, optical scanners and 3D scanners; computers for controlling and operating medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing data and images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for rendering three-dimensional images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing and displaying images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for acquiring three-dimensional images from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for interpreting the results of medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing digital images of the anatomy received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and treatment; computer software for controlling and operating medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for controlling and operating digital image sensors used in medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for processing data and images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for rendering three-dimensional images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for processing and displaying images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for acquiring three-dimensional images from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for interpreting the results of medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for processing digital images of the anatomy received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and treatment; computer software for processing graphics and text received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices and computers. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial teeth; cameras and video cameras for medical purposes, intra-oral cameras, endoscopy cameras, digital cameras for viewing cavities of humans and animals for diagnosis and treatment, intraoral scanners, 3D intraoral scanners, laser scanners for medical purposes, optical scanners for medical purposes, optical 3D scanners for medical purposes.
The invention relates to a dental care unit having, among other things, a dental operating light configured to generate a light pattern of a desired shape at a desired distance from the dental operating light to illuminate a patient's oral cavity, and where the dental operating light comprises structurally integrated optical cameras configured to operatively work with a light control system of the dental operating light.
A61B 1/24 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments pour la bouche, c.-à-d. stomatoscopes, p. ex. portant des abaisse-langueInstruments pour ouvrir la bouche ou la maintenir ouverte
A61B 1/04 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments combinés avec des dispositifs photographiques ou de télévision
A61B 1/06 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec dispositifs d'éclairement
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
A61C 1/08 - Éléments de machines spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie dentaire
According to an embodiment, a method for postprocessing of mandibular canal segmentation data comprises: obtaining mandibular canal segmentation data comprising a plurality of possible mandibular canal voxels; forming a plurality of voxel structures by connecting neighbouring voxels with a probability value above a preconfigured probability value threshold in the possible mandibular canal voxels; forming a plurality of routes by skeletonizing each voxel structure; inspecting for each route pair in the plurality of routes whether the route pair fulfils a concatenation criterion, and in response to a route pair fulfilling the concatenation criterion, concatenating the route pair, thus forming a second plurality of routes; and performing at least one check on at least one spatial feature of each route in the second plurality of routes and choosing at least one candidate mandibular canal pair from the second plurality of routes based on the at least one check.
A61B 6/51 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des parties du corps spécifiquesAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des applications cliniques spécifiques à la technique dentaire
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
The invention discloses a solution for an orthognathic operation planning of a patient. A three-dimensional tomography image associated with the patient for the orthognathic operation planning may be obtained. Digital dental model data associated with the patient may be obtained, the digital dental model data comprising upper and lower dental arches in an occlusion. A plan associated with the orthognathic operation may be generated at least partly using the three-dimensional tomography image and the digital dental model data, the plan comprising jawbones segmented based on the three-dimensional tomography image and osteotomy lines for the orthognathic operation, the jawbones being positioned at intended positions with respect to the skull and the jawbones being positioned with respect to each other in a final occlusion. The plan may be transmitted to a service provider system for designing at least one patient specific orthognathic operation instrument in a virtual form. The at least one patient specific orthognathic operation instrument in the virtual form may be received from the service provider system. The at least one patient specific orthognathic operation instrument in the virtual form and the plan may be visualized using the three-dimensional tomography image and the digital dental model data.
A61B 34/00 - Chirurgie assistée par ordinateurManipulateurs ou robots spécialement adaptés à l’utilisation en chirurgie
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontie, c.-à-d. obtention ou maintien de la position désirée des dents, p. ex. par redressage, nivellement, ajustement, séparation, ou par correction des malocclusions
A61C 13/00 - Prothèses dentairesLeurs procédés de fabrication
Invention relates to dental patient chairs comprising a seat part (31) and an elongated back rest (32) having a bottom end at a seat part end thereof, and a top end at the opposite end. A control system of the patient chair comprises a user interface con- figured to enable sending a control command to a first motorized construction (M1) designed to alter a height position of the seat part (31) relative to its support structure (35) and to a second motorized construction (M2) designed to alter a tilt angle between the seat part (31) and the back rest (32). As a response to an initial input from the user interface, the control system initiates driving of the motorized constructions (M1; M2) to generate a combined movement which changes the height position of the seat part (31) and the tilt angle of the back rest (32) such that, considering a reference point (R) at a given short distance from the top end of the back rest (32), that reference point (R) will be at the same height position at the end of the combined movement than where it was when the initial input was received.
The invention relates, in particular, to structures of dental and medical cone beam computed tomography imaging (CBCT) apparatus. The apparatus includes a cabling arrangement which comprises a roller cylinder assembly (123′) arranged between an inner (122) and outer cabling support structure (121). The cabling (124) enters and exits this construction and is arranged inside thereof to form a partial loop around a roller cylinder (123) of the roller cylinder assembly (123′).
A61B 6/40 - Agencements pour générer des radiations spécialement adaptés au diagnostic par radiations
A61B 6/42 - Agencements pour détecter des radiations spécialement adaptés au diagnostic par radiations
A61B 6/51 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des parties du corps spécifiquesAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des applications cliniques spécifiques à la technique dentaire
H02G 11/00 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes électriques entre deux pièces en mouvement relatif
The invention relates to imaging devices and methods for x-ray imaging a breast. wherein when changing an operation mode of the imaging device for CT imaging a specific-kind breast positioning structure may be connected to the imaging device.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/02 - Agencements pour établir un diagnostic dans des plans différents successifsDiagnostic stéréoscopique utilisant des radiations
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/50 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des parties du corps spécifiquesAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des applications cliniques spécifiques
Intraoral scanning assembly comprising a handheld intraoral scanner and a control arrangement comprising a computer (13), wherein the control arrangement comprises a control console (3), the computer (13) is arranged inside the control console (3) and wherein cooling openings (16) arranged at an upper section of the control console (3). The back section (32) and the top section (33) of the control console (3) meet each other without any abrupt corner but to smoothly converge with each other so as to form a smoothly curving inner surface joining the back section (32) and the top section (33).
The invention concerns an intraoral scanner arrangement comprising a stand (2) with legs (4) and wheels (6) arranged to the legs (4), wherein an upper part of the stand (2) comprises a vertical pole (5) having a bottom end and a top end, the vertical pole (5) being connected to the lower part of the stand (2) and wherein a support arm (8) for a display (9) is connected to the vertical pole (5) at or at the proximity of the top end of the vertical pole (5). The arrangement further comprises a control console with a computer arranged inside the control console (3), wherein the control console (3) is positioned at the proximity of the bottom end of the vertical pole (5) and wherein the control console (3) and the support arm (8) are arranged to extend outwards from the vertical pole (5) on the same vertical plane in opposite directions, and/or wherein the stand (2) has three legs (4) which extend outwards from the vertical pole (5) at equal mutual angels and the control console (3) is positioned to extend from the vertical pole (5) on the same vertical plane and in a direction opposite to a direction in which one of said three legs extends from the vertical pole (5).
A dental or medical CT imaging apparatus including a first longitudinally extending frame part. A support construction extends substantially perpendicularly from the longitudinally extending frame part. An X-ray source and an image detector which together form an X-ray imaging assembly are mounted to the support construction. A first driving mechanism is provided to move the X-ray imaging assembly about a virtual or physical rotation axis. A control system having at least one operation mode that simultaneously controls the first driving mechanism and the X-ray imaging assembly is provided. The support construction includes at least one guiding mechanism configured to enable laterally moving at least one of the X-ray source and the image detector in relation to the support construction. A range of the lateral movement of at least one of the X-ray source and the image detector includes a base position and a first and a second extreme position.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/08 - Moyens auxiliaires pour diriger le faisceau de radiations sur un point particulier, p. ex. en utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
A61B 6/40 - Agencements pour générer des radiations spécialement adaptés au diagnostic par radiations
A61B 6/51 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des parties du corps spécifiquesAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des applications cliniques spécifiques à la technique dentaire
This disclosure relates to calibrating tomographic imaging systems, wherein the calibrating comprises a step of generating what could be called a virtual tomographic calibration image. Such image is based on exposing an attenuator object and virtual tomographic calibration images then provide a base for generating calibration functions to be applied to diagnostic tomographic images of an anatomy.
A dental unit, which comprises connections for instruments and a control device and a microprocessor, which is arranged to control the dental unit. According to the invention, the microprocessor is arranged to control the dental unit according to a user specific user profile and the dental unit comprises a function for reading the user profile or a part of the user profile from an external record. The external record can be e.g. an USB memory stick or a record readable via a data network.
An arrangement is disclosed comprising a ventilator and a valve assembly. The valve assembly (10) comprises a valve space (20) comprising a ventilator port (11) for receiving breathing gas from the ventilator, a patient port (12) for exchanging gases with a patient and an exhalation port (13) in connection to ambient. The valve space (20) comprises a pouch-like deformable valve member (14) such that it is in contact with structures defining the valve space (20) in an area between the ventilator port (11) and the exhalation port (13), such that the pouch-like deformable valve member (14) divides the valve space (20) into a first subspace (201) and a second subspace (202), whereby the first subspace (201) is in connection with the ventilator port (11) and the second sub-space (202) with the patient port (12). The pouch-like deformable valve member (14) extends from the area between the ventilator port (11) and the exhalation port (13) towards the patient port (12) and is deformable in the valve space (20) to, via its deforming and as dependent on an operational status of the valve assembly (10), partially or completely open and close a flow connection from the second subspace (202) to the exhalation port (13). The pouch-like deformable valve member (14) comprises an opening structure (15) providing, as dependent on an operational status of the valve assembly, a unidirectional flow connection from the first subspace (201) to the second subspace (202).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Optical apparatus and instruments, intraoral scanners, laser
scanners, optical scanners and 3D scanners; computers for
controlling and operating medical and dental imaging and
scanning devices; computers for processing data and images
received from medical and dental imaging and scanning
devices; computers for rendering three-dimensional images
received from medical and dental imaging and scanning
devices; computers for processing and displaying images
received from medical and dental imaging and scanning
devices; computers for acquiring three-dimensional images
from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices;
computers for interpreting the results of medical and dental
imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing
digital images of the anatomy received from medical and
dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and
treatment; computer software for controlling and operating
medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer
software for controlling and operating digital image sensors
used in medical and dental imaging and scanning devices;
computer software for processing data and images received
from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices;
computer software for rendering three-dimensional images
received from medical and dental imaging and scanning
devices; computer software for processing and displaying
images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning
devices; computer software for acquiring three-dimensional
images from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices;
computer software for interpreting the results of medical
and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software
for processing digital images of the anatomy received from
medical and dental imaging and scanning devices for
diagnosis and treatment; computer software for processing
graphics and text received from medical and dental imaging
and scanning devices and computers. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments; cameras and video cameras for medical purposes,
intra-oral cameras, endoscopy cameras, digital cameras for
viewing cavities of humans and animals for diagnosis and
treatment, intraoral scanners, 3D intraoral scanners, laser
scanners for medical purposes, optical scanners for medical
purposes, optical 3D scanners for medical purposes.
The invention relates, in particular, to structures of an arrangement applicable for use in the context of dental or medical X-ray imaging, wherein the arrangement comprises an X-ray detector (15), an X-ray source (14), a light field indicator (141) and a support construction (12) to which the X-ray source (14) construction and the light field indicator (141) construction are mounted. The support construction (12) is configured to enable positioning the X-ray source (14) construction and the light field indicator (141) construction at essentially the same location, so as to when at a given time locating at said essentially same location, to direct a given X-ray irradiation field pattern and visible light field pattern in essentially the same direction towards the X-ray detector (15).
A61B 6/08 - Moyens auxiliaires pour diriger le faisceau de radiations sur un point particulier, p. ex. en utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
(1) Optical apparatus and instruments, intraoral scanners, laser scanners, optical scanners and 3D scanners; computers for controlling and operating medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing data and images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for rendering three-dimensional images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing and displaying images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for acquiring three-dimensional images from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for interpreting the results of medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing digital images of the anatomy received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and treatment; computer software for controlling and operating medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for controlling and operating digital image sensors used in medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for processing data and images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for rendering three-dimensional images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for processing and displaying images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for acquiring three-dimensional images from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for interpreting the results of medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for processing digital images of the anatomy received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and treatment; computer software for processing graphics and text received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices and computers.
(2) Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; cameras and video cameras for medical purposes, intra-oral cameras, endoscopy cameras, digital cameras for viewing cavities of humans and animals for diagnosis and treatment, intraoral scanners, 3D intraoral scanners, laser scanners for medical purposes, optical scanners for medical purposes, optical 3D scanners for medical purposes.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Optical apparatus and instruments, namely, laser scanners, optical scanners and 3D scanners; computers for controlling and operating medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing data and images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for rendering three-dimensional images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing and displaying images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for acquiring three-dimensional images from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for interpreting the results of medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing digital images of the anatomy received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and treatment; downloadable computer software for controlling and operating medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; downloadable computer software for controlling and operating digital image sensors used in medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; downloadable computer software for processing data and images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; downloadable computer software for rendering three-dimensional images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; downloadable computer software for processing and displaying images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; downloadable computer software for acquiring three-dimensional images from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; downloadable computer software for interpreting the results of medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; downloadable computer software for processing digital images of the anatomy received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and treatment; downloadable computer software for processing graphics and text received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices and computers Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; cameras and video cameras for medical purposes, namely, intra-oral cameras, endoscopy cameras, digital cameras for viewing cavities of humans and animals for diagnosis and treatment, intraoral scanners, 3D intraoral scanners, laser scanners for medical purposes, optical scanners for medical purposes, optical 3D scanners for medical purposes
According to an embodiment, a method for postprocessing of mandibular canal segmentation data comprises: obtaining mandibular canal segmentation data comprising a plurality of possible mandibular canal voxels; forming a plurality of voxel structures by connecting neighbouring voxels with a probability value above a preconfigured probability value threshold in the possible mandibular canal voxels; forming a plurality of routes by skeletonizing each voxel structure; inspecting for each route pair in the plurality of routes whether the route pair fulfils a concatenation criterion, and in response to a route pair fulfilling the concatenation criterion, concatenating the route pair, thus forming a second plurality of routes; and performing at least one check on at least one spatial feature of each route in the second plurality of routes and choosing at least one candidate mandibular canal pair from the second plurality of routes based on the at least one check.
A bottom-up stereolithography apparatus (SLA) (150) comprises a support surface (152) and a vat assembly (100) comprises a first frame part (110) having a first upper surface (112) and a circumferential first inner side surface (113) defining a recess (114) within the first frame part. The apparatus comprises an air channel (115) opening to the recess (114) through the first inner side surface (113). A receptacle (130) comprising a bowl is placeable in the vat assembly with the bowl in the recess so that, with the thereby formed vat (101) placed on the support surface (152), air can be evacuated from the recess (114) via the air channel (115) to stretch the bowl (131) against the support surface and the first inner side surface (113).
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
B29C 64/40 - Structures de support des objets en 3D pendant la fabrication, lesdites structures devant être sacrifiées après réalisation de la fabrication
The invention relates to imaging devices and methods for x-ray imaging a breast, wherein when changing an operation mode of the imaging device for CT imaging a specific-kind breast positioning structure may be connected to the imaging device.
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/10 - Moyens de sécurité spécialement adaptés à cet effet
The invention relates, in particular, to structures of dental and medical cone beam computed tomography imaging (CBCT) apparatus. The apparatus includes a cabling arrangement which comprises a roller cylinder assembly (123') arranged between an inner (122) and outer cabling support structure (121). The cabling (124) enters and exits this construction and is arranged inside thereof to form a partial loop around a roller cylinder (123) of the roller cylinder assembly (123').
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Optical apparatus and instruments, intraoral scanners, laser scanners, optical scanners and 3D scanners; computers for controlling and operating medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing data and images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for rendering three-dimensional images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing and displaying images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for acquiring three-dimensional images from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for interpreting the results of medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing digital images of the anatomy received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and treatment; computer software for controlling and operating medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for controlling and operating digital image sensors used in medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for processing data and images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for rendering three-dimensional images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for processing and displaying images received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for acquiring three-dimensional images from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for interpreting the results of medical and dental imaging and scanning devices; computer software for processing digital images of the anatomy received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and treatment; computer software for processing graphics and text received from medical and dental imaging and scanning devices and computers. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; cameras and video cameras for medical purposes, intra-oral cameras, endoscopy cameras, digital cameras for viewing cavities of humans and animals for diagnosis and treatment, intraoral scanners, 3D intraoral scanners, laser scanners for medical purposes, optical scanners for medical purposes, optical 3D scanners for medical purposes.
An apparatus applicable for use in the context of dental or medical X-ray imaging includes a support construction 12 to which an X-ray source 14, an X-ray detector and a visible light emitting construction 141′ are mounted. The support construction 12 is configured to enable moving the X-ray source 14 and the visible light emitting construction 141′ such that they can be positioned at a given first and second time at essentially the same location so as to direct, when positioned at that location, a given field pattern in essentially the same direction towards the X-ray detector 15.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
The invention relates, in particular, to structures of dental and medical cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging apparatus. The basic construction of the apparatus includes a substantially vertically extending frame part (11) which supports via a horizontally extending support construction (12) the X-ray imaging means (14, 15) of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a patient support structure (18) which extends substantially in parallel with and is essentially of the same length as the substantially vertically extending frame part (11).
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/08 - Moyens auxiliaires pour diriger le faisceau de radiations sur un point particulier, p. ex. en utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
A61B 6/40 - Agencements pour générer des radiations spécialement adaptés au diagnostic par radiations
A61B 6/51 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des parties du corps spécifiquesAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des applications cliniques spécifiques à la technique dentaire
The invention relates to a treatment chair (1) comprising a headrest (2), connected to the chair (1) with a headrest arm (4), and a position adjustment member (3) for the headrest (2). The position adjustment member (3) comprises at least one ratchet mechanism (5) to lock the headrest (2) in a wanted position.
The invention relates, in particular, to features of an apparatus applicable for use in the context of dental or medical CT imaging. The apparatus comprises a two longitudinally extending frame parts 11, 21, a support construction 12 for an X-ray source 14 and an image detector 15 and a first driving mechanism 16 arranged to move them about a rotation axis 13. A patient support 18 comprising a patient support surface 184 is mechanically connected to the first of the substantially longitudinally extending frame parts 11, which extends substantially in parallel with the first longitudinally extending frame part 11 and having at, or at the proximity of its two edges 181 which extend in the same direction as the first longitudinally extending frame part 11 i) at least one support element 183 or ii) at least one connecting construction 182 for at least one support element 83, the support element 183 being an accessory designed for a patient to hold on or help the patient to be still during an imaging exposure, or to help keeping a patient be still.
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/08 - Moyens auxiliaires pour diriger le faisceau de radiations sur un point particulier, p. ex. en utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
A61B 6/40 - Agencements pour générer des radiations spécialement adaptés au diagnostic par radiations
A61B 6/51 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des parties du corps spécifiquesAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des applications cliniques spécifiques à la technique dentaire
A stereolithography apparatus, having an ex-posure arrangement (501) comprising a radiative element (505) configured to emit optical radiation, and a masking element (506) configured to form an exposure pattern by partially masking optical radiation from the radiative element (505), a table (502) having a horizontal upper surface (503) on which a vat (401) is placeable for holding resin to be photopolymerized in a stereolithographic 3D printing process by the optical radiation, wherein the masking element (506) is arranged in thermal connection with the horizontal upper surface (503), and the apparatus further comprises a controller, coupled to said radiative element (505), for emitting optical radiation from the radiative element (505) to the masking element, and to said masking element (506), for keeping the masking element closed, wherein the controller is configured to execute a preheating process for the resin to heat the resin in the vat by emitting optical radiation from the radiative element (505) to the closed masking element whereby the masking element is heated by the optical radiation absorbed in the masking element and thermal energy is further transferred to the resin.
B29C 64/129 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective caractérisés par la source d'énergie à cet effet, p. ex. par irradiation globale combinée avec un masque
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/282 - Agencements pour irradiation utilisant des moyens de rayonnement multiples, p. ex. des micro-miroirs ou des diodes électroluminescentes multiples [LED] du même type, p. ex. utilisant des niveaux d’énergie différents
The invention discloses a computer-implemented method for determining at least one removable orthodontic appliance. The method comprises obtaining a digital impression of at least part of a dentition of a patient; obtaining, based on the digital impression, at least one characteristic relating to at least one tooth; comparing the at least one characteristic with corresponding characteristics associated with a set of predefined removable orthodontic appliances; and determining at least one suitable removable orthodontic appliance among the set of predefined, removable orthodontic appliances based on the comparison.
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontie, c.-à-d. obtention ou maintien de la position désirée des dents, p. ex. par redressage, nivellement, ajustement, séparation, ou par correction des malocclusions
A61C 7/08 - Appareils de contention du type épousant la forme de la bouche
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
The invention relates to a projector construction (86) arranged both structurally and operatively integrated into a dental operating light (8) so as to be a part of the dental operating light (8) and wherein the dental operating light (8) illuminates a first area on a surface whereas the projector construction (86) is configured to project graphics, pictures and/or video in essentially the same direction as the operating light (8) on the surface, on a second area.
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
A61C 1/08 - Éléments de machines spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie dentaire
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicaleDispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p. ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
33.
GENERATION OF TRANSFORMATION MATRICES ASSOCIATED WITH UPPER AND LOWER DENTAL ARCHES
The invention discloses a solution for generating transformation matrices associated with upper and lower: dental arches. A digital impression of the upper and lower dental arches, or a first digital impression of the upper dental arch and a second digital impression of the lower dental arch is obtained, and a digital three-dimensional model comprising the upper and lower dental arches, or a first digital three-dimensional model comprising the upper dental arch and a second digital three-dimensional model comprising the lower dental arch is/are generated based on the digital impression(s). The digital three-dimensional model(s) is/are output to produce separate physical three-dimensional models of the upper and lower dental arches. Scanning data associated with a desired target occlusion is obtained, the desired target occlusion being obtained based on a desired mutual position of the physical three-dimensional models of the upper and lower dental arches. The transformation matrices of the upper and lower dental arches to the desired target occlusion are determined based on the scanning data and the digital impression(s).
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontie, c.-à-d. obtention ou maintien de la position désirée des dents, p. ex. par redressage, nivellement, ajustement, séparation, ou par correction des malocclusions
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
A61C 19/04 - Instruments de mesure spécialement adaptés à la technique dentaire
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
G16H 50/50 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour la simulation ou la modélisation des troubles médicaux
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of images; optical and x-ray scanners not for medical use; downloadable computer software for operating medical and dental imaging apparatus; downloadable computer software for processing data and images received from x-ray apparatus; downloadable computer software for viewing, processing, storing, sharing and distributing images; computers and data processing equipment for medical and dental imaging apparatus; electric control panels, computer keyboards and control consoles in the nature of graphic interfaces comprising computer hardware and recorded software for operating medical and dental imaging apparatus Medical, dental and veterinary imaging apparatus; accessories for medical, dental and veterinary imaging apparatus, namely, whole body supports for positioning a patient at an imaging station of a medical, dental or veterinary x-ray imaging apparatus for medical, dental, and veterinary use; X-Ray and CT imaging scanners for medical, dental and veterinary use; medical, dental and veterinary computed tomography (CT) apparatus; computerized medical recording and analysis apparatus for use in medical analysis of a person's or an animal's tooth or bone structure; diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes, namely, medical diagnostic apparatus for obtaining medical information about a bone condition, hard tissue condition, and soft tissue condition about a person or animal to enable medical diagnosis; electromagnetic diagnostic imaging apparatus for medical purposes; radiological apparatus for medical purposes; X-ray apparatus for medical purposes; medical equipment, namely, medical X-ray tomography apparatus and tomosynthesis apparatus for acquiring information and for generating radiographic tomograms for medical purposes; X-ray tubes for medical purposes; computer monitors and displays therefor used in direct association with medical, dental and veterinary imaging apparatus used during the process of a diagnosis of a condition in an individual or animal; patient or individual x-ray radiation shields for medical, dental and veterinary use
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
(1) Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of images, namely, cameras and video cameras as part of computed tomography (CT) scanners; optical scanners; computer software for operating x-ray apparatus for medical and dental use; computer software for processing and analysis of medical and dental data and images received from x-ray apparatus for medical and dental use; computer software for viewing, processing, storing, sharing and distributing data being images generated by x-ray apparatus for medical, dental and veterinary use; computers and data processing equipment, namely, computer hardware, for medical and dental x-ray imaging apparatus; control panels, keyboards and consoles for operating x-ray apparatus for medical and dental use.
(2) Medical, dental and veterinary imaging apparatus, namely, x-ray appliances for dental and medical use, computed tomography [CT] apparatus; accessories for medical, dental and veterinary imaging apparatus, namely, patient table supports for positioning patients at an imaging station of x-ray apparatus for medical, dental and veterinary purposes; medical, dental and veterinary imaging apparatus, namely, x-ray apparatus for medical and dental use, medical x-ray apparatus, x-ray apparatus for dental imaging, x-ray apparatus for veterinary purposes, x-ray computed tomography [CT] scanners; diagnostic digital imaging apparatus for medical purposes, namely, x-ray and x-ray computed tomography [CT] scanners; radiological equipment for medical purposes; x-ray apparatus for medical purposes; medical x-ray tomography and tomosynthesis apparatus; x-ray tubes for medical purposes; x-ray installations comprising medical image processors and computer monitors and displays for obtaining information in the form of images for medical, dental, and veterinary purposes; radiation shields for medical, dental and veterinary x-ray imaging; electromagnetic detectors for use in detecting x-ray images for medical and dental purposes.
36.
Self-calibration procedure for digital breast tomosynthesis imaging apparatus
The invention relates to a calibration process specifically applicable for limited angle digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). The method includes acquiring a set of X-ray projection exposure images, forming an initial estimate of the projection geometry corresponding to each of X-ray projection exposure images, computing an intermediate DBT reconstruction, establishing a set of rigid transformation parameters applied to an initial projection geometry estimate for each X-ray projection exposure image corresponding to calibration result, and computing a final DBT reconstruction using the set of X-ray projection exposure images and a final calibrated estimate of the projection geometry.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
A61B 6/02 - Agencements pour établir un diagnostic dans des plans différents successifsDiagnostic stéréoscopique utilisant des radiations
Structures of a dental care unit used in dental care work are disclosed. A frame part of the dental care unit has one or more components to attach a vertically extending support part, and a cover structure of the frame part has at least a first and a second cover part. The support part extends vertically essentially from an area of a seam locus between the cover parts, whereto is arranged a seam element. The seam element is preferably arranged to emit light as controlled by a control system of the dental care unit. A dental care unit like this is specifically applicable for use in a dental care room or premises having several dental care units.
The invention relates, in particular, to structures of an arrangement applicable for use in the context of dental or medical X-ray imaging, wherein the arrangement comprises an X-ray detector (15), an X-ray source (14), a light field indicator (141) and a support construction (12) to which the X-ray source (14) construction and the light field indicator (141) construction are mounted. The support construction (12) is configured to enable positioning the X-ray source (14) construction and the light field indicator (141) construction at essentially the same location, so as to when at a given time locating at said essentially same location, to direct a given X-ray irradiation field pattern and visible light field pattern in essentially the same direction towards the X-ray detector (15).
A61B 6/08 - Moyens auxiliaires pour diriger le faisceau de radiations sur un point particulier, p. ex. en utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61G 13/04 - Tables d'opération réglablesLeurs commandes basculables autour d'un axe transversal ou longitudinal
A stereolithography apparatus comprises a fixed vat (401) or a holder for receiving a removable vat for holding resin for use in a stereolithographic 3D printing process, an optical radiator (901) configured to project a pattern upon a portion of said vat (401), an optical imaging detector *501 (field of view, installed and directed so that said portion of said vat (401) and/or a surface onto which the projected pattern is reflected—is within said field of view when said optical imaging detector (501) is in an operating position, and a controller (502, 2001) coupled to said optical imaging detector (501) for receiving optical image data from said optical imaging detector (501). Said controller (502, 2001) is configured to use said optical image data to calculate an amount of resin in said vat (401).
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
G06T 7/521 - Récupération de la profondeur ou de la forme à partir de la télémétrie laser, p. ex. par interférométrieRécupération de la profondeur ou de la forme à partir de la projection de lumière structurée
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B33Y 50/02 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/135 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective caractérisés par la source d'énergie à cet effet, p. ex. par irradiation globale combinée avec un masque la source d’énergie étant concentrée, p. ex. lasers à balayage ou sources lumineuses focalisées
B29C 64/268 - Agencements pour irradiation par faisceaux laserAgencements pour irradiation par faisceaux d’électrons [FE]
B29C 64/255 - Enceintes pour le matériau de construction, p. ex. récipients pour poudre
40.
Stereolithography apparatus with optical imaging detector, and method of operating the same
A stereolithography apparatus comprises a fixed, vat (401) or a holder for receiving a removable vat for holding resin for use in a stereolithographic 3D printing process, a build platform (402), a moving mechanism (2003) configured to move said build platform in a working movement range be-tween a first extreme position proximal to said vat (401) and a second extreme position distant from said vat (401), a working region between said vat (401) and said second extreme position of said build platform (402), an optical imaging detector (501) having a field of view, installed and directed so that at least a part of said working region is within said field of view when said optical imaging detector is in an operating position and a controller (502, 2001) coupled to said optical imaging detector (501) for receiving optical image data from said optical imaging detector (501). Said controller (502, 2001) is configured to use said optical image data in controlling operation of the stereolithography apparatus.
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
G01B 11/28 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des superficies
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B33Y 50/00 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
41.
Stereolithography apparatus and method for calibration of the stereolithography apparatus
A stereolithography apparatus comprises a build platform (8) connected to a movable frame (11) via a ball joint (12). The ball joint (12) permits a limited range of movement of the build platform in all directions. A locking mechanism (13) is configured to lock the ball joint (12) stationary for calibration of the orientation angle of the build platform (8) in relation to the exposure arrangement (6), so that the lower surface (9) of the build platform is parallel with the second upper surface (7) of the exposure arrangement (6). The ball joint (12) comprises a ball member (14) attached to the build platform (8) and a socket member (16; 16-1, 16-2) connected to the frame (11). A vertical guide (18) is arranged in the frame (11). The socket member (16) is arranged movable vertically inside and along the guide (18) to permit a limited vertical movement of the socket member (16) in relation to the frame (11). The locking mechanism (13) is configured to lock also the socket member (16; 16-1, 16-2) stationary for calibration of the vertical position of the build platform to determine a zero level of the build platform (8) in relation to the second upper surface (7) of the exposure arrangement (6).
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B29C 64/232 - Moyens d’entraînement pour un mouvement le long de l'axe orthogonal au plan d’une couche
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
42.
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS EQUIPPED FOR OBTAINING PARAMETER VALUE DATA, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
A stereolithoqraphy apparatus comprises a reader device (501, 2008) configured to read in parameter data from a machine-readable identifier (802) of a resin tank (801), and a controller (502, 2001) coupled to said reader device (501, 2008) and configured to receive parameter data read in by said reader device (501, 2008). Said controller (502, 2001) is configured to use at least a piece of said received parameter data as a value of an operating parameter of said stereolithography apparatus.
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
B29C 64/259 - Enceintes pour le matériau de construction, p. ex. récipients pour poudre interchangeables
A stereolitography apparatus comprises a fixed vat (401) or a holder for receiving a removable vat for holding resin during stereolithographic 3D printing, and a radiation source (501) for generating radiation capable of polymerizing portions of said resin in said vat. (401). The apparatus comprises a shutter (502) between said radiation source (501) and said vat (401) for allowing only selected portions of the generated radiation to reach said resin, and a cooling channel (503) between said radiation source (501) and said shutter (502). The apparatus comprises a blower (504) configured to force coolant gas through said cooling channel (503).
B29C 64/129 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective caractérisés par la source d'énergie à cet effet, p. ex. par irradiation globale combinée avec un masque
B29C 64/30 - Opérations ou équipements auxiliaires
45.
WATER SYSTEM FOR A DENTAL CARE UNIT AND A DENTAL CARE UNIT
A dental care unit and a water system for a dental care unit are disclosed. The water system (100) comprises a vessel (110), comprising a bottom (111) and a side wall (114), having an inner surface (115); a vessel holder (160), wherein, in an assembled state, the vessel holder (160) supports the vessel (110); and an insert (120), comprising a tubular wall structure (121) with an exterior surface (123) and having a first open end (122) at its bottom end and a second open end 122' at its top end. The first open end (122) of the tubular wall structure (121) is arranged in the vessel (110) in the assembled state such that a water conduit (130) is formed, the water conduit (130) extending from the first open end (122) of the tubular wall structure (121) between the inner surface (115) of the side wall (114) and the exterior surface (123) of the tubular wall structure (121).
A disinfection system (300) for water system of a dental unit, the water disinfection system (300) comprising a vessel (110) for receiving and holding the water for the water system of the dental unit; a vessel holder (160) for supporting the vessel inside the dental unit; and disinfectant container (190) for storing disinfectant and a disinfectant supply line (191) for supplying disinfectant from the disinfectant container (190) into the vessel (110) via the fluid duct (142); wherein the system comprises a weighing device (162) for determining weight of any liquids in the vessel (110).
A61L 2/18 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances liquides
A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
A dental or medical CT imaging apparatus including a first longitudinally extending frame part. A support, construction extends substantially perpendicularly from the longitudinally extending frame part. An X-ray source and an image detector which together form an X-ray imaging assembly are mounted to the support construction. A first driving mechanism is provided to move the X-ray imaging assembly about a virtual or physical rotation axis. A control system having at least one operation mode that simultaneously controls the first driving mechanism and the X-ray imaging assembly is provided. The support construction includes at least one guiding mechanism configured to enable laterally moving at least one of the X-ray source and the image detector in relation to the support construction. A range of the lateral movement of at least one of the X-ray source and the image detector includes a base position and a first and a second extreme position.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A bottom-up stereolithography apparatus (SLA) (150) comprises a support surface (152) and a vat assembly (100) comprises a first frame part (110) having a first upper surface (112) and a circumferential first inner side surface (113) defining a recess (114) within the first frame part. The apparatus comprises an air channel (115) opening to the recess (114) through the first inner side surface (113). A receptacle (130) comprising a bowl is placeable in the vat assembly with the bowl in the recess so that, with the thereby formed vat (101) placed on the support surface (152), air can be evacuated from the recess (114) via the air channel (115) to stretch the bowl (131) against the support surface and the first inner side surface (113).
B29C 64/259 - Enceintes pour le matériau de construction, p. ex. récipients pour poudre interchangeables
B29C 64/20 - Appareil pour la fabrication additiveDétails ou accessoires à cet effet
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
The invention concerns an X-ray imaging apparatus for imaging a skull or a partial area of the skull, which apparatus comprises between the X-ray source and detector a patient support means (17). The patient support means (17) comprise a rear rest structure (170) containing a support part (171) arranged to get positioned at occipital area and a safety mechanism (173) in an area between its mounting point to the X-ray imaging apparatus (10) and said support pan (171). The safety mechanism (173) is arranged to go off when a force greater titan predetermined is acting on said support pan (171) and to release said support part (171) from its patient support position.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
A61B 6/10 - Moyens de sécurité spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
50.
Computed tomography and positioning of the anatomy desired to be imaged
The invention relates to a problem of setting mutual position of an anatomy being imaged and imaging means of a computed tomography imaging apparatus so that specifically the very volume of the anatomy desired to be imaged actually is imaged. To further the positioning, a positioning tool in a form of a three-dimensional virtual positioning model (40), generated from the anatomy to be imaged, is shown on a display from which the volume (41) of the anatomy desired to be imaged can be pointed, selected or defined.
A61B 6/08 - Moyens auxiliaires pour diriger le faisceau de radiations sur un point particulier, p. ex. en utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
The invention relates to a treatment chair (1) comprising a headrest (2), connected to the chair (1) with a headrest arm (4), and a position adjustment member (3) for the headrest (2). The position adjustment member (3) comprises at least one ratchet mechanism (5) to lock the headrest (2) in a wanted position.
The invention relates, in particular, to structures of an apparatus applicable for use in the context of dental or medical X-ray imaging. The apparatus comprises a support construction 12 to which an X-ray source 14, an X-ray detector and a visible light emitting construction 141' are mounted and wherein the support construction 12 is configured to enable positioning the X-ray source 14 and the visible light emitting construction 141' at essentially the same location in relation to the support construction 12, so as to when at a given time locating at said essentially same location, to direct a given field pattern in essentially the same direction towards the X-ray detector 15. The apparatus comprises a first frame part 11 extending in a first direction and comprising a first end and a second end, and the support construction 12 to which the X-ray source 14, the X-ray detector and the visible light emitting construction 141' are mounted extends from the first frame part 11 in a second direction essentially at right angles to the first direction.
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/08 - Moyens auxiliaires pour diriger le faisceau de radiations sur un point particulier, p. ex. en utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
The invention relates, in particular, to features of an apparatus applicable for use in the context of dental or medical CT imaging. The apparatus comprises a two longitudinally extending frame parts 11, 21, a support construction 12 for an X-ray source 14 and an image detector 15 and a first driving mechanism 16 arranged to move them about a rotation axis 13. A patient support 18 comprising a patient support surface 184 is mechanically connected to the first of the substantially longitudinally extending frame parts 11, which extends substantially in parallel with the first longitudinally extending frame part 11 and having at, or at the proximity of its two edges 181 which extend in the same direction as the first longitudinally extending frame part 11 i) at least one support element 183 or ii) at least one connecting construction 182 for at least one support element 83, the support element 183 being an accessory designed for a patient to hold on or help the patient to be still during an imaging exposure, or to help keeping a patient be still.
The invention relates, in particular, to structures of a dental and medical cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) apparatus. The basic construction of the apparatus includes two elongated frame parts (11, 21) out of which the first frame part (11) is arranged to support X-ray imaging means (14, 15) and wherein the frame parts (11, 21) are mechanically connected to each other via an articulated construction (22) so as to allow for tilting of the first frame part (11) supporting the X-ray imaging means (14, 15) with respect to the second frame part (21). At the proximity of the second end of the first and second elongated frame parts (11, 21) is arranged a locking mechanism (24) configured to enable connecting together and disconnecting the first and second elongated frame parts (11, 21).
A61G 15/02 - Chaises avec des moyens pour régler la position du patientLeurs commandes
A61G 7/005 - Lits spécialement conçus pour donner des soinsDispositifs pour soulever les malades ou les personnes handicapées comportant un cadre de sommier réglable basculable autour d'un axe transversal horizontal, p. ex. pour la position dite "Trendelenburg"
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
The invention relates, in particular, to structures of dental and medical cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging apparatus. The basic construction of the apparatus includes a substantially vertically extending frame part (11) which supports via a horizontally extending support construction (12) the X-ray imaging means (14, 15) of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a patient support structure (18) which extends substantially in parallel with and is essentially of the same length as the substantially vertically extending frame part (11).
A61G 15/02 - Chaises avec des moyens pour régler la position du patientLeurs commandes
A61G 7/005 - Lits spécialement conçus pour donner des soinsDispositifs pour soulever les malades ou les personnes handicapées comportant un cadre de sommier réglable basculable autour d'un axe transversal horizontal, p. ex. pour la position dite "Trendelenburg"
The invention relates, in particular, to structures of a dental and medical cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) apparatus. The basic construction of the apparatus includes two elongated frame parts (11, 21) out of which the first frame part (11) is arranged to support X-ray imaging means (14, 15) and wherein the frame parts (11, 21) are mechanically connected to each other via an articulated construction (22) so as to allow for tilting of the first frame part (11) supporting the X-ray imaging means (14, 15) with respect to the second frame part (21).
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61G 15/02 - Chaises avec des moyens pour régler la position du patientLeurs commandes
A61G 7/005 - Lits spécialement conçus pour donner des soinsDispositifs pour soulever les malades ou les personnes handicapées comportant un cadre de sommier réglable basculable autour d'un axe transversal horizontal, p. ex. pour la position dite "Trendelenburg"
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
The invention relates CT imaging apparatus comprising a longitudinally extending frame part, a support construction for an X-ray source and an image detector extending from the longitudinally extending frame part and a driving mechanism arranged to move the X-ray source and the image detector about a rotation axis 13. The support construction includes a guiding construction configured to enable laterally moving at least either of the X-ray source and the image detector in relation to the support construction wherein the range of the lateral movement of the at least either of the X-ray source and the image detector comprising a base position and a first and a second extreme position.
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
58.
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF RESIN MATERIAL
A stereolithography apparatus, having an ex-posure arrangement (501) comprising a radiative element (505) configured to emit optical radiation, and a masking element (506) configured to form an exposure pattern by partially masking optical radiation from the radiative element (505), a table (502) having a horizontal upper surface (503) on which a vat (401) is placeable for holding resin to be photopolymerized in a stereolithographic 3D printing process by the optical radiation, wherein the masking element (506) is arranged in thermal connection with the horizontal upper surface (503), and the apparatus further comprises a controller, coupled to said radiative element (505), for emitting optical radiation from the radiative element (505) to the masking element, and to said masking element (506), for keeping the masking element closed, wherein the controller is configured to execute a preheating process for the resin to heat the resin in the vat by emitting optical radiation from the radiative element (505) to the closed masking element (506) whereby the masking element is heated by the optical radiation absorbed in the masking element and thermal energy is further transferred to the resin.
The invention discloses a computer- implemented method for determining at least one removable orthodontic appliance. The method comprises obtaining a digital impression of at least part of a dentition of a patient; obtaining, based on the digital impression, at least one characteristic relating to at least one tooth; comparing the at least one characteristic with corresponding characteristics associated with a set of predefined removable orthodontic appliances; and determining at least one suitable removable orthodontic appliance among the set of predefined, removable orthodontic appliances based on the comparison.
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontie, c.-à-d. obtention ou maintien de la position désirée des dents, p. ex. par redressage, nivellement, ajustement, séparation, ou par correction des malocclusions
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
A61C 7/08 - Appareils de contention du type épousant la forme de la bouche
60.
GENERATION OF TRANSFORMATION MATRICES ASSOCIATED WITH UPPER AND LOWER DENTAL ARCHES
The invention discloses a solution for generating transformation matrices associated with upper and lower: dental arches. A digital impression of the upper and lower dental arches, or a first digital impression of the upper dental arch and a second digital impression of the lower dental arch is obtained, and a digital three-dimensional model comprising the upper and lower dental arches, or a first digital three-dimensional model comprising the upper dental arch and a second digital three-dimensional model comprising the lower dental arch is/are generated based on the digital impression(s). The digital three-dimensional model(s) is/are output to produce separate physical three-dimensional models of the upper and lower dental arches. Scanning data associated with a desired target occlusion is obtained, the desired target occlusion being obtained based on a desired mutual position of the physical three-dimensional models of the upper and lower dental arches. The transformation matrices of the upper and lower dental arches to the desired target occlusion are determined based on the scanning data and the digital impression(s).
The invention relates to a projector construction (86) arranged both structurally and operatively integrated into a dental operating light (8) so as to be a part of the dental operating light (8) and wherein the dental operating light (8) illuminates a first area on a surface whereas the projector construction (86) is configured to project graphics, pictures and/or video in essentially the same direction as the operating light (8) on the surface, on a second area.
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
The invention relates to an arrangement in connection with a mammography apparatus, in the invention, a screen or a user interface with a screen is attached to the mammography apparatus, which attachment is realized such that the screen or the user interface with a screen is aligned or can be aligned at least partly towards a lower tray structure of the mammography apparatus. Such screen or a user interface with a screen can be arranged in a functional connection with an information system and patient images recorded earlier in the information system can be displayed on the screen or the user interface with a screen.
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
63.
DENTAL CARE UNIT, CONTROL OF THE DENTAL CARE UNIT AND DENTAL CARE ROOM
The invention relates to structures of a dental care unit used in dental care work. In the invention, a frame part of the dental care unit comprises a means to attach a vertically extending support part, and a cover structure (22) of the frame part comprises at least a first and a second cover part (22', 22''). The support part extends vertically essentially from an area of a seam locus (23) between the cover parts, whereto is arranged a seam element (24). The seam element (24) is preferably arranged to emit light as con trolled by a control system of the dental care unit. A dental care unit like this is specifically applicable for use in a dental care room or premises comprising several dental care units.
The invention relates to a dental care unit (1) comprising a frame part (2), a support construction (5, 7) for supporting instruments related to dental care (6) and, on the other hand, an operating light (8) arranged to be used in connection with dental care, which operating light (8) is arranged to produce a desired light pattern at a desired distance from the operating light (8). A camera arrangement is arranged to this operating light (8) which comprises at a distance from each other two optical cameras (85), which are integrated as to be both structural and functional part of the operating light (8) of the dental care unit (1).
A61B 1/24 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments pour la bouche, c.-à-d. stomatoscopes, p. ex. portant des abaisse-langueInstruments pour ouvrir la bouche ou la maintenir ouverte
A61B 1/04 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments combinés avec des dispositifs photographiques ou de télévision
A61B 1/06 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec dispositifs d'éclairement
A61C 1/08 - Éléments de machines spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie dentaire
A61G 15/14 - Meubles de travail pour dentistesLeurs accessoires
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
65.
X-ray imaging apparatus and patient support arrangement
The invention concerns an X-ray imaging apparatus for imaging a skull or a partial area of the skull, which apparatus comprises between the X-ray source and detector a patient support means (17). The patient support means (17) comprise a rear rest structure (170) containing a support part (171) arranged to get positioned at occipital area and whose connection to the X-ray apparatus is realized such that the support part (171) of the rear rest structure moves, when adjusting its position, on a line or on a plane whose angle with respect to the horizontal plane is between 15-25 degrees.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
The invention relates to positioning a volume to be imaged for computed tomography imaging. According to the invention, at least two optical cameras (22) are used for taking a photo or for live imaging an anatomy from different directions. A volume positioning indicator (42) is shown in connection with these images, the volume positioning indicator (42) indicating the location of the volume within the area imaged by the cameras (22) to get imaged by the computed tomography imaging apparatus (10).
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
The invention concerns an X-ray imaging apparatus for imaging a skull or a partial area of the skull, which apparatus comprises between the X-ray source and detector a patient support means (17). The patient support means (17) comprise a rear rest structure (170) containing a support part (171) arranged to get positioned at occipital area. The rear rest structure (170) comprises a first elongated supporting structure (172), a first end of which containing said support part (171) and a second end of which extending to different side of the imaging station (18) than where said support part (171) is located.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/10 - Moyens de sécurité spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
68.
SELF-CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR DIGITAL BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS IMAGING APPARATUS
The invention relates to a calibration process specifically applicable for limited angle digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). The method includes acquiring a set of X-ray projection exposure images, forming an initial estimate of the projection geometry corresponding to each of X-ray projection exposure images, computing an intermediate DBT reconstruction, establishing a set of rigid transformation parameters applied to an initial projection geometry estimate for each X-ray projection exposure image corresponding to calibration result, and computing a final DBT reconstruction using the set of X-ray projection exposure images and a final calibrated estimate of the projection geometry.
A61B 6/02 - Agencements pour établir un diagnostic dans des plans différents successifsDiagnostic stéréoscopique utilisant des radiations
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A stereolithography apparatus, comprising: a table (3) having a horizontal first upper surface (4) on which a vat (1) is placeable for holding photosensitive light-curable polymer for use in a stereolithographic 3D printing process, the vat having a transparent bottom (2) made of flexible film material, the table having an opening (5); an exposure arrangement (6) arranged at the opening (5) of the table for providing, from below of a vat placed, in use, on the table, an electromagnetic radiation pattern of a print, layer to be printed, the exposure arrangement comprising a second upper surface (7); a build platform (8) having a lower surface (9) on which the object, to be 3D printed can be built up; an elevator mechanism (10) comprising a movable frame (11) to which the build platform (8) is connected, the frame (11) being movable in a vertical direction; and venting means (12) for allowing entry of air between the transparent bottom (2) and the second upper surface (7).
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70.
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH SHUTTER COOLING CHANNEL
A stereolitography apparatus comprises a fixed vat (401) or a holder for receiving a removable vat for holding resin during stereolithographic 3D printing, and a radiation source (501) for generating radiation capable of polymerizing portions of said resin in said vat. (401). The apparatus comprises a shutter (502) between said radiation source (501) and said vat (401) for allowing only selected portions of the generated radiation to reach said resin, and a cooling channel (503) between said radiation source (501) and said shutter (502). The apparatus comprises a blower (504) configured to force coolant gas through said cooling channel (503).
B29C 64/291 - Agencements pour irradiation pour un fonctionnement dans un ensemble, p. ex. avec des activateurs ou des inhibiteurs sélectivement appliqués
B29C 64/20 - Appareil pour la fabrication additiveDétails ou accessoires à cet effet
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
71.
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS EQUIPPED FOR DETECTING AMOUNT OF RESIN, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
A stereolithography apparatus comprises a fixed vat (401) or a holder for receiving a removable vat for holding resin for use in a stereolithographic 3D printing process, an optical radiator (901) configured to project a pattern upon a portion of said vat (401), an optical imaging detector *501(field of view, installed and directed so that said portion of said vat (401) and/or a surface onto which the projected pattern is reflected - is within said field of view when said optical imaging detector (501) is in an operating position, and a controller (502, 2001) coupled to said optical imaging detector (501) for receiving optical image data from said optical imaging detector (501). Said controller (502, 2001) is configured to use said optical image data to calculate an amount of resin in said vat (401).
A stereolithography apparatus comprises a fixed, vat (401) or a holder for receiving a removable vat for holding resin for use in a stereoiithographic 3D printing process, a build platform (402), a moving mechanism (2003) configured to move said build platform in a working movement range be-tween a first extreme position proximal to said vat (401) and a second extreme position distant from said vat (401), a working region between said vat (401) and said second extreme position of said build platform (402), an optical imaging detector (501) having a field of view, installed and directed so that at least a part of said working region is within said field of view when said optical imaging detector is in an operating position,, and a controller (502, 2001) coupled to said optical imaging detector (501) for receiving optical image data from said optical imaging detector (501). Said controller (502, 2001) is configured to use said optical image data in controlling operation of the stereolithography apparatus.
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
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B29C 64/259 - Enceintes pour le matériau de construction, p. ex. récipients pour poudre interchangeables
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A stereolithography apparatus comprises a reader device (501) configured to read an identifier (802) of a vat (401), and a controller (502) coupled to said reader device (501) and configured to receive data read in by said reader device (501). Said data includes use history data of the vat (401) or said controller (502) is configured to read in use history data of the vat (401) from a database external to the vat (401) as a response to reading in the data. Said controller (502) is configured to use a piece of said use history data as a value of an operating parameter of said stereolithography apparatus or to generate an alarm.
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
Ά stereolithoqraphy apparatus comprises a reader device (501, 2008) configured to read in parameter data from a machine-readable identifier (802) of a resin tank (801), and a controller (502, 2001) coupled to said reader device (501, 2008) and configured to receive parameter data read in by said reader device (501, 2008). Said controller (502, 2001) is configured to use at least a piece of said received parameter data as a value of an operating parameter of said stereolithography apparatus.
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
A stereolithography apparatus comprises a build platform {402} with a build surface (403), a moving mechanism (2003) configured to move said build platform (402) in. a working movement range between first and second extreme positions, an optical radiator (902) configured to project a pattern upon said build surface (403) when said build platform (402) is in at least one predetermined position between said, first and second extreme positions, an optical imaging detector (501) having a field of view, installed and directed so that a reflection of said projected pattern is within said field of view when said build platform (402) is at said at least one predetermined position, and a controller (502, 2001) coupled to said optical imaging detector (501) for receiving optical image data from, said optical imaging detector (501). Said controller (502, 2001) is configured to use said optical image data to examine said build surface (403) for exceptions from, a default form of said build surface (403).
Stereolithography apparatus comprising a vat (401) for holding resin during stereolithographic 3D printing, a resin delivery mechanism (701) comprising at least one resin tank and a holder (602) for removably receiving the resin tank in the stereo-lithography apparatus, wherein the resin tank is a resin capsule (501) for holding a single shot of resin (703) arranged to be emptied to the vat (401).
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A stereolithography apparatus comprises a build platform (8) connected to a movable frame (11) via a ball joint (12). The ball joint (12) permits a limited range of movement of the build platform in all directions. A locking mechanism (13) is configured to lock the ball joint (12) stationary for calibration of the orientation angle of the build platform (8) in relation to the exposure arrangement (6), so that the lower surface (9) of the build platform is parallel with the second upper surface (7) of the exposure arrangement (6). The ball joint (12) comprises a ball member (14) attached to the build platform (8) and a socket member (16; 16-1, 16-2) connected to the frame (11). A vertical guide (18) is arranged in the frame (11). The socket member (16) is arranged movable vertically inside and along the guide (18) to permit a limited vertical movement of the socket member (16) in relation to the frame (11). The locking mechanism (13) is configured to lock also the socket member (.16; 16-1, 16-2) stationary for calibration of the vertical position of the build platform to determine a zero level of the build platform (8) in relation to the second upper surface (7) of the exposure arrangement (6).
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
79.
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH RESIN COLLECTING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAID APPARATUS
Stereolithography apparatus, comprising a holder (602) for removably receiving a resin tank (501) and a vat (401) for holding resin during stereolithographic 3D printing, and a resin delivery mechanism (701) which comprises a piston (601) to deliver resin from at least one resin tank to the vat and to drain resin from the vat inside the resin tank by movement of the piston.
B29C 64/129 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective caractérisés par la source d'énergie à cet effet, p. ex. par irradiation globale combinée avec un masque
The invention relates to tracking pieces (110) used in the context of tracking movements of hard tissue of a jaw. According to the invention, a tracking piece (110) to be used in such context is designed to be patient-specific by including in the design of the tracking piece (110) a surface model representing a part of a person's intraoral anatomy, which surface model is generated based on imaging results acquired by imaging the anatomy.
A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p. ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
A61B 6/40 - Agencements pour générer des radiations spécialement adaptés au diagnostic par radiations
A61B 6/50 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des parties du corps spécifiquesAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations spécialement adaptés à des applications cliniques spécifiques
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A61C 19/04 - Instruments de mesure spécialement adaptés à la technique dentaire
A61C 19/045 - Instruments de mesure spécialement adaptés à la technique dentaire pour enregistrer les mouvements mandibulaires, p. ex. arcs faciaux
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81.
Computed tomography and positioning of the anatomy desired to be imaged
The invention relates to a problem of setting mutual position of an anatomy being imaged and imaging means of a computed tomography imaging apparatus so that specifically the very volume of the anatomy desired to be imaged actually is imaged. To further the positioning, a positioning tool in a form of a three-dimensional virtual positioning model (40), generated from the anatomy to be imaged, is shown on a display from which the volume (41) of the anatomy desired to be imaged can be pointed, selected or defined.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/08 - Moyens auxiliaires pour diriger le faisceau de radiations sur un point particulier, p. ex. en utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Optical apparatus and instruments; optical cameras and
scanners, accessories for optical cameras and scanners. Dental and veterinary intraoral cameras, video cameras and
scanners; intraoral cameras and scanners and 3D scanners;
digital intraoral and 3D intraoral cameras and scanners for
imaging cavities of humans and animals for diagnosis and
treatment, and accessories therefor; accessories for
intraoral cameras and scanners and 3D scanners; tips for
cameras, scanners and 3D scanners for imaging intraoral
anatomies; tips for intraoral cameras, scanners and 3D
scanners.
Dental equipment; dental apparatus; dental apparatus,
electric; apparatus for dental purposes; apparatus for use
by dental hygienists; apparatus for use by dental
hygienists; dental care apparatus with an integrated
anti-bacterial and decontamination unit; dental care
apparatus with an integrated disinfecting unit; dental care
apparatus with an integrated unit for sterilizing liquid
conduits; dental care apparatus with an integrated unit for
decontaminating liquid conduits; dental care apparatus with
an integrated unit for purifying liquid conduits. Sterilisers; decontamination apparatus and instruments;
bactericidal apparatus and instruments; apparatus and
instruments for disinfection; apparatus for sterilising,
decontaminating and purifying liquids; liquid treatment
reactors; apparatus and instruments for removing impurities
from liquids; purification apparatus and instruments;
anti-bacterial and decontamination apparatus and instruments
for dental and medical use; disinfecting apparatus for
dental and medical purposes; apparatus for sterilising,
decontaminating and purifying liquid conduits of dental and
medical apparatus.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Computer software for operating medical and dental imaging
apparatus; imaging computer software; computer software for
viewing, processing, storing, sharing and distributing
images; computer software for scanning, designing and
manufacturing prostheses; computers and data processing
equipment for medical and dental imaging apparatus; control
panels, keyboards and instrument consoles for operating
medical and dental imaging apparatus; computer servers for
medical and dental imaging; computer software for practice
management for medical and dental use; computer software for
transportation and storage. Medical and dental imaging apparatus; imaging plate scanners
for medical and dental imaging apparatus; electronic image
readers being parts of medical and dental imaging apparatus;
sensors for medical and dental imaging apparatus; dental
apparatus and instruments; dental chairs; dental stools;
operating lights for dental units; monitors and displays
being parts of dental apparatus; scanners for medical and
dental use; milling units for medical and dental use;
orthodontic apparatus and instruments; orthodontic brackets
for use in straightening teeth; protective masks, visors,
gloves, covers and clothing for medical and dental use;
cups, mugs, plates, trays and containers being instruments
specially adapted for medical and dental use; disposable
bibs for medical and dental use; medical and dental hand
tools; bags designed to hold medical and dental instruments
and hand tools; monitors for medical and dental use; medical
workstations for medical care purposes consisting of data
processing equipment, computer, monitor and computer
software; radiation shields for medical and dental X-ray
imaging; furniture for medical and dental purposes; medical
and dental apparatus and instruments; medical and dental
ultrasound apparatus and instruments; medical and dental
cleaning apparatus and instruments. Retail and wholesale of medical and dental apparatus and
instruments; administrative processing of purchase orders in
the field of medical and dental care; computerized database
management in the field of medical and dental care. Maintenance and repair of medical and dental apparatus and
instruments.
Dental equipment, namely, apparatus and instruments for prophylaxis and dental treatment in the nature of dental units comprised of dental chairs, dental handpieces, dental treatment units, and medical trays for holding dental instruments used in prophylaxis and dental treatment; dental intra-oral cameras; electric dental apparatus, namely, intra-oral cameras; apparatus for dental purposes and for use by dental hygienists for prophylaxis, treatment and dental care, namely, dental handpieces and dental care units comprised of dental chairs, dental handpieces, dental treatment units, and medical trays for holding dental instruments used in prophylaxis and dental treatment; dental care unit comprised of dental chairs, dental handpieces, dental treatment units, and medical trays for holding dental instruments used in prophylaxis and dental treatment, with an integrated anti-bacterial and decontamination apparatus for sterilizing, decontaminating and purifying liquids, namely, sterilizers for water and other liquids; dental care treatment unit comprised of dental chairs, dental handpieces, dental treatment units, and medical trays for holding dental instruments used in prophylaxis and dental treatment, with an integrated disinfecting unit for disinfecting water; dental care treatment unit comprised of dental chairs, dental handpieces, dental treatment units, and medical trays for holding dental instruments used in prophylaxis and dental treatment, with an integrated sterilizer for sterilizing and decontaminating liquid conduits; dental care treatment unit comprised of dental chairs, dental handpieces, dental treatment units, and medical trays for holding dental instruments used in prophylaxis and dental treatment, with an integrated apparatus for sterilizing, decontaminating and purifying liquid conduits Water sterilizers; decontamination apparatus and instruments, namely, water purifying apparatus and machines; bactericidal apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus for disinfecting water; apparatus and instruments for disinfection, namely, sterilizers for water and other liquids; apparatus for sterilizing, decontaminating and purifying liquids, namely, sterilizers for water and other liquids; sterilizers in the nature of liquid treatment reactors, for sterilization of liquids; apparatus and instruments for removing impurities from liquids, namely, sterilizers for water and other liquids; purification apparatus and instruments, namely, sterilizers for water and other liquids; apparatus for disinfecting water; water purifying apparatus and machines
Dental equipment; dental apparatus; dental apparatus, electric; apparatus for dental purposes; apparatus for use by dental hygienists; dental care apparatus with an integrated anti-bacterial and decontamination unit; dental care apparatus with an integrated disinfecting unit; dental care apparatus with an integrated unit for sterilizing liquid conduits; dental care apparatus with an integrated unit for decontaminating liquid conduits; dental care apparatus with an integrated unit for purifying liquid conduits.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Optical imaging apparatus, namely, optical cameras and scanners, and accessories therefor being replacement optical and light generating components Medical imaging apparatus, namely, dental and veterinary intraoral cameras, video cameras and scanners; medical imaging apparatus, namely, intraoral cameras, scanners, and 3D scanners; medical imaging apparatus, namely, digital intraoral, 3D intraoral cameras, and scanners for imaging cavities of humans and animals for diagnosis and treatment, and component parts therefor; replacement component parts for intraoral cameras, scanners, and 3D scanners in the nature of lens tips specially adapted for intraoral cameras, scanners, and 3D scanners for imaging intraoral anatomies; lens tips specially adapted for intraoral cameras, scanners, and 3D scanners
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
(1) Optical cameras and scanners.
(2) Dental and veterinary intraoral cameras, video cameras and scanners; intraoral cameras and scanners and 3D scanners; medical imaging apparatus, namely, digital intraoral and 3D intraoral cameras and scanners for imaging cavities of humans and animals for diagnosis and treatment, and component parts therefor; replaceable components for intraoral cameras and scanners and 3D scanners, namely tips for cameras, scanners and 3D scanners for imaging intraoral anatomies.
Dental equipment; dental apparatus; dental apparatus, electric; apparatus for dental purposes; apparatus for use by dental hygienists; dental care apparatus with an integrated anti-bacterial and decontamination unit; dental care apparatus with an integrated disinfecting unit; dental care apparatus with an integrated unit for sterilizing liquid conduits; dental care apparatus with an integrated unit for decontaminating liquid conduits; dental care apparatus with an integrated unit for purifying liquid conduits.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Downloadable computer software for operating medical and dental imaging apparatus; downloadable imaging computer software for processing images; downloadable computer software for viewing, processing, storing, sharing and distributing images; downloadable computer software for scanning, designing and manufacturing prostheses; computers and data processing equipment for medical and dental imaging apparatus; control panels, keyboards and instrument consoles for operating medical and dental imaging apparatus; computer servers for medical and dental imaging; downloadable computer software for practice business management for medical and dental use; downloadable computer software for managing logistics of transportation and storage Medical and dental imaging apparatus; imaging plate scanners sold as a component part of medical and dental imaging apparatus; electronic image readers being parts of medical and dental imaging apparatus; digital sensors for taking digital dental and medical images; dental surgical apparatus and instruments; dental chairs; dental stools specially adapted for use during dental procedures; extra-oral dental operating lights sold as a component part of dental units; lamps used in the dental profession, namely, dental operating lamps, dental examination lamps; monitors and displays being parts of dental imaging apparatus and dental care units; x-ray scanners, CT scanners and optical intra-oral scanners for medical and dental use; milling apparatus for medical and dental use; orthodontic apparatus and instruments; orthodontic brackets for use in straightening teeth; protective masks, visors, gloves and covers for dentists, doctors or patients for use during dental and medical surgery and clothing for medical and dental use specifically for use in operating rooms or when performing dental surgery; cups, mugs, plates, trays and containers being instruments specially adapted for medical and dental use that are specially designed for transporting and holding medical and dental surgical instruments; disposable bibs for medical and dental use; medical and dental surgical hand tools; bags designed to hold medical and dental instruments and hand tools; monitors for displaying images and information from medical and dental imaging apparatus for medical and dental use; medical workstations for medical care purposes consisting of data processing equipment, computer, monitor and computer software; radiation shields for individual protection during medical and dental X-ray imaging; furniture especially made for medical and dental purposes; medical and dental apparatus and instruments for use in surgery and dental treatment, namely, medical and dental surgical apparatus and instruments, dental root canal instruments, endoscopy cameras for medical purposes, and digital cameras for medical and dental purposes, namely, for viewing cavities of humans for diagnosis and treatment; medical and dental ultrasound apparatus andinstruments; medical and dental cleaning apparatus and instruments, namely, brushes for cleaning body cavities and sprayers for cleaning gums and teeth used at dentists' offices during dental procedures Retail and wholesale store service featuring medical and dental apparatus and instruments; administrative processing of purchase orders in the field of medical and dental care; computerized database management in the field of medical and dental care Maintenance and repair of medical and dental apparatus and instruments
Dental equipment; dental apparatus; dental apparatus, electric; apparatus for dental purposes; apparatus for use by dental hygienists. Sterilisers; decontamination apparatus and instruments; bactericidal apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for disinfection; apparatus for sterilising, decontaminating and purifying liquids; liquid treatment reactors; apparatus and instruments for removing impurities from liquids; purification apparatus and instruments; anti-bacterial and decontamination apparatus and instruments for dental and medical use; disinfecting apparatus for dental and medical purposes; apparatus for sterilising, decontaminating and purifying liquid conduits of dental and medical apparatus.
Dental equipment; dental apparatus; dental apparatus, electric; apparatus for dental purposes; apparatus for use by dental hygienists. Sterilisers; decontamination apparatus and instruments; bactericidal apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for disinfection; apparatus for sterilising, decontaminating and purifying liquids; liquid treatment reactors; apparatus and instruments for removing impurities from liquids; purification apparatus and instruments; anti-bacterial and decontamination apparatus and instruments for dental and medical use; disinfecting apparatus for dental and medical purposes; apparatus for sterilising, decontaminating and purifying liquid conduits of dental and medical apparatus.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Optical apparatus and instruments; optical cameras and scanners, accessories for optical cameras and scanners. Dental and veterinary intraoral cameras, video cameras and scanners; intraoral cameras and scanners and 3D scanners; digital intraoral and 3D intraoral cameras and scanners for imaging cavities of humans and animals for diagnosis and treatment, and accessories therefor; accessories for intraoral cameras and scanners and 3D scanners; tips for cameras, scanners and 3D scanners for imaging intraoral anatomies; tips for intraoral cameras, scanners and 3D scanners.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Keyboards for operating x-ray machines, imaging apparatus, and patient chairs; optical apparatus and instruments in the nature of scanners and optical 3D scanners; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; blank magnetic data carriers; blank recording discs; data processing equipment in the nature of couplers and computers; image data processing equipment and computers for generating 3D images; data processing equipment and computers; photographic and optical apparatus and instruments, namely, photographic and video cameras, optical inspection apparatus, optical sensors; video and computer monitors; digital sensors to detect electromagnetic radiation; keyboards in the nature of electronic controllers for operating dental apparatus; and workstations for dental imaging purposes comprising data processing equipment, computers, computer monitors for gathering and transmitting patient image data; keyboards for operating dental x-ray apparatus; computers for controlling and operating dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing data and images received from dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for rendering three-dimensional images received from dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing and displaying images received from dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for acquiring three-dimensional images from dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for interpreting the results of dental imaging and scanning devices; computers for processing digital images of the oral anatomy received from dental imaging and scanning devices for diagnosis and treatment; computer operating programs, recorded; computer peripheral devices; computer software related to operating dental imaging apparatus; imaging computer software; computer software for viewing, processing, storing, sharing and distributing images, graphics, and text; computer software for scanning, designing and manufacturing prostheses; computers and data processing equipment for dental imaging apparatus; keyboards for operating dental imaging apparatus; computer servers for dental imaging; computer software for practice management for dental use; computer software for transportation and storage; computer software for controlling and operating imaging and x-ray machines, and for processing data and images received therefrom; computer software for use in managing dental records, patient information and practice management; computer software for organizing and viewing digital images and photographs; computer software platforms for rendering of three-dimensional images; computer software, namely, dental computer software for processing and displaying images on dental imaging machines and for three-dimensional image acquisition; computer software for dental imaging equipment, namely, for interpreting the results of CT scanners; computer software for processing digital images of the anatomy for diagnosis and treatment; computer monitors; electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; the aforementioned goods sold in the professional dental industry channels of trade Advertising services; business management; business administration services; providing office functions; business investigations Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of computer networking hardware, computer datacenter architecture associated with the dental and medical field; industrial analysis and research services in the field of medicine, genetic analysis, antibodies; design and development of computer hardware and software; rental of computer software
3d printers; 3D printing and milling machines; CNC (computer
numerical control), 3D printing and milling machines; rapid
prototyping, additive manufacturing and 3D printing
apparatus.
The invention relates to a dental care unit (1) comprising a frame part (2), a support construction (5, 7) for supporting instruments related to dental care (6) and, on the other hand, an operating light (8) arranged to be used in connection with dental care, which operating light (8) is arranged to produce a desired light pattern at a desired distance from the operating light (8). A camera arrangement is arranged to this operating light (8) which comprises at a distance from each other two optical cameras (85), which are integrated as to be both structural and functional part of the operating light (8) of the dental care unit (1).
A61C 1/08 - Éléments de machines spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie dentaire
A61G 15/14 - Meubles de travail pour dentistesLeurs accessoires
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
A61B 1/06 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec dispositifs d'éclairement
A61B 1/24 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments pour la bouche, c.-à-d. stomatoscopes, p. ex. portant des abaisse-langueInstruments pour ouvrir la bouche ou la maintenir ouverte
The invention concerns an X-ray imaging apparatus for imaging a skull or a partial area of the skull, which apparatus comprises between the X-ray source and detector a patient support means (17). The patient support means (17) comprise a rear rest structure (170) containing a support part (171) arranged to get positioned at occipital area. The rear rest structure (170) comprises a first elongated supporting structure (172), a first end of which containing said support part (171) and a second end of which extending to different side of the imaging station (18) than where said support part (171) is located.
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 6/10 - Moyens de sécurité spécialement adaptés à cet effet
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
3D printers; 3D printing and milling machines; CNC (Computer Numerical Control) 3D printing and milling machines; rapid prototyping machines, namely, 3D printing machines; printers for use in additive manufacturing Machinery installation, maintenance and repair; repair of office and laboratory equipment; repair of 3D printing and milling apparatus; installation of 3D printing and milling apparatus
