公开(公告)号：US20230181013A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US17891959

申请日：2022-08-19

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Rami Boltanski

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G02B7/08 ,  A61B1/002 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/04 ,  H02K41/035 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/10

CPC classification number: A61B1/00172 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  G02B7/023 ,  G02B7/08 ,  A61B1/00188 ,  A61B1/002 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/044 ,  A61C9/0066 ,  H02K41/0356 ,  G02B26/0875 ,  G02B26/10

Abstract: A scanner includes a lens assembly comprising a lens having a lens axis and a positioning system to adjust a focal plane of the lens assembly. The positioning system includes an outer element, an inner element coupled to the lens assembly, and a linear-motion bearing that couples the inner element to the outer element.

公开(公告)号：US11672629B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US17339766

申请日：2021-06-04

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Dmitry Yurievich Chekh ,  Samuel Blanco ,  Vladislav Andreevich Miryaha ,  Boris Aleksandrovich Vysokanov ,  Chad Clayton Brown ,  Christopher E. Cramer

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T15/83 ,  G06T19/20 ,  H04N1/64 ,  H04N1/387

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  G06T5/002 ,  G06T15/83 ,  G06T19/20 ,  H04N1/3871 ,  H04N1/646 ,  A61C2203/00 ,  G06T2219/2012

Abstract: A method may include: receiving facial image of the patient that depicts the patient's teeth; receiving a 3D model of the patient's teeth; determining color palette of the depiction of the patient's teeth; coding 3D model of the patient's teeth based on attributes of the 3D model; providing the 3D model, the color palette, and the coded 3D model to a neural network; processing the 3D model, the color palette, and the coded 3D model by the neural network to generate a processed image of the patient's teeth; simulating specular highlights on the processed image of the patient's teeth; and inserting the processed image of the patient's teeth into a mouth opening of the facial image.

公开(公告)号：US11660167B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-30

申请号：US15812127

申请日：2017-11-14

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Ken Wu ,  Eric E. Kuo ,  Mitra Derakhshan ,  Crystal Tjhia ,  Eric Yau ,  Allen R. Boronkay ,  Chunhua Li

IPC: A61C7/36 ,  A61C7/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/36 ,  A61C7/002

Abstract: The present disclosure provides method, computing device readable medium, and devices for dental appliances with repositioning jaw elements. An example of a method can include identifying a misaligned jaw of a patient from a virtual image of the patient's jaw, and providing a treatment plan for the patient including a virtual model of a dental appliance having a first shell and a second shell configured to reposition at least one tooth of the patient. The virtual model of the dental appliance including repositioning jaw elements on the first shell and the second shell configured to move a position of the misaligned jaw of the patient.

公开(公告)号：US20230157789A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-25

申请号：US18158455

申请日：2023-01-23

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Ian KITCHING ,  Ka M. CHEANG

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  G16H50/50 ,  G16Z99/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/00 ,  G16H50/50 ,  G16Z99/00

Abstract: Method and system for detecting and correcting deviation during an orthodontic treatment plan is provided. The method includes the steps of receiving an un-segmented current teeth image representing a patient's teeth after an orthodontic treatment plan has begun and before the plan ends for the patient; matching a previously segmented teeth model with the current teeth image; and generating at least one corrective stage to define an intermediate tooth arrangement, wherein the at least one corrective stage repositions a digital teeth image so that a prescribed tooth arrangement of the previously segmented teeth model can be used.

公开(公告)号：US11648091B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US17902445

申请日：2022-09-02

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Chunhua Li ,  Yan Chen ,  Heinz Pudleiner ,  Klaus Meyer ,  Joerg Nickel ,  Craig Pehlert

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  B32B27/28 ,  B32B7/022 ,  B32B25/08 ,  B32B25/20 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/30 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/40 ,  B29C51/14 ,  B32B25/14 ,  A61C13/00 ,  A61F5/56 ,  A61C19/06 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A63B71/08 ,  B29K67/00 ,  B29K75/00 ,  B29L31/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/08 ,  B29C51/14 ,  B32B7/022 ,  B32B25/08 ,  B32B25/20 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/281 ,  B32B27/285 ,  B32B27/286 ,  B32B27/308 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B27/40 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  A61C19/06 ,  A61F5/56 ,  A63B71/085 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2995/007 ,  B29K2995/0026 ,  B29K2995/0077 ,  B29K2995/0082 ,  B29L2031/753 ,  B32B25/14 ,  B32B27/283 ,  B32B27/30 ,  B32B27/302 ,  B32B2250/03 ,  B32B2250/24 ,  B32B2250/40 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2307/40 ,  B32B2307/412 ,  B32B2307/50 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2307/536 ,  B32B2307/54 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2319/00 ,  B32B2323/00 ,  B32B2323/04 ,  B32B2323/10 ,  B32B2323/16 ,  B32B2333/04 ,  B32B2367/00 ,  B32B2371/00 ,  B32B2375/00 ,  B32B2377/00 ,  B32B2383/00 ,  B32B2535/00 ,  B32B2555/00 ,  Y10T428/31551 ,  Y10T428/31565 ,  Y10T428/31786

Abstract: Multilayer polymer sheets are provided, as well as related methods, systems, and appliances.

公开(公告)号：US11648086B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US16438064

申请日：2019-06-11

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Allen Boronkay

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/14 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  G05B19/4097 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B15/02 ,  B29L31/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/36 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/4097 ,  B29L2031/753 ,  B29L2031/7532 ,  G05B2219/2647 ,  G05B2219/35134 ,  G05B2219/49007

Abstract: Methods of fabricating orthodontic appliances are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes determining an appliance geometry for an orthodontic appliance. The appliance geometry can include a plurality of power arms including a first power arm having a first connection point for connecting to a shell, and a second power arm having a second connection point for connecting to the shell or a tooth. The appliance geometry can also include an elongate connecting structure coupled to the first and second power arms, and an elongate counter-force connector coupled to the first power arm and extending toward the second power arm. The elongate connecting structure and the elongate counter-force connector can be coupled to the first power arm at respective locations separate from the first connection point. The elongate connecting structure can be coupled to the second power arm at a location separate from the second connection point.

公开(公告)号：US20230137027A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US18050804

申请日：2022-10-28

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Viswanath Meenakshisundaram ,  Srinivas Kaza ,  Chunhua Li ,  Lance Robert Pickens ,  Shawn Stromenger ,  Jun Sato ,  Siobhan O'Leary ,  Peter Webber ,  Brett E. Kelly ,  Jennifer Chavez

IPC: B29C64/35 ,  B29C64/357 ,  B29C64/379 ,  B33Y40/20

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for post-processing additively manufactured objects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a plurality of additively manufactured objects having excess material thereon. The method can include removing the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects by rotating the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The method can also include receiving sensor data indicative of a cleaning status of the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The method can further include adjusting, based on the sensor data, an operational parameter that enhances removal of the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects.

公开(公告)号：US20230134234A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US18050797

申请日：2022-10-28

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Viswanath Meenakshisundaram ,  Srinivas Kaza ,  Chunhua Li ,  Lance Robert Pickens ,  Shawn Stromenger ,  Jun Sato ,  Siobhan O'Leary ,  Peter Webber ,  Brett E. Kelly ,  Jennifer Chavez

IPC: B29C64/35 ,  B33Y40/20 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B29C64/357 ,  B29C64/386

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for post-processing additively manufactured objects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a plurality of additively manufactured objects having excess material thereon. The method can include removing the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects by rotating the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The method can also include adjusting an environmental temperature while rotating the plurality of additively manufactured objects according to a dynamic temperature profile that facilitates removal of the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The dynamic temperature profile can include (a) a first temperature configured to decrease a viscosity of the excess material, and (b) a second temperature configured to increase a stiffness of the plurality of additively manufactured objects.

公开(公告)号：US20230133005A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US18050807

申请日：2022-10-28

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Viswanath Meenakshisundaram ,  Srinivas Kaza ,  Chunhua Li ,  Lance Robert Pickens ,  Shawn Stromenger ,  Jun Sato ,  Siobhan O'Leary ,  Peter Webber ,  Brett E. Kelly ,  Jennifer Chavez

IPC: B29C64/35 ,  B33Y40/20 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B08B7/00 ,  B08B7/04

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for post-processing additively manufactured objects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a system includes a plurality of containers configured to receive a plurality of additively manufactured object having excess material thereon. The system can include a rotor having a central shaft and a plurality of arms, each arm having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of each arm can be coupled to the central shaft and a second end of each arm can be coupled to a respective container of the plurality of containers. The system can also include an actuator configured to spin the rotor so as to remove the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The system can further include at least one heat source carried on the rotor to heat the excess material to decrease a viscosity thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20230131801A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-27

申请号：US18146351

申请日：2022-12-23

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Huizhong LI ,  Crystal TJHIA ,  Eric YAU ,  Rohit TANUGULA ,  Jun SATO

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/36

Abstract: A series of appliances including a first appliance and a second appliance. The first appliance can be configured to receive at least one tooth of a first jaw and have a first number of bite adjustment structures extending from the lingual surface of the first appliance. The first number of bite adjustment structures can have a first shape and location specific to a first stage of the treatment plan. The second appliance can be configured to receive at least one tooth of the second jaw, have a second number of bite adjustment structures extending from the second appliance and be designed to make contact with the first number of bite adjustment structures.