Michael J. Stevens
Accountancy at Iris Way, Littleton, CO

6428314, Aug 6, 2002

Apr 20, 2001

09/839824

George Kantor - Denver CO
Michael D. Stevens - Littleton CO
David E. Watt - Lafayette CO

RMO, Inc. - Denver CO

A61C 300

433 17, 433 8

A convertible buccal tube which includes a base and a body extending from the base. The body includes an elongated first archwire slot and a cover plate extending across and enclosing a buccal side of the first archwire slot. The cover plate is integrally formed with the body. and includes perforated longitudinal connections which form two lines of weaknesses adjacent to the side walls of the archwire slot. The cover plate can be removed to convert the buccal tube to an edgewise bracket.

2008016, Jul 3, 2008

Apr 2, 2007

11/695555

David Wolf - Lakewood CO, US
Tony Zakhem - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Leon Laub - Fort Collins CO, US
Michael Stevens - Littleton CO, US
George Kantor - Denver CO, US

RMO, INC. - Denver CO

A61C 7/14, A61C 7/28

433 10

A triple wing orthodontic bracket, bracket cover, and method of use is disclosed. The bracket has a slot liner for reducing friction between an archwire and the bracket, wherein the liner is flared at its ends. The bracket cover has: a rod-shaped hinge for rotating in recesses between a bracket base, and bracket wings on one of a gingival and occlusal bracket side, a slot cover, and a cross member for rotating the slot cover between covering a bracket archwire slot, and uncovering the slot, wherein the rotation pivots the hinge in the recesses. The hinge and recesses frictionally engage one another, wherein in a first position, the hinge attaches and detaches from the bracket, and after pivoting the hinge to another position in the recesses, the hinge is secured therein. Interaction between the hinge and the recesses may cause the slot cover to move to cover the slot.

7247018, Jul 24, 2007

May 18, 2004

10/848929

George Kantor - Denver CO, US
Paul Ritter Smith - Denver CO, US
Michael Dean Stevens - Littleton CO, US
Daphne Upchurch - Lakewood CO, US
David R. Wolf - Lakewood CO, US
Rosilio Ronald Perez - Vista CA, US

RMO, Inc. - Denver CO

A61C 3/00

433 9

An improved edgewise orthodontic bracket is disclosed. In one embodiment, a bracket comprises a single pair of opposing T-shaped tie wings which define an archwire slot therebetween. Notches are provided on each of the mesial and distal sides of the center leg of each T-shaped tie wing for selectively receiving a ligating device. The notches are defined in the gingival/occlusal edges of the tie wings and comprise sloped portions that extend labially towards the archwire slot. Convex sidewall portions and convex floor portions are provided in the archwire slot adjacent to the notches. The body of the bracket is interconnected to a base that includes a continuous series of characters that serve as texturing to facilitate bonding of the bracket with a tooth. A discontinuous perimeter rail may be used at the edge of the base. A method for forming a bracket is also provided.

2013028, Oct 24, 2013

Oct 17, 2012

13/654021

Michael Dean Stevens - Littleton CO, US
Paul Ritter Smith - Denver CO, US
Ray Winston Freeman - Pine CO, US
George Kantor - Lakewood CO, US

A61C 7/16

433 9

An improved edgewise orthodontic bracket is disclosed. In one embodiment, a bracket comprises a single pair of opposing T-shaped tie wings which define an archwire slot therebetween. Notches are provided on each of the mesial and distal sides of the center leg of each T-shaped tie wing for selectively receiving a ligating device. The notches are defined in the gingival/occlusal edges of the tie wings and comprise sloped portions that extend labially towards the archwire slot. Convex sidewall portions and convex floor portions are provided in the archwire slot adjacent to the notches. The body of the bracket is interconnected to a base that includes a continuous series of characters that serve as texturing to facilitate bonding of the bracket with a tooth. A discontinuous perimeter rail may be used at the edge of the base. A method for forming a bracket is also provided.

8573971, Nov 5, 2013

Apr 12, 2010

12/758090

Michael Stevens - Littleton CO, US

RMO, Inc. - Denver CO

A61C 3/00, E05D 11/00

433 11, 16222

An orthodontic bracket is provided that includes a cover and a base, wherein the cover can be rotated over an arch wire slot in the base portion. The present bracket invention operates to close when a frangible portion is severed upon initiating rotation of the cover, such that the cover rotates about a hinge, which may include a pin or axle. In one embodiment of the invention, the pin or axle can be moved laterally and/or vertically after the frangible portion is severed. Preferably, the bracket is manufactured to form one piece, such as using an injection molding, machining, or casting process. The bracket offers economical advantages because additional subsequent assembly is not required to attach a cover to a base.

6846178, Jan 25, 2005

Oct 29, 2002

10/284016

George Kantor - Denver CO, US
Rosilio Ronald Perez - Littleton CO, US
Paul Ritter Smith - Denver CO, US
Michael Dean Stevens - Littleton CO, US
Daphne Upchurch - Lakewood CO, US

RMO, Inc. - Denver CO

A61C 300

433 9

The present invention comprises a continuous series of alpha-numeric characters (such as letters or numerals) or symbols (such as company logos) that are formed in a manner such that the symbols or characters on the base of the bracket serve as texturing to facilitate bonding of the bracket with the tooth when the base of the bracket is attached to the tooth using an adhesive. In a separate aspect of the invention, a perimeter rail, and more preferably, a discontinuous perimeter rail may be used at the edge of the base. A method for forming a bracket is also provided.

7695277, Apr 13, 2010

Oct 27, 2005

11/260923

Michael Stevens - Littleton CO, US

RMO, Inc. - Denver CO

A61C 3/00

433 11

An orthodontic bracket is provided that includes a cover and a base, wherein the cover can be rotated over an arch wire slot in the base portion. The present bracket invention operates to close when a frangible portion is severed upon initiating rotation of the cover, such that the cover rotates about a hinge, which may include a pin or axle. In one embodiment of the invention, the pin or axle can be moved laterally and/or vertically after the frangible portion is severed. Preferably, the bracket is manufactured to form one piece, such as using an injection molding, machining, or casting process. The bracket offers economical advantages because additional subsequent assembly is not required to attach a cover to a base.