09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
Produits et services
Clothing for protection against accidents; electronic
devices for activation of safety equipment and protection
equipment against accidents; articles of clothing for
protection against accidents or injuries comprising
protective supports for the back, chest, shoulders, elbows
and knees; protective clothing, footwear, gloves and
helmets; anti-dazzle shades; protective helmets for use when
riding on two, three or four wheels and for the practice of
motorsports on two, three or four wheels; helmet visors;
protective padded clothing for protection against accidents
for use when riding on two, three or four wheels
incorporating chest protectors, knee sliders, kidney belt
protectors and body armors; clothing for protection against
accidents or injuries for motorcyclists incorporating knee
sliders and elbow guards against accidents or injuries for
use when riding on two, three or four wheels. Spectacles, sunglasses, spectacle frames, spectacle lenses
and spectacle cases. Clothing, clothing of leather; sportswear, clothing for
horse-riding; blousons and textile jackets, waistcoats,
sweatshirts-, t-shirts, trousers; shirts; belts (clothing);
furs (clothing); gloves (clothing); scarves; headwear;
hosiery; caps; stocking caps; bandanas; socks; slippers
("chaussons"); shoes; sports shoes, underwear. Protective paddings for playing sports, protective paddings
being parts of sports suits, hip guards, back protectors for
sports use, back protection devices, waist protectors for
sports use, shin guards, ankle guards, knee guards, leg
guards for sports use, elbow guards, hand pads, wrist
guards, shoulder guards (sporting articles), neck guards for
sports use, protective suits (for sports), gloves for
sports, bags designed for carrying sports equipment.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
Produits et services
Clothing for protection against accidents; Electronic devices activating safety equipment and equipment for protection against accidents; Protective reinforcements for the back, chest, shoulders, elbows and knees, for protection against accidents; Protective clothing, footwear, gloves and helmets; Spectacles, sunglasses, spectacle frames, spectacle lenses, spectacle cases; Anti-dazzle shades; Protective helmets for driving two, three or four-wheelers and for two, three or four-wheel motor sports; helmet peaks; Parts of clothing for protection against accidents or injury, namely protective and safety paddings for driving two, three or four-wheelers; Knee guards and elbow guards against accidents or injury for driving two, three or four-wheelers. Clothing, Clothing of leather; Sportswear, Clothing for equestrian use; Textile jackets and coats, Waistcoats, Sweatshirts (sweaters), Tee-shirts, Trousers; Shirts; Belts [clothing]; Furs [clothing]; Gloves [clothing]; Scarves; Headgear; Hosiery; Caps being headwear; Stocking caps; Bandanas [neckerchiefs]; Socks; Slippers; Shoes; Sports shoes, Underwear. Protective padding for use in sports, Protective paddings being parts of sportswear, Hip protectors, Back protectors for sports use, Back protection devices, waist protectors for sports, Shin guards [sports articles], Ankle protectors, Knee pads, Foot protectors for sports use, Elbow guards, Hand wraps, wrist guards, Shoulder guards (sporting articles), Neck protectors for sports, protective suits for sports, cases adapted for carrying sporting apparatus, Protective gloves for use in sports.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
18 - Cuir et imitations du cuir
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
Produits et services
Protective helmets; protective helmets for motor bicycles
and motorcycles; jockey skulls, riding helmets; eyeglasses,
sunglasses, goggles for sports, eyewear; spectacle cases;
protection devices for personal use against accidents;
reflecting vests for personal protection against accidents;
reflectors for accident prevention; gloves for protection
against accidents; clothing for protection against
accidents, irradiation, fire; clothing for protection
against fire; clothing for protection against accidents
equipped with airbags; protective footwear; protective
visors; protective masks, not for medical use; head guards
for sports; safety harnesses (other than for vehicle seats
or sports equipment); life-saving devices, namely, life
saving apparatus and equipment; communication devices for
helmets; audio headphones; downloadable virtual goods
(digital collectibles), namely, clothing, blousons, shoes,
boots, sports shoes, house shoes, helmets and gloves (for
protection against accidents, irradiation, fire), bags,
saddlery, leatherware, spectacles, spectacle cases,
protective visors and masks, clothing for motorcycles or for
sports, protective clothing, padded clothing, protective
padding for playing sports, personal protection devices for
use against accidents, reflective vests, reflectors for the
prevention of accidents for use online and in online virtual
worlds; digital creations and digital files authenticated by
non-fungible tokens used with a private or public blockchain
technology or distributed ledger technology; digital files
authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs) enabling the
authenticity, ownership, availability and negotiation of
digital assets and creations on software platforms; digital
objects represented by non-fungible cryptographic tokens via
a blockchain network and distributed ledgers. Leather; leather blousons and jackets; saddles, saddlery,
padding for saddlery; wallets; purses (coin purses); credit
card cases [wallets]; bags; travelling bags, backpacks,
handbags, grocery bags, bags, garment bags, leather bags
(leather goods), bags for helmets; riding crops, riding
whips. Clothing, clothing of leather; sports clothing, clothing for
horse-riding; blousons and textile jackets, waistcoats,
sweatshirts, t-shirts, trousers; shirts; belts (clothing);
furs (clothing); gloves (clothing); scarves; neckties;
headwear; hosiery; caps; stocking caps; bandanas; socks;
slippers ("chaussons"); shoes; sports shoes, riding shoes;
underwear.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
18 - Cuir et imitations du cuir
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
Produits et services
Protective helmets; protective helmets for motor bicycles
and motorcycles; jockey skulls, riding helmets; eyeglasses,
sunglasses, goggles for sports, eyewear; spectacle cases;
protection devices for personal use against accidents;
reflecting vests for personal protection against accidents;
reflectors for accident prevention; gloves for protection
against accidents; clothing for protection against
accidents, irradiation, fire; clothing for protection
against fire; clothing for protection against accidents
equipped with airbags; protective footwear; protective
visors; protective masks not for medical use; head guards
for sports; safety harnesses (other than for vehicle seats
or sports equipment); life-saving devices, namely, life
saving apparatus and equipment; communication devices for
helmets; audio headphones; bags for helmets. Leather; saddles, saddlery items, padding for saddlery
items; wallets; purses; credit card cases [wallets]; bags;
traveling bags, backpacks, handbags, reusable grocery bags,
bags, garment bags, leather satchel bags (leatherware);
riding crops, riding whips. Clothing, clothing of leather; sports clothing, clothing for
horse-riding; blousons and jackets of textile, waistcoats,
sweatshirts, t-shirts, trousers; shirts; belts (clothing);
furs (clothing); gloves (clothing); scarves; neckties;
headwear; hosiery; caps; stocking caps; bandanas; socks;
bedroom slippers; shoes; sports shoes, riding shoes;
underwear; leather blousons and jackets.
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE (INSERM) (France)
CENTRE HOSPITALIER REGIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DE TOURS (France)
Inventeur(s)
Capri, Arnaud
Roudergues, David
Inglèse, Jean-Marc
Josso, Hervé
Shellard, Edward
Chevalliot, Stéphanie
Grégoire, Jean-Marc
Ossant, Frédéric
Banquart, Aline
Abrégé
At least one embodiment of an ultrasonic periodontal probe, the ultrasonic periodontal probe comprising a grip portion having a longitudinal axis, a support member comprising a part having a longitudinal axis different from the longitudinal axis of the grip portion, and an ultrasonic device fastened to the grip portion via the support member, wherein the ultrasonic device is configured for emitting ultrasound signals within at least two emitting cones and for receiving corresponding echoed ultrasound signals, the at least two emitting cones extending in opposite directions with regard to a plane comprising the longitudinal axis of the grip portion.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
6.
METHOD FOR SCANNING MATERIAL USING AN ULTRASONIC IMAGING PROBE
At least one embodiment of a method for scanning material using a dental ultrasonic imaging probe comprising an ultrasonic device configured for emitting ultrasound signals within at least two emitting cones and for receiving corresponding echoed ultrasound signals, the at least two emitting cones extending in different directions, the method comprising: receiving an item of information relating to a direction for emitting an ultrasound signal; selecting one of the received corresponding echoed ultrasound signals or the ultrasound signals to be emitted as a function of the received item of information.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
7.
METHOD OF DETECTING AN ABNORMALITY ALONG A PORTION OF A DENTAL ARCH
At least one embodiment of a method for a method of detecting an abnormality along a portion of a dental arch using scanning material comprising an ultrasonic periodontal probe configured for emitting ultrasound signals within at least one emitting cone and for receiving corresponding echoed ultrasound signals, the method comprising moving the probe along a portion of the dental arch, while moving the probe along the portion of the dental arch: emitting an ultrasound signal within the emitting cone; measuring echoed ultrasound signals; detecting at least one anatomical structure to be investigated; measuring at least one predetermined feature of the at least one detected anatomical structure to obtain a value of the measurement of the at least one predetermined feature characterizing the detected anatomical structure; detecting an abnormality as a function of a threshold and the value of the measurement of the predetermined feature of the at least one detected anatomical structure.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
8.
3D PRINTING OPTIMIZATION USING CLINICAL INDICATIONS
A method for forming a model of dentition for a patient obtains a 3D surface contour image of the patient dentition and segments the 3D surface contour image. Design parameters of a dental appliance for the patient dentition are obtained and a region of interest of the segmented 3D surface contour image identified according to the dental appliance. The model including the region of interest is generated, excluding one or more portions of the segmented 3D image.
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
9.
DENTAL MODEL SUPERIMPOSITION USING CLINICAL INDICATIONS
A method for displaying a superimposition of a second dental model on a first dental model of a patient's dentition, obtains a first 3D model of the patient's dentition and a segmentation of the first 3D model. A second 3D model of the patient's dentition and a segmentation of the second 3D model are obtained. A selected tooth is identified from the segmented teeth of the first and second 3D models. A post-treatment target position for the selected tooth of the first 3D model is determined according to a movement indication calculated for the selected tooth. The second 3D model is registered to the first 3D model based on the target position of the at least one selected tooth. An imposition of the second 3D model onto the first 3D model of the patient dentition is displayed.
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
A method for registering a 3D mesh and a 3D volume image of a patient's teeth obtains a 3D volume image of the patient's teeth in an occlusion position, the 3D volume image containing at least one jaw portion. A contour surface is generated to form the 3D mesh corresponding to at least one of lingual and vestibular surfaces of the teeth from the 3D volume image. A registered mesh is provided in an occlusion position, the registered mesh having at least one of the vestibular and lingual surfaces. The registered mesh is registered with the generated contour surface content and displayed with the 3D volume image.
A method for segmenting a 3D model image of a patient's dentition obtains a first 3D model image of the patient dentition and obtains a first segmentation of the first 3D model image, wherein the first segmentation provides at least a tooth surface contour and a tooth label for one or more teeth of the first 3D model. A second 3D model image of the patient dentition is obtained. Each segmented tooth surface contour of the first 3D model is registered to corresponding tooth surface contour of the second 3D model. A second segmentation of the second 3D model image is obtained according to the registered tooth surface contour, wherein the second segmentation similarly provides at least tooth surface contour and a tooth labeling for one or more teeth of the second 3D model image. The segmented second 3D model image is displayed, transmitted, or stored.
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
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
G06T 7/33 - Détermination des paramètres de transformation pour l'alignement des images, c.-à-d. recalage des images utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
Produits et services
protective devices for personal use against accidents, except accidents related to compressed air or pressurized air, namely, clothing for protection against accidents; protective padded clothing for back, chest, shoulders, elbows and knees, for protection against bodily harm and blunt force trauma in accidents except accidents related to compressed air or pressurized air; clothing, namely, protective clothing with built in armour for protection against accident or injury for use in motorcycling, motocrossing, biking, skateboarding, skating; headgear being protective helmets; protective suits for sports for protection against accident and injury, namely, for motorcycling, motocrossing, biking, skateboarding, skating Clothing, namely, blousons and textile jackets, trousers, footwear, headwear, shirts, clothing of leather, namely, leather jackets, leather pants; belts for clothing; furs being clothing; gloves as clothing; scarves; neckties; hosiery; socks; slippers; shoes, sports shoes; underwear; headwear, namely, caps; bandanas; athletic protective paddings sold as components of sports sweatsuits, sports jackets and competitive sports uniforms; protective suits for sports, namely, padded jackets, padded sweatsuits and padded sports uniforms Protective paddings for use in the manufacture of parts of sports suits, namely, back pads for motorcycling, motocrossing, biking, skateboarding, skating; Shin guards, elbow guards, and shoulder pads, back protectors, for athletic use; protective gloves for sports, namely, motorcycle racing gloves, motocross gloves, bike racing gloves, skateboarding gloves, roller skating gloves, ice skating gloves; bags specially adapted for carrying sporting equipment; athletic protective pads, namely, back protector pads for motorcycling, motocrossing, skateboarding, skating, biking
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
Produits et services
Wired and wireless communication devices; Carrying cases for portable electronic devices; Transmitters of electronic signals; Data logging and storage devices; Apparatus and instruments for the production, presentation, broadcasting, transmission, encoding, reception, decoding, storage, reproduction, recovery and processing of data, information and signals; Recorded computer software, computer software for wireless content delivery; Protection devices for personal use against accidents other than accidents relating to compressed air or pressurised air; Electronic devices activating safety equipment and equipment for protection against accidents other than accidents relating to compressed air or pressurised air; Protective reinforcements for the back, thorax, shoulders, elbows and knees, for protection against accidents other than accidents relating to compressed air or pressurised air. Clothing; Textile jackets and coats, Trousers; Footwear; Headgear; Shirts; Leather clothing; Belts [clothing]; Furs [clothing]; Gloves [clothing]; Scarves; Neckties; Hosiery; Socks; Slippers; Athletics shoes; Underwear; Caps [headwear]; Caps [headwear]; Bandanas [neckerchiefs]. Paddings (Protective -) [parts of sports suits]; Shin guards [sports articles], Elbow guards, Hip protectors, Shoulder guards (sporting articles), Back protection devices, protective suits (for sports), Protective gloves for use in sports, Bags designed for carrying sports equipment.
Clothing, namely, jackets, coats, sweatshirts, and pants, for use in motorsports; footwear, namely, shoes and boots, for use in motorsports; motorcycle gloves
17.
A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING OPERATING PARAMETERS FOR 3D X RAY ACQUISITION
The invention concerns a method for obtaining operating parameters for an x-ray CBCT imaging apparatus in view of acquiring a set of data of a patient's maxillofacial region. The method comprises: -identifying a patient's maxillofacial first region of interest (ROI1), -determining a height of a horizontal plane of said patient's maxillofacial first region of interest (ROI1) when the patient is in an occlusion position or bites a patient positioning accessory, -acquiring through a slit-shaped collimator window a first set of data relative to said patient's maxillofacial first region of interest (ROI1) including the horizontal plane using x-ray CBCT imaging, - reconstructing an axial CBCT slice comprising the horizontal plane based on the first set of data relative to the patient's maxillofacial first region of interest (ROI1), -displaying the reconstructed axial CBCT slice of the patient's maxillofacial first region of interest (ROI1) from the acquired first set of data, -defining at least partially a second region of interest (ROI2) based on the displayed reconstructed axial CBCT slice of the patient's maxillofacial first region of interest (ROI1) and intersecting the latter, -obtaining operating parameters for an x-ray CBCT imaging apparatus based on at least the defined second region of interest (ROI2) in view of acquiring a second set of data including the defined second region of interest (ROI2).
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 concerns a method for obtaining operating parameters for x-ray imaging a patient's maxillofacial region, the method comprising: -identifying a patient's maxillofacial first region of interest ROI1, -determining a height of a horizontal plane of said patient's maxillofacial first region of interest ROI1 when the patient is in an occlusion position or bites a patient positioning accessory, said horizontal plane passing through the teeth and the bones of the jaw, -acquiring through a slit-shaped collimator window a first set of data relative to said patient's maxillofacial first region of interest ROI1 including the horizontal plane using x-ray CBCT imaging and a first x-ray dose, said first set of data being suitable for generating a CBCT slice, -reconstructing the CBCT slice comprising the horizontal plane based on the first set of data relative to the patient's maxillofacial first region of interest ROI1, -obtaining operating parameters for an x-ray imaging apparatus based on the reconstructed CBCT slice in view of acquiring a second set of data of a patient's maxillofacial second region of interest ROI2 using a second x-ray dose, the first x-ray dose being lower than the second x-ray dose.
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
Exemplary method and/or apparatus embodiments for intraoral imaging modify the gums of a patient with indicia, spaced apart over a region of interest. Optical images for surface contour, spanning the region of interest, are acquired, with reflectance images of the region of interest that include the indicia. Exemplary method and/or apparatus embodiments form patch mesh images from the surface contour images, wherein each patch mesh image characterizes the surface contour of a partial portion of the region of interest. The patch mesh images are combined to form a mesh representative of the region of interest according to the plurality of reflectance images of the indicia. The mesh representative of the region of interest can be displayed, stored, or transmitted.
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
G01B 11/25 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des contours ou des courbes en projetant un motif, p. ex. des franges de moiré, sur l'objet
G06T 7/33 - Détermination des paramètres de transformation pour l'alignement des images, c.-à-d. recalage des images utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
20.
AN EXTRA ORAL DENTAL IMAGING APPARATUS WITH PATIENT POSITIONING ACCESSORY DETECTION
Certain exemplary method and/or apparatus embodiments herein can include - a support frame, - a movable gantry that supports an x-ray source and an x-ray sensor in correspondence with the x-ray source and that is movable relative to the support frame, - a patient positioning accessory support member configured to support a patient positioning accessory of a specific type that is adapted to be used in the apparatus for conducting a specific examination on a patient, where the patient positioning accessory comprises at least one passive identification element that identifies the specific type of the patient positioning accessory, and the apparatus further comprises an active identification system that is configured to cooperate with the at least one passive identification element of the patient positioning accessory in order to identify the specific type of the patient positioning accessory.
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 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
21.
X-RAY CT IMAGING METHOD, INTERFACE SYSTEM AND APPARATUS
Certain exemplary method and/or apparatus embodiments herein can include -acquiring a set of data relative to a patient's maxillofacial region through an x-ray CT imaging apparatus, -reconstructing two or more types of maxillofacial data volumes from the same acquired set of data, -displaying at least one slice of the patient's maxillofacial region with a first type of data volume among the volumes (e.g., FDK volume and MAR volume), -selecting a region of interest (ROI) in the displayed at least one slice, a first portion of said first type of data volume being displayed within the ROI, - displaying within the selected ROI a second portion of a second type of data volume, the at least one slice of the patient's maxillofacial region being displayed with the first type of data volume while the ROI is displayed with the second portion of the second type of data volume.
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
Embodiments provide the capability to determine a digital 3D model of a patient's teeth obtains projection images acquired by scanning a negative impression of the patient's teeth using a computed tomographic imaging apparatus, where the impression includes a radio-opaque transfer element for a dental implant or crown post. One exemplary method reconstructs, from the projection images, an air volume model within the reconstructed volume and bounded by a transition surface defined according to the negative impression. A transfer element volume model of the transfer element is defined, segmented from the air volume model and from the transition surface. A combined digital 3D model of the patient's teeth is formed according to the air volume model and transfer element volume model. At least a portion of the combined digital 3D model of the teeth is displayed.
A61C 8/00 - Moyens destinés à être fixés à l'os de la mâchoire pour consolider les dents naturelles ou pour y assujettir des prothèses dentairesImplants dentairesOutils pour l'implantation
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
A61C 13/00 - Prothèses dentairesLeurs procédés de fabrication
Method for automatically assigning numeric labels to teeth in a dental arch map provides a segmented 3D surface image of patient dentition having identified individual teeth and determined tooth position in the dental arch. A tooth contour for the identified teeth is defined. The tooth type is identified as one of incisor, canine, premolar, or molar. A display of the tooth contour is labeled with an assigned tooth number according to the tooth position, tooth contour, and tooth type. The labeled mapping is displayed.
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
The invention concerns an extra-oral dental imaging apparatus for obtaining a radiographic image of a patient, the apparatus comprising: –a support frame, –a gantry that supports an x-ray source and at least one x-ray sensor in correspondence with the x-ray source, the gantry being movable relative to the support frame, wherein the apparatus further comprises a seat arrangement that is connected to the support frame and that is movable between at least two distinct positions : a working position in which the seat arrangement is located in a working area under the gantry, at least one rest position in which the seat arrangement is located away from the working area so as to leave clear the working area under the gantry.
The invention concerns a dental imaging apparatus comprising: - a support frame, - a movable gantry that comprises two opposite arms respectively supporting an x-ray source and an x-ray sensor facing the x-ray source, - a movable patient positioning arm connected to the support frame, - two cameras positioned on the gantry arm supporting the x-ray source and on the positioning arm so as to respectively acquire side and front images of a patient' s head, - a display assembly configured to simultaneously display in real time a side image and a front image of the patient' s head taken by the two cameras.
A dental imaging apparatus has at least one image acquisition device that acquires an image of patient dentition. A host processor, in signal communication with a display, is energizable to generate a darkroom mode GUI to display only one selected image of one or more diagnostic images of a selected patient, the darkroom mode GUI having a display area for the selected diagnostic image, a first user control to exit the darkroom mode GUI upon selection, a second user control to alternate the selected displayed diagnostic image in the display area of the darkroom mode GUI among the one or more diagnostic images, and a third user control to prompt an operator of a dental image acquisition device in signal communication with the darkroom mode GUI to manually energize image acquisition. The third user control is selectable only when the dental image acquisition device is capable of immediate image acquisition.
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
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
A method for generating a dental arch map for a patient acquires a 3D surface image of patient dentition and automatically segments the 3D surface image to identify individual teeth. A mapping of outlines is formed for the identified teeth. The mapping is labeled according to a tooth numbering scheme and the labeled mapping is displayed.
A composite image (300) is created from a plurality of tomographic slices by creating a plurality of two-dimensional slice images by projecting the slices, dividing each slice image into tiles (302) according to a pattem (304), calculating a focus value for each tile (302) of each slice image, selecting one tile (302) for each position in the pattem having a highest focus measure value, and assembling the composite image (300) from said selected tiles (302).
Method and apparatus embodiments can acquire and update a 3-D surface of a dentition in real time by replacing the corresponding portion of the 3-D surface of the dentition with the contents of newly acquired 3-D image. In certain embodiments, the position of the 3-D scanning device relative to the 3-D surface of the dentition can be determined in real time by comparing the size and the shape of the overlap to the cross-section of the field-of-view of the 3-D scanning device, where the size and the shape of the overlap of the newly acquired 3-D image is used to determine the distance and the angles from which the 3-D image was acquired relative to the 3-D surface of the dentition.
Method and apparatus embodiments can acquire and update a 3-D surface of a dentition in real time by replacing the corresponding portion of the 3- D surface of the dentition with the contents of newly acquired 3-D image. In certain embodiments, the position of the 3-D scanning device relative to the 3-D surface of the dentition can be determined in real time by comparing the size and the shape of the overlap to the cross-section of the field-of-view of the 3-D scanning device, where the size and the shape of the overlap of the newly acquired 3-D image is used to determine the distance and the angles from which the 3-D image was acquired relative to the 3-D surface of the dentition.
An extra-oral dental imaging system comprises an X-ray source (102) and an imaging device (101) suitable for producing multiple frames during at least part of an exposure of an object (200), the imaging device (101) being displaced along a scanning direction (X). A method for creating a cephalometric image of a human skull comprises a step of setting said imaging device (101) with an active area having in an imaging plane a width extending along said scanning direction (X), said width varying along a height direction perpendicular to said scanning direction (X); a step of synchronously displacing the X-ray source (102) and the imaging device (101) along said exposure profile; and a step of registering multiple frames produced by the imaging device (101) during the exposure of said object (200) to be imaged. Using for creating a cephalometric image by digital tomosynthesis.
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G21K 1/02 - Dispositions pour manipuler des particules ou des rayonnements ionisants, p. ex. pour focaliser ou pour modérer utilisant des diaphragmes, des collimateurs
Improved image reconstruction for an extra-oral imaging system that includes scan imaging capabilities such as cephalometric imaging. Exemplary method and/or apparatus embodiments according to the application can to implement a dynamic cropping for an active area for each frame used in image reconstruction that was obtained during a scan imaging.
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33.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR X-RAY SCAN OF OCCLUSAL DENTAL CASTS
An extra-oral imaging apparatus can obtain a 3D volume image of a portion of a head of a patient. Exemplary dental apparatus and/or method embodiments can provide 3D mesh models of surfaces of the maxillary dental arch and the mandibular dental arch in a 3D volume image obtained from a single extraoral scan of physical casts of the maxillary dental arch and the mandibular dental arch in an occlusal relationship. In one exemplary embodiment, a first 3D mesh model of surfaces of the maxillary dental arch model and a second 3D mesh model of surfaces of the mandibular dental arch model are generated. Then, contact areas where the first 3D mesh model and the second 3D mesh model intersect are removed to separate the first and second mesh models. In another exemplary embodiment, the first 3D mesh model and the second 3D mesh model can be aligned.
An extra-oral imaging apparatus is intended to obtain a cephalometric image of a portion of a head of a patient. Exemplary apparatus embodiments of cephalometric functionality of such extra-oral imaging apparatus can include a cephalometric support mounted to a base of the imaging system that is configured to position a cephalometric sensor about a cephalometric imaging area so that x-rays impinge the cephalometric sensor after radiating the cephalometric imaging area. A cephalometric collimator can be mounted to a patient positioning unit to provide secondary collimation of the x-ray beam for the cephalometric sensor. Exemplary apparatus and/or method embodiments of the application relates to providing a measurable indication of alignment between a cephalometric collimator and cephalometric sensor or the extra-oral imaging apparatus, which can provide a repeatable and/or accurate alignment between a cephalometric collimator and cephalometric sensor.
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An extra-oral dental imaging apparatus can obtain a radiographic image of a portion of a head of a patient. Exemplary dental apparatus and/or method embodiments can position a subject for dental radiographic imaging by providing a bitable dental arch mounting apparatus to offset the antero-posterior plane of the dental imaging apparatus and the plane of symmetry of the dental arch mounting apparatus. In one embodiment, the offset can be provided by a tilted dental arch mounting apparatus (e.g., relative to the horizontal).
An extra-oral imaging apparatus is intended to obtain a cephalmetric image of a portion of a head of a patient. Exemplary apparatus embodiments of cephalometric functionality of such extra-oral imaging apparatus can include a cephalometric support mounted to a base of the imaging system that is configured to position a cephalometric sensor about a cephalometric imaging area so that x-rays impinge the cephalometric sensor after radiating the cephalometric imaging area. A cephalometric patient positioning unit mounted to the cephalometric support can be positioned between an x-ray source of the x-rays and the cephalometric sensor. A cephalometric alignment sight can be mounted to patient positioning unit to provide a visual indication of alignment between the x-ray source and the mounted alignment sight/cephaolmetric sensors. Exemplary methods are provided that can use such exemplary cephalometric alignment sights and/or install cephalometric functionality to imaging systems using the same.
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A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
37.
VISUAL INDICATOR FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF THE TILT OF THE FRANKFORT PLANE IN EXTRA ORAL DENTAL IMAGING DEVICES
A patient positioning apparatus for an extra-oral imaging system that includes a support base adjustable in at least one dimension and a cephalometric module coupled to the support base and configured to position a cephalometric imaging sensor about an imaging area formed with an x-ray source, where x-rays from the x-ray source impinge the cephalometric sensor after radiating the imaging area. A patient positioning unit is positioned operatively near the imaging area, and a retractable Frankfort plane positioning indicator and methods for using the same are provided.
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A61C 19/04 - Instruments de mesure spécialement adaptés à la technique dentaire
38.
COLLIMATOR FOR CEPHALOMETRIC EXTRA ORAL DENTAL IMAGING DEVICES
An integral collimator for an extra-oral imaging system that includes a lead plate surrounding an elongated fixed slot aperture and includes a unitary body in substantially continuous contact with an outer surface of the elongated lead plate. The unitary body can include a lower portion surrounding the elongated lead plate and an upper portion, where the upper portion includes a protrusion configured to engage a transport mechanism for translation in a direction orthogonal to a path of the x-ray
A patient positioning unit for an extra-oral imaging system can include a pair of elongated arm extending parallel to a first direction, each elongated arm including an engaging surface along a medial side between a first end and a second end, first and second temporal holding members, each operatively coupled to a second end of one elongated arm, and a sliding member having an engaged surface along at least two contacting sides, the sliding member mounted between the engaging surfaces near the first end of each elongated arm, where each of the engaged surfaces contacts one of the engaging surfaces.
A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
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40.
HAND POSITIONER FOR CEPHALOMETRIC EXTRA ORAL DENTAL IMAGING DEVICES
A hand positioner device for an extra-oral imaging system can be coupled to the cephalometric mount between the collimator and the cephalometric sensor. The hand positioner device is attached and detached from the cephalometric mount without using tools. In one embodiment, a hand positioner device for an extra-oral imaging system can have an adjustable level of attachment. In one embodiment, a hand positioner device for an extra-oral imaging system can be repeatedly mounted in a plane parallel to an imaging plane of the cephalometric sensor.
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A61B 6/04 - Mise en position des patientsLits inclinables ou similaires
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41.
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
The invention relates to a computed tomography radiological apparatus including: - an X-ray source (22) capable of emitting an X-ray beam longitudinally towards an object, - a device (32) for simultaneously splitting the beam into a plurality of beam portions each having a defined propagation direction relative to the longitudinal direction of emission of said X-ray beam, - several sensors (20a-c) intended to receive beam portions which irradiated the object and are arranged transversely side by side relative to the longitudinal direction of the beam, the assembly consisting of X-ray source - splitting device - sensors being capable of turning about an axis of rotation (24) and of adopting different geometric orientations that are angularly shifted with respect to one another in order to, on the one hand, irradiate the object along each one of said geometric orientations of said assembly with the plurality of X-ray beam portions, and, on the other hand, to receive along each one of these geometric orientations the plurality of X-ray beam portions that irradiated the object, the geometric orientation of said assembly being defined by the position of a geometric axis (34) passing, on the one hand, through the focal point of the X-ray source, and, on the other hand, through the axis of rotation (24), the geometric axis (34) having been shifted transversely relative to the center of the plurality of sensors (20a-c).
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Dental radiographic imaging systems and/or methods for using the same can provide panoramic 2D dental radiographic images. Providing improved panoramic 2D image quality can depend on imaging a desired/selected focal trough, which is itself based on a correct positioning of the patient's head inside the panoramic dental imaging system. Exemplary dental radiographic imaging systems and/or methods for using the same can provide a patient positioning device (e.g., bite stick embodiments) that can position or urge patients to get the right positioning (such as head tilt) to increase probabilities of the improved/best panoramic image reconstruction. Further, certain exemplary bite stick embodiments can repeatedly, consistently and/or correctly position patient after patient for panoramic imaging.
A method for guiding the position of a dental drill for implant treatment of a patient, the method acquiring a volume image of patient anatomy; superimposing an image of a planned drill hole on a display of the acquired volume image according to observer instructions to form an implant plan; displaying at least a portion of the implant plan in stereoscopic form on a head-mounted device worn by an observer and tracking patient position so that the displayed portion of the implant plan is registered to the patient anatomy that lies in the observer's field of view; and highlighting the location of the planned drill hole on the head-mounted device display.
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A method for generating a mapping of dental occlusion generates a three-dimensional model of the patient's teeth (la, lb) according to acquired image data. The maxillary and mandibular arches are positioned in opposition in the generated model of the patient's teeth and a meal model (50) generated having characteristics of a foam material. A pressure field distribution for the generated meal model is calculated for one or more pairs of opposed teeth (la, lb) from the generated three-dimensional model of the patient's teeth. The calculated pressure field distribution (54) can be displayed.
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A method for forming a surgical guide for a dental patient rotates material about a rotation axis to a first angular position and drills a drill guiding hole using a drilling tool having a drilling tool axis. The drill guiding hole is centered about a guide axis that is orthogonal to the rotation axis. A first planar surface of the guide is formed from the material, wherein the first surface is. oblique to the guide axis. The material is repositioned to orient the first surface orthogonal to the drilling tool. A hole pattern is formed having two or more positioning holes in the first surface, with the pattern corresponding to a pin pattern in a tray that is positionally registered to a dental arch of the patient. A second planar surface of the surgical guide is formed, parallel to the first planar surface.
An apparatus for computed tomography imaging of a patient has a rotatable mount that is actuable to rotate about a rotation axis and that supports, at opposite ends an x-ray source and an x-ray detector, wherein the x-ray source is disposed to direct a radiation beam through the patient and toward the detector. A patient positioning apparatus positions the patient relative to the rotation axis. A control logic processor controls rotation of the rotatable mount and acquires image data for the patient at each of a number of angular positions about the rotation axis. A collimator is disposed in front of the x-ray source and controlled by the control logic processor to center the radiation beam, at each of the plurality of angular positions, on a region of interest that is spaced apart from the rotation axis.
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47.
METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF A PELLET FOR A DIRECT-CONVERSION DETECTOR OF X-RAYS, DIRECT-CONVERSION DETECTOR OF X-RAYS AND DENTAL RADIOLOGY APPARATUS USING SUCH A DETECTOR
The present invention relates to a method for production of a pellet for a direct-conversion detector of X-rays. It also relates to a direct-conversion detector of X-rays using such a pellet and to a dental radiology apparatus using at least one such detector. The method for production of the pellet comprises a step of placing a powder of a semi-conductive polycrystalline material under a load (3, 4, 4a) and a step of heating (5-9) for a predetermined period of time. It comprises a prior step for bringing about an impurity level of at least 0.2% in the semi-conductive polycrystalline material.
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H01L 31/032 - Matériaux inorganiques comprenant, à part les matériaux de dopage ou autres impuretés, uniquement des composés non couverts par les groupes
H01L 31/08 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails dans lesquels le rayonnement commande le flux de courant à travers le dispositif, p.ex. photo-résistances
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Produits et services
Wired and wireless communication devices; transport cases
for portable electronic devices; transmitters of electronic
signals; data recording and storage devices; apparatus and
instruments for production, presentation, broadcasting,
transmission, encoding, reception, decoding, storage,
reproduction, recovery and processing of data, information
and signals; software (recorded programs), software for
wireless delivery of content; devices for personal
protection against accidents other than accidents caused by
compressed air or pressurized air; electronic devices for
activating safety equipment and equipment for protection
against accidents other than accidents caused by compressed
air or pressurized air; protective supports for the back,
chest, shoulders, elbows and knees, for protection against
accidents other than accidents caused by compressed air or
pressurized air; protective clothing, footwear, gloves and
helmets. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water,
particularly cycles and bicycles; saddlebags for two-wheeled
vehicles; boxes for two-wheeled vehicles; airbags (safety
devices for vehicles). Clothing, footwear, headgear.
A blank for forming a radiographic guide is formed from a material substantially translucent to x-rays and has external surfaces. The blank encases portions of one or more radio-opaque features, wherein the one or more radio-opaque features are embedded within the blank and extend at least between the external surfaces of the blank.
A method for forming a surgery guide for osteotomy shapes a block of material for conformance to at least a portion of the dental arch of a patient. At least one guide feature is shaped to protrude from a surface of the shaped block material. A drill guide sleeve is seated on the at least one guide feature. The shaft of a drill is guided into the sleeve and a hole drilled through the shaped block material.
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Produits et services
Scientific, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking
(supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and
instruments; wired and wireless communication devices;
transport cases for portable electronic devices;
transmitters of electronic signals; data recording and
storage devices ; apparatus and instruments for production,
presentation, broadcasting, transmission, encoding,
reception, decoding, storage, reproduction, recovery and
processing of data, information and signals; software
(recorded programs), software for wireless delivery of
content; protection devices for personal use against
accidents; electronic devices for activation of safety
equipment and protection equipment against accidents;
protective supports for the back, chest, shoulders, elbows
and knees, for protection against accidents; protective
clothing, footwear, gloves and helmets; spectacles,
spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and spectacle cases;
anti-glare visors. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water,
particularly cycles and bicycles; saddlebags for two-wheeled
vehicles; boxes for two-wheeled vehicles; airbags (safety
devices for vehicles). Leather and imitations of leather; animal hides; trunks and
suitcases; cases for keys, for cigarette lighters and
cigarettes (leatherware); attaché cases for documents; card
cases (wallets); document holders; wallets; coin purses, not
of precious metal; handbags; briefcases; school satchels and
bags; small bags and bags (envelopes, pouches) for packaging
(of leather), backpacks; shopping bags; wheeled shopping
bags; travel bags; garment bags (for travel); bags and
combined tank covers, saddlebags for motorcycles; cases of
leather or leather board; unfitted vanity cases; harness
articles; straps for soldiers' equipment; shoulder belts
(straps) of leather; leather leads; belts of leather; straps
for skates; leather thread; leather straps; chin straps
(leather straps); bands of leather. Clothing, footwear, headgear.
52.
LIPOSOME COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE CHOLESTEROL DERIVATIVE
The present invention relates to a novel galenic form of cholesterol derivative. More particularly, the invention relates to liposomes comprising at least one cholesterol derivative and to compositions comprising said liposomes.
A61K 9/127 - Vecteurs à bicouches synthétiques, p. ex. liposomes ou liposomes comportant du cholestérol en tant qu’unique agent tensioactif non phosphatidylique
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A61K 31/685 - Diesters d'acide du phosphore avec deux composés hydroxyle, p. ex. phosphatidylinositols un des composés hydroxylés ayant des atomes d'azote, p. ex. phosphatidylsérine, lécithine
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An extra-oral imaging system having a mount supported on a column that is adjustable in height, wherein the mount supports an x-ray source and at least one imaging sensor that are adjustable in height. A column base section remains stationary during height adjustment. A height sensing apparatus has a contact member that contacts a sensor element to provide a signal that is indicative of the height adjustment.
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A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
54.
SHIELD FOR PATIENT POSITIONING IN EXTRA-ORAL IMAGING
A patient positioning apparatus for an extra-oral imaging system includes a mount for revolving an x-ray source and an imaging sensor panel about a patient's head and a substantially transparent shield suspended from the mount. The shield has a chin support coupled to the shield and comprises a chin rest and a bite element and a forehead support coupled to the shield and comprises a head rest.
A support apparatus for positioning a patient's head in an imaging apparatus. A main body has opposing first and second sides and supports first and second holding members for positioning against the patient's head. The first holding member has a first reference position along the first side of the main body and is coupled to a first transport apparatus that extends outward from the main body. The second holding member has a second reference position along the second side of the main body and is coupled to a second transport apparatus that extends outward from the main body. An extension locking mechanism within the main body locks the position of the second transport apparatus when the first holding member is moved from the first reference position and locks the position of the first transport apparatus when the second holding member is moved from the second reference 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
An extra-oral dental imaging apparatus for obtaining an image from a patient has a radiation source and a digital imaging sensor that provides, for each of a number of image pixels, at least a first digital value according to a count of received photons that exceed at least a first energy threshold. A mount supports the radiation source and the digital imaging sensor on opposite sides of the patient's head. There can be a computer in signal communication with the digital imaging sensor for acquiring one or more two-dimensional images.
A method for directing image data to a dental treatment site. A sensor controller is positioned near a programmed radio-frequency identification device at the dental treatment site. A command entry configures the sensor controller to encode and transmit image data content for delivery to a receiving address, according to information obtained from the radio-frequency identification device. A digital sensor that is associated with the sensor controller is positioned in proximity to a subject. Image data is acquired from the digital sensor and transmitted from the sensor controller to a wireless access point, and from the wireless access point to a host computer at the receiving address. The acquired transmitted image data is stored in a computer-accessible electronic memory.
An apparatus for obtaining an intraoral x-ray image from a patient has an x-ray source and an intraoral image detector comprising one or more detectable elements. One or more sensors are positionally coupled near the x-ray source and are energizable to sense the location of the one or more detectable elements when the intraoral image detector is within the patient's mouth. A control logic processor is in signal communication with the one or more sensors and is responsive to stored instructions for calculating a detector position of the intraoral image detector. A projector is positionally coupled to the x-ray source and is in signal communication with the control logic processor and is energizable to project an image toward the calculated intraoral image detector position in response to signals from the control logic processor.
A61B 6/14 - Applications ou adaptations à l'art dentaire
A61B 6/08 - Moyens auxiliaires pour diriger le faisceau de radiations sur un point particulier, p. ex. en utilisant des faisceaux lumineux
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The invention relates to a dental X-ray apparatus including: an X-ray generator (18) suitable for generating an X-ray beam aimed at the head of a patient; a collimating means (30) suitable for ensuring that the generated X-ray beam has predetermined dimensions; a sensor (20) arranged opposite the generator, receiving the X-ray projection of the collimated beam that irradiated the head of the patient and producing a cephalometric image of the patient's head, characterised in that the apparatus comprises: a means (132) for acquiring at least one photographic image of the patient's head, a means for controlling (136) the collimating means according to said at least one photographic image in order for the dimensions of the collimated X-ray beam to match the dimensions of the patient's head.
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Soaps; Perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; Dentifrices; Aftershave lotions; Eau-de-Cologne. Spectacles; Optical goods; Spectacles (eyeglasses and goggles); Motorcycle helmets; Protective helmets. Vehicles; Special cases for two-wheeled vehicles; Luggage racks for vehicles. Watches; Watch straps; Clocks; Jewellery; Cuff links. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Book binding material; Photographs; Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Office stationery; Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Printers' type; Printing blocks; Document cases. Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; Animal skins, hides; Trunks and travelling bags; Umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; Wallets; Change purses; Rucksacks, backpacks; Handbags; Travelling bags; School bags; Satchels; Key holders. Clothing; Headgear; Gloves; Belts.
61.
COMBINED PANORAMIC AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS
A combined imaging apparatus for x-ray imaging of a subject in multiple modes has a supporting structure having an extended rotary arm, wherein the rotary arm has a computed tomography detector and a panoramic imaging detector, both mounted adjacently against a movable platen. A detector positioning apparatus is actuable to translate the position of the movable platen to either of at least first and second positions with respect to an x-ray source. The first position disposes the computed tomography detector in the direct path of an x-ray source and the second position disposes the panoramic imaging detector in the direct path of the x-ray source.
The invention relates to novel chemical compounds, in particular oxime derivatives of 3,5-seco-4-nor-cholestane, to the application thereof as drugs, in particular cytoprotective drugs, and more particularly as neuroprotective, cardioprotective and/or hepatoprotective drugs.
C07C 255/44 - Nitriles d'acides carboxyliques ayant des groupes cyano liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques ayant des groupes cyano liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques d'un squelette carboné contenant au moins un cycle aromatique à six chaînons le squelette carboné étant substitué de plus par des atomes d'azote liés par des liaisons simples et n'étant pas liés de plus à d'autres hétéro-atomes au moins un des atomes d'azote liés par des liaisons simples étant acylé
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The present invention relates to novel chemical compounds, in particular cholest-4-en-3-one oxime derivatives, and to the use thereof as medicaments, especially as cytoprotective medicaments, in particular as neuroprotective, cardioprotective and/or hepatoprotective medicaments.
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A61K 31/58 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes contenant des hétérocycles, p. ex. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium ou digitogénine
A61K 31/575 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes substitués en position 17 bêta par une chaîne d'au moins trois atomes de carbone, p. ex. cholane, cholestane, ergostérol, sitostérol
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
The invention relates to a dental X-ray apparatus of the conical-beam digitised-tomography type, that includes: an X-ray generator (18) capable of emitting an X-ray beam towards an object and provided with a collimation means adapted for collimating the emitted beam; an X-ray sensor having an active surface (20a) arranged opposite the generator; wherein the generator and the sensor are capable of rotating simultaneously about a rotation axis (30), the sensor (20) being oriented so that a longitudinal axis (34) extending from the generator to the sensor through the rotation axis (30) is perpendicular to the active surface of the sensor, the centre of the sensor being transversally offset relative to the projection of the axis (34) on the active surface of the sensor, the arrangement of the collimation means and the sensor thus offset being such that the collimated beam illuminates the active surface of said sensor while leaving a peripheral area of said surface that is faintly illuminated by the collimated beam relative to the rest of the active surface.
The invention relates to novel compositions, in particular pharmaceutical compositions, comprising, as active agents, at least one cytotoxic agent and at least one cholest-4-en-3-one oxime derivative, intended for treating the side effects of anticancer treatments.
A61P 25/02 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des neuropathies périphériques
A61K 31/575 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes substitués en position 17 bêta par une chaîne d'au moins trois atomes de carbone, p. ex. cholane, cholestane, ergostérol, sitostérol
A61K 45/06 - Mélanges d'ingrédients actifs sans caractérisation chimique, p. ex. composés antiphlogistiques et pour le cœur
A61K 31/337 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'oxygène comme seul hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. fungichromine ayant des cycles à quatre chaînons, p. ex. taxol
A61K 31/475 - QuinoléinesIsoquinoléines ayant un cycle indole, p. ex. yohimbine, réserpine, strychnine, vinblastine
A61K 31/555 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des métaux lourds, p. ex. hémine, hématine, mélarsoprol
66.
USE OF 4-AZACHOLEST-4-ENE N-OXIDE OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF AS ANTIOXIDANTS
The invention relates to the use of 4-azacholest-4-ene N-oxide or of at least one of the derivatives thereof as antioxidants in the cosmetics and food fields, and as antioxidant preservatives that can be used, in particular, in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products.
A61Q 19/08 - Préparations contre le vieillissement
A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
A61K 31/58 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes contenant des hétérocycles, p. ex. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium ou digitogénine
67.
USE OF AT LEAST ONE OXIME DERIVATIVE OF 3,5-SECO-4-NORCHOLESTANE AS ANTIOXIDANTS
The invention relates to the use of at least one oxime derivative of 3,5-seco-4-norcholestane as antioxidants in the cosmetics and food fields, and as antioxidant preservatives that can be used, in particular, in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products.
A61Q 19/08 - Préparations contre le vieillissement
A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
A61K 31/58 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes contenant des hétérocycles, p. ex. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium ou digitogénine
A61K 31/575 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes substitués en position 17 bêta par une chaîne d'au moins trois atomes de carbone, p. ex. cholane, cholestane, ergostérol, sitostérol
A61Q 19/00 - Préparations pour les soins de la peau
A61P 17/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles dermatologiques
A23L 1/29 - Modification de la qualité nutritive des aliments; Produits diététiques ( A23L 1/09 a priorité;substituts diététiques du sel A23L 1/22)
68.
USE OF AT LEAST ONE OXIME DERIVATIVE OF CHOLEST-4-EN-3-ONE AS ANTIOXIDANTS
The invention relates to the use of at least one oxime derivative of cholest-4-en-3-one as antioxidants in the cosmetics and food fields, and as antioxidant preservatives that can be used, in particular, in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products.
A61K 31/58 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes contenant des hétérocycles, p. ex. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium ou digitogénine
A61Q 19/08 - Préparations contre le vieillissement
69.
NOVEL COMPOSITION BASED ON CHOLEST-4-ENE-3-ONE OXIME
The invention relates to a novel composition, particularly a pharmaceutical composition comprising cholest-4-ene-3-one oxime and an oil selected from sesame oil, olive oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, or a commercially available mixture of medium-chain triglycerides (ESTASANꡞ, MYGLIOLꡞ), or a mixture of these oils, preferably sesame oil, olive oil or soybean oil, even more preferably sesame oil.
A61K 31/575 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes substitués en position 17 bêta par une chaîne d'au moins trois atomes de carbone, p. ex. cholane, cholestane, ergostérol, sitostérol
A61K 47/44 - Huiles, graisses ou cires couvertes par plus d’un des groupes Huiles, graisses ou cires naturelles ou naturelles modifiées, p. ex. huile de ricin, huile de ricin polyéthoxylée, cire de lignite, lignite, gomme-laque, colophane, cire d’abeille ou lanoline
The present invention pertains to the field of pharmacy, mainly to that of cytoprotection. The invention relates to a family of new chemical compounds, i.e. the 4- azacholest-4-ene N-oxide and certain derivatives thereof, to methods for the synthesis thereof and to certain synthesis intermediates. The invention also relates to the use of said compounds as drugs, mainly in the preparation of a cyto-protective drug, essentially a neuroprotector or a cardioprotector.
C07J 75/00 - Procédés de préparation de stéroïdes, en général
C07D 221/18 - Systèmes cycliques d'au moins quatre cycles
A61P 25/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux
A61K 31/438 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à six chaînons avec un azote comme seul hétéro-atome d'un cycle le cycle étant condensé en spiro avec des systèmes carbocycliques ou hétérocycliques
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
18 - Cuir et imitations du cuir
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
Produits et services
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for the supply, distribution, transformation, accumulation, regulation or control of electric current; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and/or images and of data; magnetic and optical data carriers, sound recording discs; data-processing equipment and computers; protective clothing, footwear, gloves and helmets. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; pouches; chain mesh purses, not of precious metal; key cases (leatherware); umbrella covers; attaché cases; card cases (notecases); briefcases; wallets; purses not of precious metal; music cases; handbags; briefcases; game bags; game bags; school satchels and bags; net bags for shopping; game pouch; haversacks; pouches and bags, of leather, for packaging; tool bags (empty); sling bags for carrying infants; carrying bags for two-wheeled vehicles; rucksacks; shopping bags; wheeled shopping bags; bags for climbers; school satchels; bags for campers; beach bags; travelling bags; garment bags for travel; hat boxes of leather; boxes of leather or leather board; cases, of leather or leatherboard; vanity cases (not fitted); cases designed for two-wheeled vehicles; harness for animals; straps for soldiers' equipment; shoulder belts (straps) of leather; leather leashes; belts (straps), of leather; straps for skates; leather twist; leather thongs; chin straps (of leather); bands of leather; collars for animals; dog collars; covers for animals; leads; muzzles; nose bags (feed bags); blinkers; coverings of skins (furs); trimmings of leather for furniture; casings, of leather, for springs; skin of chamois, other than for cleaning purposes; valves of leather. Ropes, string, halyards, slings, splice, sheathing, nets, tents, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags of textile for packaging, bags (sacks) for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; stuffing materials; raw fibrous textile materials.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
18 - Cuir et imitations du cuir
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
Produits et services
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for the supply, distribution, transformation, accumulation, regulation or control of electric current; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and/or images and of data; magnetic and optical data carriers, sound recording discs; data-processing equipment and computers; protective clothing, footwear, gloves and helmets. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; pouches; chain mesh purses, not of precious metal; key cases (leatherware); umbrella covers; attaché cases; card cases [notecases]; briefcases; wallets; purses, not of precious metal; music cases; handbags; briefcases; game bags; game bags; school satchels and bags; net bags for shopping; game bags; haversacks; bags [envelopes, pouches] of leather, for packaging; tool bags [empty]; sling bags for carrying infants; carrying bags for two-wheeled vehicles; rucksacks; shopping bags; wheeled shopping bags; bags for climbers; school satchels; bags for campers; beach bags; travelling bags; garment bags for travel; hat boxes of leather; boxes of leather or leather board; cases, of leather or leatherboard; vanity cases (not fitted); cases designed for two-wheeled vehicles; harness for animals; straps for soldiers' equipment; shoulder belts [straps], of leather; leather leashes; belts [straps], of leather; straps for skates; leather twist; leather thongs; chin straps, of leather; bands of leather; collars for animals; dog collars; covers for animals; leads; muzzles; nose bags [feed bags]; blinkers; coverings of skins (furs); trimmings of leather for furniture; casings, of leather, for springs; skin of chamois, other than for cleaning purposes; valves of leather. Ropes, string, halyards, slings, splice, sheathing, nets, tents, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags of textile for packaging, bags (sacks) for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; stuffing materials; raw fibrous textile materials.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
18 - Cuir et imitations du cuir
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
Produits et services
Protective clothing and helmets for protection against
accidents. Leather and imitation leather, goods made of these materials
not included in other classes; animal skins and hides;
trunks and suitcases; umbrellas, parasols and walking
sticks; whips and saddlery. Clothing, footwear, headgear.