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Ralph A. Lewis

Examiner (ID: 17094, Phone: (571)272-4712 , Office: P/3732 )

Most Active Art Unit
3732
Art Unit(s)
3772, 3732, 3303
Total Applications
2446
Issued Applications
1624
Pending Applications
224
Abandoned Applications
613

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 20127731 [patent_doc_number] => 12370030 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-07-29 [patent_title] => Patient oral attachment device with aerosol vacuum capture capability for use by dentists, dental hygienists and oral surgeons [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/985434 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-11 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 127 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17985434 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/985434
Patient oral attachment device with aerosol vacuum capture capability for use by dentists, dental hygienists and oral surgeons Nov 10, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20254660 [patent_doc_number] => 12426993 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-09-30 [patent_title] => Orthodontic aligner with built-in hook or traction device [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/981095 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 4 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 116 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17981095 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/981095
Orthodontic aligner with built-in hook or traction device Nov 3, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18978632 [patent_doc_number] => 11903786 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-20 [patent_title] => Devices, systems and methods for temporary attachment of a safety line to dental restorations and appliances [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/051650 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-11-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 21 [patent_no_of_words] => 5087 [patent_no_of_claims] => 24 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 102 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18051650 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/051650
Devices, systems and methods for temporary attachment of a safety line to dental restorations and appliances Oct 31, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20341743 [patent_doc_number] => 12465458 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-11-11 [patent_title] => Orthodontic treatment and associated devices, systems, and methods [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/049532 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 65 [patent_figures_cnt] => 96 [patent_no_of_words] => 74877 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 143 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18049532 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/049532
Orthodontic treatment and associated devices, systems, and methods Oct 24, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20106732 [patent_doc_number] => 12357430 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-07-15 [patent_title] => Orthopedic implant that saves bone cutting with drill bits in advance in orthopedic and dental surgeries [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/970841 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 292 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17970841 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/970841
Orthopedic implant that saves bone cutting with drill bits in advance in orthopedic and dental surgeries Oct 20, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19612556 [patent_doc_number] => 20240398236 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-12-05 [patent_title] => ORAL IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND ORAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/700878 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-17 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 11015 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -13 [patent_words_short_claim] => 37 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18700878 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/700878
ORAL IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND ORAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD Oct 16, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 18362928 [patent_doc_number] => 20230144519 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-05-11 [patent_title] => METHOD TO VISUALIZE AND MANUFACTURE ALIGNER BY MODIFYING TOOTH POSITION [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/965514 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-13 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 13617 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17965514 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/965514
Method to visualize and manufacture aligner by modifying tooth position Oct 12, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19096127 [patent_doc_number] => 20240115354 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-04-11 [patent_title] => Preparation tray for improved etching and bonding of a tooth surface prior to the placement of a tooth attachment or a bracket [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/963111 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4227 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -6 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17963111 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/963111
Preparation tray for improved etching and bonding of a tooth surface prior to the placement of a tooth attachment or a bracket Oct 9, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18323771 [patent_doc_number] => 20230121899 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-04-20 [patent_title] => AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF INTRAORAL SURFACE AND VOLUMETRIC SCAN DATA FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT PLANNING [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/938525 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 11503 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -38 [patent_words_short_claim] => 102 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17938525 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/938525
AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF INTRAORAL SURFACE AND VOLUMETRIC SCAN DATA FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT PLANNING Oct 5, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 18162330 [patent_doc_number] => 20230028923 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-01-26 [patent_title] => APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ROOT CANALS OF TEETH [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/958857 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-10-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 12170 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 0 [patent_words_short_claim] => 117 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17958857 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/958857
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ROOT CANALS OF TEETH Oct 2, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 18310643 [patent_doc_number] => 20230114543 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-04-13 [patent_title] => EXTENDED BUCCAL TUBE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/953252 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-26 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 12155 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 25 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17953252 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/953252
Extended buccal tube Sep 25, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18138931 [patent_doc_number] => 20230012766 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-01-19 [patent_title] => ORTHODONTIC SKELETAL ANCHORAGE DEVICE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/950575 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 2093 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -7 [patent_words_short_claim] => 60 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17950575 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/950575
ORTHODONTIC SKELETAL ANCHORAGE DEVICE Sep 21, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 20106743 [patent_doc_number] => 12357441 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-07-15 [patent_title] => Apparatus and method for the treatment of tooth decay, gum disease, and other medical conditions [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/688642 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 19 [patent_figures_cnt] => 35 [patent_no_of_words] => 12547 [patent_no_of_claims] => 27 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 209 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18688642 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/688642
Apparatus and method for the treatment of tooth decay, gum disease, and other medical conditions Sep 1, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18374051 [patent_doc_number] => 20230149127 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-05-18 [patent_title] => SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AN INTERACTIVE VISUALIZATION OF A TREATMENT PLAN [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/883150 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 33051 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -27 [patent_words_short_claim] => 105 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17883150 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/883150
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AN INTERACTIVE VISUALIZATION OF A TREATMENT PLAN Aug 7, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 19938639 [patent_doc_number] => 12310752 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-05-27 [patent_title] => Systems for measuring patient physiologic parameters [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/815834 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-07-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 90 [patent_figures_cnt] => 143 [patent_no_of_words] => 34189 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 188 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17815834 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/815834
Systems for measuring patient physiologic parameters Jul 24, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20633281 [patent_doc_number] => 12594144 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-04-07 [patent_title] => Method of determining an orthodontic treatment [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/867502 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-07-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 1 [patent_figures_cnt] => 2 [patent_no_of_words] => 1176 [patent_no_of_claims] => 8 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 520 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17867502 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/867502
Method of determining an orthodontic treatment Jul 17, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18002896 [patent_doc_number] => 20220361662 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-11-17 [patent_title] => ADAPTIVE BRUSHING CYCLE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/865353 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-07-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 11346 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -22 [patent_words_short_claim] => 84 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17865353 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/865353
ADAPTIVE BRUSHING CYCLE Jul 13, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 17958387 [patent_doc_number] => 20220338967 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-10-27 [patent_title] => DENTAL APPLIANCE ETCH TEMPLATE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/862275 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-07-11 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 10334 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 165 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17862275 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/862275
Dental appliance etch template Jul 10, 2022 Issued
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17/847894
IMPLANTABLE OBJECTS, GUIDING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF Jun 22, 2022 Pending
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17/831918
Chewy-type dental alignment seating device with support handle Jun 2, 2022 Issued
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