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William M. Pierce

Examiner (ID: 16129, Phone: (571)272-4414 , Office: P/3711 )

Most Active Art Unit
3711
Art Unit(s)
3711, 3304
Total Applications
2365
Issued Applications
1398
Pending Applications
117
Abandoned Applications
861

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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18/471338
Methods for whitening teeth Sep 20, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19665963 [patent_doc_number] => 12178683 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-12-31 [patent_title] => Image registration of intraoral images using ink markings [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/369750 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-09-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 18 [patent_no_of_words] => 10867 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 162 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18369750 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/369750
Image registration of intraoral images using ink markings Sep 17, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18859901 [patent_doc_number] => 20230414335 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-12-28 [patent_title] => Apparatus for Dental Treatment [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/465437 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-09-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 6809 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 119 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18465437 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/465437
Apparatus for dental treatment Sep 11, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19607919 [patent_doc_number] => 12156776 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-12-03 [patent_title] => Dental cosmetic kit and method of use [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/462089 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-09-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 12243 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 193 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18462089 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/462089
Dental cosmetic kit and method of use Sep 5, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19593013 [patent_doc_number] => 12150830 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-11-26 [patent_title] => Systems and methods for orthodontic treatment progress tracking [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/448878 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-08-11 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 9023 [patent_no_of_claims] => 21 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 195 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18448878 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/448878
Systems and methods for orthodontic treatment progress tracking Aug 10, 2023 Issued
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18/362888
Oral suction device Jul 30, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18752149 [patent_doc_number] => 20230355367 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-09 [patent_title] => METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY GUIDING A DENTAL ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS USING A 3D DATASET [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/224617 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-07-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 5445 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 107 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18224617 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/224617
METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY GUIDING A DENTAL ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS USING A 3D DATASET Jul 20, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 18769101 [patent_doc_number] => 20230363856 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-16 [patent_title] => Method for Fabricating Orthodontic Appliance Using Bone expansion for Dental Alignment [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/223025 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-07-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 8652 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -7 [patent_words_short_claim] => 167 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18223025 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/223025
Method for fabricating orthodontic appliance using bone expansion for dental alignment Jul 17, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19593012 [patent_doc_number] => 12150829 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-11-26 [patent_title] => Access guide and drill kit to be used with same for endodontic access cavity preparation and method of use [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/350534 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-07-11 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 7898 [patent_no_of_claims] => 19 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 262 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18350534 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/350534
Access guide and drill kit to be used with same for endodontic access cavity preparation and method of use Jul 10, 2023 Issued
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18/349794
Dental appliances with repositioning jaw elements Jul 9, 2023 Issued
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18/212997
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COATING A WIRE IN AN ORTHODONTIC WIRE ALIGNMENT SYSTEM Jun 21, 2023 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 18986132 [patent_doc_number] => 20240058101 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-22 [patent_title] => INDIRECT BONDING TRAYS, NON-SLIDING ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES, AND REGISTRATION SYSTEMS FOR USE THEREOF [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/337348 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-06-19 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 11145 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [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] => 18337348 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/337348
Indirect bonding trays, non-sliding orthodontic appliances, and registration systems for use thereof Jun 18, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18909143 [patent_doc_number] => 11872105 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-01-16 [patent_title] => Dental implant device for regeneration of dental pulp and dentin [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/210537 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-06-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 2605 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 96 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18210537 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/210537
Dental implant device for regeneration of dental pulp and dentin Jun 14, 2023 Issued
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18/210519
Tooth pod Jun 14, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18565405 [patent_doc_number] => 20230255732 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-08-17 [patent_title] => DENTAL PROSTHESIS FABRICATION SYSTEM, DENTAL PROSTHESIS FABRICATION METHOD, DENTAL PROSTHESIS COLORING METHOD, DENTAL PROSTHESIS COLORING SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/306098 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-04-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 8497 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -33 [patent_words_short_claim] => 68 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18306098 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/306098
DENTAL PROSTHESIS FABRICATION SYSTEM, DENTAL PROSTHESIS FABRICATION METHOD, DENTAL PROSTHESIS COLORING METHOD, DENTAL PROSTHESIS COLORING SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM Apr 23, 2023 Pending
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18/861280
Method for Generating Design of Orthodontic Appliance Apr 17, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19273108 [patent_doc_number] => 12023215 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-07-02 [patent_title] => Dental face mask and shield system and method of making [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/298025 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-04-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 6007 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 157 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18298025 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/298025
Dental face mask and shield system and method of making Apr 9, 2023 Issued
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18/297410
Methods of separating occlusal surfaces with repositioning jaw elements Apr 6, 2023 Issued
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18/296298
Dental milling tool Apr 4, 2023 Issued
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18/190752
DENTAL PROSTHESIS Mar 26, 2023 Abandoned
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