Systems and methods for thermoforming dental aligners
US10688710B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7532
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a plurality of assemblies each configured to support a dental mold and a material, a heating system configured to heat the material, a forming system configured to form a chamber encompassing the dental mold and at least a portion of the heated material, and to cause the heated material to form over the dental mold, and a conveyor system configured to move the plurality of assemblies from a loading area to the heating system, from the heating system to the forming system, and from the forming system to an unloading area.
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