Patent · US Active

Clamping system for abutment blank

US11020832B2 · kind B2 · utility

1Cited by

2References

14Claims

0Family size

Assignee

ZFX GMBH · DE

Inventors

Andreas Geier · Meran - Merano, IT
Michael Schmerling · Bolzano - Bozen, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 10, 2016
Grant date	Jun 1, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 12, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61C13/0022
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods including an abutment blank clamping system for securing a abutment blank are disclosed. According to one example, the abutment blank clamping system includes an abutment holder including a base portion and an elongate clamping portion extending from a first end adjacent the base portion to a second end. The elongate clamping portion includes at least one bore extending from a first side surface defining a first opening to a second side surface defining a second opening, and at least one projection extending from the second side surface positioned adjacent to the second opening, the at least one projection configured to engage with the abutment blank.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.