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Perimetrics holds 79 global patents protecting the core technology behind QPD and the InnerView platform. This portfolio reflects over a decade of innovation and secures the proprietary methods that make internal mobility measurement possible.

Patents & Patent Families

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P-P1002 Patent Family (1)

This patent family addresses the InnerView® system and a variety of methods for using it for measuring the structural characteristics of different types of specimens, such as honeycomb structures, prosthetic dental implants, teeth and others...

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02

P-P1003 Patent Family (2-3)

This patent family addresses methods of using the InnerView® system for assessing bone density of a specimen, such as the bone into which an object such as a tooth, dental or other implant is anchored...

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P-P1004 Patent Family (4-13)

This patent family addresses the InnerView™ device, system and methods for non-destructive measurement of structural characteristics of an object, such as anatomical structures (e.g. teeth), physical or industrial structures (e.g. materials and structures in buildings, machines, constructions, etc.) via a reciprocating energy application tool (e.g. tapping rod)...

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P-P1005PC01 Patent Family (14-24)

This patent family addresses the InnerView® device and system for measurement of structural characteristics of an object, such as anatomical structures (e.g. teeth), physical or industrial structures (e.g. materials and structures in buildings, machines, constructions, etc.) via a reciprocating energy application tool (e.g. tapping rod)...

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P-P1005PC02 Patent Family (25-45)

This patent family addresses a variety of features for the InnerView® device including a hollow disposable feature which separates the energy application tool from the object during use, such as to reduce cross-contamination or the need to clean the device between uses; a hollow disposable feature which may extend toward the surface of the object to aid in accommodating irregular surfaces...

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06

P-P1005PC03 Patent Family (46-59)

This patent family addresses a number of enhanced features for the InnerView® device including features, operational controls and components for operating the InnerView® device at varying orientations or inclinations relative to the horizontal (e.g. +/- 45°), including by modulating the energy application process to mimic a substantially horizontal position during measurement...

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P-P1005PC04 Patent Family (60-63)

This patent family addresses a number of enhanced features for the InnerView® device including features and operational controls for operating the InnerView® device based on characteristics of the object being measured, including object type, shape/geometry, size, surface area, density, dimensions, surrounding environment, position...

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P-P1006 Patent Family (64-66)

This patent family addresses a number of enhanced operational methods for the InnerView® system including computational and analytical methods such as (i) using compilations of test results, such as those collected from the same object or different test objects; (ii) using annotations and/or validations of test results; (iii) generating and using predictive models, such as by...

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P-P1007 Patent Family (67-76)

This patent family addresses advanced operational features, methods and systems for the InnerView® system including (i) utilization of advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods and systems to analyze complex signals, such as those generated by the energy return from measurements with the InnerView® device on an object, such as for separating...

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P-P1005USD Patent Family (77-78)

This patent family addresses the aesthetic design features of the InnerView® device, including the handpiece and separate disposable tip.

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Global Patent Coverage: Core Technologies Behind InnerView®

Perimetrics holds a robust portfolio of 10 patent families supporting the InnerView system. These patents form the foundation of the system’s functional capabilities—from signal analysis and data tracking to hygiene-safe design. With protection across the U.S. and international jurisdictions, this portfolio reflects both innovation and clinical application. Each listing includes status transparency to support regulatory clarity, technical due diligence, and clinical trust.

Patent No. Application No. Patent Family Jurisdictions Status Function
6997887 10/671002 P-P1002 US Granted Damping measurement
6997887 10/671002 P-P1002 US/EPO Pending Damping measurement
7008385 10/802117 P-P1003 US Granted Bone density measurement
EP1677695B1 EP11188989A P-P1003 EPO Granted Bone density measurement
AU2011268093B2 AU2011268093A P-P1004 Australia Granted Structural measurement
CA2802961C CA2802961A1 P-P1004 Canada Granted Structural measurement
CN103025238B CN103025238A P-P1004 China (PRC) Granted Structural measurement
EP3235440B1 EP3235440A1 P-P1004 EPO Granted Structural measurement
EP2603143B1 EP2603143A2 P-P1004 EPO Granted Structural measurement
JP5941911B2 EP2603143A2 P-P1004 Japan Granted Structural measurement
JP5956703B1 JP2016171999A P-P1002 Japan Granted Structural measurement
10488312 15/150194 P-P1004 US Pending Structural measurement
9869606 13/716140 P-P1005PC01 US Granted Device stabilization
AU2012351969B2 AU2012351969A1 P-P1005PC01 Australia Granted Device stabilization
CA2859589C CA2859589A1 P-P1005PC01 Canada Granted Device stabilization
CN109259803B CN109259803A P-P1005PC01 China (PRC) Granted Device stabilization
EP3505900B1 EP3505900A1 P-P1005PC01 EPO Granted Device stabilization
EP2791642B1 EP2791642A1 P-P1005PC01 EPO Granted Device stabilization
JP6457618B2 JP2018054627A P-P1005PC01 Japan Granted Device stabilization
JP6250767B2 JP2017049261A P-P1005PC01 Japan Granted Device stabilization
JP6028040B2 JP2015501942A P-P1005PC01 Japan Granted Device stabilization
11604115 15/852191 P-P1005PC01 US Granted Device stabilization
– 18/121132 P1005PC01 US Pending Bone density measurement
11493415 16/475101 P-P1005PC02 US Granted Disposable + sensor design
– AU2022291554A P-P1005PC02 Australia Pending Disposable + sensor design
AU2017388999C1 AU2017388999A P-P1005PC02 Australia Granted Disposable + sensor design
BR112019013572B1 BR112019013572 P-P1005PC02 Brazil Granted Disposable + sensor design
– CA3048985A1 P-P1005PC02 Canada Pending Disposable + sensor design
– CN118329356A P-P1005PC02 China (PRC) Pending Disposable + sensor design
– CN110139625A P-P1005PC02 China (PRC) Pending Disposable + sensor design
– CN117629558A P-P1005PC02 China (PRC) Pending Disposable + sensor design
– EP3562429A1 P-P1005PC02 EPO Pending Disposable + sensor design
IN465767 201927030593 P-P1005PC02 India Granted Disposable + sensor design
– JP2024054116A P-P1005PC02 Japan Pending Disposable + sensor design
JP7422475B2 JP2022180540A P-P1005PC02 Japan Granted Disposable + sensor design
JP7148520B2 JP2020515814A P-P1005PC02 Japan Granted Disposable + sensor design
MY204341A PI2019003754 P-P1005PC02 Malaysia Granted Disposable + sensor design
– MX2024009351A P-P1005PC02 Mexico Pending Disposable + sensor design
– MX2019007883A P-P1005PC02 Mexico Pending Disposable + sensor design
KR102327863B1 KR20200142602A P-P1005PC02 South Korea Granted Disposable + sensor design
TWI782026B TW201929788A P-P1005PC02 Taiwan (ROC) Granted Disposable + sensor design
TWI806791B TW202308553A P-P1005PC02 Taiwan (ROC) Granted Disposable + sensor design
11906484 17/952539 P-P1005PC02 US Granted Disposable + sensor design
– 18/581703 P-P1005PC02 US Pending Disposable + sensor design
– 16/959406 P-P1005PC03 US Pending Energy control features
AU2018395057C1 AU2018395057A P-P1005PC03 Australia Granted Energy control features
– CA3087068A1 P-P1005PC03 Canada Pending Energy control features
– CN111527393A P-P1005PC03 China (PRC) Pending Energy control features
– EP4354112A2 P1005PC03 EPO Pending Energy control features
EP3732463B1 EP3732463A1 P-P1005PC03 EPO Granted Energy control features
– JP2024059870A P-P1005PC03 Japan Pending Energy control features
IN486008 202027032543 P-P1005PC03 India Granted Energy control features
JP7447001B2 JP2021509176A P-P1005PC03 Japan Granted Energy control features
– MX2024010367A P-P1005PC03 Mexico Pending Energy control features
– MX2020006928A P1005PC03 Mexico Pending Energy control features
KR102593814B1 KR1020207012906A P-P1005PC03 South Korea Granted Energy control features
– 19/031550 P-P1005PC03 US Pending Energy control features
– 031558 P-P1005PC03 Mexico Pending Energy control features
– 17/623014 P-P1005PC04 US Pending Object-specific controls
EP3990886B1 EP3990886A1 P-P1005PC04 EPO Granted Object-specific controls
– BR112019013572 P-P1005PC04 Brazil Pending Object-specific controls
– CN114072659A P-P1005PC04 China (PRC) Pending Object-specific controls
12082940 16/731020 P-P1006 US Granted Predictive modeling
11488062 16/731015 P-P1006 US Granted Predictive modeling
– 17/978361 P-P1006 US Pending Predictive modeling
– 18/812535 P-P1007 US Pending AI signal analysis
– 18/812535 AU23224292A Australia Pending AI signal analysis
– BR1120240172406A2 P-P1007 Brazil Pending AI signal analysis
– CA3244042 P-P1007 Canada Pending AI signal analysis
– CN202380034583.7 P-P1007 China (PRC) Pending AI signal analysis
– EP44823782A2 P-P1007 EPO Pending AI signal analysis
– JP2024-550219 P-P1007 Japan Pending AI signal analysis
– MX2024010435A P-P1007 Mexico Pending AI signal analysis
– KR20240154577A P-P1007 South Korea Pending AI signal analysis
– 63/486960 P-P1007 US Pending AI signal analysis
D850618 29/589452 P-P1005USD US Design Patent Aesthetic design
D821580 29/589452 P-P1005USD US Design Patent Aesthetic design

How Our Patented Technology Performs in Real Cases

The technology behind InnerView has been validated in a 10-year, IRB-approved clinical study across 264 test sites, demonstrating over 90% sensitivity in detecting structural damage. But its greatest impact is in everyday use—where it helps clinicians intervene earlier, with greater clarity and confidence.

In this case study, Dr. Cherilyn Sheets used InnerView to evaluate a 90-year-old patient with severe wear. Trendline data revealed progressive micromobility in Tooth 29—despite no symptoms—prompting timely intervention and confirming damage upon preparation.

See how structural risk was identified before symptoms appeared.

Read the full case study
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P-P1005USD Patent Family

Jurisdiction Status Application No. Patent No.
77. US Design Patent 29/589,452 D850618
78. US Design Patent 29/589,455  D821580
This patent family addresses the aesthetic design features of the InnerView® device, including the handpiece and separate disposable tip.
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P-P1007 Patent Family

Jurisdiction Status Application No. Patent No.
67. US Pending 18/812,535
68. Australia Pending AU23224292A
69. Brazil Pending BR1120240172406A2
70. Canada Pending CA3244042
71. China (PRC) Pending CN202380034583.7
72. EPO Pending EP44823782A2
73. Japan Pending JP2024-550219
74. Mexico Pending MX2024010435A
75. South Korea Pending KR20240154577A
76. US Pending 63/486,960

This patent family addresses advanced operational features, methods and systems for the InnerView® system including:

  • utilization of advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods and systems to analyze complex signals, such as those generated by the energy return from measurements with the InnerView® device on an object, such as for separating, decomposing or organizing measurement signals based on the presence of sub-signals;
  • utilization of the advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods and systems to aid in determining specific structural characteristics of objects based the energy return from measurements with the InnerView® device on an object such as a human tooth, including for aiding in determining the sub-signals generated by different anatomical features (e.g. periodontal ligament, structural defects or damage, presence of restorations, etc.);
  • features for optimization of signal analysis from measurements performed with the InnerView® system; and
  • methods for training and optimizing advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence systems to perform complex signal analysis based on measurements performed with the InnerView® system.
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P-P1006 Patent Family

Jurisdiction Status Application No. Patent No.
64. US Patent 16/731,020 12082940
65. US Patent 16/731,015 11488062
66. US Pending 17/978,361
This patent family addresses a number of enhanced operational methods for the InnerView® system including computational and analytical methods such as:
  • using compilations of test results, such as those collected from the same object or different test objects;
  • using annotations and/or validations of test results;
  • generating and using predictive models, such as by using combinations of relevant factors of test results to predict structural characteristics of the object the collected test results come from or for use in predictions of characteristics or issues which may be present in related or unrelated objects, such as issues that are not discernable by visual or more common non-invasive/destructive inspection (e.g. radiographs when the object is a tooth);
  • using predictive modeling in aiding determination of proper measures for further testing, or proper corrective measures to continue monitoring and/or restoration of an object to a substantially issue free stage;
  • using predictive modeling to provide additional insight into the structural characteristics which may not be discernable from the test results alone; and
  • utilizing machine learning systems and methods for facilitating the evaluation of the structural characteristics of objects, anatomical or non-anatomical, for example, by using mechanisms for recording data captured by measurement devices, capturing expert annotations against the data, training machine learning algorithms on the patterns that exist in device measurements, and applying trained machine learning algorithms to predict conditions of the object (e.g. an anatomical object such as a human tooth or teeth), and by providing for building physical simulations of objects.
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P-P1005PC04 Patent Family

  Jurisdiction Status Application No. Patent No. Validation Countries1
60. US Pending 17/623,014    
61. EPO Patent EP3990886A1 EP3990886B1 UP CH LI CZ ES GB IE
62. Brazil Pending      
63. China (PRC) Pending CN114072659A    

This patent family addresses a number of enhanced features for the InnerView® device including features and operational controls for operating the InnerView® device based on characteristics of the object being measured, including object type, shape/geometry, size, surface area, density, dimensions, surrounding environment, position, attachment (e.g. to a foundation, implant area, etc.), or combinations thereof.

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P-P1005PC03 Patent Family

Jurisdiction Status Application No. Patent No. Validation Countries1
46. US Pending 16/959,406
47. Australia Patent AU2018395057A AU2018395057C1
48. Canada Pending CA3087068A1
49. China (PRC) Pending CN111527393A
50. EPO Pending EP4354112A2
51. EPO Patent EP3732463A1 EP3732463B1 UP CH LI ES GB IE
52. Japan Pending JP2024059870A
53. India Patent 202027032543 IN486008
54. Japan Patent JP2021509176A JP7447001B2
55. Mexico Pending MX2024010367A
56. Mexico Pending MX2020006928A
57. South Korea Patent KR1020207012906A KR102593814B1
58. US Pending 19/031,550
59. Mexico Pending 19/031,558

This patent family addresses a number of enhanced features for the InnerView® device including:

  • features, operational controls and components for operating the InnerView® device at varying orientations or inclinations relative to the horizontal (e.g. +/- 45°), including by modulating the energy application process to mimic a substantially horizontal position during measurement, such as to increase flexibility of operation (e.g. for difficult to reach objects or locations) and to promote consistent and reproducible measurements;
  • provisions for multiple types of energy application (e.g. mechanical, electromagnetic, ultrasound, etc.);
  • provisions for methods and operational controls for varying the amount of energy applied; and
  • features and operational controls for varying the travel characteristics of the energy application tool.
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P-P1005PC02 Patent Family

Jurisdiction Status Application No. Patent No.
25. US Patent 16/475,101 11493415
26. Australia Pending AU2022291554A
27. Australia Patent AU2017388999A AU2017388999C1
28. Brazil Patent BR112019013572 BR112019013572B1
29. Canada Pending CA3048985A1
30. China (PRC) Pending CN118329356A
31. China (PRC) Pending CN110139625A
32. China (PRC) Pending CN117629558A
33. EPO Pending EP3562429A1
34. India Patent 201927030593 IN465767
35. Japan Pending JP2024054116A
36. Japan Patent JP2022180540A JP7422475B2
37. Japan Patent JP2020515814A JP7148520B2
38. Malaysia Patent PI2019003754 MY204341A
39. Mexico Pending MX2024009351A
40. Mexico Pending MX2019007883A
41. South Korea Patent KR20200142602A KR102327863B1
42. Taiwan (ROC) Patent TW201929788A TWI782026B
43. Taiwan (ROC) Patent TW202308553A TWI806791B
44. US Patent 17/952,539 11906484
45. US Pending 18/581,703

This patent family addresses a variety of features for the InnerView® device including:

  • This patent family addresses a variety of features for the InnerView® device including:
  • a hollow disposable feature which separates the energy application tool from the object during use, such as to reduce cross-contamination or the need to clean the device between uses;
  • a hollow disposable feature which may extend toward the surface of the object to aid in accommodating irregular surfaces (e.g. concave or convex) to ensure proper energy delivery to the object from the energy application tool;
  • a contact force sensing system which measures the contact force during placement of the InnerView® device on the object by measuring pressure transmitted through to a force sensor via a transfer body;
  • a contact force sensing system which is decoupled from the energy application tool so applied forces do not interfere with each other and the contact force of the tip is measured accurately;
  • the use of the contact force sensing system as a logic gate for activation or triggering of other features;
  • features for providing haptic or other perceivable feedback to the user, including for giving physical cues for proper engagement and contact force on an object to be measured;
  • features and methods for using the InnerView® device at varying angles, orientations and locations (e.g. difficult to reach locations in the mouth);
  • an orientation sensing system which may be used to indicate (e.g. audio/visual feedback to the user) or control activation of the InnerView® device based on acceptable inclination or orientation; and
  • other features including one-time use controls for disposable components, wireless communication, provisions for reducing impact force on a patient; enhanced mechanical and ergonomic design of the InnerView® device, including the handpiece, disposable tip and base station.
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P-P1005PC01 Patent Family

Jurisdiction Status Application No. Patent No. Validation Countries1
14. US Patent 13/716,140 9869606
15. Australia Patent AU2012351969A1 AU2012351969B2
16. Canada Patent CA2859589A1 CA2859589C
17. China (PRC) Patent CN109259803A CN109259803B
18. EPO Patent EP3505900A1 EP3505900B1 CH DE ES FR GB IE NL SE
19. EPO Patent EP2791642A1 EP2791642B1 DE ES FR GB
20. Japan Patent JP2018054627A JP6457618B2
21. Japan Patent JP2017049261A JP6250767B2
22. Japan Patent JP2015501942A JP6028040B2
23. US Patent 15/852,191 11604115
24. US Pending 18/121,132

This patent family addresses the InnerView® device and system for measurement of structural characteristics of an object, such as anatomical structures (e.g. teeth), physical or industrial structures (e.g. materials and structures in buildings, machines, constructions, etc.) via a reciprocating energy application tool (e.g. tapping rod). The InnerView® device is stabilized during use with a tip which protrudes to contact the surface of the object. The InnerView® device includes a sensor for measuring the contact force between the tip and the object, such as to ensure the proper amount of pressure is being applied by the user. The InnerView® device may also include a membrane or other disposable which separates the energy application tool from the object during use, such as to reduce cross-contamination or the need to clean the device between uses. The membrane or other disposable feature may generally move or deform to accommodate the reciprocation of the energy application tool.

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P-P1004 Patent Family

 JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.Validation Countries1
4.USPatent13/163,6719358089 
5.AustraliaPatentAU2011268093AAU2011268093B2 
6.CanadaPatentCA2802961A1CA2802961C 
7.China (PRC)PatentCN103025238ACN103025238B 
8.EPOPatentEP3235440A1EP3235440B1GB ES DE FR
9.EPOPatentEP3510940A1EP3510940B1DE ES IE GB NL FR SE IT CH
10.EPOPatentEP2603143A2EP2603143B1ES IE GB DE NL FR SE IT CH
11.JapanPatentJP2013531796AJP5941911B2 
12.JapanPatentJP2016171999AJP5956703B1 
13.USPatent15/150,19410488312 

This patent family addresses the InnerView™ device, system and methods for non-destructive measurement of structural characteristics of an object, such as anatomical structures (e.g. teeth), physical or industrial structures (e.g. materials and structures in buildings, machines, constructions, etc.) via a reciprocating energy application tool (e.g. tapping rod). The InnerView® device utilizes a tip which protrudes to contact the surface of the object approximately perpendicularly and is further stabilized and/or positioned consistently through contact of a tab extending from the tip on another surface of the object, such as the top of the object. The shape of the time-percussion response profile is evaluated to make determinations about the structure of the object.

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P-P1003 Patent Family

Jurisdiction Status Application No. Patent No.
2. US Patent 10/802,117 7008385
3. EPO Patent EP11188989A EP1677695B1

This patent family addresses methods of using the InnerView® system for assessing bone density of a specimen, such as the bone into which an object such as a tooth, dental or other implant is anchored. The InnerView® system utilizes the measurement of reflected energy over a time interval after tapping the object anchored in a bone or other structure with the tapping rod of the InnerView® device or instrument to impart energy to the bone or other structure through the object. The shape of the time-energy profile that is measured by the InnerView® device or instrument may then be evaluated to assess the bone density of the bone or other structure, such as the structural stability of the anchoring or foundation of the object.

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P-P1002 Patent Family

Jurisdiction Status Application No. Patent No.
1. US Patent 10/671,002 6997887

This patent family addresses the InnerView® system and a variety of methods for using it for measuring the structural characteristics of different types of specimens, such as honeycomb structures, prosthetic dental implants, teeth and others. The InnerView® system utilizes the measurement of reflected energy over a time interval after tapping the object with the tapping rod of the InnerView® device or instrument to impart energy. The system then evaluates the shape of the time-energy profile to determine characteristics of the specimen, such as the structural stability, acoustic or energy damping capacity. This may be utilized, for example, to evaluate health or stability of the specimen.