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Intellectual Property – Patents

Below is a description of the 78 granted and pending patents held by Perimetrics. The description of each patent is meant as a general description and is not meant to represent the entire scope of the underlying patent. The scope is more accurately represented by the granted claims. This listing is organized by patent family for ease of cross-referencing related and foreign counterpart applications.

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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03

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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04

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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05

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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08

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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10

P-P1005USD Patent Family

JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.
77.USDesign Patent29/589,452D850618
78.USDesign Patent29/589,455 D821580
This patent family addresses the aesthetic design features of the InnerView® device, including the handpiece and separate disposable tip.
09

P-P1007 Patent Family

JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.
67.USPending18/812,535
68.AustraliaPendingAU23224292A
69.BrazilPendingBR1120240172406A2
70.CanadaPendingCA3244042
71.China (PRC)PendingCN202380034583.7
72.EPOPendingEP44823782A2
73.JapanPendingJP2024-550219
74.MexicoPendingMX2024010435A
75.South KoreaPendingKR20240154577A
76.USPending63/486,960

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.
08

P-P1006 Patent Family

JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.
64.USPatent16/731,02012082940
65.USPatent16/731,01511488062
66.USPending17/978,361
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.
07

P-P1005PC04 Patent Family

 JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.Validation Countries1
60.USPending17/623,014  
61.EPOPatentEP3990886A1EP3990886B1UP CH LI CZ ES GB IE
62.BrazilPending   
63.China (PRC)PendingCN114072659A  

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

JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.Validation Countries1
46.USPending16/959,406
47.AustraliaPatentAU2018395057AAU2018395057C1
48.CanadaPendingCA3087068A1
49.China (PRC)PendingCN111527393A
50.EPOPendingEP4354112A2
51.EPOPatentEP3732463A1EP3732463B1UP CH LI ES GB IE
52.JapanPendingJP2024059870A
53.IndiaPatent202027032543IN486008
54.JapanPatentJP2021509176AJP7447001B2
55.MexicoPendingMX2024010367A
56.MexicoPendingMX2020006928A
57.South KoreaPatentKR1020207012906AKR102593814B1
58.USPending19/031,550
59.MexicoPending19/031,558

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.
05

P-P1005PC02 Patent Family

JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.
25.USPatent16/475,10111493415
26.AustraliaPendingAU2022291554A
27.AustraliaPatentAU2017388999AAU2017388999C1
28.BrazilPatentBR112019013572BR112019013572B1
29.CanadaPendingCA3048985A1
30.China (PRC)PendingCN118329356A
31.China (PRC)PendingCN110139625A
32.China (PRC)PendingCN117629558A
33.EPOPendingEP3562429A1
34.IndiaPatent201927030593IN465767
35.JapanPendingJP2024054116A
36.JapanPatentJP2022180540AJP7422475B2
37.JapanPatentJP2020515814AJP7148520B2
38.MalaysiaPatentPI2019003754MY204341A
39.MexicoPendingMX2024009351A
40.MexicoPendingMX2019007883A
41.South KoreaPatentKR20200142602AKR102327863B1
42.Taiwan (ROC)PatentTW201929788ATWI782026B
43.Taiwan (ROC)PatentTW202308553ATWI806791B
44.USPatent17/952,53911906484
45.USPending18/581,703

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.
04

P-P1005PC01 Patent Family

JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.Validation Countries1
14.USPatent13/716,1409869606
15.AustraliaPatentAU2012351969A1AU2012351969B2
16.CanadaPatentCA2859589A1CA2859589C
17.China (PRC)PatentCN109259803ACN109259803B
18.EPOPatentEP3505900A1EP3505900B1CH DE ES FR GB IE NL SE
19.EPOPatentEP2791642A1EP2791642B1DE ES FR GB
20.JapanPatentJP2018054627AJP6457618B2
21.JapanPatentJP2017049261AJP6250767B2
22.JapanPatentJP2015501942AJP6028040B2
23.USPatent15/852,19111604115
24.USPending18/121,132

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.

03

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.

02

P-P1003 Patent Family

JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.
2.USPatent10/802,1177008385
3.EPOPatentEP11188989AEP1677695B1

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.

01

P-P1002 Patent Family

JurisdictionStatusApplication No.Patent No.
1.USPatent10/671,0026997887

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.