John Y Rhoades

US Patent:

20080206460, Aug 28, 2008

Filed:

Feb 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/069964

Inventors:

Lawrence J. Rhoades - Naples FL, US
John Y.P. Rhoades - Pittsburgh PA, US

International Classification:

B05D 3/02

US Classification:

427192, 427191

Abstract:

Methods are disclosed for forming a metal substructure that will subsequently be overcoated with ceramic layers to create a dental restoration. The methods involve the steps of providing a metal powder and applying the metal powder to a die and sintering the metal powder to form a solid structure that may be used as a coping. The application of the metal powder is done in a controlled fashion while minimizing the amount of necessary handwork. These application methods include: (a) alternatingly applying an adhesive and a metal powder to the selected portion of the die surface; and (b) forming the metal powder into a viscous slurry or slip and then dipping the die therein or spraying or pouring the slurry or slip onto the selected portion of the die surface.

US Patent:

41345177, Jan 16, 1979

Filed:

Sep 6, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/830970

Inventors:

John S. Rhoades - Lafayette CA

Assignee:

Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation - Oakland CA

International Classification:

B65D 4132

US Classification:

220268

Abstract:

Improved depressible tab provided with a nose for easy open end closure members and the like, wherein an improved pressure relief means in the form of a unique vent arrangement is incorporated in the nose portion of the depressible tab.