Enhanced Dental Tool Manufacturing System

Publication ID: 24-11857386_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Dental Tool Manufacturing System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857386_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857386_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,386.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An optimized system for manufacturing dental tools, featuring real-time monitoring and adjustment of the cutting process to improve efficiency, precision, and tool quality.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent (GB2573524) describes a method for manufacturing dental tools, but it lacks real-time monitoring and adjustment capabilities, leading to potential errors and inefficiencies. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating sensors, feedback mechanisms, and AI-powered optimization modules to ensure optimal tool quality and minimize waste.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced dental tool manufacturing system comprises a machine for processing pre-fluted blanks, equipped with a sensor for detecting flute orientation and adjusting the cutting process accordingly. The system also features a feedback mechanism for real-time monitoring and adjustment of the cutting process, ensuring optimal tool quality and minimizing waste. Additionally, an AI-powered optimization module dynamically adjusts the cutting process to achieve optimal tool quality and efficiency. This system enables the production of high-quality dental tools with improved precision and reduced tool wear.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the use of real-time monitoring and adjustment, AI-powered optimization, and feedback mechanisms, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in efficiency, precision, and tool quality, making the new inventive concept novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, such as optical or tactile sensors, or the integration of additional features, such as automated tool changing or quality control mechanisms. Variations of the system could be designed for specific dental tool applications, such as crown, bridge, or denture manufacturing.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced dental tool manufacturing system has significant commercial potential in the dental industry, particularly in the areas of crown, bridge, and denture manufacturing. The system's ability to improve efficiency, precision, and tool quality could lead to increased adoption and market share for manufacturers that integrate this technology.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61C13/0022
A A61 A61C3/02
B B23 B23C3/32
B B23 B23C5/1009
A A61 A61B2017/00526
B B23 B23C2210/40

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,386
TitleManufacture of a dental tool
Assignee(s)PRIMA DENTAL MANUFACTURING, LTD