Specialized Dental Tool Manufacturing Systems for Unique Operational Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857386_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Dental Tool Manufacturing Systems for Unique Operational Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857386_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857386_0004_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

A family of dental tool manufacturing systems tailored to specific, niche operational environments, including high-security dental laboratories, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and cleanroom environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method for manufacturing dental tools, but did not address the specific challenges and requirements of unique operational environments. The new inventive concept adapts the original method to cater to these specialized needs, ensuring reliable and efficient dental tool production in a variety of contexts.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a range of dental tool manufacturing systems, each designed to operate effectively in a specific operational environment. For high-security dental laboratories, the system features a secure, tamper-evident milling tool storage unit and encrypted milling tool design data. In disaster relief environments, the system employs a portable, battery-powered milling machine to enable dental tool production under emergency power conditions. For extreme weather conditions, the system incorporates weather-resistant, thermally-insulated components to maintain optimal operating temperatures. In high-altitude environments, the system is configured to operate at low air pressure conditions, ensuring reliable dental tool production. Finally, in cleanroom environments, the system features cleanroom-compatible, particulate-free components to minimize contamination risks.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel adaptations of the original method to address the specific challenges of unique operational environments. The inventive step lies in the integration of specialized components and design features that enable reliable and efficient dental tool production in these environments, thereby expanding the applicability of the original method.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include dental tool manufacturing systems for other niche environments, such as mobile dental clinics or remote, off-grid locations. Variations of the system could also incorporate additional features, such as automated tool cleaning and sterilization or real-time quality control monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the dental industry, particularly among dental laboratories and clinics operating in unique operational environments. The system's ability to adapt to specific environmental challenges ensures reliable and efficient dental tool production, enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The target market includes dental laboratories, clinics, and organizations operating in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and cleanroom environments.

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