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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2010
Curtis L. Steward, Jr., Sandwich, IL (US);
Paul Mcdonough, Woodstock, IL (US);
Thaddeus J. Hartlaub, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Curtis L. Steward, Jr., Sandwich, IL (US);
Paul McDonough, Woodstock, IL (US);
Thaddeus J. Hartlaub, Sheboygan, WI (US);
DENTSPLY International Inc., York, PA (US);
Abstract
A dental x-ray image media holder comprising: a backing plate affixed to a bite block, the backing plate including a least one channel for receiving a post affixed to the bite block, such that the bite block can be selectively moved within the channels to orient the bite block in a predetermined position relative to the backing plate; and a plurality of indicia, such that at least one of the indicia is used to indicate a first position of the bite block relative to the backing plate, the first position being associated with a predetermined first dental imaging procedure; and a locking member configured to prevent rotational movement of the bite block along a post axis upon engagement of the locking member.