USRE23498E

USRE23498E - Stoll

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Publication number: USRE23498E
Authority: US
Publication date: 1952-05-20

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May 20,. 1952 v. STOLL DENTAL SURVEYOR AND COORDINATOR 6 Sheets-Sheet 2 Original Filed May 1, 1947 M ATTORNEYS 1952 v. STOLL Re. 23,498

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Original Filed May 1, 1947 lNV ENTOR g'zffor fin/Z W Yevk ATTORNEYS May 20, 1952 v. STOLL DENTAL SURVEYOR AND COORDINATOR Original Filed May 1, 1947 6 Sheets-Sheet 5 May 20, 1952 v, STOLL Re. 23,498

DENTAL SURVEYOR AND COORDINATOR Original Filed May 1, 1947 v I 6 Sheets-Sheet 6 113 3 i s l W) INVENTOR ATTORNEYS Reissued May 20, 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Original No; 2,510,152, dated June 6, 1950, Serial No. 745,307, May 1, 1947. Application for reissue June 5', 1951, Serial No. 229,913

13'Claims. 01. 3232) Matter enclosed in heavy brackets I appears in the original patent but forms no part of this reissue specification; matter printed in italics indicates the additions made by reissue.

My'inven-tion relates to a method and appara-' tus affording a scientifically-based and correct and absolute procedure for surveying the dental mechanism of the human body for diagnosis and the study of the growth and development of human dentition and outline of treatment for dental abnormalities. By the utilization of my novel method and apparatus acomplete analysis and survey of the human: dentition and the geometric form of the dental apparatus may be made by the dental practitioner'- for the purpose of ascertaining the actual deficiencies of the dental apparatus of the patent, and to determine the corrective measures necessary to overcome the detects thusdemonstrated and to plan the restoration and reconstruction of abnormal structural defects and irregularities in the dental apparatus.

Thus; the primary object of my invention is to provide an: accurate method and precise apparabus for assisting the dental practitioner to determine the necessary corrective adjustments or restorative reconstruction necessary to bring the dental apparatus being analyzed into conformity with thenatural normal structure. By means of my apparatus the necessary coordination between the actual architectural and dental apparatus beingv analyzed is made with respect to the normal and: substantially perfect dentition so that the necessaryreconstruction can be effected to 3* overcome such defects as malcoordination of the jaws, malocclusion, malarticulation and the reconstruction of broken-down and missing dental structures in restorative dentistry.

The basic principles of my analyzer and coordinator and themethod for its utilization are means of my method and apparatus the differences inthe architectural structure and operation of" the dental apparatus of the patient are clearly and definitely brought out by the analysis and coordinated" so that the differences and deficiencies are clearly and specifically demonstrated to the dental technician, thereby enabling him to ascertain what corrective measures should be taken to bring the dental apparatus surveyed and diagnosed into proper condition either by correction of a natural dentition by means of orthodontia or mechanical restoration.

Heretofore all dental restorative and corrective problems had been attacked and solved in practice on a trial and error basis with the obvious results to be expectedfrom such trial and error efiort. By means of my dental analyzer and coordinator and the method of its utilization, all guessing by the dental practitioner is substantially eliminated and there is brought into a scientific system the necessary study, analysis, coordination and plan of reconstruction or restoration which is indicated to correct structural defects, irregularities and malalignment.

In order to demonstrate more clearly the objects of my invention and the advantages thereof, the following brief resume of the structurally ideal human dental apparatus is set forth.

structurally, such ideal human dental apparatus consists of two halves united vertically at the median plane, each half being the congruent and symmetrical counterpart of the other. The dental mass in the skull forms the shape of a spherical cone in the base of which the teeth are set with a center on the vertical axis of two intersecting vertical planes. The cuspal surfaces of the grinding teeth form three continuous curved lines. One of such lines is formed by the crests of the outer cusps continuous with the incisal edges of the front teeth; another line is formed by the grooves in the middle of the grinding teeth; and a third line is formed by the crests of the lingual or inner cusps of the bicuspids and molars. The three lines have different radii from the common center and the axes of the lower teeth diverge from the center of the upper den ture. The proper relationship of the dental arches is determined by the fitting of the upper mesial buccal cusp into the central buccal groove of the lower teeth and the upper canine fall's between the lower canine and first bicuspid. When the upper and lower teeth are in contact with each other. they are in centric or static occlusion.

This architectural structural arrangement of the human dental apparatus is such that the 3 complicated mechanical processes of masticatio can be performed smoothly and with ease by moving the lower teeth over the upper teeth. This natural and definite form'and structure is necessary in the proper performance of physiological function. When such definite form and structure has been destroyed as by any portions of the apparatus having broken down or are missing, proper performance of the complicated and mechanicalprocesses of mastication is impossible. When such architectural plan of the human dental mechanism is no longer in balance it must bebrought by reconstruction or restoration to as near such balance as possible.

In order to re-eifect such balance, a definite geometrical plan must be carried out and a set of geometrical tools for the analysis and surveying of the broken-down or maladjusted dental mechanism is necessary to enable the practitioner to effect reconstruction for proper function.

Any incorrect structure found by examination cannot be effectively remedied unless it is recognized. Improper dental functioning cannot be made proper and effective unless such incorrect structure is first remedied. This can only be accomplished by the proper analysis and coordination which will indicate the desirable corrections and restorations. Since improper functioning is necessarily due to improper structural architecture, it is evident that the only way in which proper functioning can be secured is to correct the structure.

In accordance with my invention, and by the utilization of my dental surveyor and coordinator, I enable the practitioner to ascertain by simple comparison of the improper structural architecture with the ideal and normal structural architecture to determine the measures for reformation and reconstruction necessary to bring the maladjusted dental mechanism into its natural condition and thereby enable it to recover its natural mode of operation and function.

In its broadest aspects my novel dental analyzer and coordinator comprises a plurality of' as a center finder for any mass, and particularly interacting mechanical elements so constructed and operatively mounted that they will not only produce and perform all of the possible movements of the human dental mechanism, but that they will also measure, indicate and determine the proper position of each part of the dental apparatus.

In accordance with my invention, therefore, I provide an apparatus whereby a dental cast of an upper set of teeth and a dental cast of a lower set of teeth can be positioned in the apparatus in such a manner that they can be made to move with respect to each other through every movement to which they are subjected within the human mouth, and that each of said movements can be readily observed and any interference in occlusion or in the abutment of the surface of contour, while at the same time providing proper muscle and nerve performance in harmony with the adjacent organs of speech, respiration and ventilation.

In the accompanying drawings, I have illus trated, by way of example, a specific embodiment of my invention. Throughout such drawings, similar parts are indicated by similar reference characters.

Fig. 1 is a vertical section of one form of my apparatus adapted for disposition thereon, for analysis and coordination pursuant to my invention, a set of upper and lower dentures, the figure being taken through the line Il of Fig. 6.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary side view of the lower dental cast support of my apparatus showing the centering lines.

Fig. 3 is a top view of the apparatus of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a section taken along the line 44 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a section taken along the line 55 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a rear elevation of the apparatus of Fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a section along the line 7-1 of Fig. 6.

Fig. 8 is a section along the line 88 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 9 is a bottom view of the gimbal spring disc of the apparatus of Fig. 1.

Fig. 10 is a section along the line I0l8 of Fig, 9.

Fig. 11 is a section along the line llll of Fig. 8.

Fig. 12 is a top view of the lower disc plate of the apparatus of Fig. l.

Fig. 13 is a top view of a modified form of the upper portion of the apparatus of Fig. 1.

Fig. 14 is a section along the line Hi -l4 of Fig. 13.

Fig. 15 is a central vertical section of the complete device with attached dentures or dental casts.

Fig. 16 is a front view of my apparatus with a pointer in the gimbal and lower dental cast checking the centricity of the dental arch and size of radius, for utilization of the instrument in this case, of the dental mass with a curved surface.

Fig. 17 is a side elevational view of my device with a central shaft in the locked gimbal ending in a chuck which carries a paralleling attachparallel to each other for a removable appliance,

the teeth can be made to indicate the basis for the necessary changes and corrections to be made in the two mounted dental casts to produce a proper functioning of the corrected sets of teeth when in the mouth of the patient.

It will thus be seen that a skilled operator can make by the use of my apparatus readily and accurately correct natural dentures or produce artificial dentures of the highest precision for the accomplishment of the necessary functions when inserted in the human mouth, including not only proper mastication, but also for the formation and maintenance of correct facial or to carve wax patterns on the teeth parallel to each other.

Fig. 18 is a fragmentary front view of my apparatus showing dental casts of a complete upper and lower set of teeth held within their respective holding plates in proper relation to each other in concentric occlusion.

Fig. 19 is a view of one side of Fig. 18, with the lower set of teeth having been moved slightly to the right with respect to the upper set of teeth, showing the relationship of the cusps of the upper and lower teeth to each other on the working side and in lateral balanced occlusion.

Fig. 20 is a view of the opposite side of Fig. 19, showing the relation of the upper and lower cusps on the balancing side.

The particular form of an apparatus constructed and utilized in accordance with my invention as shown in the accompanying drawexpansion knurled nut h1g5, comprises a triangular base supported by the three legs- 30', 30", 30', and having a. centrally positioned slot 3| and another slot 32 in the front end portion thereof, the other end of the base 30 having a bushing 33 with an extension- 34 for the reception of'an elongated threaded bar 35 supporting the member 36. On opposite sides of the bushing 33,- there are two threaded holes adapted to receive the screws 31, 31'. A graduated shaft 38- is adapted to pass through an opening in the bushing 33 and supports the member 36. The graduated shaft 38 has a flat surface 39 upon oneside for clamping purposes and a guide-slot- 40 on the other side adapted to guide the shaft 38- vertically through the bushing, by releasing the binding

screws

31, 31, in raising andlowering-the shaft 38 with everything attached thereto. In the top of the shaft 38 is a centrally positioned-threaded hole for the receipt of the adjustable threaded screw 4| having an 4| threaded thereon. When the screw 4| is set, the platforms 30- and 43 will be level and in parallel planes. The member 36 can be raised and lowered upon the shaft 38 by releasing the binding

screws

31, 31 and then by revolving the knurled threaded nut 42 engaging corresponding threads upon the shaft 38. This will permit the platform 43 to be moved on the hinge pin 52. The lower portion of the member 36 has a bushing 44 through which the graduated shaft 38 is capable of passing. A slot 44 and stop pin 44" are provided to limit the upward movement of the threaded part of the shaft 38, and thus insure a rectangular position of the platform 43.

A gimbalsupporting element comprises the platform 43, one end portion of which is extended into the bushing 46, through an opening of which there is the rod 45 having a recess 41 therein for the reception of the screw 48.

The hinged elements comprise the lower member 36 and upper member comprising the yoke 50, and the following elements hingedly attaching the yoke to the member 36. Cylindrical members 5|, 5|, have cup-shaped recesses in the ends thereof, extend from the member 36 on each side thereof. Within each cup-shaped end of the member 5| is a hardened steel pin 52 maintained under controlled spring pressure housed within a threaded screw 53, each said threaded screw 53 meshing within a hole with a leg of the yoke 50 and having a knurled terminal head 53' and carrying a lock nut 53", as shown particularly in Fig. 7. In the rear portion of the upper portion of the yoke 50, is a pin 54, which falls within the recess 55 of the member 36 when the yoke is revolved 180 upon its hinge.

A-gimbal B0 is positioned'in the central portion of the platform 43 comprising an outer ring-like portion 6| formed by the opening 6| in the platform 43, to which an inner ring 62 is axially attached by threaded

pins

63, 63 through clearing holes in the outer ring El and each carrying a knurled-nut 64. A disc 65 is positioned within the ring 62 and is similarly attached thereto in a cross axis. The disc 65 carries a centrally positioned bushing 66, the upper portion 61 of which is slotted and threaded and ends in a chuck 68. A disc 69 covers the gimbal and a plurality of fiat springs T0, 10 are positioned below the disc 69, and above and abutting upon the disc 69 is a threaded nut II, the revolution of which will lock the gimbal, open it completely, or allow the function of the gimbal under the resistance of the springs I0, 10. If the nut II, the disc 69,

and the springs I0, 10 are loosened, the gimbal can be used as a universal joint. The gimbal is so arranged that it can be locked in any position by meansof lock nuts. A screw I2 with a springpressed'pin within the longitudinal groove 13 of the shaft I4 prevents the rotation of the said shaft. On the upper portion of the shaft I4 is a stop-collar I5 with a set screw I5. In the front portion of the platform 43' is a bushing 11 with a set screw 18. A stabilizing graduated rod I9, having a recess 8| at the lower end thereof, passes through an opening in the bushing I1 andrests on an adjustable platform which is so positionedabove and upon the frame base 3|! and over the slot 32. The platform 80 can be moved longitudinally along the upper face of the frame base and be locked in position by means of the locking member 82, thus locking the platform 43 with its parts to the frame base 30.

Positioned above the opening 3| in the base member 30:is a disc 83 movably attachable to the base member 30 by means of a screw 84 fixed in the guide block 85. On the side of the base 30 and beneath the disc there are line marks 85 and 81 respectively for centering the disc 83 with the bushing of the gimbal. The upper face of the disc 83 is marked with central axial lines and angular lines 90, from the center thereof for the purpose of composing the symmetry and geometric outline of a dental cast as will be explained later. Within the disc there are three threaded holes, SI, for a long screw 52 serving as a levelling device.

Mounted upon the lower end portion of the shaft I4 is a combination plate 93, comprising three

flat plates

94, 95, 96. The lower plate Eli! carries a flat spring 91 attached to its center and which is curved at the ends with slots to permit the

screws

98, 98 to pass into the plate 94. The terminal portions of the spring fall within a transverse channel of the plate 95. There is a slot 91" on each side of the plate through which a screw 98 with a washer passes engaging the plate 94, thus permitting the plate 94 to be shifted sidewise and clamped into any position. A fiat spring 99 is attached at its cen ter portion to the top face of the plate 95 and rests in a channel ofthe upper plate 96. Plate 95 has a short slot I 00 on each end, through which a screw IOI passes engaging the plate 95 and permitting movement of the plates 04 and 95 in forward and rearward movements and locking same in any position.

Upon the upper face of plate 94 are two arms I02, I02 having hooked ends I02, I92. These are pivotally attached to the plate 9 at 200, 203, and the two hooked ends I02, IE2 are attached to each other by a coil spring I03. Stop pins 28!, 22H, carried by the plate 94 limit the inward movement of arms I02, I02. It will thus be seen that the plate 54 can be moved sidewise and retained in that position by the screws 98, 08 and which when released will be brought back to the center position by the spring I03 and arms The plate 96 is connected to the plate 94 by means of the two coil springs I04, I84. It will thus be seen that, if the screws I3I, IiII, are loosened, the

plate

94 and 95 can be moved forwardly and backwardly with respect to a plate 95. If the screws IOI IOI are tightened and the-

screws

98, 93 are loosened, then plate 54 can be moved sideways with respect to

plate

95 and 95. It will befurther noticed that, if the screws IOI, I0'I- and 38, 98 are loosened, the plates 94 7 and 95v can be given a spring controlled rocking movement with respect to plate 96.

It will thus be noted that the elements of the combination plate just described are similar to a universal gimbal with a rocking movement at their shifting cross axes.

An upper model-holding plate I08 is attached serves many purposes. The central bushing with its chuck arrangement and the side screw will hold, besides the shaft 14, which carries the combination plate with the upper model holder, interchangeably, any shaft at the end of which different geometric instruments can be attached, like a horizontal or spherical three point divider in order to symmetrically place the lower cast I I in the lower model holder I08 in proper relation to the center of the gimbal and attach the cast to the model holder with plaster III'. Through the central bushing a shaft with a point at the end can be placed and when the springs of the gimbal are released, it will act like a compass to describe a spherical surface of any radius from the center of the gimbal.

The last described combination plate, which is attached to the shaft M, and simulates a limited imbal, and to which the upper cast I I0 is attached in a definite relation to the lower cast IIO' like the jaws in the mouth, as this relationship was obtained by a wax bite from the patients mouth, will permit the gliding and sliding of the upper cast over the lower producing equivalent positions of the two casts to each other, as the positions produced in the mouth by the movements of the mandible against the maxilla.

I have described hereinabove the mechanisms provided in my instrument for the proper placing of the models, or casts, in the instrument according to a definite geometric plan, taking as the starting point the center of the dental mass in front of the skull and in the face, and constructing the three dimensional orientation planes for proper architecture of the dental apparatus; also the mechanisms necessary for the proper functioning of the dental machine in perfect balanced occlusion as it does in the mouth normally, the same way the teeth would function within the mouth of a person from whom the said casts were made.

Figs. 18 and 19, and 20, illustrate a finished upper and lower edentulous case constructed on my instrument according to my geometric plan. Fig. 18 represents the centric static occlusion with proper jaw relationship and proper cusp relationship. Fig. 19 represents a phase of a dynamic action of the mandible by bringing the upper and lower arches and their teeth on the right side in an active position. Fig, 20 represents the relationship of the upper and lower cusps on the left side in a balancing position at the time when the right lateral position is in action. It is to be noted that the mandible, in assuming this active position and relationship on the right side and the balancing position at the same time on the left side, has to go through a combination of movements in all the three dimensions, down and forward, turn on the central vertical axis to the right, and coming up against the upper teeth. All these individual movements that the mandible has to make in order to obtain the resultant position, can be observed on my instrument and any interference of occlusal and incisal surfaces of the teeth during these movements easily spotted and corrected, so bringing about a correctly working balanced occlusion, the aim in dental restorations.

It is also important to note here that all these varied movements of the mandible are made physiologically possible by the special anatomical construction of the tempero-mandibular joint in the human body and by the special construction of the combination hinge joint in my instrument.

In the foregoing I have described the detailed construction of my device, how a number of interchangeable geometric instruments can serve different purposes in surveying the human dental apparatus and guide one to the proper method of reconstruction of an abnormal case to a normal functioning mechanism. I have therefore shown a few of these attachments in my drawings, the explanation of their mechanical construction and their useful operations in the building up of a correct set of teeth will be evident from the following description of the utilization of my apparatus.

In Fig. 15, a plaster dental cast I II of a lower jaw carrying the lower teeth, H2, H2 and the plaster of Paris backing III is properly positioned upon the plate I08 and affixed thereto by the screws H0, H0, and a plaster dental cast II3 of an upper jaw carrying the upper teeth (I4, H4 and the plaster of Paris backing H3 is properly positioned upon the plate I08 and afiixed thereto by the screws III), III].

It is evident, therefore, from the mechanism previously described that the cast II3 can be raised, or lowered, with respect to the 'cast III, vertically and that it can be moved in horizontal planes forward, backward, and sideways in straight lines or axial with the shaft 14 as a central axis or that it can be a rocking movement, all with respect to the cast III. The cast II3 can also be made to assume different angular relations to the cast III by the use of the hinge mechanism in my apparatus.

It will thus be seen that by my apparatus the cast II3 with its teeth II 4, H4, representing an upper jaw with its teeth II2, .I I2 can be given every movement with respect to cast III with its teeth II2, II 2 represent a lower jaw with its teeth that would be possible in the human mouth, and that the relative teeth can be observed, in all possible human movement and that they can be temporarily fixed in any such position for purposes of detailed study.

By this method, the occlusion of the teeth can be determined, and any vincorrections thereof during these movements can be corrected, until proper balanced occlusion in all positions can be obtained by removing interferences of cusps or incisal surfaces of the teeth.

It will thus be seen that by means of my apparatus a lower and upper set of natural teeth can he more accurately leveled out and more readily produced artificially than is possible through any attempt to produc them within the mouth of a person, or through the medium of any device which does not simulate their very natural movement.

Fig. 16 illustrates one use -fQ -W:h1h my #12125" r t s is apted. ,A graduated pointed-110d 12. is placed within the centralrecesspf therhllshing I1 and fixedly attached thereto lay-the screw :18, a chuck 68, and a lower dental cast '.-I' II with its backing H l' and teeth H2, .-;I;l;2 :isfittfi-Qhfid to the plate 1.08 by means of the screws 11-0, Ill). The various elements being-so positioned, as previously described, that the .ve f icflilplane of the axis of the pointer I120 is in the exact geometric center of the natural and proper spherical movement of-the lower set of teeth 2, II- Th av ra len of tberad us o thi spherical movement is four-inches although radius varies in mouths of ,difierent formations. This will check the correctness of the setlD .Of the lower teeth on a wax base over vthe ridge I on the cast of the lower jaw. It alsocan be used-8,5 a guide for the set-up of the teeth.

The pointer I is raised and lowered puntilits pointed end touches exactly .the uppenedge of the central tooth H2 and is then locked -vin this position by means of the screw I8.

The previously described gimbal movement will thus allow the movement of the pointer around the geometric center, the point of the vpointer describing a spherical arc, the circumference of which is the proper level of the teeth ,for producing their natural function.

It will thus be .seen that by this mechanism the teeth can be made of such outline a s ,to'have their natural and properjunctioning effect.

Fig. 17 shows amodificationof the instrument used for paralleling surfaces of the teeth-either for outline of clasp or placing of removableprecision attachments for removable appliances.

It is evident from the previously descrlbedcom struction of the gimbal of this device that the rod I2I can be so movedthat the end of-t-he'rod I23 will abut upon the inner faces of the teeth I 24, I24 and if moved upwardly anddownwardly it will indicate perpendicular lines --for the edges of the abutting teeth.

In Figs. 13 and 14, I show a modification of m-y device adapted for a simplified-way-of obtaining the different positions of onecast against the other through the use of the hingemechanism, by the function of the steel points in the'cups producing a universal joint action.

In this form of mydeviceythe platform 43 of the device of Fig. l with all. oiits attachedparts is removed and replaced by platform .125, having the bushing I26 with the opening l:2I;for 13118718- ception of the rod 45, the bushing I;28; having :the opening I29 for the receptionlof therod 1.9 and a longitudinal opening I30. Set;scre ws I13I.1t3I are adapted to fixedly positionjhe-rods 19mm 45 in the respective openingsjl-flandlfl.

A plate I32 adapted to have adental-cast holder attached thereto and positioned below the-platguide block I35 of the c,aSt plate --l;3-2, ;sl idable within the opening I of the -platformli25;and adapted to receive the lock nut I34.

The dental castplate-I32 can bemoved longi- By moving these severalelementspfthe deand vice, a conception of t he ;general putlin formation of the teeth can.-be obtained; ior,;.further consideration.

It is evident from the fore oing-thatany-invenform and has an attached'screw l-flfixed-jnthe 00 I35 tudinally of the platform r25,; and-;.the ;platform at nn present a n w and n e de :io the setentidcsxaminati n. ana ysi and c rd nat on rQt-dentalc sts and the p csiuqtiqnq ets o 'teeth re lizab e 52 ef ect ve y sar le u t iun t ontine durat ns .ziuqide t .PI'QDBY masti at with curreqtio 'Q ma qrm t ns of h e ta rure hawm in iden t faul y t e constr itlQQ- Whi rlhere describ d s cifi embm ime ts of apparatus s ns ructed an pe a e in a -.w tl -m 1inven i n u mbod men s are illustrated and described to demonstrate the :n nglpls b m nven n an ri s ch n es may be zebviqus mad th ein- W lf' s ut depart n mm .1 3 nv ntiql .1 claim in a d vice th cha a te d sc b in examinations bas r at p m. a v t a y movble subm tin -.m mbe 111 sa b p a siu b su p tin lat o b ne 111 934 3 L nen-sa supp tin m m ae a unQn aid h n e p atfo m. a ti ally m va men s d eimba a upp nta c jholder secured to the lower portion of said shaft an a lowe d n a cas olde secured t said .basem atiorm an -capab of bei po i ed in vertical ;alignrnei 1t with said upper dental cast hold rln a device of .the character described, in combination, a bas matfo m, a t ca y m able suppprtinamembe up sa basep a m. .aeeimbal sup ortineplatform hingedly mount d eupon said sup o t n member. means to vertieal'bfii uve said gimbal supporting platform while said'iyertically movable supporting member is sta- -,t,ionary, a;gimbal carried;by said gimbal supportine'rplatformyavertically movable shaft upon said .rg-iinbal, an upper dental cast holder secured to -.thetlower portion of said shaft and a lower dental pasta-holder secured tosaid base platform and .capable :of .being positioned in vertical align- .ment ,with said-upper dental cast holder.

sdzi-nardevice of the character described, in combination, .aabase Platform. a vertically movable supporting-member carriedby said base platform, a gimbal supporting platform hingedly car- -ried:b5"5ari.d supporting member, a gimb 'ried: by .saidgimbal supporting platform, a vertically-movable .shaftcarried by said gimbal. an unner-dental cast hclder carried'by the lower portion. of said shattp alower dental cast holder ..-carried.by saidbase platform and capable of beingpositioned in vertical alignment-with said :upper :dentalcast holderand means adapted to .ailowsaidlower dentalcast holder-to be-moved inn-plane .paralleltotheplane of the base plat- :form.

14:111.: ;a ievic 20 th ch r de cr ed co b ationnaibas p a form. a verticall m nu nert ne ember. ca r e sa d ba :pla ler Ia eimba su p rt n a or h nee esa s .isu pe t ne rm uber. a .sim a earned b sa d :eimba upport n l ernl. a verticall movable shaft carried by saidgimbal. a runne :dc taheastll lde .ca ed b he lower mrt en -e sa shaft .mea ada ted :t a l w .-;sai. l. nre d nta .eastbclde :t b rocke w t ls o the l n Al s simbal u ti e n atie m nd alewerdent c t ho e carried ;qy--;. .b. en atm i andsa abl p b ng p ei Qliil .;ali.e.nmen wit ai uppe d nta coa lie-lee s-z na e iq p t rha acte desc e i mm inati m-eae ase la isirm.a ve tical mm .eble --sun mr ine membe ar ie s i ba 11 platform, a gimbal supporting platform hingedly carried by said supporting member, adjustable means for supporting said gimbal supporting platform in parallel position with respect to said base platform, a gimbal carried by said gimbal supporting platform, a vertically movable shaft carried by said gimbal, an upper dental cast holder carried by the lower portion of said shaft and a lower dental cast holder carried by said base platform and capable of being positioned in vertical alignment with said upper dental cast holder.

6. In a device of the character described in combination, a base platform, a vertically movable supporting member carried by said base platform, a gimbal supporting platform hingedly carried by said supporting member, means adapted to vertically move said gimbal supporting platform while said vertically movable supporting member is stationary, a gimbal carried by said gimbal supporting platform, a vertically movable shaft carried by said gimbal, an upper dental cast holder carried by the lower portion of said shaft, means adapted to allow said upper dental cast holder to move in planes parallel to :the plane of said gimbal supporting plane, and a lower dental cast holder carried by said base platform and capable of being positioned in vertical alignment with said upper dental cast holder.

7. In a device of the character described, in combination, a base platform, a vertically movable supporting member carried by said base platform, a gimbal supporting platform hingedly carried by said supporting member, a gimbal carried by said gimbal supporting platform, a vertically movable shaft carried by said gimbal, an upper dental cast carried by the lower portion of said shaft, means adapted to allow said upper dental cast holder to move in planes parallel to the plane of said gimbal supporting plane, a lower dental cast holder carried by said base platform and capable of being positioned in vertical alignment with said upper dental cast holder, and means adapted to allow said lower dental cast holder to be moved in a plane parallel to the plane of the base platform.

8. In a device of the character described, in

' combination, a base platform, a vertically movable supporting member carried by said base platform, a gimbal supporting platform hingedly carried by said supporting member, a gimbal carried by said gimbal supporting platform, a vertically movable shaft carried by said gimbal, an upper dental cast holder carried by the lower portion of said shaft, means adapted to allow said upper dental cast holder to movein planes parallel to the plane of said gimbal supporting plane, means adapted to allow said upper dental cast holder to be rocked with respect to the plane of said gimbal supporting platform, and a lower dental cast holder carried by said base platform and capable of being positioned in vertical alignment with said upper dental cast holder.

9. In a device of the character described, in combination, a base platform, a vertically movable supporting member carried by said base platform, a gimbal supporting platform hingedly carried by said supporting member, means adapted to vertically move said gimbal supporting platform while said vertically movable supporting member is stationary, a gimbal carried by said gimbal supporting platform, a vertically movable shaft carried by said gimbal, an upper dental cast holder carried by the lower portion dental cast holder to move in planes parallel to the plane of said gimbal supporting plane, means adapted to allow said upper dental cast holder to be rocked with respect to the plane of said gimbal supporting platform and a lower dental cast holder carried by said base platform and capable of being positioned in vertical alignment with said upper dental cast holder.

10. In a device of the character described, in combination, a base platform, a vertically movable supporting member carried by said base platform, a gimbal supporting platform hingedly carried by said supporting member, a gimbal carried by said gimbal supporting platform, a vertically movable shaft carried by said gimbal, an upper dental shaft holder carried by the lower portion of said shaft, means adapted to allow said upper dental cast holder to move in planes parallel to the plane of said gimbal supporting plane, adjustable means for supporting said gimbal supporting platform, in parallel position with respect tosaid base platform, a lower dental cast holder carried by said base platform, and capable of being positioned in vertical alignment with said upper dental cast holder. 1

11, In a device of the character described, in combination, a base platform, a vertically movable supporting member carried by said base platform, a gimbal supporting platform hingedly carried by said supporting member, a gimbal carried by said gimbal supporting platform, a vertically movable shaft carried by said gimbal, an upper dental cast holder carried by the lower portion of said shaft, means adapted to allow said upper dental cast holder to move in planes parallel to the plane of said gimbal supporting plane, means adapted to allow said upper dental cast holder to be rocked with respect to the plane of said gimbal supporting platform, adjustable means for supporting said gimbal supporting platform in parallel position with respect to said base platform,-a lower dental cast holder carried by said base platform and capable of being positioned in vertical alignment with said upper dental cast holder.

12. A dental surveyor comprising abuse platform, a lower dental cast holder supported On said base platform, an upper platform, an upper dental cast holder supported by said upper platform, and means for selectively locating said upper cast holder relative to a neutral position universally in a single plane, and for fixing said upper dental cast holder in any position within said plane, and for selectively positioning said upper dental cast holder universally in a plurality of planes at an angle to said first-mentioned plane, and means for automatically returning said upper dental cast holder to said first-mentioned plane when released, and means for automatically returning said upper dental cast holder to said neutral position when released.

1.3. A device of the character described comprising a base, a platform, means for moving said platform vertically relative to said base, and a mounting for said platform whereby said platform may be pivoted about a horizontal axis, an upper dental cast holder, means for mounting said upper dental cast holder on said platform for universal movement relative thereto, a lower dental cast holder, means for mounting said lower dental cast holder on said base for horizontal movement relative thereto, and means for auto- 13 14 maii cally returning said upper dental cast holder Number Name Date to a particular position when released. 1,526,619 Williams Feb. 17, 1925 VICTORSTOLL. 1 1,546,423 Williams July 21, 1925 1,722,306 -Mu1-ray July 30, 1929 REFERENCES CITED 5 1,814,750 Fritzenwallnon July 14, 1931 The following references are of record in the 1,331,390 Lindelpv 1931 file of this patent or the original patent: 53 m 2 3 1ps e UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,200,050 Chott May '7, 1940 Number Name Date 10 733,321 Griswold July 7, 1903 FOREIGN PATENTS 981,430 Kennedy Jan. 10, 1911 Number Country t 3 Cohen Dem 1921 256,010 Great Britain Aug. 5, 1926 1,468,063 Weinstein Sept. 18, 1923