United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Osteon Medical their patent for the groundbreaking Nexus iOS technology
NEXUS IOS SCAN GAUGE SOLUTION IS THE ONLY PATENTED ELONGATED BODY SCAN APPARATUS AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET THAT ACQUIRES DIRECT IMPLANT-LOCATION DATA WITH INDUSTRY LEADING ACCURACY
Osteon Medical, a subsidiary of Keystone Dental Holdings (“Keystone Dental” or the “Company”), today announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the Company a patent for its innovative Nexus IOS solution. The Nexus iOS Scan Gauge technology allows implant dentists to perform direct full-arch implant scans using an Intraoral Scanner (IOS) with predictable and passive fitting prosthetic outcomes. This technology replaces the traditionally manual impression-taking process through a faster, cost-effective, and accessible workflow.
The Nexus iOS Scan Gauge technology is now the only patented elongated body scan apparatus available on the market that acquires direct implant-location data. The patent will provide the company with important protection, further strengthening the Keystone patent portfolio, which includes a global portfolio of more than 75 claims and patents. Osteon Medical was previously granted a related patent in Australia in 2021 and anticipates additional favorable outcomes on outstanding patent applications in other countries.
“This is a significant and exciting decision by the U.S. patent office, and we view the issuance of this patent as recognition of the important contribution Nexus IOS has made in this field,” said Melker Nilsson, CEO of Keystone Dental. “Given that patent offices in other countries consider U.S. approvals in reviewing applications, we are hopeful that Nexus can receive similarly favorable outcomes in other key geographic markets, which we believe will help strengthen our market share in this category.”
“This is a significant milestone for our Company and, more importantly, one of the highest forms of validation for a truly innovative product,” said Michael Tuckman, Chief R&D Officer of Keystone Dental, founder of Osteon Medical, and inventor of Nexus iOS Scan Gauge technology.
