Dental Mold Beam Reinforcement With Integrated Labeling

The patent combines the beam structure, reinforcement features, and identifier components into a single integrated mold assembly. The beam serves multiple functions: providing structural support between distal portions, incorporating reinforcement portions with greater thickness for added strength, and including label portions with cut-out identifiers for machine and human reading. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate reinforcement structures and identifier components, reducing device complexity while maintaining strength.

The patent implements different identifier types in specific locations on the beam structure. Machine-readable identifiers (such as data matrices or barcodes) are placed in areas accessible to automated scanning equipment, while human-readable cut-out label portions are positioned for easy visual inspection. The beam's structure is designed to position these identifiers in non-obstructing locations, ensuring both types remain visible and readable without interference from other mold components.

The beam structure integrates reinforcement portions directly into the mold assembly rather than requiring separate reinforcement components. The reinforcement portions are designed with greater thickness than the label portion, providing structural strength while being manufactured as part of the single mold piece. This approach eliminates the need for additional reinforcement materials and reduces processing time compared to conventional methods that require separate reinforcement structures.