US3085335A
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Orthodontic lock pin and bracket appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-04-03
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1981-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter C Kesling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12; A61C7/28; A61C7/287; A61C7/14; A61C7/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
AN ORTHODONTIC LOCK PIN AND BRACKET APPLIANCE COMPRISING A BRACKET SECURED TO A TOOTH BAND HAVING A BODY EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREOF, AN OPENING THROUGH SAID BODY EXTENDING OCCLUSAL-GINGIVALLY, AND A LOCK PIN RECEIVED IN SAID OPENING FOR SECURING AN ARCH WIRE TO THE BAND, SAID LOCK PIN BEING ENGAGED WITH THE BRACKET BODY AND HAVING A SLOT AT THE LINGUAL EDGE FOR RECEIVING AN ARCH WIRE, AND MEANS THEREON FOR SPACING THE ARCH WIRE SLOT AWAY FROM THE BODY TO THEREBY PERMIT THE TOOTH TO TIP FREELY MESIAL-DISTALLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
AN ORTHODONTIC LOCK PIN AND BRACKET APPLIANCE COMPRISING A BRACKET SECURED TO A TOOTH BAND HAVING A BODY EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREOF, AN OPENING THROUGH SAID BODY EXTENDING OCCLUSAL-GINGIVALLY, AND A LOCK PIN RECEIVED IN SAID OPENING FOR SECURING AN ARCH WIRE TO THE BAND, SAID LOCK PIN BEING ENGAGED WITH THE BRACKET BODY AND HAVING A SLOT AT THE LINGUAL EDGE FOR RECEIVING AN ARCH WIRE, AND MEANS THEREON FOR SPACING THE ARCH WIRE SLOT AWAY FROM THE BODY TO THEREBY PERMIT THE TOOTH TO TIP FREELY MESIAL-DISTALLY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2045025A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |