US3087244A
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Orthodontic attachment device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-28
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1981-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Huettner
- 👤 Chalmers M Goodyear
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
AN ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE COMPRISING AN ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE RETAINING MEMBER HAVING A BASE ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A TOOTH, SAID MEMBER PROVIDED WITH A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING CHANNEL ADAPTED TO HOLD AN ORTHODONTIC WIRE, SAID MEMBER HAVING A PERIPHERAL RECESS INTERSECTING SAID CHANNEL, SAID RETAINING MEMBER HAVING A REMOVABLY AFFIXED SNAP CLAMP WITHIN SAID RECESS, SAID CLAMP ADAPTED TO BE RETAINED IN SAID RECESS AND ABOVE THE ORTHODONTIC WIRE WHEN SAID WIRE IS IN SAID CHANNEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
AN ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE COMPRISING AN ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE RETAINING MEMBER HAVING A BASE ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A TOOTH, SAID MEMBER PROVIDED WITH A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING CHANNEL ADAPTED TO HOLD AN ORTHODONTIC WIRE, SAID MEMBER HAVING A PERIPHERAL RECESS INTERSECTING SAID CHANNEL, SAID RETAINING MEMBER HAVING A REMOVABLY AFFIXED SNAP CLAMP WITHIN SAID RECESS, SAID CLAMP ADAPTED TO BE RETAINED IN SAID RECESS AND ABOVE THE ORTHODONTIC WIRE WHEN SAID WIRE IS IN SAID CHANNEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2381128A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |