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Orthodontic appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-14
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1980-11-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J Schachter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
AN ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE WHICH COMPRISES A BAND FOR A FIRST TOOTH, SECURING MEANS ON SAID BAND, AND A SPACING MAINTAINING MEMBER, SAID SPACING MAINTAINING MEMBER COMPRISING A REVERSELY BENT WIRE HAVING TWO SIDE ARMS AND A DISTAL PORTION, SAID DISTAL PORTION BEING ARCUATELY BENT TO ENGAGE A SECOND TOOTH, SAID SIDE ARMS EACH HAVING AT LEAST ONE CONVOLUTION THEREIN AND A TERMINALLY TURNED-DOWN PORTION ENGAGING SAID SECURING MEANS ON SAID BAND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
AN ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE WHICH COMPRISES A BAND FOR A FIRST TOOTH, SECURING MEANS ON SAID BAND, AND A SPACING MAINTAINING MEMBER, SAID SPACING MAINTAINING MEMBER COMPRISING A REVERSELY BENT WIRE HAVING TWO SIDE ARMS AND A DISTAL PORTION, SAID DISTAL PORTION BEING ARCUATELY BENT TO ENGAGE A SECOND TOOTH, SAID SIDE ARMS EACH HAVING AT LEAST ONE CONVOLUTION THEREIN AND A TERMINALLY TURNED-DOWN PORTION ENGAGING SAID SECURING MEANS ON SAID BAND.
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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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |