US3193930A
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Orthodontic appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-15
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1983-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Saul M Bien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12; A61C7/14; A61C7/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
IN AN ORTHODONTIC SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION OF A TOOTH BAND, A BRACKET HAVING A BASE PORTION ATTACHED TO SAID TOOTH BAND, AND AN ARCH WIRE CONNECTED TO SAID BRACKET BY TIE MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING THE BRACKET HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT, DIVERGING, OBLIQUE, AND INTERSECTING FIRST AND SECOND INNER WALLS TERMINATING IN FIRST AND SECOND WING PORTIONS RESPECTIVELY, SAID WING PORTIONS ANGULARLY AND DIVERGINGLY EXTENDING AWAY FROM SAID FIRST AND SECOND INNER WALLS RESPECTIVELY AND SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT, DIVERGING AND OBLIQUE FIRST AND SECOND OUTER WALLS WHICH INTERSECT WITH FIRST AND SECOND WING PORTIONS RESPECTIVELY, SAID ARCH WIRE BEING AT LEAST IN ABUTMENT WITH ONE OF SAID INNER WALLS.
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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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |