US3303566A
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Orthodontia appliance and method of making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-02
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1984-12-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr Carl J Winkler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN AN ORTHODONTIC FACE BOW CONTAINING A MOUTH WIRE HAVING A CENTRALLY CURVED PORTION FROM WHICH LEGS EXTEND IN DIVERGING DIRECTIONS, MEANS FOR EXERTING REARWARD PRESSURE ON AT LEAST ONE BUCCAL TUBE OF A SEMI-PEMANENT BRACE, COMPRISING ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF SAID MOUTH WIRE OF SAID FACE BOW A V-SHAPED CRIMP IN SAID MOUTH WIRE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY A RIGHT ANGLE AT ITS APEX, AND A CLOSELY FITTING LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE TUBING ENGAGED ON SAID MOUTH WIRE WITH ITS ANTERIOR END ABUTTING THE APEX ANGLE OF SAID CRIMP AND ITS POSTERIOR END ABUTTING SUCH A BUCCAL TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN AN ORTHODONTIC FACE BOW CONTAINING A MOUTH WIRE HAVING A CENTRALLY CURVED PORTION FROM WHICH LEGS EXTEND IN DIVERGING DIRECTIONS, MEANS FOR EXERTING REARWARD PRESSURE ON AT LEAST ONE BUCCAL TUBE OF A SEMI-PEMANENT BRACE, COMPRISING ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF SAID MOUTH WIRE OF SAID FACE BOW A V-SHAPED CRIMP IN SAID MOUTH WIRE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY A RIGHT ANGLE AT ITS APEX, AND A CLOSELY FITTING LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE TUBING ENGAGED ON SAID MOUTH WIRE WITH ITS ANTERIOR END ABUTTING THE APEX ANGLE OF SAID CRIMP AND ITS POSTERIOR END ABUTTING SUCH A BUCCAL TUBE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |