US3407500A
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Tooth positioner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-05-06
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Granted: 1968-10-29
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Expires: 1986-05-06
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
2026-11-01 20:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A TOOTH POSITIONER COMPRISING, A MOLDED ARCHSHAPED BODY OF RESILIENT MATERIAL, SAID BODY BEING FORMED TO FIT WITHIN THE MOUTH OF A PERSON BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER ARCHES THEREOF AND TO APPLY STRAIGHTENING PRESSURES TO AT LEAST SOME OF THE TEETH, SAID BODY INCLUDING IMPRESSIONS OF THE TEETH OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE ARCHES WHEREIN AT LEAST SOME OF THE IMPRESSIONS ARE IN RESET POSITION, SAID IMPRESSIONS HAVING ABOTTOM AND OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS, AND A RIGID COUPLING MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO MATE WITH A RIGID COUPLING MEMBER MOUNTED ON A TOOTH OF THE PERSON WHEN THE POSITIONER IS POSITIONED WITHIN THE MOUTH OF A PERSON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A TOOTH POSITIONER COMPRISING, A MOLDED ARCHSHAPED BODY OF RESILIENT MATERIAL, SAID BODY BEING FORMED TO FIT WITHIN THE MOUTH OF A PERSON BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER ARCHES THEREOF AND TO APPLY STRAIGHTENING PRESSURES TO AT LEAST SOME OF THE TEETH, SAID BODY INCLUDING IMPRESSIONS OF THE TEETH OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE ARCHES WHEREIN AT LEAST SOME OF THE IMPRESSIONS ARE IN RESET POSITION, SAID IMPRESSIONS HAVING ABOTTOM AND OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS, AND A RIGID COUPLING MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO MATE WITH A RIGID COUPLING MEMBER MOUNTED ON A TOOTH OF THE PERSON WHEN THE POSITIONER IS POSITIONED WITHIN THE MOUTH OF A PERSON.
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) | 1971-10-29 | 1972-04-29 | 1972-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-29 | 1976-04-29 | 1976-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-29 | 1980-04-29 | 1980-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |