US3581400A
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Distal end cutter
Assignee: Ormco Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-29
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-10-29
Abstract
Abstract AN IMPROVED ORTHODONTIC PINCER-TYPE TOOL IS PROVIDED FOR CUTTING THE END FROM AN ARCH WIRE WITHIN THE MOUTH OF THE PATIENT DISTALLY OF THE BUCCAL TUBE. THE TOOL IS CONSTRUCTED SO AS TO BE EASILY MANIPULATED TO CUT THE DISTAL ENDS OFF THE ARCH WIRE, WITHOUT ANY TENDENCY FOR THE CUT-OFF ENDS TO THE PROJECTED FORCIBLY INTO THE GUM OR CHECK TISSUE OF THE PATIENT.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilford A Snead
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
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2026-11-03 22:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/02; A61C7/04
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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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |