US3597845A
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Orthodontic appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-04
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-04-04
Abstract
Abstract An orthodontic appliance comprising means for securing detachably an arch wire to a tooth, including a retainer which slidably receives an elongated hollow receptacle, an arch wire received by said receptacle, and means securing said retainer, said receptacle and said arch wire together.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick C Russ
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12; A61C7/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An orthodontic appliance comprising a hollow tubelike retainer, a supporting band carrying said retainer, an elongated receptacle having a passageway therein slidably received by said retainer, a fastening device penetrating both said receptacle and said retainer for securing them against movement with respect to each other and for alternatively securing an arch wire device in said receptacle either for reciprocal sliding movement or in fixed position relative thereto, and an arch wire device received by said receptacle in said passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
An orthodontic appliance comprising a hollow tubelike retainer, a supporting band carrying said retainer, an elongated receptacle having a passageway therein slidably received by said retainer, a fastening device penetrating both said receptacle and said retainer for securing them against movement with respect to each other and for alternatively securing an arch wire device in said receptacle either for reciprocal sliding movement or in fixed position relative thereto, and an arch wire device received by said receptacle in said passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The appliance of claim 1 in which said fastening device includes a setscrew threadedly received by said retainer and engaging said receptacle to hold the latter against movement with respect thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The appliance of claim 1 including a headcap tube secured to and being laterally offset from said receptacle and extending in a direction parallel to said receptacle. 4, The appliance of claim 2 in which said setscrew threadedly engages both said retainer and said receptacle and fixedly engages said wire device holding the latter against movement with respect to said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The appliance of claim 1 in which said retainer is of orthogonal cross section and said receptacle having one of the cross sections of orthogonal and round.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The appliance of claim 2 in which the receptacle and said retainer threadedly receive said setscrew therethrough such that one end of the setscrew penetrates to the Interior of said receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The appliance of claim 6 including a mounting plate which carries said retainer.
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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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |