US3600808A
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Anterior root-torquing auxiliary wire
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-22
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1990-01-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an auxiliary root-torquing wire for use with a main dental arch wire for applying torque to the root structure of a group of teeth. More particular, this invention is an anterior root-torquing auxiliary wire detailed to move the roots of the maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth either lingually or labially. The auxiliary root-torquing wire includes an integrally formed wire having a generally circular configuration and including a series of radially projecting substantially U-shaped bent portions. The radially extending Ushaped bent portions are detailed to be substantially coplanar relative to each other and the ends of the integrally formed wire includes hooked end portions detailed for engagement with a main dental arch wire. The present invention also includes the method of applying the auxiliary root-torquing wire to a main dental arch wire by hooking a first end of the auxiliary torquing wire to the main dental arch wire adjacent to one end, inserting a first one of the U-shaped bent portions behind the main dental arch wire between adjacent teeth in an interdental space, progressively inserting each of the other U-shaped bent portions behind the main dental arch wire between still other adjacent teeth interdental spaces, and hooking the second end of the auxiliary torquing wire adjacent to a second end of the main dental arch wire.
Inventors
- 👤 James Jackson Reeve
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An auxiliary wire for use in applying torquing action to the roots of a series of teeth comprising, an integral length of wire formed in a generally circular configuration, said length of wire including a series of substantially U-shaped bends formed intermediate the ends thereof, all of said bends detailed to project radially outward from said circular configuration and detailed relative to each other to be in substantially coplanar relationship, one of said U-shaped bends including an upwardly formed end portion detailed to maintain an intermediate portion of said wire in position, and hook means formed on the ends of said length of wire for maintaining said torquing wire in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An auxiliary wire for use in applying torquing action to the roots of a series of teeth comprising, an integral length of wire formed in a generally circular configuration, said length of wire including a series of substantially U-shaped bends formed intermediate the ends thereof, all of said bends detailed to project radially outward from said circular configuration and detailed relative to each other to be in substantially coplanar relationship, one of said U-shaped bends including an upwardly formed end portion detailed to maintain an intermediate portion of said wire in position, and hook means formed on the ends of said length of wire for maintaining said torquing wire in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An auxiliary wire as described in claim 1, further characterized in that the formed circular configuration said wire is detailed such that the ends of said length of wire slightly overlap each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An auxiliary wire as described in claim 1, further characterized in that the formed circular configuration of said wire is detailed such that the ends of said length of wire are coplanar and slightly spaced relative to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An auxiliary wire as described in claim 1, further characterized in that said series of U-shaped bends consist of five bends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An auxiliary wire as described in claim 1, further characterized in that said series of U-shAped bends consist of four bends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a method of applying a preformed circular auxiliary torquing wire having a series of radially projecting U-shaped bends to a main dental arch wire, consisting of the steps of: a. hooking a first end of said circular torquing wire with the main arch wire adjacent a first end of the main arch wire; b. inserting a first U-shaped bend behind the main arch wire and in an interdental space between adjacent teeth; c. progressively inserting each of said other U-shaped bends behind the main arch wire and in an interdental space between still other adjacent teeth, by unrolling said preformed circular torquing wire; and, d. hooking the second end of said circular torquing wire with the main arch wire adjacent a second end of the main arch wire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a method of applying a preformed circular auxiliary torquing wire having a series of radially projecting U-shaped bends to a main dental arch wire, consisting of the steps of: a. hooking a first end of said circular torquing wire with the main arch wire adjacent a first end of the main arch wire; b. inserting a first U-shaped bend behind the main arch wire and in an interdental space between adjacent teeth; c. progressively inserting each of said other U-shaped bends behind the main arch wire and in an interdental space between still other adjacent teeth, by unrolling said preformed circular torquing wire; and, d. hooking the second end of said circular torquing wire with the main arch wire adjacent a second end of the main arch wire.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
150 words
In a method of applying torquing action to the root structure of a plurality of teeth having a main dental arch wire thereon, consisting of the steps of: a. forming a length of wire into a generally circular configuration having a series of radially projecting U-shaped bends intermediate the ends thereof; b. hooking a first end of said circular torquing wire with the main arch wire adjacent a first end of the main arch wire; c. inserting a first U-shaped bend behind the main arch wire and in an interdental space between adjacent teeth; d. progressively inserting each of said other U-shaped bends behind the main arch wire and in an interdented space between still other adjacent teeth; by unrolling said preformed circular torquing wire; and, e. hooking the second end of said circular torquing wire with the main arch wire adjacent a second end of the main arch wire.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
150 words
In a method of applying torquing action to the root structure of a plurality of teeth having a main dental arch wire thereon, consisting of the steps of: a. forming a length of wire into a generally circular configuration having a series of radially projecting U-shaped bends intermediate the ends thereof; b. hooking a first end of said circular torquing wire with the main arch wire adjacent a first end of the main arch wire; c. inserting a first U-shaped bend behind the main arch wire and in an interdental space between adjacent teeth; d. progressively inserting each of said other U-shaped bends behind the main arch wire and in an interdented space between still other adjacent teeth; by unrolling said preformed circular torquing wire; and, e. hooking the second end of said circular torquing wire with the main arch wire adjacent a second end of the main arch wire.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |