US3787976A
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Calibrated bracket securing means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-30
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-05-30
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a generally U-shaped securing device for engaging the labial or buccal, lingual, and incisal or inclusal surfaces of a tooth and locating and clamping thereto an orthodontic attachment of the type which may be affixed to a tooth by an adhesive or the like. Disclosed as well is the method of applying the same.
Inventors
- 👤 H Cohen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12; A61C7/14; A61C7/146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
Means facilitating the securement and location of an orthodontic attachment on a tooth, said means comprising in combination with an orthodontic attachment: a generally U-shaped securing device having a first leg, dimensioned to lie over one face of a tooth and releasably engaging the attachment to be secured in a desired location on the tooth face; a second leg spaced from said first leg and dimensioned to lie over a face of the tooth opposed to said one face, and a base connecting said first and second legs, said base dimensioned to extend over the biting surface of the tooth and biasing said legs toward said tooth faces to maintain said attachment in pressing contact with the faces of the tooth over which it has been selectively positioned, whereby the orthodontic attachment may be selectively held at a desired position on a tooth by engagement with one of said legs, with said device subject to selective removal after said attachment has become affixed to the tooth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
Means facilitating the securement and location of an orthodontic attachment on a tooth, said means comprising in combination with an orthodontic attachment: a generally U-shaped securing device having a first leg, dimensioned to lie over one face of a tooth and releasably engaging the attachment to be secured in a desired location on the tooth face; a second leg spaced from said first leg and dimensioned to lie over a face of the tooth opposed to said one face, and a base connecting said first and second legs, said base dimensioned to extend over the biting surface of the tooth and biasing said legs toward said tooth faces to maintain said attachment in pressing contact with the faces of the tooth over which it has been selectively positioned, whereby the orthodontic attachment may be selectively held at a desired position on a tooth by engagement with one of said legs, with said device subject to selective removal after said attachment has become affixed to the tooth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Means facilitating th securement and location of an orthodontic attachment as in claim 1 in which said attachment comprises a Begg-type bracket having a central channel; and said first leg of said securing device engages in said central channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Means facilitating the securement and location of a Begg-type bracket as in claim 2 in which said first leg comprises a C-shaped portion having ends engaging said channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Means facilitating the securement and location of an orthodontic attachment as in claim 1 in which said first leg comprises two laterally spaced wire-like members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
Means facilitating the securement and location of an orthodontic attachment as in claim 4 in which said attachment comprises a buccal tube bracket, and the ends of said wire-like members engage in said buccal tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
Means facilitating the securement and location of an orthodontic attachment as in claim 1 in which said second leg is formed with an angularly disposed leg gripping the interproximal areas on the sides of the tooth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
Means facilitating the securement and location of an orthodontic attachment as in claim 1 in which screw means extend from said securing device to said attachment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
Means facilitating the securement and location of an orthodontic attachment as in claim 1 including shims between said device and the tooth.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
58 words
The method of securing an orthodontic attachment on a tooth comprising: a. providing a securing means; b. locating the attachment on the tooth a predetermined distance from the biting edge of the tooth with said securing means; c. applying adhesive between the attachment and the tooth; and d. clamping the attachment to the tooth with said securing means.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
58 words
The method of securing an orthodontic attachment on a tooth comprising: a. providing a securing means; b. locating the attachment on the tooth a predetermined distance from the biting edge of the tooth with said securing means; c. applying adhesive between the attachment and the tooth; and d. clamping the attachment to the tooth with said securing means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
78 words
The method as recited in claim 9 further comprises: a. the step of providing said securing means comprises providing a generally U-shaped member releasably securing the attachment to one leg of said U-shaped member: b. the step of clamping comprises forcing the bracket into contact with one surface of the tooth by pressure against the lingual and opposed surfaces of the tooth c. engaging the biting edge of the tooth with the baSe member of said U-shaped member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as recited in claim 10 further comprises removing said U-shaped member from the attachment after the adhesive has bonded the attachment to the tooth.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |