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Orthodontic elastic inserter tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-24
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-09-24
Abstract
Abstract The present invention of an orthodontic elastic inserter tool includes a generally cylindrical housing which contains a retractable shaft having a hook at the extensible end. An elastic band may be disposed on the extended end, and as the hook is retracted into the housing the elastic band is forced to take a loop shape. The elastic band may then be disposed on hooks on orthodontic braces without interference from the hook after which the hook may be extended and removed from the elastic band.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin R Canter
- 👤 Stantion R Canter
- 👤 Robert A Shuken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12; A61C7/28; A61C7/30; A61C7/303; A61C7/306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An orthodontic inserter tool comprising: a. a housing defining an aperture at one end; b. a shaft disposed within said housing; c. a hook disposed at the end of said shaft for securing an elastic thereto; and, d. an extending and retracting means for moving said shaft from an extended position to a retracted position such that said hook is disposed within said housing and from said retracted position to said extended position; wherein said elastic may be disposed on said hook when in an extended position, after which said hook may be moved to said retracted position such that said elastic is generally shaped in a loop and may be disposed on orthodontic braces, after which said hook may be extended and said elastic removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An orthodontic inserter tool comprising: a. a housing defining an aperture at one end; b. a shaft disposed within said housing; c. a hook disposed at the end of said shaft for securing an elastic thereto; and, d. an extending and retracting means for moving said shaft from an extended position to a retracted position such that said hook is disposed within said housing and from said retracted position to said extended position; wherein said elastic may be disposed on said hook when in an extended position, after which said hook may be moved to said retracted position such that said elastic is generally shaped in a loop and may be disposed on orthodontic braces, after which said hook may be extended and said elastic removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said housing is generaLly an elongated hollow cylinder having one tapered end defining an annulus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said housing has an upper and lower portion, said upper portion defining a storage compartment for elastic bands and orthodontic wax.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said axial shaft is disposed through the center of said storage compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein a spring means is used for urging said extending and retracting means for extending and retracting said axially disposed shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said hook is an integral part of said axially disposed shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a bending tool coupled to said housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said hook is coupled to said axially disposed shaft and removable from said shaft.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
186 words
An orthodontic elastic inserter tool comprising: a. a housing which is generally cylindrical in shape having an upper and lower portion, said upper portion defining a storage compartment for storing elastic bands, said lower portion housing a spring means having tapered end defining an annulus; b. a shaft axially disposed through said housing having a first and second retaining means; c. a hook disposed at one end of said axially disposed shaft, said hook being capable of retaining an elastic band when attached thereto; and d. an extending and retracting means, for moving said axially disposed shaft such that said hook may be extended from said annulus and retracted through said annulus into said housing, comprised of a button for activating said means and a spring for urging said axial shaft in position; wherein said elastic may be disposed on said hook when in an extended position, after which said hook may be moved to its retracted position such that said elastic is generally shaped in a loop and may be disposed on orthodontic braces, after which said hook may be extended and said elastic removed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
186 words
An orthodontic elastic inserter tool comprising: a. a housing which is generally cylindrical in shape having an upper and lower portion, said upper portion defining a storage compartment for storing elastic bands, said lower portion housing a spring means having tapered end defining an annulus; b. a shaft axially disposed through said housing having a first and second retaining means; c. a hook disposed at one end of said axially disposed shaft, said hook being capable of retaining an elastic band when attached thereto; and d. an extending and retracting means, for moving said axially disposed shaft such that said hook may be extended from said annulus and retracted through said annulus into said housing, comprised of a button for activating said means and a spring for urging said axial shaft in position; wherein said elastic may be disposed on said hook when in an extended position, after which said hook may be moved to its retracted position such that said elastic is generally shaped in a loop and may be disposed on orthodontic braces, after which said hook may be extended and said elastic removed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said axially disposed shaft extends through said storage compartment and is used as a spindle to contain elastic bands.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said first retaining means forms the bottom of said storage compartment and said second retaining means compresses said spring means against said tapered end of said housing when said axial shaft is disposed in its extended position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus defined by claim 7 wherein said bending tool defines a clip means for clipping said housing to a pocket and the like.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus defined by claim 9 including a bending tool coupled to said housing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |