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Oral pack retention system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-01-13
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Granted: 1985-08-06
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Expires: 2003-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A system for protecting oral tissue or retaining material at a location within the mouth, consisting of a fixture which is fastened to a tooth and a body of polymeric material cured to the fixture and extending over the tissue or location.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert J. Anthony
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/001; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/2002; A61F13/2008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
An oral pack retention system for use in covering a location in the mouth, comprising: (a) a retention fixture adapted to be located adjacent a tooth, (b) a flexible wire adapted to extend tightly around the tooth and to be fastened to the fixture, and (c) a mass of pack material cured to the fixture and covering the said location.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
An oral pack retention system for use in covering a location in the mouth, comprising: (a) a retention fixture adapted to be located adjacent a tooth, (b) a flexible wire adapted to extend tightly around the tooth and to be fastened to the fixture, and (c) a mass of pack material cured to the fixture and covering the said location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An oral pack retention system as recited in claim 1, wherein the fixture has an extruded shape, and wherein the fixture and the wire are formed of a corrosion-resistant material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
An oral pack retention system as recited in claim 2, wherein the fixture is formed of stainless steel and has a flat central portion that lies along the surface of the tooth and is attached by welding to the wire.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
An oral pack retention system as recited in claim 3, wherein an arm extends inwardly from the top and bottom of the central portion, each arm lying at an obtuse angle to the central portion, and a flange extends from the end of each arm toward each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
An oral pack retention system as recited in claim 1, wherein a portion of the fixture is formed with a V-shaped cross-section having a vertex and the wire is welded to the interior of the vertex.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An oral pack retention system as recited in claim 5, wherein a sharp scar is provided on the exterior of the vertex.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An oral pack retention system as recited in claim 1, wherein the fixture has a substantial open three-dimensional shape adapted to anchor effectively in a mass of curable material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An oral pack retention system as recited in claim 1, wherein a non-sticking pad is provided between the pack material and the location.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
An oral pack retention system as recited in claim 1, wherein the pack material cures to a rigid form.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
48 words
A method for covering a location in the mouth, comprising: (a) fixing a fixture, having a wire, to a tooth, by bringing the wire around the tooth, and (b) curing a body of curable pack material about the fixture so that the pack material covers the said location.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
48 words
A method for covering a location in the mouth, comprising: (a) fixing a fixture, having a wire, to a tooth, by bringing the wire around the tooth, and (b) curing a body of curable pack material about the fixture so that the pack material covers the said location.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as recited in claim 10, wherein the pack material cures to a rigid mass.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as recited in claim 10, wherein the location is covered with a non-stick pad prior to being covered by the pack material.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
57 words
A method for stabilizing a first periodontal element with respect to a stable peridontal element, comprising the steps of: (a) fixing a fixture, having a wire, to the stable element by bringing the wire around the element, and (b) curing a body of curable pack material about the fixture and in rigid engagement with said first element.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
57 words
A method for stabilizing a first periodontal element with respect to a stable peridontal element, comprising the steps of: (a) fixing a fixture, having a wire, to the stable element by bringing the wire around the element, and (b) curing a body of curable pack material about the fixture and in rigid engagement with said first element.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as recited in claim 13, wherein the rigid engagement is accomplished by fixing a second fixture to the said first element and curing the pack about the second fixture.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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