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Orthodontic band cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-04-28
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Granted: 1990-04-24
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Expires: 2009-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A disposable cap for use by dentists for facilitating the cementation process of orthodontic banding. The cap includes a two-piece construction employing an adhesive base portion with a peel-off cover. The base element contains the surface adhesive only in a central area where the orthodontic band should make contact with the cap. The cap further includes a pair of tabs that extend from opposite sides which are not coated with adhesive to facilitate use by a practitioner wearing rubber gloves.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore P. Croll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
In dentistry, a cap for an orthodontic band to faciltate cementation thereof, comprising: a. a thin, flat base element having a substantially circular central portion containing a surface adhesive; b. two or more tabs extending from the edge of said central portion, said tabs not containing any surface adhesive and being part of said base element; and, c. a peel-off cover at least co-extensive with said surface adhesive applied to the top surface of said central portion for isolating the adhesive until it is ready for use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
In dentistry, a cap for an orthodontic band to faciltate cementation thereof, comprising: a. a thin, flat base element having a substantially circular central portion containing a surface adhesive; b. two or more tabs extending from the edge of said central portion, said tabs not containing any surface adhesive and being part of said base element; and, c. a peel-off cover at least co-extensive with said surface adhesive applied to the top surface of said central portion for isolating the adhesive until it is ready for use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The orthodontic band cap of claim 1 wherein said cover and said base element are made of paper.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-04-23 | 1993-10-23 | 1994-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-23 | 1997-10-23 | 1998-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-23 | 2001-10-23 | 2002-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |