US4952141A
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High visibility orthodontic arch wire slot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-22
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Granted: 1990-08-28
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Expires: 2008-03-22
Abstract
Abstract An orthodontic bracket with an arch wire slot into which a high visibility marker has been inserted to facilitate alignment of the slot without the need for cumbersome jigs.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur L. Wool
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12; A61C7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An orthodontic bracket comprising a bracket body adapted to be bonded to a tooth surface, a slot provided in a face of the bracket body to receive an arch wire, and means provided in the slot to provide high contrast and visibility of the slot for alignment purposes, wherein said means is a strip having a color on one surface which is in high contrast to the bracket body and adhesive on another surface for removably securing the strip in the slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
An orthodontic bracket comprising a bracket body adapted to be bonded to a tooth surface, a slot provided in a face of the bracket body to receive an arch wire, and means provided in the slot to provide high contrast and visibility of the slot for alignment purposes, wherein said means is a strip having a color on one surface which is in high contrast to the bracket body and adhesive on another surface for removably securing the strip in the slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
An orthodontic bracket, comprising a bracket body having an outer surface defining a profile and adapted to be bonded to a tooth surface, a slot provided in a face of the bracket body to receive an arch wire, and means provided in the slot and within the profile to provide high contrast and visibility of the slot for alignment purposes, wherein said means is a paint strip which can be selectively removed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
An orthodontic bracket, comprising a bracket body having an outer surface defining a profile and adapted to be bonded to a tooth surface, a slot provided in a face of the bracket body to receive an arch wire, and means provided in the slot and within the profile to provide high contrast and visibility of the slot for alignment purposes, wherein said means is a paint strip which can be selectively removed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
An orthodontic bracket comprising a bracket body adapted to be bonded to a tooth surface, a slot provided in a face of the bracket body to receive an arch wire, and means provided in the slot to provide high contrast and visibility of the slot for alignment purposes, wherein said means comprises an elastomeric material removably but snugly received in the slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
An orthodontic bracket comprising a bracket body adapted to be bonded to a tooth surface, a slot provided in a face of the bracket body to receive an arch wire, and means provided in the slot to provide high contrast and visibility of the slot for alignment purposes, wherein said means comprises an elastomeric material removably but snugly received in the slot.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-27 | 1998-02-26 | 1998-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-27 | 2002-02-26 | 2002-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |