US4979611A
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Individual package for orthodontic bracket
Assignee: A Company Orthodontics
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Filing: 1989-11-16
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Granted: 1990-12-25
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Expires: 2009-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A holder for dental brackets having a frame which has an adhesive face on one side. The frame is foldable around a central line. Within each part of the frame is a transparent plastic. Thus, the dental brackets fit within the transparent plastic pouch formed by the frame and are manageable, identifiable, and remain sanitarily safe during transport. In addition, the stackable nature of the frame makes them easier to store.
Inventors
- 👤 Diane K. Bolliger
- 👤 Ralph Strahan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/02; A61C7/00; A61C7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A system for holding dental brackets comprising: an elongated strip having two sides and onto which are removably attached a plurality of tear-proof frames; each said tear-proof frame having an adhesive coated to one side, said frame symmetrically configured about a central line and wherein said frame is rectangular in shape and contains a pair of parallel first strips, each said first strip having a pair of parallel sides, each said first strip connected by a second pair of parallel strips, each said second strip having a pair of parallel sides; a puncture-proof, transparent sealant attached to said frame within the boundaries formed by said frame, into which said dental bracket is emplaced, such that when said frame is folded about said central line, said sealant forms a pouch surrounding said dental bracket and said symmetrical frame parts adhere to themselves, sealing said dental bracket within said pouch; and wherein the thickness of said folded frame is greater than said pouch with said dental bracket contained therein, such that said folded frame forms a pair of planar surfaces to enable stacking on said planar surfaces with said pouch holding said dental bracket between said planar surfaces.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
196 words
A system for holding dental brackets comprising: an elongated strip having two sides and onto which are removably attached a plurality of tear-proof frames; each said tear-proof frame having an adhesive coated to one side, said frame symmetrically configured about a central line and wherein said frame is rectangular in shape and contains a pair of parallel first strips, each said first strip having a pair of parallel sides, each said first strip connected by a second pair of parallel strips, each said second strip having a pair of parallel sides; a puncture-proof, transparent sealant attached to said frame within the boundaries formed by said frame, into which said dental bracket is emplaced, such that when said frame is folded about said central line, said sealant forms a pouch surrounding said dental bracket and said symmetrical frame parts adhere to themselves, sealing said dental bracket within said pouch; and wherein the thickness of said folded frame is greater than said pouch with said dental bracket contained therein, such that said folded frame forms a pair of planar surfaces to enable stacking on said planar surfaces with said pouch holding said dental bracket between said planar surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein each said frame is a plastic coated cardboard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said each frame is square when folded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the sealant is plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The holder of claim 4 wherein the sealant is polyvinyl.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
202 words
A system for holding dental brackets comprising: a carrying strip having a pair of elongated parallel sides in proximity to each other, a plurality of tear-proof frames attached to one of said carrying strip sides, each said frame symmetrically configured about a central line; wherein each said frame is rectangular in shape and contains a pair of parallel first strips, each said first strip having a pair of parallel sides, each said first strip connected by a second shorter pair of parallel strips, each said shorter second strip having a pair of parallel sides; a puncture-proof, transparent sealant attached to said frame within the boundaries formed by each said frame, into which one of said dental brackets is emplaced, such that when said frame is folded about said central line, said sealant forms a pouch surrounding said dental bracket and said symmetrical frame parts adhere to themselves, sealing said dental bracket within said pouch; and wherein the thickness of said folded frame is greater than said pouch with said dental bracket contained therein, such that said folded frame forms a pair of planar surfaces to enable stacking on said planar surfaces with said pouch holding said dental bracket between said planar surfaces.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
202 words
A system for holding dental brackets comprising: a carrying strip having a pair of elongated parallel sides in proximity to each other, a plurality of tear-proof frames attached to one of said carrying strip sides, each said frame symmetrically configured about a central line; wherein each said frame is rectangular in shape and contains a pair of parallel first strips, each said first strip having a pair of parallel sides, each said first strip connected by a second shorter pair of parallel strips, each said shorter second strip having a pair of parallel sides; a puncture-proof, transparent sealant attached to said frame within the boundaries formed by each said frame, into which one of said dental brackets is emplaced, such that when said frame is folded about said central line, said sealant forms a pouch surrounding said dental bracket and said symmetrical frame parts adhere to themselves, sealing said dental bracket within said pouch; and wherein the thickness of said folded frame is greater than said pouch with said dental bracket contained therein, such that said folded frame forms a pair of planar surfaces to enable stacking on said planar surfaces with said pouch holding said dental bracket between said planar surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said frames are removably attached to said rectangular strip by means of an adhesive.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said plurality of tear-proof frames are attached to both of said parallel elongated strip sides.
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