Gingival ovate pontic device

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D765858
  • Patent Number
    D765,858
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, February 17, 2015
    9 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, September 6, 2016
    7 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 155
    • D24 156
    • CPC
    • A61C8/00
    • A61C8/0089
    • A61C8/0069
    • A61C8/0054
    • A61C8/0096
    • A61C8/0039
    • A61C8/0063
    • A61C8/006
    • A61C8/0001
    • A61C8/0012
    • A61C8/0075
    • A61C8/0083
    • A61C13/225
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a gingival ovate pontic device showing our new design.



FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a bottom, front perspective view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a top, left perspective view thereof;



FIG. 9 is a bottom, rear perspective view thereof; and,



FIG. 10 is a top, rear perspective view thereof.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a gingival ovate pontic device, as shown and described.
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2013112233 Aug 2013 WO
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