Orthodontic elastic attachment for use with dental aligners

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D859663
  • Patent Number
    D859,663
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, March 7, 2018
    7 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, September 10, 2019
    5 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 180-182
    • D24 127-128
    • D24 156
    • CPC
    • A61F5/566
    • A61F5/56
    • A61C7/08
    • A61C7/10
    • A61C7/12
    • A61C7/22
    • A61C7/36
    • A61C7/00
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is an oblique view of the first embodiment of an orthodontic elastic attachment for use with dental aligners, showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a facial view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a lingual view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a mesial view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a distal view thereof;



FIG. 6 is an occlusal view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a gingival view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a facial view as applied with aligner and elastic band embodiments on the teeth thereof; and,



FIG. 9 is an alternative facial view showing the intimate fit between the aligner button, tooth surface, and the aligner cutout window thereof.


The broken lines are for environmental purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for an orthodontic elastic attachment for use with dental aligners, as shown and described.
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