Self-ligating orthodontic bracket

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D804037
  • Patent Number
    D804,037
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, August 2, 2016
    8 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 28, 2017
    7 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 176-182
    • CPC
    • A61C7/287
    • A61C7/30
    • A61C7/00
    • A61C7/12
    • A61C7/14
    • A61C7/141
    • A61C7/143
    • A61C7/145
    • A61C7/146
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a self-ligating orthodontic bracket in a closed mode showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a front perspective view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;



FIG. 9 is another top perspective view of the self-ligating orthodontic bracket of FIG. 1 in an open mode;



FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 12 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 15 is a top plan view of FIG. 9; and,



FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 9.


As used herein, top views represent labial views of our design, bottom views represent lingual views of our design, front views represent occlusal views of our design, and rear views represent gingival views of our design. The features shown in broken lines with consistent dash lengths illustrate ornamentation, features, and/or environment that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a self-ligating orthodontic bracket, as shown and described.
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