Dentistry – Orthodontics – Band
Patent
1994-09-23
1996-06-25
Funk, Stephen
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Band
433 8, 2191171, A61C 718
Patent
active
055294910
ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic assembly that includes a band and an attachment has one or more spot welds to secure the band to the attachment. The spot welds are characterized by the lack of any outer surface weld deformation that is circular in shape, or that is visible to the naked eye when viewed at a distance of twenty-four inches. Apparatus for welding the attachment to the band includes a subframe that is swingable in an arc to follow the inner contour of the band in order to provide automated welding on mesial and distal sides of the attachment.
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Amundson Allen B.
Campbell Casey A.
Hilgenfeldt Thorsten G.
Leka Fantu W.
Manemann Robert C.
Christoff James D.
Funk Stephen
Griswold Gary L.
Kirn Walter N.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
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