Drive tube apparatus

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1993-05-17

1995-03-28

Mancene, Gene

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

433 21, A61C 300

Patent

active

054011680

ABSTRACT:
A drive tube apparatus for providing a precisely adjustable linear range of motion to orthodontic devices. The drive tube apparatus includes a threaded tube with a roughened surface for secure attachment to a mounting. A drive screw engages the threaded tube through a predetermined range of motion. A ball and socket rotatably attaches the drive screw to the drive shaft allowing the drive shaft to move within a linear range of motion without rotating with the drive screw. The drive shaft attached to and accomplishes the positioning of an adjustable appliance.

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