Dentistry – Orthodontics – Bracket
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-27
2008-05-27
Rodriguez, Cris (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Bracket
C433S008000, C433S010000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07377777
ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic appliance includes a latch that comprises at least one clip for retaining an archwire in an archwire slot of the appliance. The clip includes a first section, a second section opposed to the first section and a third section that interconnects the first section and the second section. The third section is adjacent the base and includes an outer edge having a convex shape in contact with a wall portion of the base. The convex shape facilitates opening the clip during insertion of an archwire into the archwire slot of the appliance.
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Lai Ming-Lai
Myer Ajay
3M Innovative Properties Company
Christoff James D.
Rodriguez Cris
Stokes Candice C
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