Combined radiographic depth gauge and prosthetic positioning apparatus

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combined radiographic depth gauge and prosthetic positioning apparatus embodying the subject design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear view being identical;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being identical;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof, the top plan view of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 6-9 are identical;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof, the top plan view of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 6-9 are identical;

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment thereof, the rear perspective view is identical;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of a third embodiment thereof, the rear perspective view is identical;

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a fourth embodiment thereof, the rear perspective view is identical;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a fifth embodiment thereof, the rear perspective view is identical;

FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the opposite side is identical;

FIG. 11 is a side elevational view of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the opposite side is identical;

FIG. 12 is a side elevational view of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the opposite side is identical; and,

FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the opposite side is identical.

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Patent History
Patent number: D380047
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 27, 1994
Date of Patent: Jun 17, 1997
Inventor: David A. Gelb (West Hartford, CT)
Primary Examiner: M. H. Tung
Law Firm: Welsh & Katz, Ltd.
Application Number: 0/26,386
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Dental (34) (D24/156); Dental (46) (D24/176)
International Classification: 2403;