Self-straightening bracket for orthodontics

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective of the self-straightening bracket for orthodontics embodying my design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevation of the bracket as shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 3 is a front elevation of the bracket as shown in FIG. 1, the back being a planar surface.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for the self-straightening bracket for orthodontics, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D548840
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 2, 2005
Date of Patent: Aug 14, 2007
Inventor: Rafael Fernandez San Pablo (Murcia)
Primary Examiner: Charles A. Rademaker
Assistant Examiner: Charles Hanson
Attorney: Jacobson Holman PLLC
Application Number: 29/237,529
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)