Buccal tube

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top and front perspective view of a buccal tube according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear end view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a front end view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a buccal tube, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
3874080 April 1975 Wallshein
D359776 June 27, 1995 Hilgers
5707232 January 13, 1998 Strauss et al.
5727941 March 17, 1998 Kesling
6126441 October 3, 2000 Tenti
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6910884 June 28, 2005 Kelly et al.
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Other references
  • Google Images Result for http://www.orthopli.com/jpeg—files/bracket/Buccaltube.jpg. 1 page. Viewed Feb. 2, 2011.
Patent History
Patent number: D686325
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 9, 2009
Date of Patent: Jul 16, 2013
Assignee: American Orthodontic Corporation (Sheboygan, WI)
Inventor: Lee H. Tuneberg (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/348,218
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)