Orthodontic elastomeric ligature tie

- Designer Ties, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an orthodontic elastomeric ligature tie, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a back elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, and the opposite side elevational view is a mirror image of the side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view thereof, wherein the broken line showing of a mouth is for the purpose of illustrating an environment and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an orthodontic elastomeric ligature tie, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D809145
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 16, 2016
Date of Patent: Jan 30, 2018
Assignee: Designer Ties, LLC (Hebron, OH)
Inventor: Timothy G. Wigal (Hebron, OH)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/574,546
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)