Orthodontic bracket

Description

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of an orthodontic bracket showing my new design, the other side being a mirror image;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of a second embodiment thereof, the second embodiment is shown with a color indicator strip;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 12 is a perspective view thereof.

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D289329 April 14, 1987 Evans
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Patent History
Patent number: D322482
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 14, 1989
Date of Patent: Dec 17, 1991
Assignee: Auradonics, Inc. (Cinnaminson, NJ)
Inventors: John Ianieri (Cinnaminson, NJ), Shannon Rogers (Auburn, CA)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: M. H. Tung
Law Firm: Connolly & Hutz
Application Number: 7/407,029
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)