Bonding base for orthodontic appliance

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Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom, front, left side perspective view of a bonding base for an orthodontic appliance showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof, the left side being a mirror image;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom, rear, left side perspective view thereof.

The broken line drawing of an orthodontic appliance is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
4609350 September 2, 1986 Krause
5480301 January 2, 1996 Farzin-Nia et al.
Other references
  • 3M Unitek Orthodontic Product Catalog, pp. 1-13, 1-19, 1-31, 1-56, 2-23,2-24, 1996-97. Dentaurum, Inc. Orthodontic Materials Catalog, pp. 38-39, copyright 1984.
Patent History
Patent number: D383844
Type: Grant
Filed: May 3, 1996
Date of Patent: Sep 16, 1997
Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventor: John S. Kelly (Arcadia, CA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Attorneys: Gary L. Griswold, Walter N. Kirn, James D. Christoff
Application Number: 0/53,992
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)
International Classification: 2402;