Orthodontic molar tube

- TP Orthodontics, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an orthodontic molar tube showing our new design with the tube mounted on a bonding pad shown in phantom;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the orthodontic molar tube of our new design with the tube mounted on a bonding pad shown in phantom;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the orthodontic molar tube of our new design;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is an end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is an end elevational view thereof from the opposite side;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the orthodontic molar tube showing our new design with the tube mounted on a band shown in phantom;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the orthodontic molar tube showing our new design with the tube mounted on a plastic pad shown in phantom;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modified orthodontic molar tube showing our new design with the tube mounted on a bonding pad shown in phantom; and,

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of the molar tube of FIG. 10.

Claims

The ornamental design for an orthodontic molar tube, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
5057012 October 15, 1991 Kesling
5727941 March 17, 1998 Kesling
Patent History
Patent number: D478172
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 13, 2002
Date of Patent: Aug 5, 2003
Assignee: TP Orthodontics, Inc. (Westville, IN)
Inventors: Christopher K. Kesling (LaPorte, IN), Peter C. Kesling (LaPorte, IN)
Primary Examiner: Antoine Duval Davis
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Lloyd L. Zickert
Application Number: 29/165,553
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)
International Classification: 2499;