Dental clasp

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a dental clasp showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a modified embodiment of the design shown in FIGS. 1 through 8;

FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a front elevation thereof;

FIG. 12 is a right side elevation thereof;

FIG. 13 is a rear elevation thereof;

FIG. 14 is a left side elevation thereof;

FIG. 15 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dental clasp, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D582557
Type: Grant
Filed: May 13, 2008
Date of Patent: Dec 9, 2008
Inventor: Donal P. Inman (Coral Springs, FL)
Primary Examiner: Charles A Rademaker
Attorney: Dorr, Carson & Birney, P.C.
Application Number: 29/318,082
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)