Artificial tooth

- Kabushiki Kaisha Shofu
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an artificial tooth showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for an artificial tooth, as shown.

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Patent History
Patent number: D616547
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 4, 2008
Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Shofu
Inventors: Hirokazu Satoh (Kyoto), Noriyuki Negoro (Kyoto), Kunihiro Fujii (Kyoto)
Primary Examiner: Charles A Rademaker
Attorney: SAIDMAN DesighLaw Group
Application Number: 29/303,258
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Dental (34) (D24/156)