Self-ligating orthodontic bracket

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a self-ligating orthodontic bracket showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The broken lines showing portions of a self-ligating orthodontic bracket are included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a self-ligating orthodontic bracket, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D648030
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 25, 2011
Date of Patent: Nov 1, 2011
Assignee: Orthodontic Design and Production, Inc. (Vista, CA)
Inventors: Richard Randle Bryant (Vista, CA), Patrick Roman (Escondido, CA), Osvaldo Del Castillo (Vista, CA), Hector Del Castillo (Vista, CA)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Attorney: Dorr, Carson & Birney, P.C.
Application Number: 29/383,975
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)