Orthodontic bracket
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Description
The broken lines shown in the figures represent portions of the orthodontic bracket that form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for an orthodontic bracket, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D660436
Type: Grant
Filed: May 13, 2011
Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
Assignee: RMO, Inc. (Denver, CO)
Inventor: Dennis J. Dupray (Golden, CO)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Attorney: Sheridan Ross P.C.
Application Number: 29/391,894
Type: Grant
Filed: May 13, 2011
Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
Assignee: RMO, Inc. (Denver, CO)
Inventor: Dennis J. Dupray (Golden, CO)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Attorney: Sheridan Ross P.C.
Application Number: 29/391,894
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)