Gingival ovate pontic device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a gingival ovate pontic device showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom, front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top, left perspective view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a bottom, rear perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a top, rear perspective view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a gingival ovate pontic device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D765858
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 17, 2015
Date of Patent: Sep 6, 2016
Inventors: Stephen J. Chu (New York, NY), Jocelyn Huiping Tan-Chu (New York, NY)
Primary Examiner: Charles Hanson
Application Number: 29/517,811
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Dental (34) (D24/156)