Self-ligating orthodontic bracket

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a self-ligating orthodontic bracket in a closed mode showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is another top perspective view of the self-ligating orthodontic bracket of FIG. 1 in an open mode;

FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 9;

FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of FIG. 9;

FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 9;

FIG. 15 is a top plan view of FIG. 9; and,

FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 9.

As used herein, top views represent labial views of our design, bottom views represent lingual views of our design, front views represent occlusal views of our design, and rear views represent gingival views of our design. The features shown in broken lines with consistent dash lengths illustrate ornamentation, features, and/or environment that 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: D804037
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 2, 2016
Date of Patent: Nov 28, 2017
Inventors: Mark A. Payne (Oceanside, CA), Colin Corey (Encinitas, CA), Luis Carrière Lluch (Barcelona)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/573,026
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)