Orthodontic lock with flange

- RMO, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the orthodontic lock with flange disclosed herein;

FIG. 2 is a back perspective view of the orthodontic lock with flange disclosed herein;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the orthodontic lock with flange disclosed herein;

FIG. 4 is a back view of the orthodontic lock with flange disclosed herein;

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the orthodontic lock with flange disclosed herein;

FIG. 6 is a left side view of the orthodontic lock with flange disclosed herein;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the orthodontic lock with flange disclosed herein; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the orthodontic lock with flange disclosed herein.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for an orthodontic lock with flange, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D847349
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 18, 2018
Date of Patent: Apr 30, 2019
Assignee: RMO, Inc. (Denver, CO)
Inventor: Bradford N Edgren (Greeley, CO)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/634,195
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)