Orthodontic appliance with snap fitted, non-sliding archwire
US10219877B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthodontic appliance may include an archwire and multiple orthodontic brackets. The archwire may fit within a human mouth and contain multiple male connectors. Each orthodontic bracket may have a configuration that facilitates attaching the orthodontic bracket to a single tooth. Each orthodontic bracket may allow one of the male connectors to be locked into the orthodontic bracket with a snapping action. The male connector may be unable to slide with respect to the orthodontic bracket after being locked in the orthodontic bracket. A manual unlocking action may allow the male connector to disengage from the orthodontic bracket.
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