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Orthodontic bracket

US10321978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2018
Grant dateJun 18, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C7/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthodontic bracket is provided. The orthodontic bracket includes a base part; a bracket body mounted on the base part and having a retaining projection provided on an upper face thereof; a clip having a U-shaped cross-section, the clip being mounted on the bracket body and including an upper part along the upper face of the bracket body, a lower part along a lower face of the bracket body, a curved part therebetween, and an engaging hole provided in the upper part of the clip in a position that corresponds to a position of the retaining projection of the bracket body such that the retaining projection projects through the engaging hole when the clip is in an open position thereon; and an archwire slot in the upper face of the bracket body that extends perpendicular to a moving direction of the clip.

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