Self ligating orthodontic bracket having a rotatable member
US9987105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self ligating orthodontic bracket having a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of the bracket. Embodiments of the orthodontic bracket disclosed herein include a bracket body containing the archwire slot as well as tie wings for attaching various orthodontic devices (e.g., elastomeric bands) to the bracket. The rotatable member is rotatable in a first direction (e.g., counter clockwise) relative to a body of the bracket for securing or locking the archwire within the slot, and for rotating in an opposite direction (e.g., a clockwise direction) relative to the bracket body for unsecuring or unlocking the archwire so that it is substantially unrestrained from exiting the slot.
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