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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7329120 | Orthodontic bracket with vertical slot and method of using same There is disclosed an orthodontic bracket comprising a body member having a gingival opening mesio-distally extending slot formed therein. The slot is sized and shaped to receive an archwire. The body member also comprising a vertical leg between the slot and a labi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7247019 | Orthodontic brackets made from polymeric materials that impart desired strength properties Orthodontic brackets are manufactured from at least one type of crystalline polymer that enhances the physical properties of the brackets. In one aspect, orthodontic brackets according to the invention may comprise at least one type of polyaryletherketone or crystal... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7234935 | Orthodontic bracket system comprising multiple brackets having multiple aligned slots An orthodontic bracket system includes a plurality of orthodontic brackets, each bracket sized and configured to be placed on a particular tooth of a patient during an orthodontic treatment procedure. Each bracket includes at least two arch wire slots that lie in di... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7160106 | Archwire assembly with stops An archwire assembly comprises an archwire with a crimpable sleeve adapted to slidably move along the archwire so as to be positioned between two adjacent brackets of orthodontic braces. The archwire assembly further includes a stop applied to the archwire and adapt... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7140875 | Orthodontic bracket with reinforced tiewings An orthodontic bracket has at least one tiewing and a groove behind the tiewing for receiving a ligature. The groove extends along a path that is inclined in a direction away from an archwire slot of the bracket as a central, upright reference plane bisecting the br... | 11/28/2006 |
| 6935858 | Elastomeric force module for orthodontic treatment An orthodontic force module is made of an elastomeric material and includes one or more eyelet segments along with one or more connector segments coupled to the eyelet segments. The configuration of the eyelet segments and the connector segments is arranged so that ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6910885 | Twist on orthodontic hook An attachable orthodontic hook for use on an orthodontic appliance wherein the hook is formed from a continuous wire which forms a twisted hook when it is attached to an orthodontic appliance. When installed there is only one end. The cut pigtail has been eliminated... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6799966 | Fluoropolymeric orthodontic article Disclosed is an orthodontic article that includes a fluoropolymer and that exhibits at least 0.001% transmittance at 546 nm when measured according to the Transmittance Test Procedure. ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6746243 | Orthodontic ligature and method of use A generally elastic orthodontic ligature in the shape of an O-ring is provided with a semi-rigid retaining arm for the general purpose of attaching a rubber band between teeth. The retaining arm is integral with the O-ring although the two may be made of different m... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6733286 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets that have multiple initially open arch wire slots ligatable with a single cover Self ligating orthodontic brackets include a bracket base and a ligation cover which interacts with the base in order to provide ligation of at least one arch wire associated with the base. The orthodontic brackets may include one or more of the following improved f... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6358045 | Self ligating orthodontic bracket A self-ligating orthodontic bracket comprised of a ligating member containing a coil spring segment for extending the ligating member over an archwire or retainer wire and over one or more tie wings to secure the archwire or retainer wire in the bottom of... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6309214 | Method of and apparatus for ligating orthodontic appliances A ligature for securing an orthodontic bracket to an orthodontic archwire is formed from nylon and comprises a thin, elongate member having sufficient tensile strength to withstand orthodontic forces. A locking member receives the ligature therethrough an... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6280186 | Curved elastomeric orthodontic ligature An elastomeric orthodontic ligature for engagement with a tooth-mounted orthodontic appliance such as a bracket having conventional tie wings. In one application, the ligature is engaged behind and between upper and lower tie wings of the bracket, and ext... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6203318 | Method of and apparatus for ligating orthodontic appliances A ligature for securing an orthodontic bracket to an orthodontic archwire is formed from nylon and comprises a thin, elongate member having sufficient tensile strength to withstand orthodontic forces. A locking member receives the ligature therethrough an... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6071120 | Method and apparatus for ligating orthodontic appliances A ligature for securing an orthodontic bracket to an orthodontic archwire is formed from nylon and comprises a thin, elongate member having sufficient tensile strength to withstand orthodontic forces. A locking member receives the ligature therethrough an... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6068473 | Method of and apparatus for ligating orthodontic appliances A ligature for securing an orthodontic bracket to an orthodontic archwire is formed from nylon and comprises a thin, elongate member having sufficient tensile strength to withstand orthodontic forces. A locking member receives the ligature therethrough an... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6042374 | Self ligating orthodontic bracket A self-ligating orthodontic bracket comprised of a ligating member containing a coil spring segment for extending the ligating member over an archwire or retainer wire and over one or more tie wings to secure the archwire or retainer wire in the bottom of... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5931668 | Method of and apparatus for ligating orthodontic appliances A ligature for securing an orthodontic bracket to an orthodontic archwire is formed from nylon and comprises a thin, elongate member having sufficient tensile strength to withstand orthodontic forces. A locking member receives the ligature therethrough an... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5885074 | Ligatures for orthodontic appliances and orthodontic brackets incorporating such ligatures A ligature for an orthodontic appliance comprising a coil spring hoop of helically wound metal strip or wire or a wave spring hoop of wave wound metal strip or wire, preferably of shape memory metal. Such a metal ligature is simpler and more convenient to... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5829974 | Orthodontic ligature An improved orthodontic ligature for securing an arch wire to an orthodontic bracket has a stretchable ring member and an outwardly-extending grip extension integrally connected to the ring member. The ligature may be gripped at the grip extension using a... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5782631 | Orthodontic appliance An orthodontic appliance includes a pin and a bracket. The pin has first and second portions joined by a bight. The first portion of the pin includes a pair of tie wings. The bracket includes a base with a pair of arms extending therefrom terminating in t... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5766005 | Wire end protection cap assembly A cap assembly is provided for use on an oral ligature wire presenting ends that are twisted together. The cap assembly protects the oral tissue surrounding the twisted wire ends from abrasion, and includes a cap 22, 30, 36, 50, 60 sized for receipt over ... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5378146 | Polyurethane biomedical devices & method of making same A polyurethane article and method of making same wherein the surface of the article had been subjected to a high energetic treatment wherein the surface characteristics has been modified.... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5356288 | Dual orthodontic bracket This invention relates to a novel bracket assembly for producing tooth movement in the treatment of dental malocclusions. A dual bracket system includes a primary and secondary bracket. An archwire is received in the secondary bracket. The primary bracket... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5269681 | Integrated ligature and orthodontic bracket The invention provides a ligature that has a defining formed shape and is affixed and integrated with the formed shape of the orthodontic bracket. The ligature can be repeatedly opened, closed, locked, or unlocked, in its integrated relation to the bracke... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5226814 | Orthodonic bracket An orthodontic bracket is provided for use with an arch wire to apply corrective forces on a tooth. The orthodontic bracket includes a pair of spaced apart, generally vertically oriented tie-wings for attachment of a force transmitting member or a fasteni... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5030087 | Device for supplying ligature wires in conjunction with a pack of ligature wires A device for supplying individual ligature wires inserted as a pack of wires in a casing of the device has an operating arm. A pack of ligature wires is inserted into a recess provided in the casing. Pressure is exerted onto the pack of wires by a push ro... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4933418 | Stain-resistant orthodontic device An elastomeric orthodontic tensioning device having improved stain resistance qualities.... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4913654 | Shield for orthodontic appliance A plastic shield removably attached to an orthodontic appliance comprising a pliable C-shaped strip having projecting legs which flex outwardly over the appliance when the strip is pressed digitally thereagainst. The legs carry one or more longitudinally ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4867679 | Orthodontic ligature An orthodontic device comprising filament and one or more retaining sheaths through which the filament is looped, useful for retaining wires on orthodontic brackets.... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4725233 | Device for removing crowns, bridges, and similar structures from the stumps of teeth A device for removing crowns, bridges, or similar structures from the stumps (5) of teeth by breaking up the cement that secures them and having an extraction frame (3) with two mutually opposed jaws (4) that engage the vicinity of the crown (6), bridge, ... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4614497 | Orthodontic bracket for a doubled-over tie ligature An orthodontic bracket having a transverse slot for receiving a conventional orthodontic arch wire, and which is constructed so that a resilient tie ligature used to retain the arch wire in place in the slot is supported on the bracket in a doubled-over c... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4585413 | Orthodontic device An orthodontic device adapted for lightwire or rectangular or square arch wire treatment having a bracket which is bonded to a patient's tooth, a face for hiding the bracket, and a slot defined by the bracket and face for receiving lightwire or rectangula... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4575337 | Orthodontic appliance The present invention relates to an orthodontic appliance to treat irregularities of teeth by attaching an arch wire holder to a plurality of teeth and then connecting one or more orthodontic wires to the arch wire holders. The bracket constituting an arc... | 03/11/1986 |
| 4522590 | Ring for orthodontic bracket A wire ring which can be fitted over tie wings of an orthodontic bracket, and then twisted into tight engagement with the bracket. A resulting twisted tail of the ring provides a hook and eyelet for anchoring auxiliary appliances such as springs or elasti... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4496318 | Converters for orthodontic treatment Orthodontic converters for converting straight wire archwire tooth receptacles to light wire appliance system treatment and light wire archwire tooth receptacles to straight wire appliance system treatment. The converters have snap clips for selectively a... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4470809 | Orthodontic appliance An aesthetic orthodonic appliance comprised of a shell molded from a tooth colored material. The rear surface of the appliance substantially conforms to the front surface of the tooth and is bonded thereto. The front surface of the shell generally follows... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4443190 | Thermoplastic orthodontic arch wire retaining annular ligature and process An orthodontic arch wire retaining elastic annular ligature and process is provided, the ligature being composed of thermo-plastic material which is initially heated to a softened condition, stretched, and allowed to cool while it is maintained in its str... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4161066 | Orthodontic bracket An orthodontic bracket includes a base which is capable of being attached to a band that surrounds a tooth or directly to the tooth itself, and the base contains ways along which at least one insert slides. Pins fit through the base to maintain the insert... | 07/17/1979 |
| 4052792 | Orthodontic device An orthodontic appliance with metallic reinforcing members in the form of wires embedded in a plastic base. The metallic reinforcing members include ligatable projections as part of the ligature system for the appliance.... | 10/11/1977 |
