Orthodontic bracket

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9867680
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14969881

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An orthodontic bracket is described and which includes a base member defining an archwire slot having an opening, and at least one projection extending outwardly from the base member; a ligating slide moveable between a first position which is clear of the archwire slot, and second position where the ligating slide projects over the opening of the archwire slot; and a biasing member borne by the ligating slide, and resiliently cooperating with the projection, and wherein the biasing member has a first portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the first position, and a second portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the second position.

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ORMCO CORPORATION1717 WEST COLLINS AVENUE ORANGE CA 92867

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Damon, Dwight H Spokane, US 24 615

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