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Sheboygan, WI, United States of America

American Orthodontics Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 49

% Expired Patents = 12.2


Trademarks = 26

Forward Citations = 721

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Eric William Nimmer (21 out of 21 patents)

silverMedal Jay Stanley Sommer (14 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Lee H Tuneberg (12 out of 13 patents)

4.  Andrew Rudolf Pietzner (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Scott Eric Faust (5 out of 5 patents)

6.  Lindy Couwenhoven (4 out of 4 patents)

7.  William P Gagin (3 out of 4 patents)

8.  John E Viglietti (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Bradley J Brasser (3 out of 3 patents)

10.  Amie Chaloupka (3 out of 3 patents)

11.  Philippe Salah (2 out of 61 patents)

12.  William Ayache (2 out of 18 patents)

13.  Patrick Curiel (2 out of 6 patents)

14.  Lee John Vogel (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Andrew M Hayes (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Self-Ligating Bracket
Orthodontic Hook
Orthodontic Bonding Pad
Debonding Tool
Telescopic Appliance
Buccal Tube
Orthodontic Attachment
Bond Card
Orthodontic Band
Edgewise Bracket
Malocclusion Treatment
Orthodontic Appliance Kit

49 patents:

1. 12207988 - Self-ligating bracket (2025-01-28),
2. D1028249 - Orthodontic hook (2024-05-21),
3. D1022217 - Orthodontic bonding pad (2024-04-09),
4. D1022216 - Orthodontic bonding pad (2024-04-09),
5. D1022215 - Orthodontic bonding pad (2024-04-09),
6. 11883257 - Self-ligating bracket (2024-01-30),
7. 11678957 - Orthodontic debonding tool (2023-06-20),
8. 11517404 - Self-ligating bracket (2022-12-06),
9. D944993 - Orthodontic attachment (2022-03-01),
10. 11058519 - Self-ligating bracket (2021-07-13),
11. 10912630 - Self-ligating bracket (2021-02-09),
12. 10653505 - Self-ligating bracket (2020-05-19),
13. 10226311 - Clip-base-bracket assembly having a base for an orthodontic apparatus and orthodontic apparatus comprising same (2019-03-12),
14. D841804 - Clip for a self-ligating bracket (2019-02-26),
15. 10111732 - Self-ligating bracket (2018-10-30),
Company Overview
American Orthodontics Corporation, headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative orthodontic products. The company focuses on a range of technologies including self-ligating brackets, orthodontic hooks, bonding pads, and debonding tools. With a commitment to advancing orthodontic care, American Orthodontics also offers solutions such as indirect bonding trays and telescopic orthodontic appliances, catering to the needs of dental professionals and enhancing patient outcomes.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

American Orthodontics Corporation USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
49 Patents

#5 in Sheboygan, WI

#183 in Wisconsin

#7,142 in US

#14,277 in the World

Sheboygan, WI (US)
Sheboygan, WI, United States of America

American Orthodontics Corporation

Forward Citations = 721

29 inventors:

goldMedal Eric William Nimmer (21 out of 21 patents)

silverMedal Jay Stanley Sommer (14 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Lee H Tuneberg (12 out of 13 patents)

4.  Andrew Rudolf Pietzner (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Scott Eric Faust (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: American Orthodontics Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/american-orthodontics

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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