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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2002
Applicants:
James D. Cleary, Glendora, CA (US);
John J. Palmer, Monrovia, CA (US);
Inventors:
James D. Cleary, Glendora, CA (US);
John J. Palmer, Monrovia, CA (US);
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61C003/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An orthodontic coupling includes a first portion and a second portion that are resiliently interconnected for movement toward and away from each other. The second portion is adapted for insertion into a passage of an orthodontic appliance, and the resilient connection between the first portion and the second portion releasably secures the coupling in place. The coupling is particularly useful for connecting force modules such as Class II correctors to buccal tube appliances.