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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2003
David K. Cinader, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Jirina V. Pospisil, Hacienda Heights, CA (US);
James D. Cleary, Glendora, CA (US);
David K. Cinader, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Jirina V. Pospisil, Hacienda Heights, CA (US);
James D. Cleary, Glendora, CA (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An orthodontic appliance includes a latch that comprises at least one clip with a region for receiving an archwire. The clip also includes a recess for receiving a post of the appliance, and the recess is not in communication with the archwire-receiving region. The post functions to secure the clip to remaining components of the appliance, such as a body or base of the appliance. Optionally, the clip may include a second recess for receiving a second post of the appliance.