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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2003
Joan V. Brennan, Sierra Madre, CA (US);
David K. Cinader, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
James D. Hansen, Woodbury, MN (US);
Darrell S. James, Covina, CA (US);
Joan V. Brennan, Sierra Madre, CA (US);
David K. Cinader, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
James D. Hansen, Woodbury, MN (US);
Darrell S. James, Covina, CA (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides multi-layer adhesives and methods that are useful for bonding orthodontic appliances to a tooth structure. The multi-layer adhesives can be precoated on an orthodontic appliance, or alternatively, they can be provided on an adhesive delivery system for transfer to an orthodontic appliance. The multi-layer adhesives and methods preferably provide a useful balance of properties for bonding orthodontic appliances to the tooth structure.