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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2003
Perry Opin, Milford, CT (US);
Shingo Katayose, Futaba-gun, JP;
Kousei Endo, Futaba-gun, JP;
Masaaki Orikasa, Futaba-gun, JP;
Perry Opin, Milford, CT (US);
Shingo Katayose, Futaba-gun, JP;
Kousei Endo, Futaba-gun, JP;
Masaaki Orikasa, Futaba-gun, JP;
Tomy Incorporated, Fukushima-ken, JP;
Abstract
An orthodontic bracket has a clip which is curved substantially in U-shape as covering at least one part of an opposite side to a base in an arch wire slot. Catching end portions which are provided at an upper end part of the clip may be caught to enable to creep under a cover portion supported by the bracket main body. The clip is formed at the upper end part thereof with a concave portion as a recess portion which enables to catch a clip release tool for releasing the clip.