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Orthodontic torquing method and apparatus
Assignee: PAGES Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-14
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1982-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Asher Sidney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A FACE-BOW FOR USE IN TORQUING AN ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE COMPRISING A FRAME HAVING TWO REARWARDLY EXTENDING ARMS TERMINATING IN HOOKS AT ONE END, U-SHAPED SEGMENTS AT THE OTHER ENDS OF THE ARMS, AND REARWARDLY EXTENDING ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE ENGAGING LEVERS CONECTED TO SAID FRAME ADJACENT SAID U-SHAPED SEGMENTS, SAID LEVERS TERMINATING IN MEANS FOR GRIPPING SAID ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE AND FOR TWISTING SAID ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A FACE-BOW FOR USE IN TORQUING AN ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE COMPRISING A FRAME HAVING TWO REARWARDLY EXTENDING ARMS TERMINATING IN HOOKS AT ONE END, U-SHAPED SEGMENTS AT THE OTHER ENDS OF THE ARMS, AND REARWARDLY EXTENDING ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE ENGAGING LEVERS CONECTED TO SAID FRAME ADJACENT SAID U-SHAPED SEGMENTS, SAID LEVERS TERMINATING IN MEANS FOR GRIPPING SAID ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE AND FOR TWISTING SAID ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |