The present invention is directed to a locking orthodontic bracket that contains a mechanism that rotationally locks an orthodontic archwire fully or partially within the bracket archwire slot. The orthodontic bracket has a body containing a slot to receive an orthodontic archwire, wings for tying ligature wires, a base that is attachable to an orthodontic band or directly to a tooth surface and a central recess in the front surface of the body that contains the rotating clip device. The rotating clip device is rotated to enclose an orthodontic archwire within the slot.
|
0. 33. A method of orthodontic treatment with an archwire comprising:
attaching an orthodontic bracket including a bracket body and a rotatable clip to a tooth, the bracket body defining an archwire slot and the rotatable clip including a first extension and a second extension that each extend laterally outward from a clip body;
inserting an archwire into the archwire slot;
rotating the rotatable clip to a closed position in which a bottom surface of each of the first extension and the second extension closes off the archwire slot.
0. 24. A method of orthodontic treatment with an archwire comprising:
attaching an orthodontic bracket including a bracket body and a rotatable clip to a tooth, the bracket body defining an archwire slot;
inserting an archwire into the archwire slot;
rotating the rotatable clip to a first closed position in which the rotatable clip passively ligates the archwire; and
rotating the rotatable clip to a second closed position in which the rotatable clip actively ligates the archwire,
wherein rotating the rotatable clip includes rotating the rotatable clip about an axis of rotation that lies within the archwire slot.
0. 26. A method of orthodontic treatment with an archwire comprising:
attaching an orthodontic bracket including a bracket body and a rotatable clip to a tooth, the bracket body defining an archwire slot and the rotatable clip including a first extension and a second extension;
inserting an archwire into the archwire slot when the rotatable clip is in an opened position in which the first extension and second extension are spaced apart by the archwire slot;
rotating the rotatable clip to a first closed position in which the rotatable clip encloses the archwire in the archwire slot so as to passively ligate the archwire; and
rotating the rotatable clip in the same direction to a second closed position in which the rotatable clip encloses the archwire in the archwire slot so as to actively ligate the archwire.
0. 29. A method of orthodontic treatment with an archwire comprising:
attaching an orthodontic bracket including a bracket body and a rotatable clip to a tooth, the bracket body defining an archwire slot and the rotatable clip including a first extension and a second extension that each extend laterally outward from a clip body;
inserting an archwire into the archwire slot;
rotating the rotatable clip about an axis of rotation that is generally perpendicular to the archwire slot to a first closed position in which the first extension and the second extension enclose the archwire in the archwire slot so as to passively ligate the archwire; and
rotating the rotatable clip to a second closed position in which the first extension and the second extension enclose the archwire in the archwire slot so as to actively ligate the archwire.
0. 32. A method of orthodontic treatment with an archwire comprising:
attaching an orthodontic bracket including a bracket body and a rotatable clip to a tooth, the bracket body defining an archwire slot and the rotatable clip including a first extension and a second extension that each extend laterally outward from a clip body;
inserting an archwire into the archwire slot;
rotating the rotatable clip to a first closed position in which the first extension and the second extension enclose the archwire in the archwire slot so as to passively ligate the archwire; and
rotating the rotatable clip to a second closed position in which the first extension and the second extension enclose the archwire in the archwire slot so as to actively ligate the archwire,
wherein rotating the rotatable clip to the first closed position includes rotating the rotatable clip in one of the clockwise or counterclockwise directions and rotating the rotatable clip to the second closed position includes rotating the rotatable clip in the other of the clockwise or counterclockwise directions.
0. 1. A rotating clip orthodontic bracket comprising:
an orthodontic bracket comprising a body, the body having a back, a front with a center, left and right sides, a top and a bottom, the body front contains an archwire slot extending horizontally left side to right side shaped to receive an orthodontic archwire with right and left ends, left and right tie wings at the top and bottom body for tie wires or elastomeric ties for securing an archwire within the archwire slot;
a cylindrical recess with walls in the center of the body front of the orthodontic bracket wherein the cylindrical recess is open on the body front and extends towards the body back wherein the cylindrical recess ends with a circular floor; and
a rotating clip within the cylindrical recess for securing orthodontic archwires comprised of a circular base, two attached opposing columns separated by open opposing sides which allow the passage of an archwire through the archwire slot, each column supporting a c-shaped extension with a free end and an underside facing the bracket front wherein the circular base is fitted to the wall adjacent to the circular floor, the opposing columns are fitted to the cylindrical recess walls and the c-shaped extensions extend on the bracket front in opposing directions, the clip is fitted in the cylindrical recess and when the clip is rotated in a clockwise rotation position the bracket slot is open allowing the insertion and removal of an archwire and when the clip is rotated in a counterclockwise position the c-shaped extensions retain the archwire within the archwire slot at the right and left ends of the archwire slot.
0. 2. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 3. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 4. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket clip of
0. 5. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 6. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 7. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 8. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 9. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 10. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 11. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 12. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 13. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 14. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket comprising:
an orthodontic bracket comprising a body, the body having a back, a front with a center, left and right sides, a top and a bottom, the body front contains an archwire slot extending horizontally left side to right side shaped to receive an orthodontic archwire with right and left ends, left and right tie wings at the top and bottom body for tie wires or elastomeric ties for securing an archwire within the archwire slot;
a cylindrical recess with walls in the center of the body front of the orthodontic bracket wherein the cylindrical recess is open on the bracket body front and extends towards the bracket body back wherein the cylindrical recess ends with a circular floor; and
a rotating clip within the cylindrical recess for securing orthodontic archwires comprised of a circular base, two attached opposing columns separated by open opposing sides which allow the passage of an archwire through the archwire slot, the columns supporting first and second opposing sets of c-shaped extensions, the first set with a c-shaped extension adjacent to the top left tie wing, wherein the first opposing c-shaped extension end undersides each have a bump and the second opposing c-shaped extension end undersides are each flat, the circular base is fitted to the cylindrical recess wall adjacent to the circular floor, the opposing columns are fitted to the cylindrical recess walls and the c-shaped extensions extend on the bracket front in opposing directions, the clip is fitted in the cylindrical recess and when the rotating clip is in a center position the bracket slot is open allowing the insertion and removal of an archwire in the archwire slot, when the rotating clip is rotated in a counterclockwise position the bumps, on the underside of the c-shaped extensions, push on the archwire to retain the archwire actively within the archwire slot at the right and left ends of the archwire slot, when the rotating clip is rotated clockwise the flat undersurface of the c-shaped extensions push on the archwire holding hold the archwire passively in the archwire slot.
0. 15. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 16. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket clip of
0. 17. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 18. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 19. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 20. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 21. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 22. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
0. 23. A method of straightening teeth using the rotating clip orthodontic bracket of
attaching a rotating orthodontic bracket to a tooth;
rotating the orthodontic bracket rotating clip to an archwire slot open position;
placing an orthodontic archwire into the archwire slot;
enclosing the archwire by rotating the rotating clip until the archwire is enclosed within the archwire slot;
opening the orthodontic archwire slot by rotating the rotating clip into an archwire slot is open; and
removing the orthodontic archwire.
0. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the rotatable clip includes a clip body and an extension that extends laterally outward from the clip body and that has a protrusion on an underside thereof, and wherein rotating the rotatable clip to the second closed position causes the protrusion to contact the archwire.
0. 27. The method of claim 26, wherein the rotatable clip includes an extension that extends laterally outward from a clip body and wherein rotating the rotatable clip to the first closed position and the second closed position positions the extension over the archwire slot to enclose the archwire therein.
0. 28. The method of claim 27, wherein the extension has a protrusion on an underside thereof and rotating the rotatable clip to the second closed position positions the protrusion in contact with the archwire.
0. 30. The method of claim 29, wherein the first extension and the second extension each have a protrusion on an underside thereof and wherein rotating the rotatable clip to the second closed position rotates the protrusion on each of the first extension and the second extension into contact with the archwire.
0. 31. The method of claim 29, wherein rotating the rotatable clip to the first closed position includes rotating the rotatable clip in one of the clockwise or counterclockwise directions and rotating the rotatable clip to the second closed position includes rotating the rotatable clip in the other of the clockwise or counterclockwise directions.
0. 34. The method of claim 33, wherein during rotating to the closed position, each of the first extension and the second extension contact the bracket body on opposing sides of the archwire slot.
|
When orthodontic brackets are placed upon teeth they are ideally positioned with the bracket slot a predetermined distance from the incisal edge or occlusal surface of the tooth. In addition, the horizontal direction of the orthodontic bracket is placed at a right angle to the long axis of the tooth. An index pin 45,
The invention may include integral hooks for rubber band wear by the patient. In the alternative, channels may be placed in the invention to receive removable hooks for rubber band and other attachments. The rotating clip orthodontic bracket may be comprised of a variety of materials including metal, plastic and ceramic and decorative forms consisting of a variety of colors, glow-in-the-dark and LED lights which may be activated by the patient tapping their teeth together.
The invention, as described, is not limited to the specific embodiments described as these are preferred embodiments. The invention is claimed in any of its modifications within the proper scope of its claims.
Patent | Priority | Assignee | Title |
10682207, | May 12 2011 | OrthoAmerica Holdings, LLC | Self ligating orthodontic bracket having a rotatable member |
11219507, | Mar 16 2009 | OrthoAmerica Holdings, LLC | Customized orthodontic appliance and method |
11273013, | May 05 2020 | ORTHO SOLUTIONS, LC D B A DYNAFLEX | Twist-lock orthodontic post |
11382719, | Sep 07 2006 | OrthoAmerica Holdings, LLC | Method for producing a customized orthodontic appliance |
11826222, | May 05 2020 | ORTHO SOLUTIONS, LC | Twist-lock orthodontic post |
D940878, | May 05 2020 | ORTHO SOLUTIONS, LC D B A DYNAFLEX | Orthodontic post |
Patent | Priority | Assignee | Title |
1240731, | |||
2011575, | |||
2104192, | |||
2959856, | |||
3084437, | |||
3158934, | |||
3238619, | |||
3469315, | |||
3633277, | |||
3793730, | |||
4077126, | Jul 06 1976 | Orthodontic bracket | |
4167813, | May 20 1976 | Bernhard, Forster | Dental fixing element |
4171568, | Jan 17 1977 | Firma Bernhard Forster | Arch wire retainer |
4198753, | Mar 26 1977 | Firma Bernhard Forster | Dental fixing element |
4597739, | May 21 1985 | Tow element bracket system for true straight wire orthodontics | |
4664626, | Mar 19 1985 | System for automatically preventing overtipping and/or overuprighting in the begg technique | |
4698017, | Dec 10 1986 | Orthodontic brackets | |
4712999, | Sep 10 1986 | Convertible, self-ligating, archwire positioning orthodontic bracket | |
4859179, | Nov 26 1986 | TP ORTHODONITICS, INC | Edgewise bracket with Sved shaped slot and control means |
4867678, | Jan 29 1987 | Orthodontic bracket | |
4917602, | Sep 12 1988 | Adjustable orthodontic bracket assembly | |
5474445, | Mar 07 1994 | John, Voudouris | Self-engaging twin edge-wise orthodontic bracket with pivotal latch |
5607301, | Nov 01 1994 | Lancer Orthodontics | Orthodontic bracket and method of mounting |
5685711, | Dec 06 1995 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets | |
5823771, | May 27 1997 | Vertical straight wire orthodontic aplliance having interchangeable anchor components | |
5857850, | Mar 07 1994 | Orthodontic appliance | |
6071118, | Feb 17 1998 | Ormco Corporation | Self-ligating orthodontic bracket |
6071119, | Dec 22 1998 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Dual mode self-ligating orthodontic bracket |
6247923, | May 24 2000 | Self-locking orthodontic bracket | |
6368105, | Oct 08 1999 | Tomy Incorporated | Orthodontic bracket and its tool |
6506049, | Sep 20 2000 | AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENTS INC | Orthodontic brackets and convertible buccal tubes |
6607383, | Mar 10 2000 | BACKES, DR -ING CLAUS H | Orthodontic bracket |
6616445, | Feb 15 2001 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets having a spring element interconnecting the base and ligation cover | |
6655957, | Feb 15 2001 | Ormco Corporation | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets formed from multiple plastic materials |
6655958, | Feb 15 2001 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets that include a film hinge | |
6659766, | Feb 15 2001 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets having a safety locking feature for ligation cover | |
6659767, | Feb 15 2001 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets that include a deformable ligation cover to facilitate locking and unlocking | |
6682345, | Mar 25 2002 | TP Orthodontics, Inc. | Orthodontic bracket |
6695612, | Feb 15 2001 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets including a ligation cover biased toward an open or closed position | |
6733286, | Feb 15 2001 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets that have multiple initially open arch wire slots ligatable with a single cover | |
6776613, | Aug 24 2001 | Tomy Incorporated | Orthodontic bracket |
6843651, | Feb 28 2001 | Tomy Incorporated | Orthodontic bracket |
6866505, | May 14 2003 | Self-engaging orthodontic bracket | |
6932597, | Dec 12 2001 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets including a metal ligation cover hingedly connected to a bracket base | |
6942483, | Feb 27 2003 | Orthodontic bracket | |
6960081, | Mar 04 2003 | ABELS, NORBERT; BACKES, CLAUS H | Orthodontic brackets with elongate film hinge |
6960808, | Aug 25 2003 | ProMos Technologies Inc. | Semiconductor device having a lower parasitic capacitance |
7063531, | Jul 16 2004 | ORTHODONTIC DESIGN SOLUTIONS L L C | Orthodontic bracket system |
7094052, | Apr 30 2004 | Ormco Corporation | Orthodontic brackets with temporarily visible marking features |
7186114, | Mar 30 2004 | Self-ligating lingual orthodontic bracket | |
7204690, | Jul 22 2003 | Augusta Developments Inc. | Orthodontic devices for use with arch wires |
7210927, | Sep 12 2001 | Self-ligating orthodontic brackets including a metal ligation cover hingedly connected to a bracket base | |
7214057, | Mar 10 2005 | Ceramic Sciences Incorporated | Self-ligating orthodontic bracket |
7234935, | Apr 29 2004 | Orthodontic bracket system comprising multiple brackets having multiple aligned slots | |
7247018, | Oct 29 2002 | OrthoAmerica Holdings, LLC | Edgewise orthodontic bracket with character base |
7255557, | Nov 18 2004 | Bernhard Forster GmbH | Self-ligating bracket for use in orthodontics |
7306458, | Jul 14 2006 | Adjustable orthodontic bracket | |
7335020, | Apr 08 2005 | Lancer Orthodontics | Low profile self-ligating bracket assembly and method of use |
7442039, | Dec 09 2002 | Tomy Incorporated | Orthodontic bracket and clip release tool |
7585171, | May 04 2006 | World Class Technology Corporation | Orthodontic bracket with rotary ligating cover |
7611353, | Sep 28 2005 | American Orthodontics Corporation | Self-ligating bracket system |
7621743, | Nov 26 2002 | ORTHODONTIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, S L | Orthodontic bracket |
7674110, | Mar 23 2006 | Ormco Corporation | Low profile self-ligating orthodontic brackets and methods of using such orthodontic brackets |
7695277, | Oct 28 2004 | OrthoAmerica Holdings, LLC | Orthodontic bracket with frangible cover mechanism |
7717706, | Jun 02 2006 | Bernhard Forster GmbH | Self-ligating bracket and use thereof in orthodontics |
7845940, | Nov 02 2007 | MINIUM INTERLOCK, INC | Orthodontic apparatus with self-ligating bracket and locking device |
7959437, | Oct 29 2002 | OrthoAmerica Holdings, LLC | Orthodontic appliance with encoded information formed in the base |
7963768, | Sep 05 2008 | Self-ligating orthodontic bracket assembly | |
8162660, | Nov 20 2009 | Ormco Corporation | Rotating clip orthodontic bracket |
8246348, | Dec 27 2007 | Self-ligating orthodontic bracket | |
20020119414, | |||
20020132206, | |||
20060051721, | |||
20070009849, | |||
20070243497, | |||
20070259301, | |||
20070259304, | |||
20070269763, | |||
20070281269, | |||
20090130621, | |||
20100151403, | |||
20110081622, | |||
20110123942, | |||
20110287378, | |||
20120129120, | |||
20120288816, | |||
CN201085695, | |||
JP2003180712, | |||
WO2008130613, |
Executed on | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance | Frame | Reel | Doc |
Feb 19 2016 | Ormco Corporation | (assignment on the face of the patent) | / | |||
Sep 11 2018 | Ormco Corporation | RUDMAN, ROBERT T , DDS | ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS | 048964 | /0866 | |
May 06 2020 | Ormco Corporation | BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT | SECURITY INTEREST SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS | 052617 | /0617 | |
Apr 08 2021 | BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT | Ormco Corporation | RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS | 055886 | /0080 |
Date | Maintenance Fee Events |
Aug 26 2019 | M1552: Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity. |
Dec 11 2023 | REM: Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed. |
May 27 2024 | EXP: Patent Expired for Failure to Pay Maintenance Fees. |
Date | Maintenance Schedule |
Dec 26 2020 | 4 years fee payment window open |
Jun 26 2021 | 6 months grace period start (w surcharge) |
Dec 26 2021 | patent expiry (for year 4) |
Dec 26 2023 | 2 years to revive unintentionally abandoned end. (for year 4) |
Dec 26 2024 | 8 years fee payment window open |
Jun 26 2025 | 6 months grace period start (w surcharge) |
Dec 26 2025 | patent expiry (for year 8) |
Dec 26 2027 | 2 years to revive unintentionally abandoned end. (for year 8) |
Dec 26 2028 | 12 years fee payment window open |
Jun 26 2029 | 6 months grace period start (w surcharge) |
Dec 26 2029 | patent expiry (for year 12) |
Dec 26 2031 | 2 years to revive unintentionally abandoned end. (for year 12) |