Orthodontic Bracket with Frangible Cover Mechanism

专利名称：Orthodontic Bracket with Frangible Cover

Mechanism

发明人：Michael Stevens申请号：US12758090申请日：20100412

公开号：US20100196839A1公开日：20100805

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摘要：An orthodontic bracket is provided that includes a cover and a base, wherein thecover can be rotated over an arch wire slot in the base portion. The present bracketinvention operates to close when a frangible portion is severed upon initiating rotation of

the cover, such that the cover rotates about a hinge, which may include a pin or axle. Inone embodiment of the invention, the pin or axle can be moved laterally and/or verticallyafter the frangible portion is severed. Preferably, the bracket is manufactured to formone piece, such as using an injection molding, machining, or casting process. The bracketoffers economical advantages because additional subsequent assembly is not required toattach a cover to a base.

申请人：Michael Stevens

地址：Littleton CO US

国籍：US

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