Orthodontic molar tube

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an orthodontic molar tube showing our new design with the tube mounted on a bonding pad shown in phantom;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the orthodontic molar tube of our new design with the tube mounted on a bonding pad shown in phantom;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the orthodontic molar tube of our new design;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is an end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is an end elevational view thereof from the opposite side;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the orthodontic molar tube showing our new design with the tube mounted on a band shown in phantom;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the orthodontic molar tube showing our new design with the tube mounted on a plastic pad shown in phantom;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modified orthodontic molar tube showing our new design with the tube mounted on a bonding pad shown in phantom; and,

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of the molar tube of FIG. 10.

Claims

The ornamental design for an orthodontic molar tube, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kesling; Christopher K. (LaPorte, IN), Kesling; Peter C. (LaPorte, IN)
Assignee:	TP Orthodontics, Inc. (Westville, IN)
Appl. No.:	D/165,553
Filed:	August 13, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/180
Current International Class:	2499
Field of Search:	;D24/180 ;433/17

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

5057012	October 1991	Kesling
5727941	March 1998	Kesling

Primary Examiner: Davis; Antoine Duval
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Zickert; Lloyd L.