Self-ligating orthodontic bracket

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a self-ligating orthodontic bracket showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The broken lines showing portions of a self-ligating orthodontic bracket are included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a self-ligating orthodontic bracket, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Bryant; Richard Randle (Vista, CA), Roman; Patrick (Escondido, CA), Del Castillo; Osvaldo (Vista, CA), Del Castillo; Hector (Vista, CA)
Assignee:	Orthodontic Design and Production, Inc. (Vista, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/383,975
Filed:	January 25, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/180
Current International Class:	2499
Field of Search:	;D24/176,180 ;433/8-17

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dorr, Carson & Birney, P.C.