Clip for a self-ligating bracket

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clip for a self-ligating bracket;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a back view thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Sommer; Jay S. (Howards Grove, WI), Nimmer; Eric W. (Plymouth, WI)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type American Orthodontics Corporation Sheboygan WI US
Assignee:	American Orthodontics Corporation (Sheboygan, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/647,082
Filed:	May 9, 2018

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29612627	Aug 2, 2017	D820457
	29545392	Sep 12, 2017	D797294

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/128; D24/180
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/176-182,127-128

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Andrus Intellectual Property Law, LLP

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