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US787861A
US787861A US23828704A US1904238287A US787861A US 787861 A US787861 A US 787861A US 23828704 A US23828704 A US 23828704A US 1904238287 A US1904238287 A US 1904238287A US 787861 A US787861 A US 787861A
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  • My invention relates to improvements in apparatus for straightening teeth; and it consists of the novel features herein shown, described, and claimed.
  • Figure l is a side elevation showing the adjustable clamp in position for use upon the set of teeth as seen looking in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 in Fig. 2.
  • Fig. 2 is a bottom plan view as seen looking in the direction indicated by the arrow 2 in Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective, upon an enlarged scale, of the adjustable clamp removed from the teeth.
  • Fig. L is a side elevation showing the two rows of human teeth and illustrating the defects which my apparatus is intended to cure.
  • the sockets l and ll are adapted to be fitted and securely mounted upon the back teeth 12 and 13, one upon each side of the mouth, and the bearing-blocks l-l and 15 are rigidly secured to the outer sides of the sockets.
  • the metal strap 16 has screw-threaded nipples l7 and 18 upon its ends, and said nipples are mounted in the bearings 1t and 15, and nuts 19 and 20 are screw-seated upon the nipples 1'7 and 18 back of the bearings Hand l5, so as to tighten the strap by tightening the nuts.
  • a soft-rubber cushion 21 is secured to the inner face of the strap 16.
  • the strap is placed in position to extend from one socket to the other in front of the teeth, so as to press the cushion 21 against the front teeth
  • the upper jaw 23 is considerably longer than the lower jaw 2 t and that the arch of the jaw is correspondingly narrow, and in these cases it is usual for the front teeth to project forwardly.
  • the adjustable clamp is applied as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, and as the nuts 19 and 20 are tightened the front teeth will be pressed backwardly and the arch of the jaw will be widened, and after this treatment has continued for some time the shape and appearance of the teeth will be greatly improved.
  • the use of the rubber cushion 21 is of great importance, because it prevents the hard metal from pressing against the teeth, thereby causing pain, and it renders the device elastic to the extent of the expansive force of the rubber, thereby making the action of the clamp gradual or springy.
  • sockets adapted to be connected to the back teeth one on each side of the mouth; bearingblocks secured to the sockets; a strap having screw-tln'emled nipples extending through the bearing-blocks; said strap extending from one socket to the other; nuts upon the screwthrezuled nipples; and a rubber cushion secured to the inner face of the strap to engage the front teeth; substantially as specilied.

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PATENTED APR. 18, 1905.
W. B. SHELF.
APPARATUS FOR STRAIGHTENING TEETH.
APPLICATION FILED DEC. 27, 1904.
0M0 Wi /J wmumgll Patented April 18, 1905.
UNITED STATES PATENT EETcE.
\YILLARD B. SHELP, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
APPARATUS FOR STRAIGHTENING TEETH.
SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 787,861, dated April 18, 1905. Application filed December 27, 1904. Serial No. 238,287.
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Be it known that I, WILLARD B. SuELr, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city of St. Louis and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Apparatus for Straightening Teeth, of which the following is a specification containing a full, clear, and exactdescription, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part hereof.
My invention relates to improvements in apparatus for straightening teeth; and it consists of the novel features herein shown, described, and claimed.
In thedrawings, Figure l is a side elevation showing the adjustable clamp in position for use upon the set of teeth as seen looking in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 in Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a bottom plan view as seen looking in the direction indicated by the arrow 2 in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a perspective, upon an enlarged scale, of the adjustable clamp removed from the teeth. Fig. L is a side elevation showing the two rows of human teeth and illustrating the defects which my apparatus is intended to cure.
Referring to the drawings in detail, the sockets l and ll are adapted to be fitted and securely mounted upon the back teeth 12 and 13, one upon each side of the mouth, and the bearing-blocks l-l and 15 are rigidly secured to the outer sides of the sockets. The metal strap 16 has screw-threaded nipples l7 and 18 upon its ends, and said nipples are mounted in the bearings 1t and 15, and nuts 19 and 20 are screw-seated upon the nipples 1'7 and 18 back of the bearings Hand l5, so as to tighten the strap by tightening the nuts. A soft-rubber cushion 21 is secured to the inner face of the strap 16. After the sockets 10 and 11 have been secured to the teeth the strap is placed in position to extend from one socket to the other in front of the teeth, so as to press the cushion 21 against the front teeth It sometimes happens that the upper jaw 23 is considerably longer than the lower jaw 2 t and that the arch of the jaw is correspondingly narrow, and in these cases it is usual for the front teeth to project forwardly. \Vhen it is desired to treat a case of this kind, the adjustable clamp is applied as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, and as the nuts 19 and 20 are tightened the front teeth will be pressed backwardly and the arch of the jaw will be widened, and after this treatment has continued for some time the shape and appearance of the teeth will be greatly improved.
The use of the rubber cushion 21 is of great importance, because it prevents the hard metal from pressing against the teeth, thereby causing pain, and it renders the device elastic to the extent of the expansive force of the rubber, thereby making the action of the clamp gradual or springy.
I clairn In an apparatus for straightening teeth: sockets adapted to be connected to the back teeth one on each side of the mouth; bearingblocks secured to the sockets; a strap having screw-tln'emled nipples extending through the bearing-blocks; said strap extending from one socket to the other; nuts upon the screwthrezuled nipples; and a rubber cushion secured to the inner face of the strap to engage the front teeth; substantially as specilied.
In testimony whereofI have signed my name to this specification in presence of two subscribing witnesses.
WILLARD B. Sl-IELP.
\Vitnesses:
ALFRED A. EICKS, EDWARD E. LONGAN.
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US5401168A (en) * 1993-05-17 1995-03-28 Universal Dynamics, Inc. Drive tube apparatus
US5651672A (en) * 1995-05-10 1997-07-29 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Orthodontic force module
US6053730A (en) * 1999-07-28 2000-04-25 3M Innovative Properties Company Orthodontic force module with fracture-resistant coupling
US6491519B1 (en) * 1994-04-29 2002-12-10 Rmo, Inc. Force generating device useful in orthodontic appliances
US20060188833A1 (en) * 2003-10-23 2006-08-24 Orthodontic Research & Development, S.L. Segmental distalisation element for orthodontic treatments

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5401168A (en) * 1993-05-17 1995-03-28 Universal Dynamics, Inc. Drive tube apparatus
US6491519B1 (en) * 1994-04-29 2002-12-10 Rmo, Inc. Force generating device useful in orthodontic appliances
US5651672A (en) * 1995-05-10 1997-07-29 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Orthodontic force module
US5897313A (en) * 1995-05-10 1999-04-27 Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co. Orthodontic force module
US6053730A (en) * 1999-07-28 2000-04-25 3M Innovative Properties Company Orthodontic force module with fracture-resistant coupling
US20060188833A1 (en) * 2003-10-23 2006-08-24 Orthodontic Research & Development, S.L. Segmental distalisation element for orthodontic treatments
US7985070B2 (en) * 2003-10-23 2011-07-26 Luis Carriere Lluch Segmental distalisation element for orthodontic treatments

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