DESC:AN ORTHO PRECISION BRACKET HOLDER ASSEMBLY

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to an ortho precision bracket holder assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to the ortho precision bracket holder assembly where the assembly is incorporated with a bracket holder as well as a positioning gauge to help in vertical positioning of the bracket.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The placement of the brackets is a crucial step in treating mal-aligned teeth. The wires and brackets, which have the designated slot, size and form for the correction is required in all planes of space (horizontal, vertical, and transverse), to aid in the alignment correction process.
[0003] In existing arrangements, a reverse action tweezer is used to position the brackets and hold them in place while the adhesive is applied. LED light cure is then used to cure the adhesive. However, given that the oral cavity is contaminated by saliva, water, humidity and blood, it takes a long time to place the bracket on the tooth using an anterior bracket holder, adjust it to the necessary measurement, and check it with the MBT gauge (an instrument used to measure and position it in the right place).
[0004] Moreover, the tooth surface must be isolated and kept free of saliva before the brackets can be attached. There, the patient must keep his/her mouth open for a longer amount of time to maintain appropriate isolation.
[0005] Thus, it takes a lot of time, effort, and money to use two different instruments separately.
[0006] The existing arrangement to combat the above-mentioned issues is bulky and may be impeding the patient's lips and mouth cavity because it occupies more voluminous space while usage.
[0007] Towards this direction, the present disclosure intends to propose a solution that is able to circumvent the above-mentioned limitations in a simple and cost-effective manner.

OBJECT OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0009] It is an object of the present subject matter to overcome the afore mentioned and other drawbacks existing in the prior art systems and methods.
[0010] It is a principal object of the present subject matter to design and develop an assembly, that is able to combine function of a bracket holder as well as a positioning gauge.
[0011] It is another object of the present subject matter to design and develop the assembly, that can facilitate placement of a bracket at a desired height as per requirement.
[0012] It is another object of the present subject matter to design and develop the assembly, where the positioning gauge is equipped with different graduations to enable precise measurement.
[0013] It is another object of the present subject matter to design and develop the assembly, such that the assembly facilitates decrease in chairside time.
[0014] It is another object of the present subject matter to design and develop the assembly, such that the assembly enhances the patient’s comfort.
[0015] It is another object of the present subject matter to design and develop the assembly, such that the assembly is simple to operate.
[0016] It is even another object of the present subject matter to design and develop the assembly, such that the assembly is cost-effective.
[0017] These and other objects and advantages of the present subject matter, will be apparent to a person skilled in the art after consideration of the following detailed description, taken into consideration with accompanied drawings in which preferred embodiments of the present subject matter are illustrated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0018] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to an ortho precision bracket holder assembly. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0019] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided the ortho precision bracket holder assembly.
[0020] In an aspect, the bracket holder assembly comprises a bracket holder configured to secure engagement of a bracket, the bracket holder having a first elongated arm having a first tip extending at a front end from a first curve area of the first elongated arm, being pointed along first direction, a second elongated arm having a second tip extending from a second curve area of the second elongated arm, being pointed along first direction.
[0021] In an aspect, rear end of both the first elongated arm and the second elongated arm are coupled with each other such that the first elongated arm and the second elongated arm are moveable relative to one another.
[0022] In an aspect, there is provided a positioning gauge coupled to a rear end of the bracket holder, where the positioning gauge is configured to facilitate positioning of the bracket at a correct height, and combined operation of the bracket holder and the positioning gauge enables secure positioning and height adjustment of the bracket.
[0023] In an aspect, the positioning gauge is integrated with the bracket holder at the rear end of the bracket holder.
[0024] In an aspect, front portion of the positioning gauge is provided with a plurality of tips that is configured to secure the bracket, along with a grip configured to hold and carry the bracket.
[0025] In an aspect, rear portion of the positioning gauge comprises of a plurality of arms, where each of the plurality of arms are configured to facilitate positioning of the bracket at a desired height.
[0026] In an aspect, each of the plurality of arms of the positioning gauge is configured to be turned to a desired measurement, ensuring precise placement of bracket.
[0027] In an aspect, each of the plurality of arms of the positioning gauge is graduated with measurements which includes but is not limited to 4.5 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, and 5 mm to facilitate precise positioning of the bracket.
[0028] In an aspect, the bracket holder is configured to function as a reverse-action tweezer for holding and placing brackets.
[0029] To further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit the scope of the present subject matter.
[0030] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0031] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. A detailed description is given with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to refer like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods or structure in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which
[0032] Figure 1 illustrates a proposed ortho precision bracket holder assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0033] Figure 2 (a-c) illustrates perspective views of the ortho precision bracket holder assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0034] Figure 3 (a-b) illustrates a front view and a rear view of a positioning gauge employed in the proposed assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0035] Figure 4 illustrates the use of the necessary positioning gauge by the proposed assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0036] Figure 5 demonstrates use of the 4.5 mm measuring gauge by the proposed assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] A few aspects of the present disclosure are explained in detail below with reference to the various figures. Example implementations are described to illustrate the disclosed subject matter, not to limit its scope, which is defined by the claims. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize a number of equivalent variations of the various features provided in the description that follows.
[0039] While the embodiments of the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.
[0040] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device, system, assembly that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.
[0041] In orthodontics, precise and efficient bracket placement is necessary for majority of fixed appliances to align teeth and accomplish the best possible treatment outcomes. The present invention discloses an ortho precision bracket assembly that helps to minimize chair side time and the difficulty of operating, carrying and sterilization by combining the two main structural elements used in orthodontics. The salient features of the present invention are discussed in the subsequent sections.
[0042] Figure 1 illustrates the proposed ortho precision bracket holder assembly (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0043] In an aspect, the ortho precision bracket holder assembly (100), comprises of a bracket holder (102) and a positioning gauge (108) attached to the bracket holder (102).
[0044] In an aspect, the bracket holder (102) is configured to secure engagement of a bracket and has a first elongated arm (104) and a second elongated arm (106).
[0045] In an aspect, the first elongated arm (104) is having a first tip (104-1) extending at a front end from a first curve area (104-2) of the first elongated arm (104), being pointed along first direction.
[0046] In an aspect, the second elongated arm (106) has a second tip (106-1) extending from a second curve area (106-2) of the second elongated arm (106), being pointed along first direction,
[0047] In an aspect, as can be observed from Figure 1 and perspective views shown in Figure 2 (a-c), rear end of both the first elongated arm (104) and the second elongated arm (106) are coupled with each other such that the first elongated arm (104) and the second elongated arm (106) are moveable relative to one another.
[0048] In an aspect, there is further provided the positioning gauge (108), preferably integrated to a rear end of the bracket holder (102), where the positioning gauge (108) is configured to facilitate positioning of the bracket is at a correct height.
[0049] In an aspect, combined operation of the bracket holder (102) and the positioning gauge (108) enables secure positioning and height adjustment of the bracket.
[0050] Figure 3 (a-b) illustrates a front view, and a rear view of the positioning gauge (108) employed in the proposed assembly (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0051] In an aspect, as can be observed from Figure 3 (a), the positioning gauge (108) is provided with a plurality of tips (110) that is configured to secure the bracket, along with a grip that allows one to hold and carry the bracket, preferably to the tooth.
[0052] In an aspect, as can be observed from the Figure 3 (b), the positioning gauge (108) comprises of a plurality of arms (108-1, 108-2,…., 108-n), where the each of the plurality of arms (108-1, 108-2, ……., 108-n) are configured to facilitate positioning of the bracket at a desired height.
[0053] In an aspect, additionally, each of the plurality of arms (108-1, 108-2,…., 108-n) of the positioning gauge (108) is configured to be turned to a desired measurement, ensuring precise placement of bracket. This helps to determine vertical placement of the bracket on the clinical crown, for dentistry requirements.
[0054] In an aspect, further each of the plurality of arms (108-1, 108-2,…., 108-n) of the positioning gauge (108) is graduated with measurements which includes but is not limited to 4.5 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, and 5 mm to facilitate precise positioning of the bracket, as shown in Figure 3 (b).
[0055] Figure 4 illustrates the use of the necessary measurement gauge by the proposed assembly (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0056] In an aspect, Figure 4 depicts that one of the plurality of arms (108-1, 108-2,…., 108-n) of the positioning gauge (108) is rotated for use in placing the bracket in the correct position. Figure 5 demonstrates use of the 4.5 mm measuring gauge by the proposed assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. It may be observed from the figure that the middle blade is positioned below the incisal edge, and the prescribed measuring arm is placed inside the bracket slot.
[0057] In operation, in order to place the bracket on teeth at the specified measurement from the incisal edge of the tooth, the graduations provided in the positioning gauge (108) gives accuracy and ease of application in the oral cavity.
[0058] In an aspect, in the present disclosure, the bracket holder (102) is configured to function as a reverse-action tweezer for holding and placing brackets.
Technical Advantages
[0059] All in all, the proposed assembly (100) has the following advantages:
a) Facilitates both bracket placement and height measurement, offering a more efficient workflow during orthodontic procedures
b) Facilitates precise height measurement
b) Reduce the operator’s chairside time
c) Simple to implement
d) Cost effective
Equivalents
[0060] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various systems that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the above-mentioned description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0061] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to package features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/device of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.
[0062] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
[0063] It will be further appreciated that functions or structures of a plurality of components or steps may be combined into a single component or step, or the functions or structures of one-step or component may be split among plural steps or components. The present invention contemplates all these combinations. Unless stated otherwise, dimensions and geometries of the various structures depicted herein are not intended to be restrictive of the invention, and other dimensions or geometries are possible. In addition, while a feature of the present invention may have been described in the context of only one of the illustrated embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of other embodiments, for any given application. It will also be appreciated from the above that the fabrication of the unique structures herein and the operation thereof also constitute methods in accordance with the present invention. The present invention also encompasses intermediate and end products resulting from the practice of the methods herein. The use of “comprising” or “including” also contemplates embodiments that “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the recited feature.
[0064] The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Furthermore, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation as shown and described.
,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. An ortho precision bracket holder assembly (100), comprising:
- a bracket holder (102) configured to secure engagement of a bracket, the bracket holder (102) having
a first elongated arm (104) having a first tip (104-1) extending at a front end from a first curve area (104-2) of the first elongated arm (104), being pointed along first direction,
a second elongated arm (106) having a second tip (106-1) extending from a second curve area (106-2) of the second elongated arm (106), being pointed along first direction,
wherein rear end of both the first elongated arm (104) and the second elongated arm (106) are coupled with each other such that the first elongated arm (104) and the second elongated arm (106) are moveable relative to one another; and
- a positioning gauge (108), coupled to a rear end of the bracket holder (102), wherein the positioning gauge (108) is configured to facilitate positioning of the bracket at a correct height,
and wherein combined operation of the bracket holder (102) and the positioning gauge (108) enables secure positioning and height adjustment of the bracket.
2. The ortho precision bracket holder assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the positioning gauge (108) is integrated with the bracket holder (102) at the rear end of the bracket holder (102).
3. The ortho precision bracket holder assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein front portion of the positioning gauge (108) is provided with a plurality of tips (110) that is configured to secure the bracket, along with a grip configured to hold and carry the bracket.
4. The ortho precision bracket holder assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein rear portion of the positioning gauge (108) comprises of a plurality of arms (108-1, 108-2,…., 108-n), wherein the each of the plurality of arms (108-1, 108-2, ……., 108-n) are configured to facilitate positioning of the bracket at a desired height.
5. The ortho precision bracket holder assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein each of the plurality of arms (108-1, 108-2,…., 108-n) of the positioning gauge (108) is configured to be turned to a desired measurement, ensuring precise placement of bracket.
6. The ortho precision bracket holder assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein each of the plurality of arms (108-1, 108-2,…., 108-n) of the positioning gauge (108) is graduated with measurements which includes but is not limited to 4.5 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, and 5 mm to facilitate precise positioning of the bracket.
7. The ortho precision bracket holder assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bracket holder (102) is configured to function as a reverse-action tweezer for holding and placing brackets.

Dated this 31st day of January, 2025
[SONAL MISHRA]
-DIGITALLY SIGNED-
IN/PA-3929
OF L.S. DAVAR & CO.
ATTORNEY FOR THE APPLICANT(S)