US PATENT SUBCLASS 433 / 178
.~.~.~ Tooth engaging clasp


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433 /   HD   DENTISTRY

167  DF  PROSTHODONTICS {13}
172  DF  .~ Holding or positioning denture in mouth {5}
177  DF  .~.~ By resiliently biased means {2}
178.~.~.~ Tooth engaging clasp


DEFINITION

Classification: 433/178

Tooth engaging clasp:

(under subclass 177) Subject matter wherein the locating or securing means includes opposing surfaces which are elastically urged against opposing exterior surfaces of a natural or artificial tooth.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

139, for a tooth clamp for holding a dam or absorption roll in place.

170, for a resilient tooth engaging clasp connected to a denture by a stress breaker.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc.,

530+, for resiliently biased clasps.