Patent ID: 11944515
Assignee: BRACES ON DEMAND, INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A  B | IPC A

Claim 14:
15. A method for manufacturing a packaged orthodontic appliance, the method comprising
manufacturing the orthodontic appliance, wherein the orthodontic appliance comprises:
a main body portion, wherein the main body portion is monolithically formed, the main body portion including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposite the second end, the main body portion comprising:
a first orthodontic device, wherein the first orthodontic device is configured to be bonded to a first tooth of a patient's mouth, and wherein the first orthodontic device is located proximal to the first end; and
an eyelet, wherein the eyelet is located proximal to the second end; and

a second orthodontic device, wherein the second orthodontic device is configured to be bonded to a second tooth of the patient's mouth, wherein the second orthodontic device includes a protrusion, wherein the protrusion extends from the second orthodontic device substantially perpendicularly to the second tooth of the patient's mouth, and wherein the protrusion is located within the eyelet during manufacture;

manufacturing the packaging, wherein the packaging comprises:
a plurality of support structures, wherein the plurality of support structures supports the orthodontic appliance; and
a base, wherein the plurality of support structures secures the orthodontic appliance to the base.