Patent ID: 8726510
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: A61C,B23K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of making a clip for a self-ligating orthodontic bracket, the method comprising: creating a clip base from a base material, wherein the base material of the clip base has a surface; creating multiple conically shaped recesses on the surface of the base material of the clip base using laser ablation, wherein creating recesses includes directing a plurality of laser shots on an associated location on the base material of the clip base to form each of the conically shaped recesses and creating at least one crater on the surface of the base material of the clip base, creating at least one crater including depositing material from an associated recess onto the surface of the base material of the clip base adjacent the associated recess; and after creating recesses, applying a coating to at least a portion of the base material of the clip base to cover at least one of the craters and associated recesses to create a coated clip.