ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,765,972, issued on Oct. 20.
"Vertical pivot device" was invented by Dean J Murphy (Rockford, Ill.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "In some examples, an apparatus includes an orthodontic housing enabling conversion of an appliance such as a Herbst appliance used in advancement of the mandible of a patient from a horizontal component to a vertical component. This vertical orientation allows for many advantages in the use of the appliance."
The patent was filed on May 7, 2024, under Application No. 18/831,031.
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