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USD721811S1
USD721811S1 US29/471,219 US201329471219F USD721811S US D721811 S1 USD721811 S1 US D721811S1 US 201329471219 F US201329471219 F US 201329471219F US D721811 S USD721811 S US D721811S
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Leon W. Laub
Martin Randolph
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Nam Trinh
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FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the orthodontic bracket showing the new design;
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right elevation view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left elevation view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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  1. The ornamental design for an orthodontic bracket, as shown and described.
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