Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products – Coating – forming or etching by sputtering
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2008-11-25
Ryan, Patrick (Department: 1795)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
Coating, forming or etching by sputtering
C204S192150, C216S037000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07455753
ABSTRACT:
A method for fabricating a stent or other medical device by creating a free standing thin film of metal.
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Crockett & Crockett
Crockett, Esq. K. David
Mercado Julian
MicroTherapeutics, Inc.
Ryan Patrick
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