Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-31
2009-06-09
Weber, Jon P (Department: 1654)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
C424S425000, C424S428000, C530S356000, C530S364000, C435S810000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07544368
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to three-dimensional porous structures for modulating intraocular pressure. The structures can include a mixture of copolymers, for example, collagen and glycosaminoglycan.
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Hsiao Jo-Yi
Hsu Wei-Cherng
Yen Hsiao-Cheng
Kelley Matthew E.
Life Spring Biotech Co., Ltd.
Mohamed Abdel A
Tousi Cameron H.
Venable LLP
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