Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – Compositions to be polymerized by wave energy wherein said...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2009-12-22
McClendon, Sanza L (Department: 1796)
Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser
Synthetic resins
Compositions to be polymerized by wave energy wherein said...
C522S150000, C522S157000, C522S184000, C522S189000, C522S178000, C523S115000, C525S333700, C623S023580, C623S018110, C623S022210, C623S020140, C623S022110, C623S011110
Reexamination Certificate
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07635725
ABSTRACT:
Highly crystalline, oxidation resistant crosslinked polymeric materials such as crosslinked ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylenes having high wear resistance, enhanced stiffness, enhanced tensile strength, a high level of fatigue and crack propagation resistance, and enhanced creep resistance can be manufactured by the new methods described herein.
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Bellare Anuj
Thornhill Thomas S.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
McClendon Sanza L
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
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