Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2002-08-28
2009-02-24
Pellegrino, Brian E. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017150
Reexamination Certificate
active
07494507
ABSTRACT:
Articulating diamond-surfaced spinal implants are disclosed. Materials which may be used to make the spinal implants and manufacturing and finishing techniques for making the implants are also disclosed.
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patent:
Blackburn Dean C.
Dixon Richard H.
Gardinier Clayton Frank
Medford Troy J.
Pope Bill J.
Bateman IP Law Group
Diamicron, Inc.
Pellegrino Brian E.
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