Metal fusion bonding – Process – With condition responsive – program – or timing control
Reexamination Certificate
2010-02-12
2011-12-06
Stoner, Kiley (Department: 1735)
Metal fusion bonding
Process
With condition responsive, program, or timing control
C228S193000, C228S234100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08070041
ABSTRACT:
A method for constantly controlling a direct application of pressure for bonding porous coatings to substrate materials used in orthopaedic implants. The direct pressure is applied to an interface between the porous coating and the substrate material via a pressure application mechanism unaffected by heat and air pressure conditions of the bonding process. The pressure application mechanism maintains a pressure on the implant which is constantly controlled throughout the bonding process.
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Hutchison William G.
Panchison Clarence M.
Rauguth Brad L.
Baker & Daniels LLP
Stoner Kiley
Zimmer Technology, Inc.
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