Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-10
2008-06-10
Teskin, Fred (Department: 1796)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
C623S013120, C623S018110, C623S020140, C623S020110, C623S926000, C522S161000, C528S503000, C422S001000, C422S022000, C264S485000, C264S488000
Reexamination Certificate
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07384430
ABSTRACT:
A component made from a crosslinked polymeric material, wherein the crosslinked polymeric material has a reduced crystallinity is described. An associated method for fabricating such a component is also described.
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