Alloys or metallic compositions – Molybdenum base
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-18
2008-11-18
King, Roy (Department: 1793)
Alloys or metallic compositions
Molybdenum base
C420S433000, C623S001150, C606S907000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07452501
ABSTRACT:
A stent that is at least partially formed of a novel metal alloy, which novel metal alloy improves the physical properties of the stent.
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Buckman, Jr. Raymond W.
Furst Joseph G.
Patel Udayan
Fay Sharpe LLP
ICON Medical Corp.
King Roy
Shevin Mark L
Turung Brian E.
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