Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Process disinfecting – preserving – deodorizing – or sterilizing – Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-24
2011-10-11
Conley, Sean E (Department: 1775)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing
Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance
C435S001100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08034288
ABSTRACT:
A process for cleaning donor soft tissue by removing contaminants by extraction using a fluid at supercritical temperature and pressures while preserving the integrity of the tissue.
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Burns David C.
Christensen Tim W.
Christopher Renee
Eisenhut Anthony R.
Conley Sean E
Joyner Kevin
Novasterilis
Welsh Flaxman & Gitler LLC
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