Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system – Biological or biochemical
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-11
2008-12-30
Frejd, Russell (Department: 2128)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Biological or biochemical
C703S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07472050
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a mathematical and computer model of a joint. The model includes representation of the biological processes related to the synovial tissue and cartilage. In one embodiment, the model represents a human joint afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Defranoux Nadine A.
Dubnicoff Todd B.
Klinke, II David J.
Lewis Annette K.
Paterson Thomas S.
Entelos Inc.
Flick Karen E.
Frejd Russell
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