Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Ear or nose prosthesis
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Ear or nose prosthesis
Reexamination Certificate
active
07955386
ABSTRACT:
A middle ear prosthesis comprises a body of deformable material capable of retaining different shapes. The body comprises a slotted wall defining a cavity for receiving a bone of the middle ear. The wall is deformable proximate slots in the wall between an open position for receiving the bone and a closed position wherein the body is reshaped to grasp the bone.
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Briggs Casper
Brosnahan Robert
Ireland J. Patrick
Prescott Anthony D.
Reitan Harlan J.
Clarity Corporation
Gherbi Suzette J
Wood Phillips Katz Clark & Mortimer
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