Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus – Distinct means to feed – support or manipulate preform stock... – Opposed registering coacting female molds
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-13
2009-12-29
Davis, Robert B (Department: 1791)
Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus
Distinct means to feed, support or manipulate preform stock...
Opposed registering coacting female molds
C249S055000, C249S061000, C249S097000, C249S102000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07637729
ABSTRACT:
The present teachings provide a modular articulating cement spacer mold for forming a temporary implant. The modular spacer mold includes a head component mold defining a first opening, a head connector positioned within the first opening of the head component mold, a stem component mold defining a second opening, and a stem connector to fit within the second opening of the stem component mold to mateably engage the head connector. Related kits and methods of forming a temporary implant are provided.
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Hartman William
Hawkins H. Gene
Martin Kristen
Wilson Jacob
Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
Davis Robert B
Harness Dickey
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