Powder metallurgy processes – Powder metallurgy processes with heating or sintering – Post sintering operation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-30
2009-06-02
Wyszomierski, George (Department: 1793)
Powder metallurgy processes
Powder metallurgy processes with heating or sintering
Post sintering operation
C623S001390, C148S513000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07540994
ABSTRACT:
A method and process for at least partially forming a medical device that is at least partially formed of a novel metal alloy which improves the physical properties of the medical device.
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