Metal deforming – By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively... – Plural or complex apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-10
2011-05-10
Tolan, Edward (Department: 3725)
Metal deforming
By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively...
Plural or complex apparatus
C072S214000, C072S215000, C072S702000, C163S005000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07937981
ABSTRACT:
A method of mechanically treating alloy metal surgical needles to improve bending strength is disclosed. The needles are curved and reverse-curved in this method to improve bending strength.
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Cichocki Frank R.
Maurer Robert
Nordmeyer Michael
Reynolds Eugene D.
Schaible Lester E.
Ethicon Inc.
Skula Emil Richard
Tolan Edward
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