Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2002-12-27
2009-08-18
Woodward, M P (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
active
07575759
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the production of scaffolds, such scaffolds to be used for a variety of purposes, including tissue engineering. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of fused crystals, such as fused salt crystals to form a framework. The methods for producing the scaffolds of this invention improve the porosity, interconnectivity and ease of manufacture as compared to prior art methods.
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Dennis Robert G.
Mooney David J.
Murphy William L.
Hagopian Casey S
Medlen & Carroll LLP
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Woodward M P
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