Quarternized titanium-nitride anti-bacterial coating for dental implants
US11864964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a method for forming an anti-microbial layer on an apparatus. Also disclosed is a method for improving the anti-bacterial properties of a titanium device coated with titanium-nitride (TiN). Also disclosed is a medical apparatus comprising an anti-microbial layer prepared by the disclosed methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
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