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Methods for creating foam-like texture

US8679279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

Allergan, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jordan Thompson · Scotts Valley, US
Alexei Goraltchouk · Rensselaer, US
Kevin A. Ma · Scotts Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 15, 2011
Grant date	Mar 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29L2031/7532
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods for creating a foam-like texture on an implantable material are provided. More particularly, methods for creating foam-like texture on implantable silicone materials are provided.

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