SURFACE OXIDE REMOVAL METHODS
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Feb 20, 2014
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Aug 15, 2013
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Abstract
Methods of treating a device such as an endoprostheses or a batch thereof include first soaking the device in nitric acid for greater than 1 hour; after first soaking the device, first sonicating the device in deionized water for between about 5 minutes and about 20 minutes; and after first sonicating the device, repeating, at least once, soaking the device in nitric acid for greater than 1 hour, and, after soaking the device in the nitric acid, sonicating the device in deionized water between about 5 minutes and about 20 minutes. Methods may further include soaking in a mild acid for between about 30 minutes and about 45 minutes. The methods may form a protective oxide having a thickness between about 30 Å and about 100 Å.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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IDEV TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1120 NASA PARKWAY SUITE 600 HOUSTON TX 77058 |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- B08B Class
- 729 Applications Filed
- 646 Patents Issued To-Date
- 88.62 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bueche, Kenneth M | Friendswood, US | 31 | 871 |
# of filed Patents : 31 Total Citations : 871 | |||
Fariabi, Sepehr | Newport Coast, US | 59 | 4892 |
# of filed Patents : 59 Total Citations : 4892 | |||
Moreno,, III Rodolfo | Pearland, US | 1 | 1 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 1 | |||
Sapinoso, Milagros P | Deer Park, US | 1 | 1 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 1 |
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