The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2007
Suresh C. Srivastava, Setauket, NY (US);
Gilbert R. Gonzales, New York, NY (US);
Radoslav Adzic, East Setauket, NY (US);
George E. Meinken, Middle Island, NY (US);
Suresh C. Srivastava, Setauket, NY (US);
Gilbert R. Gonzales, New York, NY (US);
Radoslav Adzic, East Setauket, NY (US);
George E. Meinken, Middle Island, NY (US);
Brookhaven Science Associates, Upton, NY (US);
Abstract
Methods for preparing an implant coated with a conversion electron emitting source (CEES) are disclosed. The typical method includes cleaning the surface of the implant; placing the implant in an activating solution comprising hydrochloric acid to activate the surface; reducing the surface by Hevolution in HSOsolution; and placing the implant in an electroplating solution that includes ions of the CEES, HCl, HSO, and resorcinol, gelatin, or a combination thereof. Alternatively, before tin plating, a seed layer is formed on the surface. The electroplated CEES coating can be further protected and stabilized by annealing in a heated oven, by passivation, or by being covered with a protective film. The invention also relates to a holding device for holding an implant, wherein the device selectively prevents electrodeposition on the portions of the implant contacting the device.