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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2007
Robert James Kelly, Christchurch, NZ;
Clive Marsh, Christchurch, NZ;
Mohammed Azam Ali, Christchurch, NZ;
Sigrid Edith Vorwerk, Boy of Island, NZ;
Robert James Kelly, Christchurch, NZ;
Clive Marsh, Christchurch, NZ;
Mohammed Azam Ali, Christchurch, NZ;
Sigrid Edith Vorwerk, Boy of Island, NZ;
Keraplast Technologies, Ltd., San Antonio, TX (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to a material for use as bone void filler comprising soluble keratin protein. The material may be in the form of a putty, gel or emulsion. Additional components may be added to the material to improve handling characteristics and bone enhancement capabilities. The material may be formulated to serve as a suitable carrier for demineralized bone matrix. This invention also describes methods for making the material.