(19)
(11) EP 1 225 837 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
24.01.2002

(43) Date of publication:
31.07.2002 Bulletin 2002/31

(21) Application number: 00978327.5

(22) Date of filing: 01.11.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61B 17/20, A61B 8/12
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0030/104
(87) International publication number:
WO 0132/258 (10.05.2001 Gazette 2001/19)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 01.11.1999 US 162976 P
20.10.2000 US 241986 P

(71) Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0829 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • HOLLAND, Christy, K.
    Cincinnati, OH 45208 (US)
  • KANTER, Daniel, S.
    Cincinnati, OH 45236 (US)
  • BUSSE, Lawrence, J.
    Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 (US)
  • WAGNER, Kenneth, R.
    Cincinnati, OH 45251 (US)

(74) Representative: Baker, Karen Veronica, Dr. 
Baker Associates,Samara House,9 Faithfull Close
Stone,Buckinghamshire HP17 8PW
Stone,Buckinghamshire HP17 8PW (GB)

   


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