Patents by Inventor Bernd Kotte

Bernd Kotte has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apatite-coated metallic material, process for its preparation, and its use
    Patent number: 6764769
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel apatite-coated metallic material having improved surface quality and biocompatibility, a process for its preparation, and the use of the material for bone implants, in particular dental implants, artificial joints and fixative material for accident surgery (osteosynthesis material). The coating in this case consists of a thick covering of hydroxyapatite crystals and/or amorphous calcium phosphate spheres having a specific surface area of less than 15 m2/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Biomet Merck GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Kotte, Jürgen Hofinger, Tanja Hebold
  • Apatite-coated metallic material, process for its preparation, and its use
    Publication number: 20030031983
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel apatite-coated metallic material having improved surface quality and biocompatibility, a process for its preparation, and the use of the material for bone implants, in particular dental implants, artificial joints and fixative material for accident surgery (osteosynthesis material). The coating in this case consists of a thick covering of hydroxyapatite crystals and/or amorphous calcium phosphate spheres having a specific surface area of less than 15 m2/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: Biomet Merck GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Kotte, Jurgen Hofinger, Tanja Hebold