Patents by Inventor Jeremiah U. Ejiofor

Jeremiah U. Ejiofor 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).

  • Metallic nanoparticles as orthopedic biomaterial
    Patent number: 7824462
    Abstract: A composition for use as a prosthetic biomaterial and associated method. The biomaterial exhibits cytocompatibility, mechanical functionality and osteoblast adhesion between the implant and interfacing surface. The biomaterial is metallic, has a grain size less than about 500 nanometers and has a surface roughness of less than about 800 nm rms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Webster, Jeremiah U. Ejiofor