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Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Articles And Methods Of Forming Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Articles - EP2792373

The patent EP2792373 was granted to Zimmer on Mar 1, 2017. The application was originally filed on Aug 18, 2005 under application number EP14173530A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2792373

ZIMMER
Application Number
EP14173530A
Filing Date
Aug 18, 2005
Status
Revoked
Jul 18, 2023
Grant Date
Mar 1, 2017
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