System and method for remote source data verification

A remote source data verification system. The inventive system includes a remote server running a novel source data verification software application adapted to electronically acquire images of source documents, index the images and store the images in a source database in a predetermined order based on the indexing, select an image from the source database, interface with a clinical database, and simultaneously display data from the clinical database alongside the selected image. In a preferred embodiment, the system uses an electronic pen or other real time data capture device that simultaneously creates physical source documents and corresponding electronic recordings. The recordings are automatically transmitted to the remote server and processed to generate images of the original source documents.

Aircraft Communication System

An aircraft communication system and corresponding method for establishing a datalink network between participating aircrafts, wherein each participating aircraft comprises a datalink transponder for sending and receiving standard communication messages (M) over a standard communication protocol; said datalink transponders are employed for establishing said datalink network using a standard communication protocol, and wherein said datalink transponders transmitting event driven messages (M) with a predefined structure identifying said messages (M) as test messages (TM) and at the same time comprising message data (MD) for establishing said datalink network, thus providing a datalink network established by transmission of solely messages (M) compliant with said standard communication protocol.

Adaptive communications system

This invention allows a system to monitor how quickly and accurately the user is responding via the input device. The input device can be a mouse, a keyboard, their voice, a touch-screen, a tablet PC writing instrument, a light pen or any other commercially available device used to input information from the user to the PBCD. Information is displayed on the PBCD screen based on how quickly and accurately the user is navigating with the input device.

In-Situ Airfoil Contouring Tool

A tool for in-situ airfoil contouring is provided. The tool has a pathway for an airfoil edge wherein the edge movement is limited and further wherein the edge is exposed to a grinding structure having a preselected profile shape therein. The tool makes this contouring process available for airfoils without the necessity of removing the airfoils from, for example, an aircraft engine.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing agent, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Oligonucleotides for htt-1a modulation

This disclosure relates to novel HTT-1A targeting sequences. Novel HTT-1A targeting oligonucleotides for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases are also provided.

Tuning CRISPR/CAS9 Activity with Chemically Modified Nucleotide Substitutions

The present disclosure provides CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein compositions comprising chemically modified CRISPR RNA (crRNA) guide and trans-acting CRISPR RNA (tracrRNA) components. Methods of using the disclosed CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein compositions are also provided.

Insulated sleeve for a cup

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

A tent and a method for heat insulating a tent

A tent ( 1 ) comprises a flysheet ( 4 ) supported on a plurality of ground engaging tent poles ( 7 ), each of which terminate in respective opposite ground engaging ends ( 8 ). A heat insulated enclosure ( 2 ) is suspended within the flysheet ( 4 ) from the ground engaging tent poles ( 7 ) by suspension straps ( 24 ). The heat insulated enclosure ( 2 ) comprises a heat insulated groundsheet ( 17 ), a heat insulated peripheral side wall ( 19 ) extending upwardly from the heat insulated groundsheet ( 17 ) to a heat insulated ridge element ( 20 ), all of which include spaced apart inner and outer sheets ( 25,26 ) of fabric material with a heat insulating material ( 27 ) such as cellucotton material of thickness typically in the range of 15 mm to 40 mm sandwiched between the inner and outer sheets ( 25,26 ). The heat insulated enclosure defines an open mouth ( 21 ) which is closed by a heat insulated closure sheet ( 22 ), and the heat insulated enclosure ( 2 ) communicates with a day compartment ( 10 ) located forwardly of the heat insulated enclosure ( 2 ) within the flysheet ( 4 ).

Process of forming polymeric material

A method for forming an article includes providing a sheet of material, optionally conditioning the sheet with a surface of a roller, forming the sheet to provide a web, and separating an article from the web to provide the article. An apparatus adapted to form the article from a sheet is provided.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Methods of joining and repairing composite components

A first thermoplastic component and a second thermoplastic component including a first joint portion and a second joint portion, respectively, are provided. A least a portion of a surface area of each of the first and second joint portions include a respective first and second mating surface. The first and second mating surfaces of the respective first and second joint portions are positioned in contact with one another. The first and second joint portions are fusion joined. Fusion joining the first and second joint portions forms a fused unitary portion of the first and second thermoplastic components.

Process for forming an insulated container having artwork

A container is formed to include and interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor, a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall, and artwork on the side wall.

Process of forming polymeric material

A method for forming an article includes providing a sheet of material, optionally conditioning the sheet with a surface of a roller, forming the sheet to provide a web, and separating an article from the web to provide the article. An apparatus adapted to form the article from a sheet is provided.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing agent, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Insulated sleeve for a cup

An insulative member for surrounding and embracing an exterior surface of a hot-beverage drink cup to provide a grippable low-temperature thermal barrier that can be gripped by a consumer, the member comprising a sheet comprising insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material having localized plastic deformation in the sheet and providing a plastically deformed first material segment having a first density located in a first portion of the sheet and a second material segment having a second density lower than the first density located in an adjacent second portion of the sheet.

Insulated container

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing agent, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Process for forming an insulated container having artwork

A container is formed to include and interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor, a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall, and artwork on the side wall.

Formulación, resina o extruido para conformar una estructura celular aislante, polimérica y no aromática, artículo y material que se obtiene, recipiente conformado y proceso de obtención.

Una formulación incluye un material polimérico, un agente de nucleación, un agente de soplado y un agente tensioactivo. La formulación se puede utilizar para conformar un recipiente.

Process of forming polymeric material

A method for forming an article includes providing a sheet of material, optionally conditioning the sheet with a surface of a roller, forming the sheet to provide a web, and separating an article from the web to provide the article. An apparatus adapted to form the article from a sheet is provided.

Insulated container with molded brim

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Adhesive article comprising a poly(meth)acrylate-based primer layer and methods of making same

An adhesive article comprising a poly(meth)acrylate-based primer layer and methods of making same. The article can include a backing, a primer layer located on a first major surface of the backing, and a silicone-based adhesive located on the primer layer. The primer layer can be derived from a primer precursor comprising poly(meth)acrylate functionalities. The method can include applying a primer precursor onto a first major surface of a backing, the primer precursor comprising a compound comprising poly(meth)acrylate functionalities; irradiating the primer precursor; applying an adhesive on the irradiated primer precursor; and irradiating the adhesive and the irradiated primer precursor to form a primer layer located between the adhesive and the first major surface of the backing.

Adhesive article comprising a poly(meth)acrylate-based primer layer and methods of making same

An adhesive article comprising a poly(meth)acrylate-based primer layer and methods of making same. The article can include a backing, a primer layer located on a first major surface of the backing, and a silicone-based adhesive located on the primer layer. The primer layer can be derived from a primer precursor comprising poly(meth)acrylate functionalities. The method can include applying a primer precursor onto a first major surface of a backing, the primer precursor comprising a compound comprising poly(meth)acrylate functionalities; irradiating the primer precursor; applying an adhesive on the irradiated primer precursor; and irradiating the adhesive and the irradiated primer precursor to form a primer layer located between the adhesive and the first major surface of the backing.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Insulated sleeve for a container

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

Insulated container

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a base resin, a nucleating agent, and a blowing agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Process for forming an insulated container having artwork

A container is formed to include and interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor, a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall, and artwork on the side wall.

Process for forming an insulated container having artwork

A container is formed to include and interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor, a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall, and artwork on the side wall.

Process for forming an insulated container having artwork

A container is formed to include and interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor, a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall, and artwork on the side wall.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Insulated sleeve for a cup

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

Insulated sleeve for a cup

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

Insulated sleeve for a cup

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

Insulated sleeve for a container

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

Insulated container

A container is formed to include and interior region that is configured to receive a product therein and the container is insulated.

Insulated sleeve for a cup

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

Insulated sleeve for a cup

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

Insulated sleeve for a cup

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

Insulated container

Insulated container

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Insulated container

An insulative container (10) is formed to include an interior region (14) and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container (10) includes a floor (20) and a side wall (18) coupled to the floor (20) to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall. The body comprises insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material for enabling localized plastic deformation in at least one selected region of the body.

INSULATING GLASS

Vaso aislante que incluye una región interna y una boca que se abre a la región interna. El depósito incluye un piso y una pared lateral en acoplamiento con el piso para definir la región interna entre el piso y la pared lateral. Insulating vessel that includes an internal region and a mouth that opens to the internal region. The tank includes a floor and a side wall in engagement with the floor to define the internal region between the floor and the side wall.

Insulated container

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Insulated container

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall

Insulated container

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Insulated container

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Insulated container

An insulative container (10) is formed to include an interior region (14) and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container (10) includes a floor (20) and a side wall (18) coupled to the floor (20) to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall. The body comprises insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material for enabling localized plastic deformation in at least one selected region of the body.

Insulated container

An insulative container (10) is formed to include an interior region (14) and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container (10) includes a floor (20) and a side wall (18) coupled to the floor (20) to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall. The body comprises insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material for enabling localized plastic deformation in at least one selected region of the body.

Insulated container

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

INSULATING GLASS

Vaso aislante que incluye una región interna y una boca que se abre a la región interna. El depósito incluye un piso y una pared lateral en acoplamiento con el piso para definir la región interna entre el piso y la pared lateral. Insulating vessel that includes an internal region and a mouth that opens to the internal region. The tank includes a floor and a side wall in engagement with the floor to define the internal region between the floor and the side wall.

Insulated container

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymer material for an insulated container

Eine Formulierung enthält ein Polymermaterial, ein Nukleierungsmittel, ein Treibmittel und ein oberflächenaktives Mittel. Die Formulierung kann zur Bildung eines Behälters verwendet werden. A formulation contains a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing agent and a surfactant. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation for forming an insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric structure, the formulation comprising a polymer material comprising at least one high melt strength polypropylene having a unimodal molecular weight distribution; at least one nucleating agent; and at least one slip agent; optionally a second polymer material comprising (i) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene, and mixtures thereof, (ii) at least one impact copolymer, or (iii) at least one polypropylene selected from the group consisting of impact copolymers and high crystalline homopolymers; and optionally at least one blowing agent comprising at least one composition selected from the group consisting of chemical blowing agents, inert gases, and combinations thereof.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

POLYMERIC MATERIAL FOR AN INSULATED CONTAINER A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

POLYMERIC MATERIAL FOR AN INSULATED CONTAINER A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

FORMULATION, RESIN OR EXTRUDED TO CONFORM AN INSULATING, POLYMERIC AND NON-AROMATIC CELLULAR STRUCTURE, ARTICLE AND MATERIAL THAT IS OBTAINED, CONFORMED CONTAINER AND PROCESS OF OBTAINING.

Una formulación incluye un material polimérico, un agente de nucleación, un agente de soplado y un agente tensioactivo. La formulación se puede utilizar para conformar un recipiente. A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing agent and a surfactant. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, and a blowing agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Insulated container

A formulation includes a base resin, a nucleating agent, and a blowing agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Polymeric material for an insulated container

A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, and a blowing agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Process of making ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

The present invention relates to a medical prosthesis for use within the body, which is formed of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having a polymeric structure with less than about 50% crystallinity, less than about 290 Å lamellar thickness and less than about 940 MPa tensile elastic modulus, so as to reduce production of fine particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis. The present invention also relates to methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein.

Polyethylene hip joint prosthesis with extended range of motion

A hip joint prostheses including an acetabular cup ( 2 ) mounted in the hip socket ( 4 ) of the pelvis ( 6 ) is disclosed. The prosthesis also includes a head ( 8 ) which has a radius of curvature complementary to the cavity in the acetabular cup ( 2 ). The head ( 8 ) is typically made of metal. A neck ( 10 ) is connected to the head ( 8 ) joining the head ( 8 ) to the stem ( 12 ). The head ( 8 ), and the acetabular cup ( 2 ) are designed to allow a great deal of angular articulation. The bearing portions can be made with radiation treated ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene polymer having substantially no detectable free radicals.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic device and method

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferres prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Melt-irradiated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene which has a polymeric structure with less than about 50% crystallinity, less than about 290 Å lamellar thickness and less than about 940 MPa tensile elastic modulus, so as to reduce production of fine particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, is described. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.

Radiation and melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within a body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radial. Preferred prosthesis exhibits reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacturing wear resistant medical prosthesis and materials used therein are also provided.

Radiation melt treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene prosthetic devices

A medical prosthesis for use within the body which is formed of radiation treated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having substantially no detectable free radicals, is described. Preferred prostheses exhibit reduced production of particles from the prosthesis during wear of the prosthesis, and are substantially oxidation resistant. Methods of manufacture of such devices and material used therein are also provided.