Granted Patent
Utility
US 5,972,913 · App. 09/082,237
Alendronate therapy to prevent loosening of, or pain associated with, orthopedic implant devices
Inventor:
Ashley J. Yates
Patented Case
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Granted: Oct 26, 1999
Filed: May 20, 1998
Inventor
Ashley J. Yates
Assignee (at issue)
MERCK & CO., INC.
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