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In situ calcium phosphate minerals method
Assignee: Norian Corp
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Filing: 1989-05-30
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Granted: 1991-09-10
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Expires: 2009-05-30
Abstract
Abstract Calcium phosphate minerals are formed by using phosphoric acid substantially free of uncombined water in conjunction with a calcium source, normally as any combination of carbonate, phosphate and hydroxide, and, as required, any additional base to neutralize the phosphoric acid. Protein may be optionally added. The resulting product is readily formed and then sets to a hard, stable, workable shaped object.
Inventors
- 👤 Brent R. Constantz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L24/00; A61L24/02; A61K; A61K6/00; A61K6/30; A61K6/50; A61K6/54; A61K6/80; A61K6/831; A61K6/838; A61K6/849; A61K6/873; A61L27/00; A61L27/02; A61L27/12; A61L27/40; A61L27/44; A61L27/46; C; C01; C01B; C01B25/00; C01B25/16; C01B25/26; C01B25/32; C01B25/322; C01B25/455; A61F; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00179; A61F2310/00293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A method for making calcium phosphate minerals comprising: combining phosphoric acid, substantially free of uncombined water, a calcium source, neutralizing anions including at least one of carbonate, phosphate and hydroxide in an amount sufficient to substantially neutralise said phosphoric acid and water in an amount to provide a kneadable mixture; agitating the mixture to produce a substantially uniform mixture; and allowing the substantially uniform mixture to set and become annealed to a hard workable structure.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
75 words
A method for making calcium phosphate minerals comprising: combining phosphoric acid, substantially free of uncombined water, a calcium source, neutralizing anions including at least one of carbonate, phosphate and hydroxide in an amount sufficient to substantially neutralise said phosphoric acid and water in an amount to provide a kneadable mixture; agitating the mixture to produce a substantially uniform mixture; and allowing the substantially uniform mixture to set and become annealed to a hard workable structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein calcium phosphate crystals are combined in said combining step.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said phosphoric acid is orthophosphoric acid crystals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 3, wherein the dry ingredients, orthophosphoric acid and calcium source are premixed prior to combining with the water or the calcium source and water are precombined prior to combining with said phosphoric acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said calcium source is present at least in part as calcium carbonate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein a protein is combined in said combining step.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for making hydroxyapatite comprising: combining orthophosphoric acid crystals, a neutralizing source comprising at least one of calcium carbonate, alkali metal hydroxide, calcium hydroxide or calcium phosphate, in an amount to provide a substantially neutral product, and water in an amount to provide a kneadable mixture; agitating the mixture to produce a substantially uniform mixture; and allowing the substantially uniform mixture to set and become matured to a hard workable structure.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for making hydroxyapatite comprising: combining orthophosphoric acid crystals, a neutralizing source comprising at least one of calcium carbonate, alkali metal hydroxide, calcium hydroxide or calcium phosphate, in an amount to provide a substantially neutral product, and water in an amount to provide a kneadable mixture; agitating the mixture to produce a substantially uniform mixture; and allowing the substantially uniform mixture to set and become matured to a hard workable structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein said orthophosphoric acid crystals and neutralizing source are precombined in a uniform mixture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 8, wherein said orthophosphoric acid crystals are present in 6-15 parts by weight, and said calcium carbonate is present in from about 6-15 parts by weight.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein said maturing occurs in situ in bone.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein a source of fluoride or chloride is included in said mixture to displace at least 10% of the hydroxyl groups of hydroxyapatite.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method according to claim 11, wherein CaSiF 6 , Na 2 SiF 6 , NaF or CaCl 2 is included in said mixture to displace at least 10% of the hydroxyl groups of said hydroxyapatite.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein 0.2-2 parts of collagen is combined in said combining step.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein dilute HF or HCl of less than about 1M are included with a carbonate anion calcium source, wherein said HF or HCl are in sufficient amount to displace at least 10% of the hydroxyl groups of said hydroxyapatite.
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