psd - new patent issued 21/12/2004

Hi All,

pSivida has been granted and issued a new patent. See below. Should rec. company ASX ann. soon.

Cheers,
Brantley
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10/168,146 BONDED PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREFOR

Patent Number: 6,832,716

Issue Date of Patent: 12-21-2004

Application Number: 10/168,146

Status: Patented Case

First Named Inventor: Leigh Canham , Malvern, GBN (GB)

Title of Invention: BONDED PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREFOR

Bonded products and methods of fabrication therefor

Abstract
This invention relates to a method of fabricating a bonded product comprising at least two components that are bonded together, the method comprising the steps of:
a) bringing the components together; and
b) heating the components; wherein at least one of the components comprises a nanomaterial and wherein steps (a) and (b) are performed in such a manner that the components are bonded together by heating at
least part of the nanomaterial. The method allows the components to be welded together at lower temperatures than for prior art methods. The method also provides a more reliable form of bonding and improves the strength of the bond formed.


R/Brantley