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...metal spring developed by the Elgin National Watch Co., so far tested only in dogs, gives promise of relief for a common disorder of the human heart, reported Dr. James H. Wible and colleagues of Detroit's Wayne University College of Medicine. Called "Elgiloy," the metal is formed into a valvelike flap and covered with nylon. The surgeon fits it into the heart in place of a sub-par mitral or aortic valve. Within 48 hours normal tissue begins to grow around it, in about two weeks completely encloses it. The metal is expected to retain its springiness beyond...
Tough Alloy. "Elgiloy," a tough, cobalt-base alloy developed by Elgin National Watch Co. and Battelle Memorial Institute for rustproof and breakproof watch springs, is now on the market. Possible uses: fountain-pen nibs, valves, dental equipment, aircraft instruments and bearings...
...underselling Swiss have since held on to the biggest share of the domestic market. But Elgin may supply the new spring metal ("Elgiloy") to other watchmakers if they want it. Elgin believes it has enough bounce to put the U.S. on top again-and strength enough to keep it there...
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