Interpore International: The Irvine manufacturer of synthetic...

Interpore International: The Irvine manufacturer of synthetic bone graft materials for orthopedic use said it earned $674,000, or 9 cents a share, for the third quarter, compared with net income of $173,900, or 3 cents a share, for the three-month period last year. Quarterly sales increased 33% to $4.8 million from $3.6 million. Year-to-date profit totaled $1.6 million, or 21 cents a share, compared with $359,620, or 7 cents a share, for the first three quarters last year. Nine-month revenue rose 24% to $13.4 million from $10.8 million.