Interpore International: The Irvine manufacturer of synthetic...

Interpore International: The Irvine manufacturer of synthetic bone graft materials reported net income of $20,000 for the second quarter, which included a $617,000 loss from the sale of its dental business. A year ago, the company earned 117,000, or 2 cents a share. Sales were down 18% to $4 million from $4.9 million. Net income for the six months was $279,000, or 4 cents a share, compared with $292,000, or 4 cents a share, a year ago. Sales decreased 12% to $8.7 million from $9.9 million.