Contact lenses with microchannels
US11550166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D11/00134
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A contact lens comprising one or more microchannels for transport of liquid through the lens is provided. The contact lens can be made by contacting a curable composition with a microfiber that is insoluble in the curable composition; curing the curable composition to provide a polymeric lens body with the microfiber embedded therein; and contacting the polymeric lens body with a solvent to dissolve the microfiber.
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