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Collagen gel contact lens and method of preparation

US4260228A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1980
Grant dateApr 7, 1981
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/053
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved collagen gel soft contact lens is prepared from an aldehyde-crosslinked, lens-shaped collagen gel containing a water-soluble, aliphatic, monomeric, polyhydroxy compound, e.g., glucose.

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