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Keratoprosthetic polyurethane

US4285073A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 1980
Grant dateAug 25, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G18/758
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reaction product of methylene diisocyanate, polytetramethylene ether glycol and ethylene oxide-capped trimethylol propane. The resulting polyurethane is optically clear and suitable for use as an artificial cornea, or a permanently implantable lens.

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