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Process for forming an optically clear polyurethane lens or cornea

US4386039A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1981
Grant dateMay 31, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2240/004
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Process for forming optically clear lenses or artifical corneas from a reaction product of 4,4' dicyclohexylmethane 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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