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Keratoprosthetic polyurethane

US4424335A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 1982
Grant dateJan 3, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B1/043
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

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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