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Method of manufacturing soft contact lens material

US4904708A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1988
Grant dateFeb 27, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B1/043
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hydrophilic monomers in a supercooled, transparent state, are polymerized in the presence of water. The polymers have low levels of residual monomers and exhibit good mechanical strength. The process provides materials useful as contact lenses.

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