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Process for the encapsulation of preformed substrates by graft copolymerization

US4978481A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1989
Grant dateDec 18, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J7/16
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for encapsulating a preformed polymeric substrate comprises peroxidizing and hydroperoxidizing the surface of said preformed substrate using ozone and then carrying out a crosslinked graft copolymerization of selected ethylenically unsaturated monomers both on and surrounding (encapsulating) said substrate. Such encapsulation of substrates provides protective coatings, ablative coatings and, particularly, soft skirts for hard contact lenses.

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