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Surface modification of polymer objects

US5219965A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1990
Grant dateJun 15, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2010

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

Abstract

A method of modifying the surfaces of polymeric objects by adding a polymerizable surfactant to the monomer mix used to form the object. Also disclosed are surface-modified objects prepared by this method, which is particularly suited for modifying the surfaces of contact lenses.

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