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Antimicrobial lenses and lens care systems

US5340583A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 6, 1993
Grant dateAug 23, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2013

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to lenses, for example, contact lenses, and to contact lens cases having antimicrobial properties. More particularly, the invention relates to lenses and contact lens cases made from materials which comprise polymeric materials and effective antimicrobial components.

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