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Method for reducing tackiness of soft acrylic polymers

US5603774A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 1995
Grant dateFeb 18, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2333/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The tackiness associated with certain soft acrylic polymers can be reduced by plasma treatment of the polymer surface. This is particularly useful with regard to intraocular lenses (IOLs), especially foldable IOLs, which are made from such soft acrylic polymers.

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