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Thermal irreversible gel corneal contact lens formed in situ

US5847023A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1995
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S525/937
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Balanced pH, thermo-irreversible gels comprising a polyoxyalkylene compound and an ionic polysaccharide are ideal materials for the formation of a protective contact lens over the cornea of the eye of a mammal.

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