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Method of preparing foldable high refractive index acrylic ophthalmic device materials

US5891931A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1997
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Foldable, acrylic, high refractive index ophthalmic device materials containing a UV absorbing chromophore are cured by exposure to blue light using a benzoylphosphine oxide photoinitiator.

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