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Thermoplastic silicone-containing hydrogels

US5969076A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1998
Grant dateOct 19, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2210/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Thermoplastic silicone-containing composition are useful as a hydrogel contact lens material. The compositions are based on polymers including a siloxane segment and a highly hydrophilic segment.

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