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Wettable silicone-based lenses

US6099852A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 1998
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2383/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention provide silicone-based, biomedical devices that exhibit improved wettability as well as biocompatability through the use of functional silane agents. More specifically, the invention provides devices at least one surface of which has a functional silane coupling agent and hydrophilic polymer.

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