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Accommodative intraocular lens

US7029497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims
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Filing dateMay 21, 2003
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/1681
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A single optic accommodative lens. The lens includes a non-circular ring with radial dimensions that are different in at least two meridians. The radial dimension of vertical meridian of the lens approximates the natural diameter of the capsular bag. The optic of the lens is connected to the ring at the vertical meridian by a pair of haptics.

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