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Contact lenses imparting a vivacious appearance to the eye

US7278736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 2005
Grant dateOct 9, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 2, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/00923
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is directed to a colored contact lens designed for modifying or enhancing a wearer's eye color while giving the wearer's eyes an improved lively appearance (or more lively or vivacious appearance). In particular, a colored contact lens of the invention may impart to a wearer's eye color both a natural appearance with an emotional dimension such as sophistication, depth, well-being, honesty with intimacy, or combinations thereof. The invention also provides methods and kits for making a colored contact lens of the invention.

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