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Aromatic-based polysiloxane prepolymers and ophthalmic devices produced therefrom

US7279538B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2005
Grant dateOct 9, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/16
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polysiloxane comprises diaryl, dialkyl, and arylalkyl siloxane units, and further has at least a functional group. Such polysiloxane can be further copolymerized with an additional monomer to produce polymeric compositions suitable for making ophthalmic devices. The additional monomer can be selected to produce desirable properties for ophthalmic applications, such as high refractive index and/or high elongation.

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