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Mark for intraocular lenses

US8357196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims
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Filing dateNov 18, 2009
Grant dateJan 22, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intraocular lens for providing vision to an animal or human subject has anterior and posterior sides. The lens includes an optic body, one or more haptics, and one or more marks. Each mark has four or more features disposed along an imaginary line when viewed from the anterior side and/or the posterior side. The mark(s) may be used as an aid in angularly aligning the lens during use.

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