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Silicone hydrogel lens with a covalently attached coating

US8557334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 2010
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/00865
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a cost-effective method for making a silicone hydrogel contact lens having a hydrophilic coating thereon that is covalently attached to the lens and has a good hydrophilicity, intactness and durability. The invention also provides a silicone hydrogel contact lenses having a hydrophilic coating consisting of a prime coating covalently attached to the contact lens and a top coating covalently attached to the prime coating.

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