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UV-absorbers for ophthalmic lens materials

US8585938B1 · kind B1 · utility

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36References

15Claims

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Assignee

Novartis AG · CH

Inventors

David L. Jinkerson · Benbrook, US
Walter R. Laredo · Fryeburg, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 29, 2013
Grant date	Nov 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 29, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B5/223
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

UV absorbing compounds that are effective in blocking UV and short-wavelength blue light are disclosed. The UV absorbing compounds are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.

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