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Soft acrylic materials with high refractive index and minimized glistening

US9289531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Novartis AG · CH

Inventors

Xuwei Jiang · Arlington, US
Douglas C. Schlueter · Azle, US
Walter R. Laredo · Fryeburg, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2014
Grant date	Mar 22, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 2, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC08F236/02
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

High refractive index acrylic device materials with reduced glistenings are disclosed. The device materials are particularly suitable for use as ophthalmic or otorhhinolaryngological device materials and comprises a poly(phenyl ether)-containing monomer and/or a poly(phenyl ether)-containing cross-linking agent.

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