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Hydrogel monomer mix containing added water

US9389336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2013
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C11/046
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Provided herein is a polymerized product formed of a polymerized monomer mixture comprising intentionally added water and at least one hydrophilic monomer wherein the monomer mix does not contain any silicon containing materials. The polymerized monomer mixture of the invention herein is useful in many biomaterial applications. Especially preferred is the use of the biomaterial as a hydrogel contact lens.

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