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Ring-shaped device

US9486362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 25, 2009
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention aims to provide a ring-shaped device superior in the wearing comfort and intraocular stability while being worn on the eye.Provided is a ring-shaped device to be worn on the scleral surface, which is characterized in that it has an opening to expose the cornea and an intermediate portion between an inner edge portion and an outer edge portion has a maximum thickness.

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