Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – At least one aryl ring which is part of a fused or bridged...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Pezzuto, Helen L (Department: 1713)
Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser
Synthetic resins
At least one aryl ring which is part of a fused or bridged...
C526S303100, C510S112000, C510S113000, C514S839000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11273778
ABSTRACT:
The use of NIPAM polymers to prevent or reduce the formation of protein deposits on the surfaces of medical devices is described. The invention is particularly directed to reduction of the adsorption of proteins on surfaces of contact lenses and other medical prosthetics.
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Alcon Inc.
Brown Gregg C.
Knight Julie Anne
Pezzuto Helen L
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