Method for applying a coating onto a silicone hydrogel lens

Details Method for applying a coating onto a silicone hydrogel lens Method for applying a coating onto a silicone hydrogel lens

2007-03-21

2011-10-25

Eashoo, Mark (Department: 1767)

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

Processes of preparing a desired or intentional composition...

C523S106000, C523S107000, C351S16000R, C351S16000R, C427S162000, C427S407100, C428S447000, C428S500000

Reexamination Certificate

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08044112

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a cost-effective method for making a silicone hydrogel contact lens having an LbL coating thereon that is not covalently attached to the lens and has good hydrophilicity, intactness and durability. The method comprises LbL coating at high temperature.

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