Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – Polymers from only ethylenic monomers or processes of...
Reexamination Certificate
2010-06-25
2011-11-01
Choi, Ling (Department: 1763)
Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser
Synthetic resins
Polymers from only ethylenic monomers or processes of...
C526S263000, C526S284000, C526S259000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08048972
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to novel materials particularly useful for ophthalmic applications and methods for making and using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to relatively soft, optically transparent, foldable, high refractive index materials particularly suited for use in the production of intraocular lenses, contact lenses, and other ocular implants and to methods for manufacturing and using the same.
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Keslinke Anthony
Mentak Khalid
Phan Kevin
Choi Ling
Frenchick Grady J.
Key Medical Technologies, Inc.
Wang Chun-Cheng
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.
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