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Method and composition for treating contact lenses

CA 1136841 A · Owner: Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Inventors: Kleist, Frederick D.

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The invention relates generally to a method and composition for the treatment of contactlenses to remove inorganic deposits and to prevent the formatin of inorganic deposits on the lenses. One of the problems connected with these types of lenses is the formation, over a period of time of, insoluble inorganic deposits on the lenses. These deposits are thought to be primarily calcium based e.g. calcium, phosphate and calcium cabonate but may also contain other, inorganic materials and associated organic materials e.g. protein. The presence of these insoluble inorganic deposits is a common cause of lens intolerance and decreased visual acuity. The present invention provides a method and …

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  • Granted December 7, 1982. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 7, 1999.
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FiledJanuary 14, 1980
GrantedDecember 7, 1982
Term endedDecember 7, 1999
Patent numberCA 1136841 A
Classification (IPC)G02C13/00 +2 more

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1981198319851987198919911993199519971999Application filedJan 14, 1980Patent grantedDec 7, 1982Term endedDec 7, 1999

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