US4472327A
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Method of making hydrogel cosmetic contact lenses
Assignee: Bausch and Lomb Inc
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Filing: 1983-01-31
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Granted: 1984-09-18
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Expires: 2003-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A method of making cosmetic hydrogel contact lenses which alter the apparent color of the iris by employing small light reflecting particles imbedded in a colored transparent matrix. Cosmetic contact lenses as described herein are of a dual purpose to correct the visual errors and change the apparent color of the eye. The material iris pattern is visible through the lens providing a natural appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. Neefe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:40
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D11/00; B29D11/00009; B29D11/00038; G; G02; G02B; G02B1/00; G02B1/04; G02B1/041; G02B1/043; B29D11/00317; B29D11/00605; B29D11/00865; B29D11/00894; B29D11/00913; B29D11/00932; G02C; G02C7/00; G02C7/02; G02C7/021; G02C7/04; G02C7/046; B29K; B29K2709/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of making a cosmetic contact lens blank to alter the apparent color of the eye by the steps of providing a transparent colored cylindrical rod by casting and polymerizing a selected monomer and colorant, truing the sides of the transparent colored rod to form a smooth cylinder, casting a larger semi-transparent cylinder around the first cylinder by adding light reflecting particles to the selected monomer and colorant and polymerizing the monomer to form a second larger cylinder, truing the side of the second cylinder, casting a third larger cylinder around the second cylinder by polymerizing the selected monomer without the colorant or light reflecting particles present, truing the sides of the third cylinder and cutting the cylinder into discs.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of making a cosmetic contact lens blank to alter the apparent color of the eye by the steps of providing a transparent colored cylindrical rod by casting and polymerizing a selected monomer and colorant, truing the sides of the transparent colored rod to form a smooth cylinder, casting a larger semi-transparent cylinder around the first cylinder by adding light reflecting particles to the selected monomer and colorant and polymerizing the monomer to form a second larger cylinder, truing the side of the second cylinder, casting a third larger cylinder around the second cylinder by polymerizing the selected monomer without the colorant or light reflecting particles present, truing the sides of the third cylinder and cutting the cylinder into discs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method of making a cosmetic contact lens blank as in claim 1 wherein the monomer is hydroxyethyl methacrylate and the reflecting particles are finely ground oyster shells.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cosmetic lens blank made by the method of claim 1 wherein a selected antimicrobial agent is added to the liquid monomer mixture before polymerization.
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