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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 1999
Filed:
May. 27, 1997
Applicant:
Inventor:
Fu-Pao Tsao, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Assignee:
CIBA Vision Corporation, Duluth, GA (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
514108 ; 424 7016 ; 514114 ; 514141 ; 514912 ; 514913 ; 514915 ; 524 54 ; 524124 ; 524130 ; 524702 ; 524710 ; 524832 ;
Abstract
Compositions and methods for reducing the decomposition rate of polymeric bioadhesives and viscosity enhancers, such as poly(acrylic acids). The compositions include at least one strong, stable chelating agent, preferably an organophosphorous compound such as diethylene triamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid). These biocompatible compositions are especially useful in the ophthalmic field.