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Silicone Elastomer-Silicone Hydrogel Hybrid Contact Lenses - EP3446159

The patent EP3446159 was granted to Coopervision on Jun 14, 2023. The application was originally filed on Apr 20, 2017 under application number EP17720214A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3446159

COOPERVISION
Application Number
EP17720214A
Filing Date
Apr 20, 2017
Status
Revoked
Mar 14, 2025
Grant Date
Jun 14, 2023
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