Abstract: Novel fluorosiloxane-containing monomers are disclosed which are especially useful for the preparation of biomedical materials such as contact lenses.

Abstract: Polymeric materials comprising novel wetting agents such as 2-isopropenyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazolin-5-one, 2-vinyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazolin-5-one, and the like.

Abstract: A method for treating contact lenses involves irradiation of the contact lens with high energy radiation while immersed in an aqueous medium such as saline solution.

Abstract: A combination lens assembly having optical properties suitable for use in eyewear comprising a glass lens member and a plastic lens member having a rim for holding the glass lens proximate thereto.

Abstract: A class of polymerizable surfactants are described by the formulaDC(A.sub.x B.sub.y)wherein A is a monomer unit derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomer, B is a monomer unit derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer, C is a functional chain transfer agent, D is an ethylenically unsaturated end group, y is within the range from about 0.1 to about 0.9, and x+y=1. The polymerizable surfactants are useful for modifying the surfaces of polymeric objects, especially contact lenses.

Abstract: Organosilicon-containing materials are useful in articles such as biomedical devices, including contact lenses. The materials include macromonomers endcapped with at least one ethylenically unsaturated radical, and monomers. The macromonomers and monomers include units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: each Y is --O-- or --NR.sup.30 -- wherein R.sup.30 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;each R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl wherein at least one methylene group is replaced with --O--, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl wherein at least one methylene group is replaced with --O--, and --R.sup.Si ;m and n are independently 0 or an integer of 1 to 6;each R.sup.Si is independently an organosilicon radical; andR is the divalent residue of an .alpha., .omega.-dihydroxyl compound or an .alpha., .omega.-diamino compound.

Abstract: Improved methods for modifying target surfaces through ablation which result in a reduction of ablation debris redeposition on the target surface are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel fumarate- and fumaramide-containing monomers are disclosed which are especially useful in the preparation of biocompatible devices, especially contact lenses.

Abstract: A copolymer for optical fiber applications is the polymerization product of a mixture comprising a fluorinated itaconate and an alkyl (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fire resistant multilayer complex ballistic resistant article comprising at least one first layer comprised a plurality of flammable fibers a first matrix and at least one second layer which is adjacent to said first layer which comprises a plurality of fire resistant fibers in a second matrix, wherein the second matrix comprises a fire retardant material and is different from the first matrix material.

Abstract: A process for recovering monomer from multi-component waste material that includes a hydrolyzable polymer, the process including contacting the multi-component waste material with water and subjecting the resulting mixture to heat and pressure to form a liquid aqueous portion which mainly includes depolymerization products of the hydrolyzable polymer and a water insoluble portion which mainly includes components other than the depolymerization products; separating the liquid aqueous portion and the water insoluble portion; subjecting the separated aqueous portion to a pressure that is lower than that of step (a) and heat to produce a residue and a distillate which contains monomer; and separating the monomer in the distillate from other components in the distillate. The process is particularly useful for recovering caprolactam from waste materials that include nylon 6.

Abstract: A flexible, uncoated glove made from nonmetallic fabric comprising at least one fiber is disclosed. The glove is characterized by either weighing no more than about 30 g or having a thickness of no more than about 1.25 mm (0.05 inch), being cut resistant over some portion thereof by enduring without cutting through at least 5 cycles of an impact cam cut test, having compliance so that the wearer has a high degree of tactility, and having a cut resistance of at least 5 cycles of an impact cam cut test after a disinfectant treatment with sodium hypochlorite. The gloves are particularly useful in the medical field where they provide excellent cut protection and can be disinfected at least once while maintaining an acceptable level of cut resistance. In an alternate embodiment, a similarly characterized glove is made from a layer of fibrous material adhered to a surface of an elastomeric glove without being fully encapsulated thereby.

Abstract: An armor system useful, for example, as a shroud, comprising a first pliable, cut resistant fibrous layer and a second pliable fibrous layer is disclosed. The first layer is arranged to receive an impact from a large projectile prior to the second layer and engages the projectile to slow its velocity. The second layer is substantially coextensive with the first and dissipates the incoming energy of the impact to resist complete penetration of the second layer by the projectile, preferably by deforming in response to the impact. Both layers comprise fibers having a tensile modulus of at least about 200 g/d, and an energy-to-break of at least about 8 J/g and a tenacity equal to or greater than about 10 g/d. In another embodiment, the layers are reversed relative to the impact face of the system so that the second layer becomes the first layer and is resistant to projectiles impacting the system, while the first layer becomes the second layer and resists deformation of the system by projectile impacts.

Abstract: Contact lenses, particularly adapted to correct presbyopic vision, having a multiaspheric back surface having a central zone, a marginal zone, and a peripheral zone, each of the zones being constituted by portions of second-order surfaces of revolution other than spherical, wherein the axial edge lift of the central and marginal zones increase toward the edge of the lens, the transition from the central to the marginal zone is tangential, and the axial edge lift of the peripheral zone decreases toward the edge of the lens.

Abstract: An entangled multifilament yarn, preferably an entangled multifilament polyamide yarn, and a knit fabric made from the same, wherein the yarn has an entanglement strength of at least about 4.5, an entanglement strength coefficient of variance of less than about 1.10, and an average entanglement length for each entanglement of at least about 11.0 mm. The yarn has a knitting performance of at least 4,000 racks/defect.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning contact lenses comprises a silicone surface active agent having cleaning activity for contact lens deposits. The silicone surface active agent has at least one side chain including a radical ionizable in aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dual temple system, useful in eyewear frames, having in combination a paddle temple member and a cable temple member. Eyewear frames having a pair of dual temple systems are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions for treating contact lenses, particularly rigid, gas permeable contact lenses, comprise a quaternary nitrogen-containing ethoxylated alkyl glucoside.

Abstract: Methods of treating contact lenses employ a material composed of (a) a hydrophobic core having at least three carbon atoms and (b) at least three hydrophilic polyethylene oxide chains attached to the core.