Contact lens sterilizing apparatus
US4143116A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 1976 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/114
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Contact lens sterilizer has a timer operating a catch for holding a capsule containing contact lenses in sterilizing solution in a sterilizing position. In this position, the capsule is inclined toward inversion. When the timer releases the catch after a predetermined period of time, the capsule swings to a substantially inverted position. In this position, a catalyst contained in one end of the capsule contacts the sterilizing solution to neutralize the same. Optionally, a lock mechanism prevents removal of the capsule from the sterilizer until neutralization is complete.
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