Patent · US Expired

Apparatus for heat treatment, particularly the asepticization, of contact lenses

US4329568A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 6, 1979
Grant dateMay 11, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 6, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L12/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for heat treatment (particularly asepticization) of contact lenses. The apparatus comprises a box having a housing adapted to receive a case for contact lenses and includes an electrical circuit comprising a power supply and at least one heating unit, with the heating unit having a heating resistor and a heat-sensitive switching device. The apparatus is characterized in that it comprises an electronic voltage threshold detection and programmed control.

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