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Catalytic element for disinfection apparatus

US5958351A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1996
Grant dateSep 28, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S134/901
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A disinfection apparatus including a container; a cap having an article-retaining means, a sealing means and a catalytic element-retaining means affixed thereto; and a catalytic element. The disinfection apparatus has particular utility in the disinfection of contact lenses with hydrogen peroxide solutions. Also disclosed are venting and sealing components, catalytic elements, molded article-retaining assemblies, and catalytic element formation methods.

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