Method and apparatus for washing or hydration of ophthalmic devices
US6695988B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S134/901
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention discloses an apparatus and method for hydrating or washing ophthalmic devices, comprising the step of directing to an ophthalmic device having a higher concentration of impurities fluid which has previously been directed to ophthalmic device having a lower concentration of impurities. Further, this invention provides a preferred device supporting member.
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