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Method and apparatus of sterilization using monochromic UV radiation source

US8318089B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2011
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B25/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A processes of sterilizing a contact lens, that is immersed in an aqueous liquid and hermetically in a container, using at least 284 mJ/cm2 of UV radiation in the range of 240-280 nm is disclosed herein.

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