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Disposable ophthalmic/medical apparatus with timed color change indication

US8388131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 2009
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 19, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/583
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable ophthalmic or medical apparatus has a portion with a color changeable dye disposed thereon. The dye changes color after being exposed to oxygen for a controlled and predetermined period of time indicating that the apparatus should no longer be used.

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