Lens decontamination system
Patent 5368708 Issued on November 29, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 12, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 12, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesApparatus and method for disinfecting objects Electrophoretic cleaner and sterilizer Contact lens cleaning apparatus Methods to disinfect contact lenses Apparatus and method for cleaning lenses Patent #: 5227039 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 090293 filed on 07/12/1993US Classes:205/688, Organic134/1, Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work134/901, CONTACT LENS204/225, Electrode feeding or withdrawal means204/515, Inorganic siliceous or calcareous material prepared, separated, or treated (e.g., clay, earth, concrete, asbestos, glass, etc.)204/551, Solid sorption or desorption204/553, Bulk separation of solids and liquids (e.g., dewatering solids, clarifying water, etc.)204/648, Bulk separator for solids and liquids (e.g., to dewater solids, clarify water, etc.)204/650, With moving or movable electrode205/701, Biological (e.g., sterilizing, etc.)205/769, Glass, silica, quartz, or optical material (e.g., contact lenses, etc.)422/22Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic radiationExaminersPrimary: Niebling, John F.Assistant: Starsiak, John S. Jr. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesC01N 027/26C01N 027/447 B08B 007/00 AbstractA system by which contaminants from and below the surface of contact lenses may be electrokinetically removed. The system includes a protective encasement packet in which a lens is safely protected upon its removal from the eye, through the cleaning procedure, and until the lens is returned to the eye. The system includes also a cleaning assembly in which the lens as encased within the packet is decontaminated. The cleaning assembly includes surfaces positionable to contact the packet and from which electrical charges are transmitted to the lens. Under the influence of the electrical charges, contaminants are drawn off of and from below the surface of the lens. |
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