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Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base unit with programmable and communication elements
US8969830B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8969830-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113312167-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a disinfecting radiation base unit for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The processor is operative via executable software to provide disinfecting radiation base radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. A disinfecting radiation base unit and storage case may also include sensors for providing data and a digital storage for storing the data.
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We claim: 1. A method for disinfecting a contact lens comprising: providing a disinfecting base unit with programmable elements, wherein the base unit comprises a receptacle for receiving an ophthalmic lens storage case, said storage case capable of storing one or more ophthalmic contact lenses in solution; performing an action on said base unit, said step of performing an action chosen from: opening said base unit, closing said base unit, or inserting a storage case into s…
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- What does patent US8969830B2 cover?
- The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a disinfecting radiation base unit for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The processor is operative via executable software to provide disinfecting radiation base radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. A disinfecting radiation base unit and storage case may also include sensors for providing …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Pugh Randall B, Kernick Edward R, Neeley William Chester, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61L12/063. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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