Light emitting diode disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses

US9872933B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9872933-B2
Application numberUS-96166710-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 7, 2010
Priority dateMay 19, 2010
Publication dateJan 23, 2018
Grant dateJan 23, 2018

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The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A base for receiving an ophthalmic lens storage case for storing one or more ophthalmic lenses, the base comprising: a receptacle for receiving an ophthalmic lens storage case, wherein said storage case is removable from said receptacle and said storage case includes a removable cap attached to said storage case by a fastening mechanism, wherein said removable cap seals off an ambient atmosphere from a storage compartment within the case and wherein sa…

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What does patent US9872933B2 cover?
The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Pugh Randall B, Kernick Edward R, Neeley William Chester, and 5 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61L12/063. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 23 2018 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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