US20110284764A1 - Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base - Google Patents

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US20110284764A1
US20110284764A1 US12/961,616 US96161610A US2011284764A1 US 20110284764 A1 US20110284764 A1 US 20110284764A1 US 96161610 A US96161610 A US 96161610A US 2011284764 A1 US2011284764 A1 US 2011284764A1
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Randall B. Pugh
Edward R. Kernick
William Chester Neeley
Dwight Abouhalkah
Leslie A. Voss
Karson S. Putt
James Daniel Riall
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Johnson and Johnson Vision Care Inc
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Priority to US12/961,674 priority patent/US20110284773A1/en
Priority to US12/961,667 priority patent/US9872933B2/en
Assigned to JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC. reassignment JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: ABOUHALKAH, DWIGHT, NEELEY, WILLIAM CHESTER, PUGH, RANDALL B., KERNICK, EDWARD R.
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Priority to IL212782A priority patent/IL212782A/en
Priority to IL212784A priority patent/IL212784A/en
Priority to IL212783A priority patent/IL212783A/en
Priority to BR112012029439-3A priority patent/BR112012029439B1/pt
Priority to RU2012154892/15A priority patent/RU2012154892A/ru
Priority to JP2013511298A priority patent/JP5989638B2/ja
Priority to EP11724328.7A priority patent/EP2571538B1/en
Priority to PCT/US2011/036826 priority patent/WO2011146497A1/en
Priority to SG2012084422A priority patent/SG185610A1/en
Priority to BR112012029443A priority patent/BR112012029443A2/pt
Priority to PCT/US2011/036832 priority patent/WO2011146501A1/en
Priority to SG2012084448A priority patent/SG185612A1/en
Priority to KR1020127032700A priority patent/KR101838871B1/ko
Priority to CN201180024794.XA priority patent/CN102905731B/zh
Priority to CN201180024831.7A priority patent/CN102892438B/zh
Priority to CA2799946A priority patent/CA2799946C/en
Priority to KR1020127032711A priority patent/KR20130079438A/ko
Priority to CN201180024719.3A priority patent/CN102892436B/zh
Priority to AU2011256277A priority patent/AU2011256277B2/en
Priority to CA2799950A priority patent/CA2799950A1/en
Priority to RU2012154891/15A priority patent/RU2012154891A/ru
Priority to KR1020127032701A priority patent/KR101838873B1/ko
Priority to SG10201503894QA priority patent/SG10201503894QA/en
Priority to CA2799955A priority patent/CA2799955C/en
Priority to AU2011256281A priority patent/AU2011256281A1/en
Priority to JP2013511297A priority patent/JP5889879B2/ja
Priority to EP11724094.5A priority patent/EP2571536B1/en
Priority to RU2012155004/15A priority patent/RU2577303C2/ru
Priority to SG2012084455A priority patent/SG185613A1/en
Priority to JP2013511299A priority patent/JP5992400B2/ja
Priority to SG10201503900TA priority patent/SG10201503900TA/en
Priority to SG10201503901RA priority patent/SG10201503901RA/en
Priority to PCT/US2011/036836 priority patent/WO2011146505A1/en
Priority to AU2011256273A priority patent/AU2011256273B2/en
Priority to EP11724329A priority patent/EP2571539A1/en
Priority to TW100117318A priority patent/TW201200167A/zh
Priority to TW100117319A priority patent/TWI565485B/zh
Priority to TW100117317A priority patent/TW201206507A/zh
Priority to ARP110101722A priority patent/AR084688A1/es
Priority to ARP110101723A priority patent/AR084689A1/es
Priority to ARP110101724A priority patent/AR084690A1/es
Publication of US20110284764A1 publication Critical patent/US20110284764A1/en
Priority to US13/312,167 priority patent/US8969830B2/en
Priority to TW100144994A priority patent/TWI554291B/zh
Priority to ARP110104599 priority patent/AR084218A1/es
Priority to US13/359,044 priority patent/US9282796B2/en
Priority to US15/066,608 priority patent/US9789220B2/en
Priority to US15/066,071 priority patent/US9795704B2/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L12/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L12/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena, e.g. electricity, ultrasonics or ultrafiltration
    • A61L12/06—Radiation, e.g. ultraviolet or microwaves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L12/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L12/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena, e.g. electricity, ultrasonics or ultrafiltration
    • A61L12/06—Radiation, e.g. ultraviolet or microwaves
    • A61L12/063—Ultraviolet radiation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/005—Contact lens cases

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  • This invention describes a case for storing an ophthalmic lens and, more specifically, in some embodiments, a base for receiving a case with disinfecting functionality while storing an ophthalmic lens such as a contact lens.
  • contact lenses can be used to improve vision.
  • Various contact lenses have been commercially produced for many years. Early designs of contact lenses were fashioned from hard materials. Although these lenses are still currently used in some applications, they are not suitable for all patients due to their poor comfort and relatively low permeability to oxygen. Later developments in the field gave rise to soft contact lenses, based upon hydrogels.
  • Hydrogel contact lenses are very popular today. These lenses are often more comfortable to wear than contact lenses made of hard materials. Many hydrogel contact lenses may be worn for more than one day. However, a build-up of microbial life and bacteria on the lenses generally makes it desirable to periodically remove the lenses and disinfect them.
  • Disinfection of contact lenses traditionally entails placing the contact lens in a container or case and subjecting the contact lens to a chemical disinfectant.
  • chemical disinfectants are not always as efficacious as may be desired.
  • a contact lens with a bacterium, mold, fungus or other type of adverse life form is reinserted into a user's eye with the result being a diseased eye.
  • disinfecting solutions tend to be expensive and add to the total cost of using contact lenses for vision correction or cosmetic enhancement. New methods and approaches are therefore needed to disinfect contact lenses.
  • the present invention includes a base for an ophthalmic lens storage case for storing reusable contact lenses and disinfecting the lenses during the storage.
  • the lens storage case is capable of receiving disinfecting radiation in a wavelength and intensity suitable to kill unwanted bacteria, viruses, molds, fungi and the like on a contact lens.
  • the base is capable of providing disinfecting radiation in a wavelength and intensity suitable to kill the unwanted bacteria, viruses, molds, fungi and the like on a contact lens.
  • the base provides vibrational frequency mechanically sufficient to effectively dislocate expired microbials and provide increased exposure of unexpired microbials to life extinguishing radiation.
  • a disinfecting radiation base includes one or more reflective surfaces, such as a mirror, for reflecting disinfecting radiation towards an ophthalmic lens stored in a storage case mounted in the disinfecting radiation base.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a lens storage case in a base unit according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates some embodiments of alignment of a disinfecting radiation source with an ophthalmic lens in a lens storage case according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a close up view of a storage case with one cap removed according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates aspects of a base unit according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a base unit in a closed state with a display.
  • the present invention includes methods and apparatus for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens.
  • the present invention includes a storage case for holding an ophthalmic lens while it is disinfected with disinfecting radiation.
  • Disinfecting Radiation refers to a frequency and intensity of radiation sufficient to diminish the life expectancy of a life form receiving a Disinfecting Radiation Dose.
  • Disinfecting Radiation Dose refers to an amount of radiation to reduce an amount of life by at least two logs on a logarithmic scale and preferably three logs or more, wherein life includes at least bacteria, viruses, molds and fungi.
  • Lens refers to any ophthalmic device that resides in or on the eye. These devices can provide optical correction or may be cosmetic.
  • the term lens can refer to a contact lens, intraocular lens, overlay lens, ocular insert, optical insert or other similar device through which vision is corrected or modified, or through which eye physiology is cosmetically enhanced (e.g. iris color) without impeding vision.
  • the preferred lenses of the invention are soft contact lenses made from silicone elastomers or hydrogels, which include but are not limited to silicone hydrogels, and fluorohydrogels.
  • an ophthalmic lens disinfecting system 100 including a radiation disinfecting base 101 , a radiation disinfecting storage case 102 and a disinfecting radiation source 103 .
  • a radiation disinfecting storage case 102 is positioned within the path of radiation from the radiation disinfecting source 103 , such that one or more ophthalmic lenses stored within the radiation disinfecting storage case 102 are exposed to radiation emanating from the radiation disinfecting source 103 and life forms existing on, or in proximity to, the ophthalmic lenses are exposed to the disinfecting radiation, provided by a radiation disinfecting source, and killed, essentially disinfecting the ophthalmic lens.
  • the radiation disinfecting storage case 102 is positioned in an open state with a radiation disinfecting base 101 and a lid 106 .
  • the radiation disinfecting storage case 102 includes a positioning artifact 105 for aligning the disinfecting radiation source 103 with the radiation disinfecting storage case 102 .
  • the positioning artifact 105 includes an annular depression for receiving an annular arrangement of disinfecting radiation source 103 .
  • Positioning artifacts 105 may include almost any polygon shaped depression. Other embodiments may include one or more alignment pins.
  • a positioning artifact 105 may include a snap, a threaded joining or other removably fixed type of joining.
  • the positioning artifact 105 aligns the radiation disinfecting radiation source 103 in a position generally orthogonal to an apex of a contact lens stored within the radiation disinfecting storage case 102 . In additional embodiments, a positioning artifact 105 aligns the radiation disinfecting radiation source 103 in a position generally orthogonal to a plane extending across a bottom perimeter of a contact lens.
  • the positioning artifact may also be capable of transmitting a vibrational frequency from a radiation disinfecting base 101 to the radiation disinfecting storage case 102 and ultimately to a lens stored within the radiation disinfecting storage case 102 .
  • the vibrational frequency may be a frequency capable of causing expired life forms to be moved from within a path of radiation to an unexpired life form. Moving the expired life forms allows for more efficacious disinfecting by exposing more unexpired life forms to a direct path of radiation.
  • the radiation disinfecting radiation source 103 may include one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs).
  • the LEDs include ultraviolet (UV) emitting LEDs.
  • Preferred embodiments include LEDs which emit light radiation with a wavelength of between about 250 nanometers of light radiation and about 280 nanometers of light radiation, preferably, the wavelength is between 250 nanometers and 275 nanometers, and most preferably 254 nanometers.
  • a block diagram illustrates some embodiments of alignment of a radiation disinfecting source 200 , such as one or more UV LEDs radiating disinfecting radiation 202 in the UV spectrum towards a contact lens 201 .
  • UV LEDs will be arranged such that a radiation disinfecting storage case will align in a specific position in relation to the contact lens 201 . The alignment is maintained via an alignment artifact.
  • a radiation disinfecting storage case is aligned to direct UV radiation 202 at an angle essentially orthogonal to a plane 203 touching an apex 204 of the contact lens 201 retained in a radiation disinfecting storage case.
  • radiation disinfecting storage case may be aligned to direct disinfecting radiation 202 A from one or more UV emitting LEDs 200 A at an angle essentially orthogonal to a plane 205 across a perimeter edge 207 of the contact lens 201 .
  • one or more optics 208 may be used to focus disinfecting radiation onto a lens stored in a disinfecting radiation storage case.
  • An optic may be included in a base or in a part of a storage case.
  • the radiation disinfecting storage case 300 includes one or more lens storage compartments 301 .
  • a storage compartment 301 is capable of receiving and storing one or more ophthalmic lenses, such as a contact lens.
  • Some embodiments include one or more lens alignment mechanisms 302 for positioning an ophthalmic lens stored in a storage compartment 301 included in a radiation disinfecting storage case 300 .
  • a lens alignment mechanism 302 may include for example a pedestal with an arcuate surface generally of a similar size and shape as an inside dimension of an ophthalmic lens.
  • a convex surface may include an arc generally equivalent to an arc of a concave surface of an ophthalmic lens to be stored within the radiation disinfecting storage case 300 .
  • Other embodiments may include a lens alignment mechanism 306 comprising a bowl generally of a similar size and shape as an outside dimension of an ophthalmic lens.
  • a reflective surface 306 may essentially include a mirror and be formed from a glass, a plastic, a metal or a coating that is functional to reflect disinfecting radiation in a direction desired. Generally, the direction will be towards a lens stored in a storage case 300 positioned in the base. In some embodiments, reflective surface 306 may be generally proximate to, and/or generally parallel to, a surface of a stored lens. Other embodiments may include a reflective surface 306 generally around a perimeter of a stored lens.
  • One or more radiation windows 303 - 304 are included in the storage compartments 301 .
  • the radiation windows 303 - 304 provide portions of the radiation disinfecting storage case that are at least partially transparent to wavelengths of disinfecting radiation.
  • the radiation windows 303 - 304 will be as close to 100% transparent as possible to disinfecting radiation transmitted into the storage compartment 301 .
  • Plastics that are injection moldable may be 90% or more or even 98% or more transparent to UV radiation. Specific wavelengths may include between about 254 nanometers to 280 nanometers.
  • a radiation window may also include an optic for directing disinfecting radiation towards areas of an ophthalmic lens stored in the stored compartment 301 .
  • Examples of materials from which the radiation windows 303 - 304 may be formed include, for example: cyclic olefins, TOPAS, ZEONOR or other injection moldable plastic. Other plastics or glass may also be utilized as a material for the radiation window 303 - 304 .
  • the area of the radiation windows 303 - 304 should be sufficient to admit enough disinfecting radition into the storage compartments to kill life forms present on an ophthalmic lens stored in the storage compartment 301 .
  • Some preferred methods of manufacture of a radiation disinfecting storage case include injection molding processes. Other methods include, for example, lathing, stereo lithography, and three dimensional printing.
  • radiation disinfecting storage case 300 may include a fastening mechanism 305 A- 305 B for securing and removing a cap 306 from a storage compartment 307 .
  • the fastening mechanism 305 A- 305 B may include a threaded portion, a snap, and a tapered joint of other mechanism for removably securing the cap 308 to the case at the discretion of the user. While the cap 308 is secured to the storage compartment 307 , the cap seals off an ambient atmosphere from the storage compartment 307 and also contains an ophthalmic lens and, in some embodiments, a solution, such as, for example a saline solution, within the compartment 307 .
  • a radiation disinfecting base unit 400 is illustrated with multiple disinfecting radiation source LEDs 401 - 402 .
  • the disinfecting radiation source LEDs 401 - 402 may include one or both of overhead disinfecting radiation source LEDs 401 and lower disinfecting radiation source LEDs 402 .
  • the base unit may include a processor board 403 with control electronics for controlling various aspects associated with the radiation disinfecting base 400 .
  • the processor board 403 may be coupled to a digital storage 408 .
  • the digital storage may include executable software that is executable upon command or automatically upon operation of the radiation disinfecting base unit 400 .
  • the digital storage 408 may also store data related to operation of the radiation disinfecting case 400 . Operational data may include for example, time periods during which a radiation disinfecting base unit 400 is operated; serial numbers of lenses being disinfected; a period of time that a lens has been placed in use, or other information.
  • a radiation disinfecting base unit 400 may include a scanner 409 or other input means to input an identification number associated with a lens stored in a radiation disinfecting base unit 400 .
  • the scanner 409 may scan a bar code or other symbol on a lens package and log disinfecting information associated with the bar code number or symbol.
  • Information that may be logged may include for example, a number of hours that a lens has been exposed to disinfecting radiation and a number of days that a lens has been placed into use.
  • An electrical communication connector 404 may also be included in the radiation disinfecting base unit 400 .
  • the electrical communication connector 404 may include a universal serial bus (USB) connector or other type of connector.
  • the connector may include a terminal for transferring one or both of data and electrical power.
  • the electrical communication connector 404 provides power to operate the radiation disinfecting base unit 400 .
  • Some embodiments may also include one or more batteries 405 or other power storage device.
  • the batteries 405 include one or more lithium ion batteries or other rechargeable device.
  • the power storage devices may receive a charging electrical current via the electrical communication connector 404 .
  • the radiation disinfecting base unit 400 is operational via stored power in the batteries 405 .
  • the electrical communication connector 404 may include a simple source of AC or DC current.
  • the present invention may include a source of mechanical movement, such as a vibration generation device 406 .
  • the vibration generation device 406 may include, for example, a piezoelectric transducer.
  • a piezoelectric transducer offers a low power reliable device to provide mechanical or vibrational movement.
  • the vibrational movement will be adjusted to a frequency that effectively moves dead organisms stored within a storage case in the radiation disinfecting base unit 400 . Movement of the dead organisms exposes live organisms that may have otherwise been sheltered from disinfecting radiation.
  • the processor board 403 or other electronic circuitry may control a pattern of light or radiation emitted by the disinfecting radiation source LEDs 401 - 402 .
  • the pattern may include, for example, strobes of a set frequency or variable frequencies.
  • Some embodiments may also include a display 407 .
  • the display 407 will be in logical communication with the processor board 403 and be used to communicate, in human readable form, data relating to the operation of the radiation disinfecting base unit 400 .
  • a radiation disinfecting base unit 500 is illustrated in a closed position.
  • a radiation disinfecting base 501 is covered by a lid 502 , in the illustrated embodiments; the lid 502 is hinged to the radiation disinfecting base 501 and folds over on top of the radiation disinfecting base 501 .
  • Other embodiments are also within the scope of the invention.
  • a display 503 is located in the lid 502 and may provide an indication of a disinfecting cycle or procedure being executed by the radiation disinfecting base unit 500 .
  • the present invention provides apparatus for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens.

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US12/961,616 US20110284764A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2010-12-07 Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base
US12/961,674 US20110284773A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2010-12-07 Germicidal bulb disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
US12/961,667 US9872933B2 (en) 2010-05-19 2010-12-07 Light emitting diode disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
IL212782A IL212782A (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-09 Base for disinfecting lenses
IL212784A IL212784A (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-09 Antiseptic base for microscopic lenses containing a germicidal bulb
IL212783A IL212783A (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-09 Disinfecting base for eyepiece lenses containing light-emitting diode (LED)
BR112012029439-3A BR112012029439B1 (pt) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 sistema para desinfecção de lentes oftálmicas
RU2012154892/15A RU2012154892A (ru) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Бактерицидная лампа дезинфицирующего футляра для офтальмологических линз
JP2013511298A JP5989638B2 (ja) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 眼用レンズ用の発光ダイオード消毒ベース部
EP11724328.7A EP2571538B1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base
PCT/US2011/036826 WO2011146497A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base
SG2012084422A SG185610A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Light emitting diode disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
BR112012029443A BR112012029443A2 (pt) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 base de desinfecção de bulbo germicida para lentes oftálmicas
PCT/US2011/036832 WO2011146501A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Light emitting diode disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
SG2012084448A SG185612A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Germicidal bulb disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
KR1020127032700A KR101838871B1 (ko) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 안과용 렌즈 소독 베이스
CN201180024794.XA CN102905731B (zh) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 眼科镜片消毒基部
CN201180024831.7A CN102892438B (zh) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 用于眼科镜片的杀菌灯泡消毒基部
CA2799946A CA2799946C (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base
KR1020127032711A KR20130079438A (ko) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 안과용 렌즈를 위한 발광 다이오드 소독 베이스
CN201180024719.3A CN102892436B (zh) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 用于眼科镜片的发光二极管消毒基部
AU2011256277A AU2011256277B2 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Light emitting diode disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
CA2799950A CA2799950A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Light emitting diode disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
RU2012154891/15A RU2012154891A (ru) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Футляр для дезинфекции офтальмологических линз со светодиодами
KR1020127032701A KR101838873B1 (ko) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 안과용 렌즈를 위한 살균 벌브 소독 베이스
SG10201503894QA SG10201503894QA (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Germicidal bulb disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
CA2799955A CA2799955C (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Germicidal bulb disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
AU2011256281A AU2011256281A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Germicidal bulb disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
JP2013511297A JP5889879B2 (ja) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 眼用レンズ消毒ベース部
EP11724094.5A EP2571536B1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Germicidal bulb disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
RU2012155004/15A RU2577303C2 (ru) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Дезинфицирующий основной блок для офтальмологических линз
SG2012084455A SG185613A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base
JP2013511299A JP5992400B2 (ja) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 眼用レンズ用の殺菌バルブ消毒ベース部
SG10201503900TA SG10201503900TA (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base
SG10201503901RA SG10201503901RA (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Light emitting diode disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
PCT/US2011/036836 WO2011146505A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Germicidal bulb disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
AU2011256273A AU2011256273B2 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base
EP11724329A EP2571539A1 (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-17 Light emitting diode disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
TW100117318A TW201200167A (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-18 Light emitting diode disinfection base for ophthalmic lenses
TW100117319A TWI565485B (zh) 2010-05-19 2011-05-18 用於容納儲存一個或多個眼用鏡片之眼用鏡片儲存盒的基座
TW100117317A TW201206507A (en) 2010-05-19 2011-05-18 Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base
ARP110101722A AR084688A1 (es) 2010-05-19 2011-05-19 Base para la desinfeccion de lentes oftalmicas
ARP110101723A AR084689A1 (es) 2010-05-19 2011-05-19 Base de diodo de desinfeccion por emision de luz para lentes oftalmicas
ARP110101724A AR084690A1 (es) 2010-05-19 2011-05-19 Base de desinfeccion con bombilla germicida para lente oftalmica
US13/312,167 US8969830B2 (en) 2010-12-07 2011-12-06 Ophthalmic lens disinfecting base unit with programmable and communication elements
TW100144994A TWI554291B (zh) 2010-12-07 2011-12-07 消毒隱形眼鏡之方法
ARP110104599 AR084218A1 (es) 2010-12-07 2011-12-07 Unidad de base para desinfectar lentes oftalmicos con elementos programables y de comunicacion
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