Abstract: An electrophoretic technique and apparatus for decontamination and sterilizing of contact lenses are provided. The lenses are placed in respective perforated containers and inserted in a buffer solution of suitable pH value. An electric field is established in the solution by a pair of spaced electrodes. Contaminants on the lenses become charged and are attracted to a respective electrode, thereby cleaning and sterilizing the lenses.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 30, 1987
Date of Patent:
May 1, 1990
Assignee:
Baremek Pty. Limited
Inventors:
Anthony J. Cowle, Paul J. Cowle, Gregory J. Cowle, Joffre B. Cowle
Abstract: An electrophoretic technique and apparatus for decontamination and sterilizing of contact lenses are provided. The lenses are placed in respective perforated containers and inserted in a buffer solution of suitable pH value. An electric field is established in the solutin by a pair of spaced electrodes. Contaminants on the lenses become charged and are attracted to a respective electrode, thereby cleaning and sterilizing the lenses.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 16, 1985
Date of Patent:
March 22, 1988
Assignee:
Baremek Pty. Limited.
Inventors:
Anthony J. Cowle, Paul J. Cowle, Gregory J. Cowle, Joffre B. Cowle