Patent ID: 6138312
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A61L,G02C

Abstract:
A contact lens cleaning apparatus for cleaning contact lenses of the type having generally opposed optical surfaces, comprising:a generally rigid base member having a first portion and a second portion;a first recess forming a first open-ended chamber on a top surface of said first base portion;a second recess forming a second open-ended chamber on said top surface of second base portion;a removable cover member extending over said top surface of said base portions to close said chambers;said first and second base portions being connected by a hinge portion enabling said second base portion to be folded over on said first base portion with said open ends of said chambers in general alignment;a first compressible sponge member disposed in said first chamber and having an operative face facing said open end of said first chamber;a second compressible sponge member disposed in said second chamber and having an operative face facing said open end of said second chamber;said sponge members being wetted with an ophthalmologically compatible solution;a portion of each of said operative faces each including a reactive layer;said operative sponge faces coming into compressive engagement when said second base portion is folded over said first base portion whereby said reactive layers come into engagement with respective optical surfaces of a lens positioned therebetween; andmeans for securing said second base portion in said folded over position to enable contaminants to transfer from said lens to said reactive layers.