Contact lens sterilization process and apparatus

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure, There is disclosed a chemical sterilization process for contact lenses, and apparatus for practicing said method wherein the lens are subjected to the anti-microbial action of a sterilizing solution, with said solution being decomposed by a catalytic agent. The apparatus of the present invention concerns primarily a capsule in which the lens are mounted and an inverter-timer. Initially the sterilizing agent is introduced into the capsule and the catalytic agent positioned above and out of contact with said solution. The capsule is assembled to said inverter, and after expiration of a preset period, said capsule is inverted to establish contact between the …