Contact lens extraction/hydration systems and methods of reprocessing fluids used therein

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EP 1 752 166 B8

(12)	CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION
	Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15)	Correction information:
	Corrected version no 1 (W1 B1)

(48)	Corrigendum issued on:
	09.05.2012 Bulletin 2012/19

(45)	Mention of the grant of the patent:
	04.04.2012 Bulletin 2012/14

(21)	Application number: 06016466.2

(22)	Date of filing: 07.08.2006

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International Patent Classification (IPC):

A61L 12/00^(2006.01)

B29C 71/00^(2006.01)

(54)	Contact lens extraction/hydration systems and methods of reprocessing fluids used therein Verfahren zur Extraktion/Wässerung von Kontaktlinsen und Aufbereitung der Extraktionsmittel Procédé pour l'extraction/immersion des lentilles de contact et traitement des agents d'extraction

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

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Priority:

09.08.2005 US 200863

(43)	Date of publication of application:
	14.02.2007 Bulletin 2007/07

(60)	Divisional application:
	11165012.3 / 2345429

(73)	Proprietor: CooperVision International Holding Company, LP
	St. Michael (BB)

(72)	Inventors:
	Brame, Philip A. Southampton, Hampshire SO32 1FD (GB) Almond, Sarah L. Southampton, Hampshire SO17 2HP (GB)

(74)	Representative: Critten, Matthew Peter et al
	Abel & Imray 20 Red Lion Street London, WC1R 4PQ London, WC1R 4PQ (GB)

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References cited: :

WO-A-01/23066
WO-A-2005/113028
US-A1- 2003 222 362

WO-A-95/11789
US-A- 5 260 000

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