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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 1992
Filed:
Dec. 07, 1990
Wayne S Iba, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Gregory R Holland, Irvine, CA (US);
Alix A Moore, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Walter A York, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for storing and cleaning an element is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fluid containing receptacle having an open top and a cap having at least one opening therethrough for removably closing off the open top of the receptacle. The apparatus further includes an element retaining housing removably disposed internally of said receptacle. The housing has at least one opening therethrough fluidly communicating the interior of the housing with the exterior thereof. The apparatus also includes a resilient gasket mounted in the receptacle adjacent the opening in the cap. The gasket has normally closed valving means therein adapted to open upon a predetermined incrase in pressure within said receptacle to release the pressure through said valving means and out of said opening in said cap.