Eye Care Solution Container With Retention Device

a technology of eye care solution and container, which is applied in the field of dispensing containers with a retention clip or ring, can solve the problems of eye care solution containers that are commonly sold today that cannot be carried on one's person in a convenient place, and men do not have a convenient place to carry eyedrops

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-11-05
CONTRERAS THOMAS J +1
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Containers for eyedrops can fall from pockets, be misplaced, tip or spill, or otherwise be inaccessible when needed.
However, men do not have a convenient place to carry eyedrops other than their shirt or pants pockets.
In addition, many women today do not wish to carry purses at all times. Eye care solution containers that are commonly sold today do not have a convenient way to be carried on one's person.

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[0027]For a general understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals have been used throughout to designate identical elements.

[0028]The present invention and the various embodiments depicted, described and envisioned herein provide an improved container for holding and dispensing a liquid. The container includes a body for holding a liquid such as eyedrop solution or contact lens solution, and has a dispensing opening for dispensing the solution, and a cap with retention device for selectively exposing the dispensing opening for use. The retention device may be a clip or a ring, as further described herein. Additionally, there is a current trend toward utilizing plastic products that are biodegradable and otherwise more compatible with ecological processes once the application for their use has been completed. Currently there are no eye care solution containers made from compostable plastics or from a 100% renewable...

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Abstract

An eye care solution container is described that can be conveniently carried without the risk of loss, leakage or misplacement. The eye care solution container has a retention device that allows it to be clipped to a pocket, an article of clothing or an accessory item. The eye care solution container may also be attached to a zipper pull, a key ring, or the like. The eye care solution container may be one of various sizes and shapes, including a unit dose container.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority in part to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 61 / 049,761 filed May 1, 2008 entitled “Container For Eyedrop Solution” by Thomas J. Contreras of Winfield, Ill.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates generally to dispensing containers, and more specifically to a dispensing container having a retention clip or ring for ease of carrying.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]The use of eyedrops is a necessity for many individuals. Individuals with dry eye syndrome, environmentally irritated eyes, wearers of contact lenses, patients with eye diseases or other conditions which require the use of over-the-counter or prescription ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparations and others, oftentimes require convenient and frequent access to eyedrops or other eye care solutions. Containers for eyedrops can fall from pockets, be misplaced, tip or spill, or otherwise be ina...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D35/38B65D45/00B65D47/18
CPCA61F9/0008B65D51/242B65D1/08
Inventor CONTRERAS, THOMAS J.KLEINMAN, DAVID MAXWELL
Owner CONTRERAS THOMAS J
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