Integrated Bottle, Case and Mirror

Abstract

A compact, stackable, integrated, and re-useable contact lens case and contact lens solution bottle comprising at least one bottle for storage of at least one solution, at least one bottle cap comprising a nozzle with a closing cap, at least one contact lens case, and at least one cover. Embodiments of the device further comprise at least one mirror. The components of the device are securely and removably stackable upon each other. Preferably, when stacked together, the integrated device is one unit that is easily stored and transported.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to contact lens cases and the various solutions and associated bottles and containers used in connection with the cleaning, disinfection, rinsing and storage of contact lenses. More specifically, the present invention relates to an integrated solution container and dispensing bottle having stackable and removable contact lens cases and covers that can be separated from each other when desired.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Contact lenses are corrective, cosmetic, or therapeutic lenses usually placed on the cornea of the eye. Most commonly, contact lenses are used to improve vision. Based upon various characteristics relating to the contact lenses and their usage, including the material of construction of the lenses, frequency of use and replacement, and wear time, contact lenses require cleaning to disinfect the lenses, remove bacteria and fungi, and to prevent discomfort and infections.[0003]Various types of cleaning, disi...

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Benefits of technology

[0032]The bottom surface of the bottle, such as the entire diameter or the circumference of the outside diameter, is substantially flat for stability when the bottle is placed on a flat surface such as, for example, a counter.

[0033]In another embodiment of the invention, the bottom of the bottle further includes a male connecter with threads for removable attachment to another contact lens cover. The inclusion of a second contact lens cover provides the user with many additional configurations and uses for the components of the device. For example, a contact lens cover can be used on any of the contact lens cases (particularly useful when maintaining the components of the device, especially more than one contact lens case, separate from each other) and a contact lens cover can be used to cover the bottle as an added precaution for leakage of the solution out of the bottle.

[0034]Alternatively, with a male connector with threads on the bottom of the bottle, any of the contact lens cases and/or additional contact lens cases can be removably secured to the lower portion of the bottle utilizing the female connector with threads on the bottom of the contact lens case(s).

[0035]In yet another embodiment, the bottom of the bottle includes a female connector with threads providing for a means for removable attachment of the top of a contact lens case having a male connector with threads and/or a cover ha

Problems solved by technology

While it may be possible to purchase the requisite solution at a local store when outside the home, it is cost prohibitive to continuously purchase solution(s), a contact lens could dry out and become unusable if solution is not readily available, it is often an inconvenience to have to leave a location to go get solution, and depending upon the hour of the day and the location, a store with solution may not be open or accessible.

The numerous items that need to be carried create a burden to users.

Having separate and distinct solution bottles and contact lens cases is practical when using the devices because when a user wants to introduce solution for the care of the contact lens(es) into the contact lens case, it would not be possible to do so if the case and container were connected to each other.

While separate cases and containers are desired during usage, it is inconvenient to carry, and oftentimes difficult to remember to take, all the components for proper maintenance of the contact lens, e.g., solution bottles, contact lens cases and mirror.

Those attempts, however, result in devices where 1) the contact lens case/holder is attached to the bottle of solution container and not configured for use separated from the bottle or 2) devices where bottles and contact lens cases are separately stored within larger carrying cases resulting in more space consumption thereby making transportation more inconvenient and creating the chance to misplace pieces of the kits or for them to se

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