Pre-filled contact lens case

a contact lens and case technology, applied in the field of contact lens cases, can solve the problem that the lens case is not disposabl

a contact lens and case technology, applied in the field of contact lens cases, can solve the problem that the lens case is not disposabl

US20120193245A1Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-02WRIGHT MONIQUE P
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[0017]For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminology used in reference to the numbered components in the drawings is as follows:

1.contact lens case2.lid3.seal4.base5.reservoir6.perimeter wall7.top edge8.cleaning solution9.thread10.pull tab

[0018]With reference to FIGS. 1-3, a front perspective view of a pre-filled contact lens case 1 of the present invention having screw-on lids 2, a front perspective view of a pre-filled contact lens case 1 having a seal 3 partially removed and a cross-section view along line 3-3 of FIG. 1, respectively, are shown. The contact lens case 1 comprises a base 4 having reservoirs 5 extending upward from the base 4. The reservoirs 5 comprise at least one perimeter wall 6 having a top edge 7. The reservoirs 5 are pre-filled with a predetermined amount of contact lens cleaning solution 8. The cleaning solution 8 is sealed in the reservoirs 5 with plastic or foil seals 3 secured to top edge 7 of the reservoirs 5 with an adhesive. The se...

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A contact lens case (1) having reservoirs (5) pre-filled with contact lens cleaning solution (8). The cleaning solution is sealed in the reservoirs with plastic or foil seals (3) secured to top edges (7) of the reservoirs. The seals ensure that the cleaning solution remains sterile until use. Lids (2) may snap onto the reservoirs or screw onto the reservoirs to protect the seals from damage and to cover the reservoirs after the seals have been removed.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to contact lens cases and proper hygiene of storing contact lenses, more particularly, a contact lens case that is pre-filled with cleaning solution.[0002]Contact lenses require regular cleaning and disinfecting in order to retain clear vision and prevent discomfort and infections by various microorganisms that form a biofilm on the lens surface. The conventional method of cleaning contact lenses includes the use of a case having two reservoirs with lids that seal the reservoirs. To use the case, a user fills the reservoirs with cleaning solution from a bottle. Then the user places a contact lens in each reservoir after removing the contact lenses from his or her eyes. The user then seals the reservoirs with the lids.[0003]One problem with conventional cases and bottles of cleaning solution is cleanliness. For example, conventional contact lens cases are not disposable and they must be cleaned and disinfected every so often wit...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
02 Aug 2012
Publication
US20120193245A1
IPC
A45C11/04
CPC
A45C11/005
Inventors
WRIGHT, MONIQUE P.