WO2000024287A1 - Easily transported contact lens care kit - Google Patents
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- WO2000024287A1 WO2000024287A1 PCT/US1999/025054 US9925054W WO0024287A1 WO 2000024287 A1 WO2000024287 A1 WO 2000024287A1 US 9925054 W US9925054 W US 9925054W WO 0024287 A1 WO0024287 A1 WO 0024287A1
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- lens
- fluid
- contact lens
- lens case
- cup
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C11/005—Contact lens cases
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
- A44B15/00—Key-rings
- A44B15/005—Fobs
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- This invention is in the field of contact lens storage cases.
- This storage device must hold
- a contact lens wearer will get a foreign object in the eye (e.g., an
- the contact lens must be
- U.S. Patent No. 3,955,726 shows a pendant for storing contact lenses
- U.S. Patent No. 3,780,918 discloses a wristwatch
- U.S. Patent No. 5,002,179 shows a fluid-storing lens case resembling a pen.
- 5,375,699 shows a contact lens case with a rubber 'O'-ring around the rim of the
- No. 5,71 1,416 shows a disposable contact lens storage unit with a sealed top to
- the present invention solves the foregoing problems in two complementary
- a conventional lens case is provided with a quick-detachable key ring or
- conventional lens cases generally comprise two cylindrical,
- cap-sealed cups located on either end of a relatively flat, horizontal, web portion.
- one or more portions of the cup-connecting web is provided with a groove or recess adapted to lockingly receive matingly contoured spring lock
- the key ring attachment device is formed from a
- lock arms are forced apart, allowing the case to be quickly and easily separated from
- the key chain so that it can be laid flat on a narrow surface such as the edge of a sink.
- fluid-holding inserts of the present invention comprise in one preferred form
- the fluid inserts are designed to hold just enough fluid to fill
- Figure 1 is an elevated side view of a lens case according to the present
- lens cup caps sectioned for clarity
- Figure 2 is a plan view of the lens case of Figure 1 with the caps removed;
- Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of the lens case of Figure 1;
- Figure 4 is an end elevational view of a key ring attachment end of the lens
- Figure 5 is a side perspective view of the lens case of Figure 1. with an
- Figure 6 is a side perspective view of a fluid insert according to the present invention, illustrating a disposable type with a peelaway cover partly removed;
- Figure 6 A illustrates the fluid insert of Figure 6 with an optional disposable
- Figure 7 is a perspective view of a key ring attachment according to the
- Figure 8 is an exploded plan view of the lens case of Figure 1 and the key ring attachment device of Figure 7, prior to being assembled;
- Figure 9 is a plan view of the lens case and key ring attachment of Figure 8,
- Figure 10 is a side elevational view of the separated lens case and key ring
- Figure 1 1 is a side elevational view of the mated lens case and key ring
- Figure 12 is a perspective view of an alternate key attachment mechanism for a
- Figure 13 is a perspective view of a second alternate embodiment of a key
- Figure 14 is a third alternate embodiment of a key attachment mechanism for a
- the present invention comprises a flat, horizontal web portion 12, and two spaced cylindrical cups 14 adapted to each hold a contact lens, the cups 14 having external
- Lens case 10 is preferably integrally molded from a suitable plastic material, as is common in the art, although other materials
- web portion 12 is somewhat “8" or "dog
- bone shaped, in that it has rounded, circular ends 12a containing cups 14. and a
- At least one of the rounded ends 12a is a rounded end 12a
- locking groove 12c is recessed into the web and terminates on either side of the web
- detent holes 12d for a purpose described below.
- cups 14 are provided with cruciform slots 18 formed in
- Slots 18 are generally known
- lens case 10 according to the invention with a locking groove 12c in both ends, but for simplicity of illustration herein, a version of lens case 10 with a single locking groove 12c is shown and described.
- Figure 4 clearly shows the recessed nature of locking groove 12c.
- lens case 10 is shown provided with novel
- Fluid inserts 20 preferably comprise disposable plastic bubbles or blisters 20a
- Fluid inserts 20 are sealed, in the
- a peelaway cover 20c comprising a known type
- Cover 20c in the illustrated embodiment is provided with a
- Fluid inserts 20 are generally cup- or bowl-shaped to fit in cups 14, and further
- fluid inserts 20 contain not
- fluid inserts 20 are already shaped to conform with the interior dimensions of the lens cups, they are perfectly adapted to carry the
- the rigid lens case and cup construction protects the relatively thin- walled
- fluid inserts 20 are transparent so that the user may readily
- device 30 generally comprises a closed loop 30a which can be securely attached to a
- Ends 30c of spring arms 30b are spaced in their relaxed position by a distance slightly less than the side to side width of the rounded end 12a of lens case 10, and are adapted to horizontally slide into locking groove 12c in web 12.
- attachment device 30 is of a preferred construction, size and shape, it will be understood that the device as a whole or
- various portions such as the closed loop 30a can vary in these parameters.
- locking arms 30b is preferably sufficient to create a strong friction fit with rounded
- detent holes 12d in the ends of locking groove 12c are arranged in the ends of locking groove 12c. Depending on the depth of the
- the attachment device can be configured to
- lens case 12 using the inventive key chain attachment device 30 according to the invention can quickly and easily be detached from the key chain so that it can be
- case 10 may allow case 10 to rest in level fashion on a flat surface, even with a key chain
- attachment mechanism are illustrated using attachment structure which is known in
- Figure 12 illustrates an alternate lens case 12 with a resilient finger buckle
- finger connector is made from plastic, and is either integrally formed with the lens
- the female portion of the connector is attached to a key ring.
- a standard key ring is shown attached to the bead-type chain, and can be
- attachment mechanism of known type comprising a known type of
- this key chain attachment device can be integrally formed with the lens case, for example being made from plastic or metal, or can be secured to the lens case in either permanent or removable fashion.
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Priority Applications (3)
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CA002346302A CA2346302A1 (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-10-25 | Easily transported contact lens care kit |
EP99956679A EP1143823A1 (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-10-25 | Easily transported contact lens care kit |
JP2000577911A JP2003504647A (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-10-25 | Easy-to-carry contact lens care kit |
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US09/178,959 | 1998-10-26 | ||
US09/178,959 US6244430B1 (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1998-10-26 | Easily transported contact lens care kit |
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PCT/US1999/025054 WO2000024287A1 (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-10-25 | Easily transported contact lens care kit |
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US (2) | US6244430B1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1143823A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2003504647A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2346302A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000024287A1 (en) |
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