Patents by Inventor Laurene Balix

Laurene Balix has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8028827
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for an ophthalmic lens (100) that comprises a box (200) and a lens holder (300) inside the closed box. The holder includes at least one flexible portion (305) that is bent by the lid (202) of the box when said lid is closed. The portion thus bent bears against a peripheral edge (B) of the lens in order to maintain said lens at a distance from the lid inside the box. A convex face (S1) of the lens in the box is thus protected against any damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Essilor International (compagnie Generale d'optique)
    Inventors: Laurene Balix, Guy Schott
  • Publication number: 20100038264
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for an ophthalmic lens (100) that comprises a box (200) and a lens holder (300) inside the closed box. The holder includes at least one flexible portion (305) that is bent by the lid (202) of the box when said lid is closed. The portion thus bent bears against a peripheral edge (B) of the lens in order to maintain said lens at a distance from the lid inside the box. A convex face (S1) of the lens in the box is thus protected against any damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale D'Optique)
    Inventors: Laurene Balix, Guy Schott