Automatic contact lens applicator

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Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an automatic contact lens applicator showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the applicator of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the applicator of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the applicator of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the applicator of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the applicator of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of the automatic contact lens applicator of FIG. 1 in a fully actuated position;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the applicator of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the applicator of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the applicator of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of the applicator of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the applicator of FIG. 7.

The broken lines in the figures show structure that is not part of the claimed design, but rather show the environment in which the design is associated, or show portions of the article in which the design is embodied or applied to that are not considered part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an automatic contact lens applicator, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D520047
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 7, 2002
Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc. (Stamford, CT)
Inventor: Daniel Py (Stamford, CT)
Primary Examiner: Raphael Barkai
Attorney: McCarter & English, LLP
Application Number: 29/170,512
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Contact Lens Implement (D16/331)