Abstract: A package having a roughened surface that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with the problem of ensuring optimum drying of contact lenses on a gripper, while at the same time minimizing interruptions in operations. This is achieved by a convex shape of the end face of the blast nozzle.

Abstract: A contact lens case containing design asymmetries sufficient to allow the ready distinction of the left and right wells by touch alone, but also containing optical asymmetries sufficient to aid in the distinction of left and right wells under poor vision conditions. Asymrnetries include large tactile asymmetries, such as curvature of the case; small tactile asymmetries, such as raised symbols; and grossly visible asymmetries, such as different well lid designs. The present invention also provides structural enhancements that improve the durability of the case and facilitate lens removal and insertion. Furthermore, the cases are manufactured in a variety of colors and designs, allowing the wearer to customize the cases in order to readily distinguish between different cases and, consequently, between different pairs of lenses.

Abstract: A multifunctional article for personal hygiene, including a holder (2), a lid (4) and a cartridge (5). The holder (2) is hollow and is arranged to receive a tool section (3), such as a razor, toothbrush or similar. The tool section (3) is arranged to be covered by the lid (4) when not in use. The cartridge (5) is arranged to be inserted into the holder (2) and is attachable to an upper cap (16). The cartridge (5) is divided into at least one compartment (15) by radial and/or axial partition walls (14, 19). The lid (4) is provided with a lower cap (11) having a level end preferably with a diameter exceeding the largest diameter of the article so that it may be used to stand the article on end when not in use.

Abstract: A package having a roughened surface that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.

Abstract: A self-contained apparatus for cleaning contact lenses comprising a deformable, non-abrasive material having an enzyme enriched layer for contact with the optical surfaces of the lenses. While in contact with the optical surfaces, the contaminants on the lens surfaces are enzymatically removed. Upon separation of the lenses and the deformable material, substantially all of the enzymes are retained on the deformable material, largely eliminating the need to perform additional operations to inactivate the enzymes or otherwise rid the lenses of residual enzymatic matter.

Abstract: A storage case having a soft intraocular lens folding function, which has a constitution with excellent reliability and manufacturability, is capable of sterilely storing an intraocular lens produced in a production line without damaging it until a time of surgery, and enables an operator to perform an operation of picking a soft intraocular lens L with an extractor with ease and reliability, is provided. In the storage case having a soft intraocular lens folding function, which includes a base part 10, a movable part 40 and a lid part 70, the aforementioned base part 10 is slidably joined to the aforementioned movable part 40, and the lid part 70 is attachably and detachably fitted therein, thus making it possible to store the lens L sterilely without damaging it, and during a surgery, the lens L can be folded with ease and reliability by pressing a lever portion 42 at the movable part 40.

Abstract: A contact lens dispensing unit includes a left upright member and a right upright member. Each upright member has a top end and an opposite bottom end and defines a channel therein that is capable of receiving therein a stacked plurality of prepackaged contact lenses. Each upright member also defines an opening through which a prepackaged contact lens may pass. An attachment device that facilitates securing the dispensing unit to a wall is coupled to the back. In a packaging system for contact lenses, a plurality of sterile sealed contact lens packets, each holding a contact lens, is disposed in a row. Each packet in the row is joined to at least one adjacent packet and is separated by a serration.

Abstract: A lens case for a refractive or non-refractive intraocular lens having a support disk for the optic. The case is designed to provide protection and support during washing, sterilization, shipping, and storage. This case has a removable disk that provides a work surface for surgery. Additional features assist in the washing and sterilization of the lens.

Abstract: In an inspection module for inspecting optical parts (12) for defects, especially contact lenses manufactured as injection-moulded parts, the optical parts (12) are illuminated from one side and are observed from the opposite side by means of an image-resolving sensor (34). The image data of the sensor (34) are forwarded to image-processing means for identification of defects. To obtain a high throughput with a simple construction, a chain (52) of liquid-filled vessels (10) circulating in an endless line is provided. The endless line is passed in an inspection station (72) between an illumination device (32) and the image-resolving sensor (34). Handling means in the form of grippers (56, 58) revolve with the vessels (10), by means of which optical parts (12) to be inspected can be introduced into the vessels (10) at a position of the line upstream of the inspection station (72) and the inspected parts can be taken out of the vessels (10) at another position of the line.

Abstract: A tray assembly for holding small devices such as polymeric ophthalmic lenses includes a mesh insert having a plurality of wells for containing individual lenses. The assembly may also include a support tray having a perimeter substantially conforming in shape to the outer edge of the mesh insert. Contact is maintained between the support tray and the mesh insert to confine the lenses within the assembly. A stack assembly includes a plurality of multiwell circular mesh trays and corresponding mesh tray covers stacked and secured on a center shaft and provides substantially enhanced efficiency and productivity in processes such as extraction or hydration. Additionally, portions of the mesh insert and support tray may be used with such processes such as lens coating and surface treatment.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using the system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: A manipulator serving for applying a contact lens in or removing it from a user's eye. The manipulator is of the kind that includes a manipulation part for holding the manipulator with the fingers, a supporting part on the manipulation part with the same or a slightly smaller diameter than the contact lens, and a concave face on the supporting part for in use detachably receiving the contact lens. The manipulator furthermore includes a slit made in the supporting part and extending from its concave face. When the manipulator is used to remove a contact lens from an eye, the user presses the slit together a little so that a fold is preliminarily made with a subjacent channel for taking air from the open in under the loosened parts of the contact lens. Using the manipulator according to the invention, a contact lens can easily and safely be removed from a user's eye without risk of thereby injuring the cornea.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using said system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: A contact lens container (1) comprises a container (2) for receiving a cleaning and/or disinfecting liquid, as well as a cap (3), which can be screwed onto the container (2) by a thread (20,30). In the cap (3) a sealing washer (4) made of a water-tight and gas-tight material is provided, which is arranged on the inside of the cap (3) on the bottom (33) of the cap and extends to the side wall (32) of the cap (3), so that when the cap (3) is screwed on to the container (2), the sealing washer (4) is enclosed between the container edge (23) and the bottom (33) of the cap and the inside of the container has a water-tight seal.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using said system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ophthalmic lens storage container comprising: a container body including a lens storage portion having a cavity for storing a lens and a preserving solution, and a flange surrounding the cavity; and a cover sheet stripably sealed to the flange in a sealing zone that extends around the cavity to thereby fluid-tightly seal the lens storage portion. The flange of said container body includes an insulating portion located radially outward of an open-end peripheral portion of the cavity, extending circumferentially and includes a shoulder surface that extends in a first direction opposite to a second direction along which the cavity is exposed, and the sealing zone is located radially outward of the insulating portion of the flange.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising first and second containers for holding contact lens care compositions and contact lens cases, respectively. The first container defines a chamber adapted to hold contact lens care composition. The second container defines a compartment and is adapted to be removably secured to the first container such that the second container extends outwardly away from the first container with the second container removably secured to the first container. The second container is adapted to accommodated one or more contact lens accessory items in a side-by-side relationship. The contact lens accessory items are preferably selected from the group consisting of a contact lens holder, a supply of enzyme tablets and an information pamphlet.

Abstract: A combination vessel is capable of carrying out temporary fastening while always bringing down a ring portion subsequently to breakage of a bridge part during an opening operation. A cap portion and a ring portion of a cap type sealing tool are coupled to each other through a bridge part. Through breakage of the bridge part during opening of the cap portion, the ring portion is pulled down while a sliding protrusion on an internal wall in a lower stage area of the ring portion always contacts by pressure an upward spread zone on an external wall of a neck zone of a bottle portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a packaging solution for use with hydrophobic contact lenses. The packaging solution of the invention substantially prevents adherence of the lenses to the packages' surfaces, thus preventing deformation or breakage of the lens.

Abstract: This invention provides a disposable contact lens package comprising a base having a top surface and a recessed well having a perimeter in the top surface, said well for holding said contact lens therein, said top surface comprising a raised seal volume surrounding said perimeter of said recessed well said raised surface having a cross-sectional shape comprising two linear sides that intersect the horizontal plane at angles alpha and beta, respectively, wherein angles alpha and beta independently have values from 125 to 170 degrees; and wherein said package further comprises a removable lidstock sealed to said raised seal volume.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a basket for holding ophthalmic lenses. A basket of the present invention has a lattice structure having a lens contacting side and an opposite lens non-contacting side, wherein the lens-contacting side of the lattice has a very sharp edge structure and the lens non-contacting side can be a normal solid surface to maintain the mechanical strength of the basket. A tray that comprises a plurality of baskets is another embodiment of the invention. In addition, the invention provides a stack assembly that comprises a plurality of trays each of which comprises a plurality of baskets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blister package for an optical lens and is concerned with the problem of improving the blister package in such a way that the base parts can be stacked and the work involved in sorting can be substantially reduced. This is achieved by perfecting spacing elements and joining several base parts to one unit (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A magazine for keeping a number of contact lenses kept in each their fluid-filled chamber is disclosed. Each chamber has a supporting wall with a concave face fitting the convex side of the contact lens. The supporting walls are placed in a row along the axis of the concave faces, each supporting wall is detachably separating consecutive chambers. The magazine contains several contact lenses at a time and constitutes an inexpensive and expedient package. When a contact lens is applied in an eye, the magazine is placed with the skirts pointing downwards. The lowest support is then removed from the rest of the magazine with a finger stuck into the skirt of the supporting wall. Due to the moisture present, the contact lens is adhering to the supporting wall which together with its skirt is now transformed into an effective applicator for applying a contact lens in an eye.

Abstract: The invention provides for an anti-drip feature for the common contact lens cleaning cup so as to avoid spillage of cleaning solution by providing an overflow container which attaches to the lens cleaning cup to catch spillage.

Abstract: This invention provides packaging for housing at least one prescription product comprising customized graphics on at least some surface area of said packaging, said customized graphics being selected by the individual doctor prescribing said prescription product or the patient to receive said prescription product.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new and improved solutions for packaging contact lenses and to methods for treating contact lenses with such solutions to improve the comfort of the lenses during wear. In particular, the present invention is directed to packing solutions comprising certain non-ionic surfactants containing a poly(oxyalkylene) copolymer and having a molecular weight of 4000 to 30,000. Such surfactants are retained on the surface of an unused lens for extended periods of time, resulting in surface modification that persists in the eye, thereby providing significant improvement in the wetting properties of fresh contact lenses used for the first time and, moreover, even several hours after lens insertion, preventing dryness and improving lubricity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact case for storing contact lenses that is designed to be attachable to a key ring and can be stored within the contact wearers pocket without being obtrusive. The contact lens case includes two reservoirs that share a common circular bottom wall. The reservoirs are coaxially oriented and are threaded to accept cylindrical closure caps that seal the reservoirs. The cylindrical closure caps engage the opposite ends of the cylindrical body and have inner peripheral surfaces that are coaxially related to the outer peripheral surfaces of the two cylindrical reservoirs of the body. The contact lens case further comprises a tab that extends tangentially outward from the central axis of the reservoirs. The tab includes an aperture that is adapted to accept a removable clip that allows for attachment of the contact lens case to a key ring.

Abstract: A self-contained apparatus for cleaning contact lenses comprising a deformable, non-abrasive material having an enzyme enriched layer for contact with the optical surfaces of the lenses. While in contact with the optical surfaces, the contaminants on the lens surfaces are enzymatically removed. Upon separation of the lenses and the deformable material, substantially all of the enzymes are retained on the deformable material, largely eliminating the need to perform additional operations to inactivate the enzymes or otherwise rid the lenses of residual enzymatic matter.

Abstract: A soft intraocular lens container having a folding function comprises a base plate 1 having a groove 2, a lens receiving mechanism formed in the base plate 1 and a cover wherein the lens receiving mechanism comprises a pair of holding portions 4, each formed at each side portion of the groove 2, which are adapted to receive haptics h of a soft intraocular lens, and clamping portions 6, each formed on each of the holding portions 4, which clamp an optical portion o of the soft intraocular lens having the haptics h to be put on said holding portions 4, and wherein the base plate 1 is capable of folding the optical portion o of the soft intraocular lens held between said clamping portions 6 into two when both sides of the base plate 1 are clamped so that the base plate is pressed toward the groove 2, and the cover has a plurality of bayonet pawls projecting toward a rear surface side of the cover, the bayonet pawls being capable of engaging with bayonet openings formed in the base plate 1 at both side portions w

Abstract: A package (1) for, together with a saline solution (14), storing a contact lens (9) has an applicator for applying the contact lens in an eye (17). The package comprises a cup (4) with a convex surface (7) and a fingerstall (3) with a concave surface (11). The cup and the fingerstall are, in the unopened condition of the package, closely joined with a strip (5) which is relatively easily torn off when the package is to be opened. When the cup is removed from the fingerstall, this functions as an applicator with the wet contact lens adhering to the concave surface of the fingerstall. By means of the package, the contact lens can be applied in an eye in a clean and sterile condition and without risk of the contact lens carrying foreign bodies and bacteria-containing dirt which might irritate and damage the eye.

Abstract: A container including at most two first cavities for receiving an ophthalmic lens, and a second cavity for the removal of fluid from the or each first cavity, the second cavity being laterally spaced from, and in communication with, the or each first cavity, wherein each cavity has an opening on the same face of the container.

Abstract: A magazine for keeping a number of contact lenses kept in each their fluid-filled chamber is disclsoed. Each chamber has a supporting wall with a concave face fitting the convex side of the contact lens. The supporting walls are placed in a row along the axis of the concave faces, each supporting wall is detachably separating consecutive chambers. The magazine contains several contact lenses at a time and constitutes an inexpensive and expedient package. When a contact lens is applied in an eye, the magazine is placed with the skirts pointing downwards. The lowest support is then removed from the rest of the magazine with a finger stuck into the skirt of the supporting wall. Due to the moisture present, the contact lens is adhering to the supporting wall which together with its skirt is now transformed into an effective applicator for applying a contact lens in an eye.

Abstract: A soft intraocular lens-folding device comprises a movable member 1 and a base member 2. The movable member 1 comprises an elastically bendable pair of legs 12a, 12b, and a common base 11 for connecting this pair of legs 12a, 12b. At the tips of the pair of legs 12a, 12b there is disposed lens-receiving portions 13a, 13b, and wall portions 14a, 14b. In the lens-receiving portions 13a, 13b, a soft intraocular lens 3 is set astride both legs. The wall portions 14a, 14b have the function of clamping a soft intraocular lens 3 set in the lens-receiving portions 13a, 13b. The bass member 2 comprises a slide groove portion 21. This slide groove portion 21 is formed so as to allow the tips of the pair of legs 12a, 12b to penetrate and elide through, and, in addition, to narrow the gap of the pair of legs 12a, 12b in accordance with the extent of movement thereof.

Abstract: A contact lens case for tracking as time of use for both a left and right contact lens. The case includes a base having a top side; a left side cup and right side cup positioned on the top side of the base each receiving a respective one of the left and right contact lenses; a left side timing mechanism for indicating a month and date related to use of the left contact lens; and a right side timing mechanism for indicating a month and date related to use of the right contact lens. The left and right side timing mechanisms may each include a digital display indicating a month and date related to use of the left and right contact lenses, respectively. Alternatively, the left and right timing mechanisms may each include a month and date wheel rotatably secured to the base for providing a month and date related to a respective contact lens. The rotatable month and date wheels of the left and right timing mechanisms each include a locking mechanism for preventing unwanted rotation of the wheels.

Abstract: A container suitable for holding at least one substance for use in a process for cleaning contact lenses using a fluid, includes at least one first and at least one second part assembled to form a sealed cavity for holding the substance, the first and the second parts being formed of a material having an expansion coefficient when embedded in the fluid. The dimensioning of the first and the second parts and the expansion coefficients are chosen so that, subsequent to the expansion of the first and/or the second parts, an opening is defined between the first and the second parts.

Abstract: A container for storing a silicone hydrogel contact lens in a liquid, having a bowl portion with a radius such that the radius of the lens is from about 85 percent to about 100 percent of the inner surface radius. The bowl portion has an outer section which is defined by a radius larger than the inner surface radius. Furthermore, the bowl portion has a roughness sufficient to maintain capillary attraction of the lens to the bowl portion but preventing adhesion of any portion of the front surface of the lens to the bowl portion.

Abstract: A specimen holder for examination of specimens has first and second members for sealing engagement to define a specimen chamber of predetermined thickness and evenly spread. A chamber is defined between the first and second members for excess liquid expressed upon the sealing engagement of said members.

Abstract: A unique container system for holding and cleaning a soft contact lens over a period of time. The system includes a container base having a substantially dry cavity. A hydrophilic fixation and cleaning member is wetted and disposed within the substantially dry cavity. The contact lens is placed on the hydrophilic fixation member and held in a desired orientation while remaining hydrated due to the moisture from the hydrophilic fixation member. Also, a cover is disposed over the substantially dry cavity to enclose the hydrophilic fixation member and the contact lens during storage.

Abstract: A package suitable for carrying an artificial lens which includes a container and a removable insert disposed within the container. The removable insert defines an enclosed insert chamber sufficiently large to hold the artificial lens. The removable insert has insert walls which are sufficiently thin to allow the manipulation of an artificial lens disposed within the insert chamber by applying mechanical force to the exterior of the insert walls. Typically the removable insert is attached to a container cap or other container closure structure having a downwardly directed projection member. In this embodiment, the simple removal of the container cap from the container coincidentally removes the removable insert from the container.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using said system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising first and second containers for holding contact lens care compositions and contact lens cases, respectively. The first container defines a chamber adapted to hold contact lens care composition. The second container defines a compartment and is adapted to be removably secured to the first container such that the second container extends outwardly away from the first container with the second container removably secured to the first container. The second container is adapted to accommodated one or more contact lens accessory items in a side-by-side relationship. The contact lens accessory items are preferably selected from the group consisting of a contact lens holder, a supply of enzyme tablets and an information pamphlet.

Abstract: There is provided an article (9) comprising at least two stackable containers (1), each stackable container (1) capable of holding an ophthalmic device (8), each stackable container (1) comprising a container portion (2) for receiving an ophthalmic device (8); a first section (4) having engagement means (6); a second section (5) having engagement means; wherein the fist section (4) of one of the stackable containers (1) is capable of operably engaging the second section (5) of the other stackable container (1) so that the stackable containers (1) may be releasably joined by means of their respective first (4) and second (5) sections.

Abstract: A self-contained single-use apparatus for cleaning and hydrating a pair of contact lenses comprises a housing including a pair of hollow snap-lock lens containers in which opposed layers of a deformable relatively hydrophobic reactive material having surfaces arranged for non-abrasive contiguous wetted contact with the optical surfaces of the lenses when the lenses are enclosed in the housings. While in contact with the optical surfaces contaminants in the lenses are attracted to the contacting surfaces of the reactive layers. Upon removal of the lenses the attracted contaminants remain on the contacting surfaces and are disposed of with the housing. The container contains sufficient absorbed liquid for maintaining the lens in a hydrated condition while being treated in the container during the treatment process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging and bactericidal treatment device for contact lenses (L), said device being characterized in that it comprises: firstly a housing (1) provided with at least one cavity (10) receiving a support element (11) which has bactericidal action and whose outside face (11a) has curvature matching the curvature of the contact lenses (L); and secondly, at least one lid (2) designed to cover said cavity (10) and whose inside face is provided with at least one socket (20) which is suitable for being engaged in guided manner into said cavity (10), and which receives a wedge element (21) having bactericidal action and whose outside face (21a) has curvature complementary to the curvature of the support element (11) so that it protects and/or decontaminates a contact lens (L) by holding it stationary in said cavity (10) between said support element (11) and said wedge element (21).

Abstract: A portable contact lens and fluid storage kit comprising a generally conventional lens case adapted to receive a quick-detachable key ring attachment device so that the case may be carried with a set of keys or similar object worn or carried about a person in a convenient and hard to forget fashion. The key chain attachment device is easily detached so that the case may be separated from the keys and rested on a flat surface during contact lens insertion and removal.

Abstract: Contact lens cleaning and conditioning liquids, dispensers and a lens storage case are consolidated and arranged in a common unit with features for effectively maintaining contact lens from a single functional package. A molded plastic enclosure accommodates and positions containers of cleaner and conditioner in a manner that allows liquid transfer into lens case compartments without repeated handling of individual bottles. The enclosure provides a single structure that replaces multiple bottles and lens cases that ordinarily occupy counter top space. The enclosure also provides protection for the contact care products and devices when the unit is transported.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising first and second containers for holding contact lens care compositions and contact lens cases, respectively. The first container defines a chamber adapted to hold contact lens care composition and has an outlet. The second container defines a compartment and is adapted to be removably secured to the first container such that the second container extends outwardly away from the first container with the second container removably secured to the first container. A closure assembly is preferably provided and is coupled to the outlet of the first container. The closure assembly includes a passageway in fluid communication with the outlet and is adapted to provide for egress of the contact lens care composition from the chamber. A cap member is adapted to be moved between an open position in which the passageway is open and a closed position in which the passageway is closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for storing contact lenses. The inventive container can be filled with a liquid for wetting the contact lenses, and consists of a bottom container part and a top container part. Said top container part can be closed on the bottom container part in such a way that the container is water-tight. A receiving part for receiving the contact lenses is located in the bottom container part. A lid part which is provided in the top container part interacts with the receiving part in the bottom container part when the container is closed.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for the containment of at least one hydrophilic contact lens in a sterile aqueous solution. More specifically, pursuant to the packaging arrangement, a plurality of disposable hydrophilic contact lenses are contained in a specific number of individual packaging arrangements collectively housed in a box-like container or carton so as to provide a specified or essentially measured supply of contact lenses for use by a consumer over a predetermined period of time.