IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0969281
(2004-10-20)
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등록번호 |
US-7328788
(2008-02-12)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Mahieu,Frans
- Goldblatt,Lynn
- Muenzer,Kim
- MacKay,Spencer
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
41 |
초록
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An integrated lens care system including a lens case for contact lenses and a container for dispensing a lens care solution. The container includes a docking site where the lens case can be stored and then removed for use, and a retainer mechanism for releasably securing the lens case in the docked
An integrated lens care system including a lens case for contact lenses and a container for dispensing a lens care solution. The container includes a docking site where the lens case can be stored and then removed for use, and a retainer mechanism for releasably securing the lens case in the docked position. In example embodiments, the docking site is a chamber into which the lens case is inserted, and the retainer mechanism includes at least one protrusion that extends into the docking chamber and releasably couples to at least one recess in the lens case. In another example embodiment, the docking site is a peripheral edge of the container body where a combination lens case/closure cap mounts, and the retainer mechanism includes a snap-fit coupling at the peripheral edge.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A lens care system for use with at least one ophthalmic lens and a lens care solution, the system comprising: a lens case for the lens; a container for the solution, the container including a docking site for storing the lens case; and a retainer mechanism including an engage
What is claimed is: 1. A lens care system for use with at least one ophthalmic lens and a lens care solution, the system comprising: a lens case for the lens; a container for the solution, the container including a docking site for storing the lens case; and a retainer mechanism including an engagement surface and a movable engagement member that positively engages the engagement surface to retain the lens case to the container at the docking site, wherein the engagement member comprises at least one panel and a protrusion, wherein the protrusion is formed at an end of the panel, wherein the engagement surface comprises an engagement recess that positively engages the engagement member protrusion, wherein the docking site comprises a chamber for receiving the lens case and the at least one panel extends from a lower chamber surface into the chamber. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the container comprises a hollow body for containing the solution and a base including the docking site. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the base is removably coupled to the hollow body. 4. The system of claim 1, wherein the docking site comprises a chamber defined by the container and configured for receiving the lens case therein. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the docking chamber is in the form of a tunnel or a cave. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the engagement member extends from the container at the docking site and the engagement surface is defined by the lens case. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the lens case comprises two of the wells and the engagement recess is between the wells. 8. The system of claim 6, wherein the lens case has at least one tapered end to deflect the engagement member out of the way when docking the lens case. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one panel is resiliently flexible and moves between a rest position with the protrusion extending into the chamber and a deflected position with the engagement member flexed and the protrusion deflected at least partially out of the chamber. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the container further comprises a downwardly extending base flange defining a deflection space below the at least one panel, wherein the deflection space receives at least a portion of the protrusion when the engagement member is in the deflected position. 11. The system of claim 1, wherein the engagement member comprises two panels with the protrusion between the panels. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the panel is defined between two slots formed in the lower chamber surface. 13. A lens care system for use with at least one ophthalmic lens and a lens care solution, the system comprising: a lens case for the lens, the lens case defining an engagement surface recess; and a container for the solution, the container defining a docking chamber for receiving the lens case, the container having a resiliently flexible engagement member including at least one panel and a protrusion formed on the panel, wherein the chamber is partially defined by a lower chamber surface, and the at least one panel extends upwardly from the lower chamber surface, wherein the engagement member resiliently moves between a rest position with the protrusion extending into the chamber, a deflected position with the engagement member flexed and the protrusion deflected at least partially out of the chamber, and an engaged position with the protrusion positively engaging the engagement surface recess to retain the lens case in the chamber. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the engagement member comprises two panels with the protrusion between the panels. 15. The system of claim 13, wherein the at least one panel is defined between two slots formed in the lower chamber surface. 16. The system of claim 13, wherein the at least one panel and the protrusion are integrally formed with the lower chamber surface, wherein the at least one panel and the protrusion are formed by a continuous sheet of material that remains between two slots formed in the lower chamber surface. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein the protrusion is formed by a bulge at about the longitudinal mid-point of the continuous sheet, with the bulge dividing the sheet into two panels at an incline from the lower chamber surface. 18. The system of claim 13, wherein the container further comprises a downwardly extending base flange defining a deflection space below the at least one panel, wherein the deflection space receives at least a portion of the protrusion when the engagement member is in the deflected position. 19. The system of claim 13, wherein the docking chamber and the lens case are configured so that the lens case does not protrude out of the chamber, but instead a periphery of the lens case generally aligns with a general contour of the container to provide the appearance of a continuous surface for aesthetic appeal. 20. A container for a lens care solution and for use in a lens care system including a lens case, the container comprising: a docking chamber for receiving the lens case in an openly accessible position; and a resiliently flexible engagement member including at least one panel and a protrusion formed at an end of the panel, wherein the chamber is partially defined by a lower chamber surface, and the at least one panel extends upwardly from the lower chamber surface, wherein the engagement member resiliently moves between a rest position with the protrusion extending into the chamber, a deflected position with the engagement member flexed and the protrusion deflected at least partially out of the chamber, and an engaged position with the protrusion positively engaging an engagement surface recess of the lens case to retain the lens case in the chamber. 21. The container of claim 20, wherein the engagement member further comprises two panels with the protrusion between the panels. 22. The container of claim 20, wherein the at least one panel is defined between two slots formed in the lower chamber surface. 23. The container of claim 20, wherein the at least one panel and the protrusion are integrally formed with the lower chamber surface, wherein the at least one panel and the protrusion are formed by a continuous sheet of material that remains between two slots formed in the lower chamber surface. 24. The container of claim 23, wherein the protrusion is formed by a bulge at about the longitudinal mid-point of the continuous sheet, with the bulge dividing the sheet into two panels at an incline from the lower chamber surface. 25. The container of claim 20, wherein the container further comprises a downwardly extending base flange defining a deflection space below the at least one panel, wherein the deflection space receives at least a portion of the protrusion when the engagement member is in the deflected position. 26. The container of claim 20, wherein the container includes two opposing side walls each defining an inwardly recessed portion for gripping. 27. The container of claim 26, wherein the recessed gripping portions have surface irregularities for increased gripping friction. 28. A lens care system for use with at least one ophthalmic lens and a lens care solution, the system comprising: a lens case for the lens; a container for the solution, the container including a docking site for storing the lens case; and a retainer mechanism including an engagement surface and a movable engagement member that positively engages the engagement surface to retain the lens case to the container at the docking site wherein the engagement member comprises two panels and a protrusion, wherein the protrusion is formed at an end of the panel and between the two panels, and the engagement surface comprises an engagement recess that positively engages the engagement member protrusion. 29. The system of claim 28, wherein the container comprises a hollow body for containing the solution and a base including the docking site. 30. The system of claim 29, wherein the base is removably coupled to the hollow body. 31. The system of claim 28, wherein the docking site comprises a chamber defined by the container and configured for receiving the lens case therein. 32. The system of claim 28, wherein the engagement member extends from the container at the docking site and the engagement surface is defined by the lens case. 33. The system of claim 32, wherein the lens case comprises two of the wells and the engagement recess is between the wells. 34. The system of claim 32, wherein the lens case has at least one tapered end to deflect the engagement member out of the way when docking the lens case. 35. The system of claim 28, wherein the at least one panel is resiliently flexible and moves between a rest position with the protrusion extending into the chamber and a deflected position with the engagement member flexed and the protrusion deflected at least partially out of the chamber. 36. The system of claim 28, wherein the container further comprises a downwardly extending base flange defining a deflection space below the at least one panel, wherein the deflection space receives at least a portion of the protrusion when the engagement member is in the deflected position. 37. A lens care system for use with at least one ophthalmic lens and a lens care solution, the system comprising: a lens case for the lens, the lens case defining an engagement surface recess; and a container for the solution, the container defining a docking chamber for receiving the lens case, the container having a resiliently flexible engagement member including two panels and a protrusion formed between the panels, wherein the engagement member resiliently moves between a rest position with the protrusion extending into the chamber, a deflected position with the engagement member flexed and the protrusion deflected at least partially out of the chamber, and an engaged position with the protrusion positively engaging the engagement surface recess to retain the lens case in the chamber. 38. The system of claim 37, wherein the container further comprises a downwardly extending base flange defining a deflection space below the at least one panel, wherein the deflection space receives at least a portion of the protrusion when the engagement member is in the deflected position. 39. The system of claim 37, wherein the docking chamber and the lens case are configured so that the lens case does not protrude out of the chamber, but instead a periphery of the lens case generally aligns with a general contour of the container to provide the appearance of a continuous surface for aesthetic appeal. 40. A container for a lens care solution and for use in a lens care system including a lens case, the container comprising: a docking chamber for receiving the lens case in an openly accessible position; and a resiliently flexible engagement member including two panels and a protrusion formed between the panels, wherein the engagement member resiliently moves between a rest position with the protrusion extending into the chamber, a deflected position with the engagement member flexed and the protrusion deflected at least partially out of the chamber, and an engaged position with the protrusion positively engaging an engagement surface recess of the lens case to retain the lens case in the chamber. 41. The container of claim 40, wherein the chamber is partially defined by a lower chamber surface, and the at least one panel extends upwardly from the lower chamber surface. 42. The container of claim 40, wherein the container further comprises a downwardly extending base flange defining a deflection space below the at least one panel, wherein the deflection space receives at least a portion of the protrusion when the engagement member is in the deflected position. 43. The container of claim 40, wherein the container includes two opposing side walls each defining an inwardly recessed portion for gripping. 44. The container of claim 43, wherein the recessed gripping portions have surface irregularities for increased gripping friction. 45. A container for a lens care solution and for use in a lens care system including a lens case, the container comprising: a docking chamber for receiving the lens case in an openly accessible position; and a resiliently flexible engagement member including at least one panel and a protrusion formed at an end of the panel, wherein the engagement member resiliently moves between a rest position with the protrusion extending into the chamber, a deflected position with the engagement member flexed and the protrusion deflected at least partially out of the chamber, and an engaged position with the protrusion positively engaging an engagement surface recess of the lens case to retain the lens case in the chamber, wherein the container further comprises a downwardly extending base flange defining a deflection space below the at least one panel, wherein the deflection space receives at least a portion of the protrusion when the engagement member is in the deflected position. 46. The container of claim 45, wherein the engagement member further comprises two panels with the protrusion between the panels. 47. The container of claim 45, wherein the chamber is partially defined by a lower chamber surface, and the at least one panel extends upwardly from the lower chamber surface. 48. The container of claim 47, wherein the at least one panel is defined between two slots formed in the lower chamber surface. 49. The container of claim 47, wherein the at least one panel and the protrusion are integrally formed with the lower chamber surface, wherein the at least one panel and the protrusion are formed by a continuous sheet of material that remains between two slots formed in the lower chamber surface. 50. The container of claim 49, wherein the protrusion is formed by a bulge at about the longitudinal mid-point of the continuous sheet, with the bulge dividing the sheet into two panels at an incline from the lower chamber surface.
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