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Packaging-assisted actuation for an intraocular lens cartridge

US11911263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

16Claims

0Family size

Assignee

ALCON INC. · CH

Inventors

Sudarshan B. Singh · Euless, US
Todd Taber · Keller, US
Yinghui Wu · Cedar Hill, US
Douglas Brent Wensrich · Bedford, US
Trevor R. Haney · Wyoming, US
Andrew Check · Kalamazoo, US
Justin Benaquisto · New Baltimore, US
Joe Marietta · Kalamazoo, US
Jonathan Penrod · Kalamazoo, US
Tim LaRoy · Kalamazoo, US
Bryce Zachary Porter · Lehi, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 21, 2020
Grant date	Feb 27, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 22, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/1683
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises a packaging comprising a passage. The IOL cartridge is removably disposed within the passage. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial configured to rotate upon withdrawal of the IOL cartridge from the passage, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL and release the IOL cartridge from the packaging upon rotation of the dial.

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