Patent · US Expired

Method of packaging intraocular lenses and contact lenses

US4897981A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 1986
Grant dateFeb 6, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2/26
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for packaging intraocular lenses, contact lenses and other small, delicate devices which must be stored in a liquid is described. The method utilizes a container having a conically-shaped compartment to package small, delicate devices (e.G., intraocular lenses) in a manner such that the devices may be easily located in the compartment and removed from the container.

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