Intraocular lens case
US5199559A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/1691
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an intraocular lens (IOL) holder or case for holding, storing and transporting various types of intraocular lenses. The IOL holder or case is comprised of (a) a base having a recessed portion which contains a concave portion sized to hold and support an IOL of various sizes; (b) a cover for the base which has disposed therein a flexible insert; and (c) a system for locking the cover and the base in secure relationship to one another.
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