Patent · US Expired

Contact lens package with lens retaining recess

US5515964A · kind A · utility

60Cited by
29References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 13, 1995
Grant dateMay 14, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2585/545
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A lens storage container includes an integrally formed receptacle member having a spheroidal well providing a concave recess in which the lens is disposed. In some embodiments, a lip extends about a portion of the periphery of the well to maintain the lens in the well therebelow. In other embodiments, a depending portion on the closure extends into the well to keep the lens in position. A closure extends across the well and is secured to the receptacle.

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