US3598121A
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Liquid eyewash dispensing device including eyelid-engaging means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-12
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1988-12-12
Abstract
Abstract An eyewash liquid dispensing device including a container on which an eyelid-engaging assembly is movably supported in an open position when a liquid is being applied to an eyeball.
Inventors
- 👤 John Lelicoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/0008; A61F9/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
In combination with a bottle having a top, a flat bottom and a cylindrical sidewall in which bottle an eyewash solution is marketed, a device for holding an eyelid in an open position when said bottle is held in an inverted position to dispense said eyewash therefrom onto an eyeball through an apertured neck that forms a part of said bottle, said device including: a. an elongate rigid strip; b. a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely positioned arcuate claws that extend outwardly from said strip and slidably, frictionally and removably support the latter from said sidewall; and c. an arcuate eyelid-engaging member supported transversely on the end of said strip most adjacent said neck, with said member when in contact with said eyelid holding the latter open as said eyewash is dispersed onto said eyeball, with the distance of said neck from said eyeball during the dispersing operation being selectively controlled by moving said strip, claws and eyelid engaging member longitudinally relative to said bottle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination with a bottle having a top, a flat bottom and a cylindrical sidewall in which bottle an eyewash solution is marketed, a device for holding an eyelid in an open position when said bottle is held in an inverted position to dispense said eyewash therefrom onto an eyeball through an apertured neck that forms a part of said bottle, said device including: a. an elongate rigid strip; b. a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely positioned arcuate claws that extend outwardly from said strip and slidably, frictionally and removably support the latter from said sidewall; and c. an arcuate eyelid-engaging member supported transversely on the end of said strip most adjacent said neck, with said member when in contact with said eyelid holding the latter open as said eyewash is dispersed onto said eyeball, with the distance of said neck from said eyeball during the dispersing operation being selectively controlled by moving said strip, claws and eyelid engaging member longitudinally relative to said bottle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 in which said neck has threads formed on the exterior surface thereof, and said combination in addition includes: d. an internally threaded cap that removably engages said threads on said neck to seal the eyewash in said container from contact with the ambient atmosphere when said eyewash is not being dispensed therefrom.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |