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Contact lens applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-09
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1999-10-09
Abstract
Abstract Contact lens applicator, comprising a container with closure, an apertured contact lens accommodating tray extending perpendicularly from the closure for vertical placement within the container, a member slidable over the tray and provided with apertures which may be brought in alignment with those of the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Erik M. Arnhem
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:05
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/005; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/0061; G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
28 words
In an applicator for contact lenses, comprising: (a) Means for ocularly applying contact lenses accommodated thereon; (b) Contact lens retaining means mountable on the contact lens applying means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
28 words
In an applicator for contact lenses, comprising: (a) Means for ocularly applying contact lenses accommodated thereon; (b) Contact lens retaining means mountable on the contact lens applying means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Applicator for contact lenses, according to claim 1, wherein closable housing means is provided for the contact lens applying and retaining means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Applicator for contact lenses, according to claim 2, wherein the housing means is provided with external holding means for attachment to an object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Applicator for contact lenses, according to claim 2, wherein the contact lens applying means extends perpendicularly and off-centered from the closure of the housing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Applicator for contact lenses, according to claim 1, wherein the contact lens applying means has at least one aperture, within which a contact lens may be accommodated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
Applicator for contact lenses, according to claim 5, wherein the contact lens retaining means has at least one aperture, which may be caused to coincide with that of the contact lens applying means when superposed thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
Applicator for contact lenses, according to claim 6, wherein the diameter of the apertures of the contact lens applying, respectively retaining means is substantially identical to or smaller than the diameter of the contact lens.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
Applicator for contact lenses, according to claim 1, wherein the contact lens applying and retaining means, respectively constitutes a tray and an elongated member slidably mountable on the tray.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
Applicator for contact lenses, according to claim 8, wherein edge portions of the elongated member are bent downwardly inward to form passages, within which edge portions of the tray may slide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
Applicator for contact lenses, according to claim 8, wherein a center portion of the elongated member is curved.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |