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US5016749A
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Eyeglass and contact lens holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-29
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Granted: 1991-05-21
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Expires: 2010-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A device for simultaneously carrying spectacles and contact lenses which includes a hollow open base for containing the spectacles, the base further containing a contact lens case secured to an interior surface thereof for containing a pair of contact lenses. A lid is hingedly connected to the base for covering the opening therein and may support a mirror affixed thereto to assist in installing or removing the contact lenses.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Kaye
- 👤 Barbara Kaye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/04; A45C11/046; A45C11/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A carrying case for spectacles and contact lenses which comprises: (a) a hollow open base for containing said spectacles; (b) a partial partition affixed to the interior of said hollow base which divides said base into an open anterior and an open posterior compartment, said posterior compartment receiving the lens frame portion of said spectacles and said anterior compartment accommodating the earhorns of said spectacles; (c) a pair of contact lens cups affixed to the surface of said partition facing said anterior compartment, said lens cups for holding at least a pair of contact lenses in a liquid solution; (d) a lid hingedly connected to said base for covering said open base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A carrying case for spectacles and contact lenses which comprises: (a) a hollow open base for containing said spectacles; (b) a partial partition affixed to the interior of said hollow base which divides said base into an open anterior and an open posterior compartment, said posterior compartment receiving the lens frame portion of said spectacles and said anterior compartment accommodating the earhorns of said spectacles; (c) a pair of contact lens cups affixed to the surface of said partition facing said anterior compartment, said lens cups for holding at least a pair of contact lenses in a liquid solution; (d) a lid hingedly connected to said base for covering said open base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1, further comprising a mirror affixed to an interior surface of said lid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device of claim 2, further comprising a non-abrasive nappy material lining affixed to the interior of said case and to said partition for insulating said spectacles from shock and abrasion and for assisting in retaining said spectacles in a single position within said case, and a latch disposed on an edge of said lid for maintaining closure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 3, wherein said case and said partition are composed of an injection molded plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said lens case is affixed to said base by Velcro material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said lens cups are affixed to said partition by Velcro material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
130 words
A carrying case for spectacles and contact lenses which comprises: (a) a hollow open base for containing said spectacles; (b) a contact lens case secured to an interior surface of said base for containing said contact lenses; (c) a plinth interposed between said base and said lens case for spacing said lens case away from said base a distance approximating the thickness of the lens frame portion of said spectacles whereby said lens frame portion is captured between said base and said lens case when said spectacles are stored in said case and wherein said plinth has a cross-sectional shape substantially complimentary to the shape of the nose bridge portion of said glasses whereby said nose bridge fits snugly over said plinth when said spectacles are stored in said case.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
130 words
A carrying case for spectacles and contact lenses which comprises: (a) a hollow open base for containing said spectacles; (b) a contact lens case secured to an interior surface of said base for containing said contact lenses; (c) a plinth interposed between said base and said lens case for spacing said lens case away from said base a distance approximating the thickness of the lens frame portion of said spectacles whereby said lens frame portion is captured between said base and said lens case when said spectacles are stored in said case and wherein said plinth has a cross-sectional shape substantially complimentary to the shape of the nose bridge portion of said glasses whereby said nose bridge fits snugly over said plinth when said spectacles are stored in said case.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 7, further comprising a mirror affixed to an interior surface of said lid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device of claim 8, further comprising a non-abrasive nappy material lining affixed to the interior of said case and said plinth for insulating said spectacles from shock and abrasion and for assisting in retaining said spectacles in a single position within said case and a latch disposed on an edge of said lid for maintaining closure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 9, wherein said case and said plinth are composed of an injection molded plastic.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
103 words
A carrying case for spectacles and contact lenses which comprises: (a) a hollow open base for containing said spectacles; (b) a contact lens case secured to an interior surface of said base for containing said contact lenses; (c) a plinth interposed between said base and said lens case for spacing said lens case away form said base a distance approximating the thickness of the lens frame portion of said spectacles whereby said lens frame portion is captured between said base and said lens case when said spectacles are stored in said case and wherein said lens case is removably affixed to said base.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
103 words
A carrying case for spectacles and contact lenses which comprises: (a) a hollow open base for containing said spectacles; (b) a contact lens case secured to an interior surface of said base for containing said contact lenses; (c) a plinth interposed between said base and said lens case for spacing said lens case away form said base a distance approximating the thickness of the lens frame portion of said spectacles whereby said lens frame portion is captured between said base and said lens case when said spectacles are stored in said case and wherein said lens case is removably affixed to said base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 11, wherein said lens case is affixed to said base by Velcro material.
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