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Contact lens mold packaging
Assignee: Bausch and Lomb Inc
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Filing: 1994-01-28
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Granted: 1995-04-18
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Expires: 2014-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A contact lens package made from one of the mold parts used to mold a contact lens, the lens being packaged in a storage cavity separate from a molding surface of the mold part.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Shannon
- 👤 Joan L. Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:53
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D11/00; B29D11/00009; B29D11/0048; B29D11/00567; B29D11/00038; B29D11/00125; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S134/00; Y10S134/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
In a contact lens package comprising a mold half having a concave lens molding surface, the improvement which comprises having a lens storage cavity separate from the lens molding surface, a storage solution, a contact lens, and a cover, the storage cavity bounded by a convex surface opposite the lens molding surface, a substantially cylindrical wall and said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a contact lens package comprising a mold half having a concave lens molding surface, the improvement which comprises having a lens storage cavity separate from the lens molding surface, a storage solution, a contact lens, and a cover, the storage cavity bounded by a convex surface opposite the lens molding surface, a substantially cylindrical wall and said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The contact lens package of claim 1 wherein the cover is made from a laminate of plastic and metal foil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a contact lens package comprising a mold half having a convex lens molding surface, the improvement which comprises having a lens storage cavity separate from the lens molding surface, a storage solution, a contact lens, and a cover, the storage cavity bounded by a concave surface opposite the lens molding surface, a substantially cylindrical wall and said cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a contact lens package comprising a mold half having a convex lens molding surface, the improvement which comprises having a lens storage cavity separate from the lens molding surface, a storage solution, a contact lens, and a cover, the storage cavity bounded by a concave surface opposite the lens molding surface, a substantially cylindrical wall and said cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The contact lens package of claim 3 wherein the mold is made from polypropylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The contact lens package of claim 3 wherein the cover is made from a laminate of plastic and metal foil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The contact lens package of claim 3 wherein a threaded region is located at the top of the storage cavity and receives a cover dimensioned to fit the threaded region.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The contact lens package of claim 3 wherein the mold is used to mold and package hydrophilic contact lenses.
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