# US 10,441,043 B2 · Contact lens travel kit > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,441,043 B2 - Document ID: US10441043B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/843,669 - Filed: 2017-12-15 - Published: 2018-04-19 - Granted: 2019-10-15 - Earliest claimed: 2015-07-11 - Applicants: Ryan Bennett - Inventors: Ryan Bennett - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10441043B2 ## CPC - A45C 11/046: {with contact lens holders} - A45C 11/005: {Contact lens cases (A45C11/046 takes precedence)} - A45C 13/001: {Accessories} - A45C 13/1076: {with a snap action (A45C13/12 takes precedence)} - A45C 2013/1015: {of hook and loop type} - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS ## Abstract A contact lens travel device having a flexible body is provided. The body of the device is configurable to a circular configuration wherein fasteners engaged with opposing ends of the body compressively engage the body encircled around an eyeglass case. So engaged, the device is positionable as a stand for a mirror at multiple angles above a support surface for a user to employ for contact lens insertion or removal from their eyes. A fluid container is engageable within a pocket of the body with a cap end of the container extending from the perimeter to allow for dispensing of eye drops therefrom without removal of the container from the pocket. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A contact lens travel apparatus comprising: a body having a first side surface opposite a second side surface, said body having a first side edge which is opposite a second side edge, said first side edge and said second side edge of said body, extending between a first end and a second end of said body; a first pocket positioned upon said body, said first pocket having a first pocket opening providing access thereto, said first pocket adapted to hold a contact lens case therein; a second pocket positioned upon said body, said second pocket having a second pocket opening, said second pocket adapted for holding a fluid container therein; a first elongated member engaged with a central portion of said body and extending along a first axis of said first elongated member at or adjacent said first end of said body, toward a second end of said first elongated member; a second elongated member engaged with said central portion of said body and extending along a second axis of said second elongated member at or adjacent said second end of said body, toward a second end of said first elongated member; said first elongated member and said second elongated member each positionable between an elongated configuration and a curled configuration; said first elongated member in said elongated configuration maintaining said first end of said body substantially planar; said first elongated member in said curled configuration imparting a biasing force maintaining said first end of said body in a first curve; said second elongated member in said elongated configuration maintaining said second end of said body substantially planar; said second elongated member in said curled configuration imparting a biasing force maintaining said second end of said body in a second curve; said first and second elongated members in a respective said curled configuration holding said body in a removable engagement with said first end of said body in a biased contact with said second end of said body; a first flap portion extending from said central portion of said first end of said body in-between said first side edge and said second side edge; a second flap portion extending from said central portion of said second end of said body in-between said first side edge and said second side edge; said first elongated member having said first end thereof at or adjacent said first end of said body in said first flap portion; said second elongated member having said second end thereof at or adjacent said second end of said body in said second flap portion; said removable engagement maintaining said body in a circular configuration defining a opening surrounded by one of said first side surface or said second side surface of said body; said removable engagement being adjustable to adjust a distance of said overlap to thereby adjust said size of said opening; and said opening adapted in a size to form a contact of said first side surface or said second side surface of said body, against an exterior circumference of an eyeglass case. ### Claim 2 A contact lens travel apparatus comprising: a body having a first side surface opposite a second side surface, said body having a first side edge which is opposite a second side edge, said first side edge and said second side edge of said body, extending between a first end and a second end of said body; a first pocket positioned upon said body, said first pocket having a first pocket opening providing access thereto, said first pocket adapted to hold a contact lens case therein; a second pocket positioned upon said body, said second pocket having a second pocket opening, said second pocket adapted for holding a fluid container therein; a first elongated member engaged with a central portion of said body and extending along a first axis of said first elongated member at or adjacent said first end of said body, toward a second end of said first elongated member; a second elongated member engaged with said central portion of said body and extending along a second axis of said second elongated member at or adjacent said second end of said body, toward a second end of said first elongated member; said first elongated member and said second elongated member each positionable between an elongated configuration and a curled configuration; said first elongated member in said elongated configuration maintaining said first end of said body substantially planar; said first elongated member in said curled configuration imparting a biasing force maintaining said first end of said body in a first curve; said second elongated member in said elongated configuration maintaining said second end of said body substantially planar; said second elongated member in said curled configuration imparting a biasing force maintaining said second end of said body in a second curve; said first and second elongated members in a respective said curled configuration holding said body in a removable engagement with said first end of said body in a biased contact with said second end of said body; said removable engagement maintaining said body in a circular configuration defining a opening surrounded by one of said first side surface or said second side surface of said body; said removable engagement being adjustable to adjust a distance of said overlap to thereby adjust said size of said opening; and said opening adapted in a size to form a contact of said first side surface or said second side surface of said body, against an exterior circumference of an eyeglass case; said first elongated member positioned within a first cavity within said body in-between said first side surface and said second side surface thereof; and said second elongated member positioned within a second cavity within said body in-between said first side surface and said second side surface thereof. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 1 additionally comprising: said first elongated member positioned within a first cavity within said body in-between said first side surface and said second side surface thereof; and said second elongated member positioned within a second cavity within said body in-between said first side surface and said second side surface thereof. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 1 additionally comprising: said second pocket sized for holding said fluid container therein with a cap covering a dispensing end of said fluid container projecting from said second pocket opening; said second pocket opening positioned at or adjacent one of said first side edge or said second side edge of said body; and wherein, fluid is dispensable from said fluid container held within said second pocket by a compression of a sidewall of said second pocket, without disengaging said eyeglass case from said opening. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 2 additionally comprising: said second pocket sized for holding said fluid container therein with a cap covering a dispensing end of said fluid container projecting from said second pocket opening; said second pocket opening positioned at or adjacent one of said first side edge or said second side edge of said body; and wherein, fluid is dispensable from said fluid container held within said second pocket by a compression of a sidewall of said second pocket, without disengaging said eyeglass case from said opening. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 3 additionally comprising: said second pocket sized for holding said fluid container therein with a cap covering a dispensing end of said fluid container projecting from said second pocket opening; said second pocket opening positioned at or adjacent one of said first side edge or said second side edge of said body; and wherein, fluid is dispensable from said fluid container held within said second pocket by a compression of a sidewall of said second pocket, without disengaging said eyeglass case from said opening. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 1 additionally comprising: a mirror positioned upon said second surface of said body; said body positioned to said circular configuration positioning said mirror elevated above a support surface supporting said body; and an angle of said mirror adapted for adjustment relative to a position of a face of a user, by a repositioning of said second surface of said body upon said support surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 2 additionally comprising: a mirror positioned upon said second surface of said body; said body positioned to said circular configuration positioning said mirror elevated above a support surface supporting said body; and an angle of said mirror adapted for adjustment relative to a position of a face of a user, by a repositioning of said second surface of said body upon said support surface. ### Claim 9 (depends on 3) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 3 additionally comprising: a mirror positioned upon said second surface of said body; said body positioned to said circular configuration positioning said mirror elevated above a support surface supporting said body; and an angle of said mirror adapted for adjustment relative to a position of a face of a user, by a repositioning of said second surface of said body upon said support surface. ### Claim 10 (depends on 4) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 4 additionally comprising: a mirror positioned upon said second surface of said body; said body positioned to said circular configuration positioning said mirror elevated above a support surface supporting said body; and an angle of said mirror adapted for adjustment relative to a position of a face of a user, by a repositioning of said second surface of said body upon said support surface. ### Claim 11 (depends on 5) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 5 additionally comprising: a mirror positioned upon said second surface of said body; said body positioned to said circular configuration positioning said mirror elevated above a support surface supporting said body; and an angle of said mirror adapted for adjustment relative to a position of a face of a user, by a repositioning of said second surface of said body upon said support surface. ### Claim 12 (depends on 6) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 6 additionally comprising: a mirror positioned upon said second surface of said body; said body positioned to said circular configuration positioning said mirror elevated above a support surface supporting said body; and an angle of said mirror adapted for adjustment relative to a position of a face of a user, by a repositioning of said second surface of said body upon said support surface. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 1 additionally comprising: at least one of two side surfaces of said second pocket formed of elastic material; and said second pocket opening being stretchable and thereby adapted for insertion and removal of said fluid container from said second pocket with said body in said circular configuration. ### Claim 14 (depends on 2) The contact lens travel apparatus of claim 2 additionally comprising: at least one of two side surfaces of said second pocket formed of elastic material; and said second pocket opening being stretchable and thereby adapted for insertion and removal of said fluid container from said second pocket with said body in said circular configuration.