Container for contact lens solution
OwnerBaruch Daganinventor
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Abstract
A dispenser for contact lens solutions is provided, comprising a support structure and at least one flexible and collapsible container supported therefrom. An outlet extends from the bottom of the container, the outlet having a valve adapted to allow the outflow of solution while preventing backflow or the entry of air into the container. The container may be provided with multiple compartments for separate solutions, or multiple containers may be provided. There is further provided a method for storing and dispensing contact lens solution with the dispenser.
Claims8
A dispenser for contact lens solution, comprising a support, at least two flexible and collapsible containers suspended from said support, and a valve extending from the bottom of said containers and adapted to selectively allow the outflow of solution from said containers, while substantially preventing backflow or the entry of air therein, said valve comprising a generally downwardly-pointing flexible tube extending from the bottom of said containers and communicating with the interior thereof and a pinch valve adapted to pinch said tube to selectively interrupt the flow of solution from said containers.
A method for storing contact lens solution and dispensing said solution into a contact lens holder, comprising the steps of:
- a) storing sterilized contact lens solution within a flexible and collapsible container suspended from a support, said container having a valve extending from the bottom thereof and adapted to selectively allow the outflow of solution from said container, while substantially preventing backflow or the entry of air therein;
- b) actuating said valve to dispense said solution into said holder.
A dispenser for contact lens solution, comprising a support and a flexible and collapsible container suspended from said support, said container comprising two or more compartments each for the containment of a solution and each compartment having a valve extending from the bottom thereof adapted to selectively allow the outflow of solution therefrom, while substantially preventing backflow or the entry of air therein, said valve comprising a generally downwardly-pointing flexible tube and a pinch valve adapted to pinch the tube to selectively interrupt the flow of solution from the compartment.
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