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US 6,622,855 B1Granted
Intraocular lens case
AssigneeThinOptX, Inc.
InventorsWayne B. Callahan, Jeffery S. Callahan, Joseph D. Callahan
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Abstract
A lens case for a refractive or non-refractive intraocular lens having a support disk for the optic. The case is designed to provide protection and support during washing, sterilization, shipping, and storage. This case has a removable disk that provides a work surface for surgery. Additional features assist in the washing and sterilization of the lens.
Claims17
A lens case for housing an intraocular lens or refractive lens, comprising:
- a base having a top and bottom surface, and comprising two transverse guide slots;
- a lens support disk with a circular, concave surface for the support of an intraocular lens or refractive lens, the lens support disk being in contact with the base;
- a fastening device that is slidably received by a guide slot that engages the base and lens support disk, and snugly secures the lens support disk to the base.
The lens case of claim, 1, wherein the lens support disk is about 24-26 mm in diameter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.