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EP0413164A1
EP0413164A1 EP90113889A EP90113889A EP0413164A1 EP 0413164 A1 EP0413164 A1 EP 0413164A1 EP 90113889 A EP90113889 A EP 90113889A EP 90113889 A EP90113889 A EP 90113889A EP 0413164 A1 EP0413164 A1 EP 0413164A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/005—Contact lens cases
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/30—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure

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A container for accommodating contact lenses is provided. In order that said container can also be used directly for dispatching contact lenses, the container has two cases (1, 1'; 4, 4') which can be inserted in a baseplate (8) and are constructed individually as dispatch containers for the contact lens. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter im Baukastensystem für Kontaktlinsen.The invention relates to a container in a modular system for contact lenses.

Ein solcher Behälter ist beispielsweise aus der US-A-4 545 479 bekannt. Er besteht aus zwei Schalen zur Auf­nahme der beiden Kontaktlinsen, die durch ein brückenartiges Teil fest verbunden sind. Die beiden Schalen werden durch zwei Deckel geschlossen, die in die beiden Schalen einge­schraubt werden.Such a container is known for example from US-A-4 545 479. It consists of two shells to hold the two contact lenses, which are firmly connected by a bridge-like part. The two shells are closed by two lids that are screwed into the two shells.

Ein solcher Behälter ist für den Transport der Kontaktlinsen durch den Patienten gedacht. Sollen eine oder beide Kontakt­linsen versandt werden, beispielsweise nach Verlust der­selben, so ist für den Versand wieder ein anderer Behälter als Versandbehälter erforderlich. Der Versand der gesamten Vorrichtung verbietet sich nämlich wegen der damit verbun­denen Kosten.Such a container is intended for the transport of the contact lenses by the patient. If one or both contact lenses are to be shipped, for example after they have been lost, another container is required for shipping than the shipping container. Shipping the entire device is prohibited because of the costs involved.

Außerdem bietet der bekannte Behälter keine Möglichkeit, Hilfsmittel zum Auf- und Absetzen der Kontaktlinse auf dem Auge in diesem Behälter unterzubringen.In addition, the known container offers no possibility of accommodating aids for putting on and taking off the contact lens on the eye in this container.

Es stellt daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung dar, einen Kontaktlinsenbehälter zu schaffen, der bzw. Teile des­selben auch zum Versand der Kontaktlinsen dienen können.It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a contact lens container which, or parts thereof, can also be used for shipping the contact lenses.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Kontaktlinsenbehälter, wie er im Anspruch 1 gekennzeichnet ist, gelöst.This object is achieved by a contact lens case, as characterized in claim 1.

Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter besteht somit aus zwei ge­trennten Dosen, die jeweils eine Kontaktlinse enthalten kön­nen, und die in eine gemeinsame Grundplatte eingefügt werden. Die Grundplatte stellt zusammen mit den beiden Dosen den Behälter dar, wie er vom Patienten mitgeführt werden kann. Die einzelnen Dosen dienen als Versandbehälter, sie sind als Spritzgußteile aus Plastik billig herzustellen und können somit bei erforderlichem Ersatz der Kontaktlinsen vom Lie­feranten ohne großen Mehraufwand erneut mitgeliefert werden.The container according to the invention thus consists of two separate cans, each of which can contain a contact lens, and which are inserted into a common base plate. The base plate together with the two cans represents the container as it can be carried by the patient. The individual cans serve as shipping containers, they can be cheaply produced as injection molded parts made of plastic and can therefore be supplied again by the supplier without much additional effort if the contact lenses have to be replaced.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann die Grundplatte einen Raum zur Aufnahme von Hilfsmitteln zum Einsetzen der Kontaktlinsen aufweisen. Dieser Raum kann - gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung der Erfindung - durch einen Deckel geschlossen werden, der gleichzeitig als Spiegelplatte aus­gebildet ist. Die im Deckel der Dose vorgesehene Lupe dient zur Kontrolle, ob die Kontaktlinse richtig in die Dose gelegt wurde. Zusätzlich kann dieser Schraubdeckel (mit Lupenwirkung) als Vergrößerungsglas zur Kontrolle des technischen Zustandes der Kontaktlinse eingesetzt werden.According to a development of the invention, the base plate can have a space for receiving aids for inserting the contact lenses. According to another development of the invention, this space can be closed by a cover which is simultaneously designed as a mirror plate. The magnifying glass provided in the lid of the can is used to check whether the contact lens has been placed correctly in the can. In addition, this screw cap (with magnifying effect) can be used as a magnifying glass to check the technical condition of the contact lens.

Weitere Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nach­folgenden Beschreibung der Figuren. Dabei zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Schnittzeichnung des Deckels der Versanddose;
  • Fig. 2 eine Schnittzeichnung der Schale der Versanddose;
  • Fig. 3 einen Schnitt durch eine Grundplatte mit auf einer Seite eingesetzter Versanddose und eingelegter Spiegelplatte;
  • Fig. 4 eine Seitenansicht der als Abdeckung dienenden Spiegelplatte;
  • Fig. 5 eine Draufsicht auf den kompletten Behälter mit eingesetzten Versanddosen;
  • Fig. 6 einen Schnitt entlang A-A von Fig. 5; und
  • Fig. 7 und 8 Einzelheiten des Hilfsmittels zum Einsetzen der Kontaktlinse.
Further details of the invention result from the following description of the figures. Show:
  • Figure 1 is a sectional drawing of the lid of the shipping box.
  • Figure 2 is a sectional drawing of the shell of the shipping can.
  • 3 shows a section through a base plate with a shipping container inserted on one side and an inserted mirror plate;
  • 4 is a side view of the mirror plate serving as a cover;
  • 5 shows a plan view of the complete container with inserted shipping cans;
  • FIG. 6 shows a section along AA of FIG. 5; and
  • 7 and 8 details of the aid for inserting the contact lens.

Der in Fig. 1 dargestellte Schraubdeckel 1 weist eine Linse 2 auf, durch die die (nicht dargestellte) Kontaktlinse ge­sehen werden kann. Ein Gewinde oder Bajonett 3 dient zum Befestigen des Schraubdeckels 1 auf der in Fig. 2 dargestell­ten Schale 4, die zu diesem Zweck ein entsprechendes Gewinde etc. 3′ aufweist. Der Boden der Schale ist so geformt, daß er keine optische Wirkung aufweist, um ein Durchsehen zu gestatten. Zur Auflage der Kontaktlinsen sind Rippen 5 vor­gesehen.The screw cap 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a lens 2 through which the contact lens (not shown) can be seen. A thread or bayonet 3 is used to fasten the screw cap 1 on the shell 4 shown in FIG. 2, which has a corresponding thread etc. 3 'for this purpose. The bottom of the bowl is shaped in such a way that it has no optical effect to allow viewing. Ribs 5 are provided for supporting the contact lenses.

Am unteren Teil der Schale sind Rastvorsprünge 6, 6′ vorge­sehen, die hinter entsprechenden Vorsprüngen 7, 7′ der Grundplatte 8 (Fig. 3) einrasten. Dabei liegt der in Fig. 2 erkennbare zylindrische Ansatz der Schale 4 auf der Ober­fläche der Grundplatte auf, so daß die aus Schale 4 und Deckel 1 bestehende Dose fest mit der Grundplatte 8 verbunden ist. Die Vorsprünge 6, 6′ bzw. 7, 7′ verhindern ein Lösen der Dose aus der Grundplatte. Zusätzlich angebrachte Ein­ rastungen 6a (Fig. 5) verhindern ein Drehen der Dose in der Grundplatte beim Öffnen des Schraubdeckels.At the lower part of the shell locking projections 6, 6 'are provided, which engage behind corresponding projections 7, 7' of the base plate 8 (Fig. 3). The cylindrical neck of the shell 4, which can be seen in FIG. 2, lies on the surface of the base plate, so that the can consisting of the shell 4 and the lid 1 is firmly connected to the base plate 8. The projections 6, 6 'and 7, 7' prevent loosening of the can from the base plate. Additionally attached A Notches 6a (Fig. 5) prevent the can from rotating in the base plate when the screw cap is opened.

Zwischen den beiden Öffnungen für die Dosen bzw. Versand­behälter ist in der Grundplatte 8 ein Hohlraum 9 vorgesehen, der zur Aufnahme des in den Figuren 7 und 8 dargestellten Saugers dient.Between the two openings for the cans or shipping container, a cavity 9 is provided in the base plate 8, which is used to hold the sucker shown in Figures 7 and 8.

Der Hohlraum 9 wird durch die in den Figuren 3 und 4 darge­stellte Spiegelplatte 10 geschlossen.The cavity 9 is closed by the mirror plate 10 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.

Fig. 5 zeigt den gesamten Behälter mit beiden eingesetzten Dosen in der Draufsicht.Fig. 5 shows the entire container with both cans used in the plan view.

In dem in Fig. 6 dargestellten Schnitt der Figur 5 ist der Hohlraum 9 mit eingelegtem Sauger 12 erkennbar. Ebenso die Spiegelplatte 10, die mit Hilfe der seitlich die Grundplatte 8 umgreifenden Teile 11 an dieser befestigt ist und den Hohl­raum 9 verschließt.In the section of FIG. 5 shown in FIG. 6, the cavity 9 with the suction pad 12 inserted can be seen. Likewise, the mirror plate 10, which is fastened to the base plate 8 with the aid of the parts 11 which laterally surrounds it and closes the cavity 9.

Gleichzeitig können die Teile 11 so ausgebildet sein, daß der in Fig. 7 bzw. 8 dargestellte Sauger 12 darin einrastet und so mit der Spiegelplatte 10 abgenommen werden kann.At the same time, the parts 11 can be designed such that the suction device 12 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 engages therein and can thus be removed with the mirror plate 10.

Der Sauger 12 kann, wie in den Figuren 7 und 8 dargestellt, aus einer Hülse 13 mit darin verschiebbarem Schieber 14 be­stehen. Der eigentliche Sauger 15 ist vorne am Schieber 14 befestigt. Der Schieber 14 weist eine Riffelung 16 auf, die aus einem Schlitz 17 der Hülse 13 hervorragt. Auf diese Weise kann der Sauger zur leichteren Handhabung verlängert und zur Unterbringung im Hohlraum 9 wieder zusammengeschoben werden.As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the suction device 12 can consist of a sleeve 13 with a slide 14 which can be displaced therein. The actual suction device 15 is attached to the slide 14 at the front. The slide 14 has a corrugation 16, which protrudes from a slot 17 of the sleeve 13. In this way, the suction cup can be extended for easier handling and pushed together again for accommodation in the cavity 9.

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1. Kontaktlinsenbehälter zur Aufnahme von Kontaktlinsen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Behälter aus zwei in eine Grundplatte (8) einsetzbaren Dosen (1, 1′; 4, 4′) besteht, die einzeln als Versandbehälter für die Kontaktlinse aus­gebildet sind.1. Contact lens container for receiving contact lenses, characterized in that the container consists of two in a base plate (8) insertable cans (1, 1 '; 4, 4'), which are individually designed as a shipping container for the contact lens. 2. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Dosen jeweils aus einer Schale (4) und einem Deckel (1) bestehen.2. Contact lens container according to claim 1, characterized in that the cans each consist of a shell (4) and a lid (1). 3. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (1) mit Hilfe eines mehrgängigen Gewindes (3) auf der Schale (4) befestigt wird.3. Contact lens case according to claim 2, characterized in that the cover (1) is fastened to the shell (4) with the aid of a multi-start thread (3). 4. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schale (4) seitlich vor­springende Nasen (6, 6′) aufweist, die hinter Vorsprüngen (7, 7′) in der Grundplatte (8) einrasten.4. Contact lens container according to claim 2, characterized in that the shell (4) has laterally projecting lugs (6, 6 ') which engage behind projections (7, 7') in the base plate (8). 5. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (1) mit einer Linse (2) versehen ist.5. Contact lens container according to claim 2, characterized in that the lid (1) is provided with a lens (2). 6. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in der Grundplatte (8) eine Aus­nehmung (9) zur Aufnahme eines Hilfsmittels (12) zum Ein­setzen der Kontaktlinse vorgesehen ist.6. Contact lens container according to claim 1, characterized in that in the base plate (8) a recess (9) for receiving an aid (12) is provided for inserting the contact lens. 7. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf der der Einsatzöffnung der Dosen gegenüberliegenden Seite der Grundplatte (8) eine Spiegelplatte (10) vorgesehen ist.7. Contact lens container according to claim 1, characterized in that a mirror plate (10) is provided on the side of the base plate (8) opposite the insertion opening of the cans. 8. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Spiegelplatte (10) abnehmbar ausgebildet ist.8. Contact lens container according to claim 7, characterized in that the mirror plate (10) is designed to be removable. 9. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Spiegelplatte (10) zwei seit­lich vorstehende Teile (11) aufweist, mit denen sie an der Grundplatte (8) befestigbar ist.9. Contact lens case according to claim 8, characterized in that the mirror plate (10) has two laterally projecting parts (11) with which it can be fastened to the base plate (8). 10. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die seitlich vorstehenden Teile (11) der Spiegelplatte (10) auf deren Innenseite so ausge­bildet sind, daß ein Sauger (12) mit dem Griffteil (13) darin einrastet.10. Contact lens container according to claim 9, characterized in that the laterally projecting parts (11) of the mirror plate (10) are formed on the inside so that a suction cup (12) with the handle part (13) engages therein. 11. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Spiegelplatte (10) gleich­zeitig als Deckel für die Ausnehmung (9) dient.11. Contact lens case according to claim 7, characterized in that the mirror plate (10) also serves as a lid for the recess (9). 12. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Hilfsmittel ein Sauger (12) zur Aufnahme der Kontaktlinsen ist.12. Contact lens container according to claim 6, characterized in that the auxiliary means is a sucker (12) for receiving the contact lenses. 13. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Sauger (12) aus einer Hülse (13) und einem ausziehbaren Schieber (14) besteht.13. Contact lens container according to claim 12, characterized in that the teat (12) consists of a sleeve (13) and an extendable slide (14). 14. Kontaktlinsenbehälter nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schieber (14) mit einer Riffelung (16) versehen ist.14. Contact lens case according to claim 13, characterized in that the slide (14) is provided with a corrugation (16).
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