US 12,065,297 B2
Connectable contact lens packages for recycling
Javier E. Alayon Rivera, Juana Diaz, PR (US); Jose A. Burgos Cruz, Coamo, PR (US); Jesus Javier Rivera Velez, Juana Diaz, PR (US); and Lucas Sievens Figueroa, San Juan, PR (US)
Assigned to COOPERVISION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, Fareham (GB)
Filed by CooperVision International Limited, Fareham (GB)
Filed on Oct. 31, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/385,400.
Application 18/385,400 is a division of application No. 17/868,811, filed on Jul. 20, 2022, granted, now 11,834,245.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/225,976, filed on Jul. 27, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2024/0059469 A1, Feb. 22, 2024
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. B65D 75/36 (2006.01); B65D 21/02 (2006.01); B65D 65/38 (2006.01); B65D 85/00 (2006.01)
CPC B65D 75/367 (2013.01) [B65D 21/0233 (2013.01); B65D 65/38 (2013.01); B65D 85/54 (2013.01); B65D 2565/385 (2013.01); B65D 2585/545 (2013.01)] 27 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A contact lens package comprising:
a contact lens package base member having a planar top surface having an edge and at least partially defining a handle;
a bottom surface;
a bowl that is recessed from the planar top surface, has an upper rim that intersects with the planar top surface, and defines a cavity configured for holding a contact lens, the handle extending away from the bowl and terminating at a handle end;
a first slot formed through the planar top surface, spaced away from the upper rim, and located on a first side of the bowl;
a first latch extending downwardly from the planar top surface and adjacent to the first slot, the first latch being spaced away from the upper rim;
a second slot located on a second side of the bowl, the second side being opposite the first side;
a second latch extending downwardly adjacent to the second slot,
a sealing member coupled to the top planar surface and sealing the cavity; and
an unworn contact lens provided in a contact lens packaging solution within the sealed cavity.