公开(公告)号：US20210052374A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US16999480

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: Alcon Inc.

Inventor： Sudarshan B. Singh ,  Todd Taber ,  Yinghui Wu ,  Douglas Brent Wensrich ,  Trevor Haney ,  Andrew Check ,  Justin Benaquisto ,  Joe Marietta ,  Jonathan Penrod ,  Tim LaRoy ,  Bryce Porter

IPC: A61F2/16

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises a packaging comprising a passage. The IOL cartridge is removably disposed within the passage. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial configured to rotate upon withdrawal of the IOL cartridge from the passage, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL and release the IOL cartridge from the packaging upon rotation of the dial.

公开(公告)号：US11911263B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US16999480

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: Alcon Inc.

Inventor： Sudarshan B. Singh ,  Todd Taber ,  Yinghui Wu ,  Douglas Brent Wensrich ,  Trevor Haney ,  Andrew Check ,  Justin Benaquisto ,  Joe Marietta ,  Jonathan Penrod ,  Tim LaRoy ,  Bryce Porter

IPC: A61F2/16

CPC classification number: A61F2/1691 ,  A61F2/167 ,  A61F2/1678 ,  A61F2002/1683

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises a packaging comprising a passage. The IOL cartridge is removably disposed within the passage. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial configured to rotate upon withdrawal of the IOL cartridge from the passage, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL and release the IOL cartridge from the packaging upon rotation of the dial.