Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Contact lens applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-30
2007-01-30
Kramer, Dean J. (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Contact lens applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
11137866
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are provided for applying and removing contact lenses. The apparatus has an actuator and two tissue-engaging surfaces drivingly coupled to the actuator for engaging tissue adjacent to the eye in connection with actuating the actuator and to facilitate retaining the eye open during removal of the contact lens therefrom. A support surface supports the apparatus adjacent to the eye, and a lens removing member is drivingly coupled to the actuator for movement between an extended position and a retracted position for removing the contact lens from the eye. The actuator actuates the tissue-engaging surface to facilitate retaining the eye open during removal of the contact lens therefrom, and substantially simultaneously actuates the lens removing member to remove the contact lens from the open eye.
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Kramer Dean J.
McCarter & English LLP
Medical Instill Technologies Inc.
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