200808216 九、發明說明： [優先權之主張] 本申請案係根據於2006年6月8日提出申請之美國暫 時申請案第60/812,516號，並因此主張該案申請日之優先 權。 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明大體上係關於更換隱形眼鏡，且更詳言之，係 關於與計時器整合形成之隱形眼鏡載放盒之組合，該計時 ⑩器調適以指示使用者何時應完成隱形眼鏡之更換。 【先前技術】 個人需要視力校正鏡片而使用隱形眼鏡乃非常普遍之 事。許多使用之隱形眼鏡係為用完即棄式隱形眼鏡。此等 用完即棄式隱形眼鏡依據使用的期限必須予以更換，該使 用的期限通常由鏡片之類型和由醫師或驗光師 (optometrist)所提供之指示而決定。許多的用完即棄式隱形 0眼鏡允許配戴高達七天而不需更換，有些以每日適當保養 後高達十四天不用更換。亦有一種氣體滲透式鏡片其亦允 許配戴後以每日適當的保養可維持三十天期限。 已經證實不適當的保養和不按排程更換處理也許導致 角膜炎（corneal ulcer)和其他不良的反應。例如，在更換隱 形眼鏡前增加連續數日延長鏡片配戴，則發展成潰瘍性角 膜炎（ulcerative karatitis)的風險大增。亦發現到棘阿米八 角膜炎（acanthamoeba karatitis)雖罕見，但是當不適當的延 長配戴隱形眼鏡時，則於戴隱形眼鏡者中有人嚴重感染。 5 93984 200808216 亦發現到對於戴隱形眼鏡的個人，尤其是延長之用完 2棄型，很難記得更換的排程。有人曾嘗試各種的策略以 ΙΓΓ住更換的排程’但是無人成功。於先前技術中已提 /、言夕類型的隱形眼鏡盒。這些隱形眼鏡盒不僅包含了具 =對隱形眼鏡保持器⑽der)構件之結構，而且 _ ΐ轉LT蓋(一，)，該盒㈣ η —、日層的日、月名稱或其他的相關指標時間。於 一個例子中，已知墓 、 方式配置並附接至;二= 移除蓋子時自動地^传包含於盒上之計時器於每次 形眼鏡已酉:2=作=加計數值，因此提供使用者隱 行所希望的工作：：”，這些先前技術裝置運作以執 要使用者積極的動作:二 =:吏用並且在-些例子 因此需要-種簡單而^ 1的貝$。 配戴者提供積極的和容易辨；：置能广也對隱形眼鏡 _形眼鏡之時間。 識的私不，表不已到了更換隱 【發明内容】 本發明為隱形眼鏡各♦ 為單一套裳。電子，聍了电子计時器機制之組合，整合 配戴者預先選定的時制提供目視機構指示隱形眼鏡 鏡之時間。作為本發日週期已到期以及已到達更換隱形眼 合的套裴上移除以^月之附加特徵，隱形眼鏡盒可以從整 易保養。 订’並且如此可要求隱形眼鏡之容 【實施方式】 93984 6 200808216 茲參照各圖式，尤其是第i圖，顯示了整合式裝置1〇, / S亥裊置10包含固定於台座（pedestal)或底座（m〇unt)14上之 •隱形眼鏡載放盒12，該台座或底座14為外殼16之整合部 分，在該外殼16内配置有電子計時器裝置。該外殼包含用 來依照由醫師或驗光師所指示之更換週期性而設定計時器 之知:鈕18。舉例而έ，若醫師或驗光師已指示隱形眼鏡應 每七天更換一次，則設定按鈕18將被按下一次。然而，若 隱形眼鏡為可配戴二週之時間，則設定按鈕將被按下二 次。然巾’若隱形眼鏡為新的石夕水凝膠（siiic_H—㈣ 或氣體滲透式鏡片，其可配戴三十天的期限，則設定按紐 將被按下三次。 一般而言，當使用者將隱形眼鏡置入（insert)其眼睛内 二二者將使用或按下設定按-。於如此使用後，設定 ==計！器裝置。或者可代之以提供分離之啟動按 、丑使用者可按下以啟動計時器裝置。 茲詳細參照第5和6圖，n和-定隱形眼鏡盒12於障形目^人；^示了以可移除方式固 H中所-U眼鏡益底座Η上之機構。如第$ 複數個突出部，譬如圓形凸緣…從隱形 ，鏡^座U之頂表面向上延伸。亦從表面％向上延 疋稷數個插腳（pin)30、3卜和32。雖 為連續的圓形凸緣，但是孰朵“：、、、凸緣26和28頌示 或突出邱可浐用立4 “、、，^此項技術者應了解到，凸緣 1大出料Μ其他的幾何形式 除方式將隱形眼鏡盒12固定於底座^:之::移 圖中所示，與凸緣和插腳協作之 #之目的;如弟6 W入4係形成於隱形眼鏡 93984 7 200808216 孤之下表面35。如圖中所示，有圓形凹入部或凹槽％ -和分別與圓形凸緣26和28協作。亦如圖中所示，有三 .们目孔或開口 37、39、和40分別容裝插腳3〇、3卜和32。 雖^突出部顯示於隱形眼鏡底座14 _L而凹部係在隱形眼 、兄麗12之底部中’但是應該了解此種構造能夠相反設計或 者一些突㈣能存在於底座14Jl以及凹人部亦設有突出 部和凹入部亦形成於隱形眼鏡盒12上。主要原理是突出部 T凹人#疋互補的，並形成提供摩擦喃合以可卸除方式將 隱形眼鏡盒12固定於隱形眼鏡底座14上。 根據預定更換週期之決定，將藉由計時器裝置所產生 之電訊號啟動譬如LED燈2(}之指示器，該計時器裝置指 ^換隱形眼鏡之時間。或可取而代之，或者附加上，可 提么、視窗22在其中具有譬％ “更換隱形眼鏡，，之led指 示。於每一情況皆有目視機構警告隱形眼鏡配戴到 二換=鏡之時間。作為額外的替代實… :=t供LED或LCD顯示計時器24，其提供指示隱 :艮=己戴者該隱形眼鏡已戴了多少時間，或者取而代 ’ 1匕夠是倒數計時器指示距更換隱形眼鏡之剩餘時間。 18。=更=細參照第2 ® ’外殼16顯示了具有設定按紐 18頒不計時器24指示例如，已過了 14日 拖 以及該“更換隱形眼鏡，，顯^ 二已到了更換隱形眼鏡之時間。如第2圖中所 ^ ^ 16 14 ^# ^ ° ^ *2«- ^ s了私除地固疋隱形眼鏡盒於外殼之機構，外殼 93984 8 200808216 包含成對形成之圓形凸緣26和 ώ •補二和Μ與形成在隱形眼鏡I 12之底側上的互 •凹二“弟6圖)配對。插腳3〇和％分別從凸緣％和％ 之中心向上延伸，並與設在隱形 戸气口〆人n ^ 12之底侧之互補的 開 it 3。凸緣和插腳為互補 夕宓ϋ 〇補的，亚與在隱形眼鏡盒12 氐。F之適g的凹槽和開口協作 励作以保持隱形眼鏡盒於外殼 16上位置。然而，藉由抓 ^ . 干‘办眼鏡盒12之鋸齒邊緣34 所把加適夏的力使附接住，障 你播— 1 U、形眼鏡盒可從外殼16移除以 便携订，容易保養隱形眼鏡， / 乂民現A具他事項。如圖中 形眼鏡盒底座14以單一方式开/成 似 眼鏡盒與計時器外殼整合。 使U办 如弟3圖中所示，外私1 &丄 辟（t 、 卜双6為中空模製結構，其提供圍 壁(encl〇sure)42，在 J1 申执古 τ 枝、中5又有LCD 41。使用螺絲43以保 持LCD於圍壁42之內邱办罢/=b ° 使用彈性連接器44以將印 上之電路連接至咖，而使得能於決定之 印刷電路板具有微處理器或其他 二:::？供所希望之計時。藉由適當的扣具47而保 持印刷電路板4 5的位詈。帝、冰』 v 置电池46包含於圍壁42内適當部 为’以及熟悉此項技術者所 解的於電池46和印刷電路极 上之組件之間有適當的電性連接。 如第4圖中所示，依照本一 和/或LED之電路可包含脈固““列’啟動lcd I 4 一 I 產生气50，該脈衝產生器50 出、查妓抑〇 y貝卞之脈衝，該頻率之脈衝經 知加到計數器54。計數器54可以是此項技 93984 9 200808216200808216 IX. INSTRUCTIONS: [Priority claim] This application is based on U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/812,516, filed on June 8, 2006, and claims the priority of the filing date. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the replacement of contact lenses and, more particularly, to a combination of a contact lens carrier formed integrally with a timer, the timing 10 being adapted to indicate when the user should Complete the replacement of contact lenses. [Prior Art] It is very common for an individual to use a contact lens to correct vision lenses. Many of the contact lenses used are disposable contact lenses. Such disposable contact lenses must be replaced depending on the period of use, which is usually determined by the type of lens and the instructions provided by the physician or optometrist. Many disposable EPS models allow for up to seven days of wear without replacement, and some do not need to be replaced after up to fourteen days of proper daily maintenance. There is also a gas permeable lens which is also allowed to maintain a 30-day period with proper daily maintenance after wearing. Inappropriate maintenance and non-scheduled replacement procedures have been shown to cause corneal ulcers and other undesirable reactions. For example, the increase in lens wear for several consecutive days before the replacement of contact lenses increases the risk of developing ulcerative keratitis. It has also been found that acanthamoeba karatitis is rare, but when the contact lens is improperly extended, it is severely infected in those who wear contact lenses. 5 93984 200808216 It has also been found that for individuals wearing contact lenses, especially extended use, it is difficult to remember the replacement schedule. Someone has tried various strategies to hold on to the replacement schedule' but no one succeeded. Contact lens types of the prior art have been mentioned in the prior art. These contact lens cases not only include the structure of the member with the contact lens holder (10), but also the LT cover (1), the box (4) η, the date of the day, the name of the day, or other relevant indicator time. . In one example, the tomb is known to be configured and attached to; 2 = the timer included on the box is automatically transmitted when the cover is removed, and each time the glasses are smashed: 2 = made = counted, thus provided The user hides the desired work: ", these prior art devices operate to perform the user's positive actions: two =: use and in - some examples therefore need - a simple and ^ 1 shell $. wear Provide positive and easy to identify;: The ability to cover the contact lens is also the time of the contact lens. The privateness of the knowledge, the table has not been replaced. [Inventive content] The present invention is a single set of contact lenses XXX. In combination with the electronic timer mechanism, the integrated wearer pre-selected time system provides the time for the visual agency to indicate the contact lens. It is removed as a set that has expired and has reached the replacement invisible eye. ^The additional feature of the month, the contact lens case can be easily maintained from the whole. Order 'and can require the contact lens capacity [embodiment] 93984 6 200808216 Referring to the drawings, especially the i-th figure, showing the integrated device 1 Oh, / S 袅 10 includes a contact lens carrier 12 that is affixed to a pedestal or pedestal 14 that is an integral part of the housing 16 in which is disposed Electronic timepiece device. The housing includes a timer for setting a timer in accordance with a replacement periodicity indicated by a physician or an optometrist: button 18. For example, if the physician or optometrist has instructed the contact lens to be replaced every seven days Then, the setting button 18 will be pressed once. However, if the contact lens is ready for two weeks, the setting button will be pressed twice. However, if the contact lens is a new Shixia hydrogel ( siiic_H—(4) or a gas permeable lens that can be worn for a period of thirty days, the set button will be pressed three times. In general, when the user inserts the contact lens into his eye, two Will use or press the setting press -. After such use, set == meter device device. Alternatively, it can be used to provide separate start button, ugly user can press to start the timer device. And 6 images, n and - fixed contact lens case 1 2 in the shape of the obstacle ^ ^; ^ shows a removable way to solidify the H-U glasses on the base of the Η on the body. Such as the number of $ a plurality of protrusions, such as a circular flange ... from invisible, mirror ^ seat The top surface of U extends upwards. It also extends a number of pins 30, 3 and 32 from the surface %. Although it is a continuous circular flange, but the ":, ,, flanges 26 and 28 Show or highlight Qiu Kezhen with 4 ",,, ^ This technology should understand that the flange 1 large discharge Μ other geometric forms in addition to the way to fix the contact lens case 12 to the base ^::: shift As shown in the figure, the purpose of cooperating with the flange and the prongs; for example, the brother 6 W into the 4 series is formed on the contact lens 93984 7 200808216. As shown in the figures, there are circular recesses or grooves % - and cooperate with the circular flanges 26 and 28, respectively. As also shown in the figure, there are three holes or openings 37, 39, and 40 that accommodate pins 3, 3, and 32, respectively. Although the protrusion is shown on the contact lens base 14_L and the recess is in the bottom of the contact lens and the brother 12, it should be understood that the configuration can be reversed or that some protrusions (4) can exist in the base 14J1 and the concave portion is also provided. Projections and recesses are also formed on the contact lens case 12. The primary principle is that the projections are complementary and form a frictional gusset to removably secure the contact lens case 12 to the contact lens mount 14. According to the decision of the predetermined replacement period, an electric signal generated by the timer device is activated, such as an indicator of the LED lamp 2, which is used to replace the contact lens. Alternatively, or in addition, In addition, Windows 22 has 譬% "replace contact lenses," led instructions. In each case, there is a visual mechanism to warn the contact lens to wear to the second = mirror time. As an additional alternative... :=t A timer 24 is provided for the LED or LCD to provide an indication of: 艮 = how much time the wearer has worn the contact lens, or instead the countdown timer indicates the remaining time from the replacement of the contact lens. ==More = Fine Reference 2 ® 'Shell 16 shows the timer with the setting button 18 not indicating the timer 24, for example, has been dragged 14 days and the "replacement contact lens, display ^ 2 has arrived to replace the contact lens Time. As shown in Fig. 2, ^ ^ 16 14 ^ # ^ ° ^ *2«- ^ s has a mechanism for solidly fixing the contact lens case to the outer casing, and the casing 93984 8 200808216 includes a circular flange formed in pairs. 26 and ώ • Buji and Μ and formed in Pairs of the two sides of the pair of glasses I 12 are paired with each other. The pins 3〇 and % extend upward from the center of the flanges % and %, respectively, and are disposed in the invisible 戸 〆 n n ^ 12 The complementary side of the bottom side is open 3. The flange and the prong are complementary to each other, and the recess and the opening in the contact lens case 12 氐 F fit to keep the contact lens case in the outer casing 16 is on the position. However, by grasping the 'saw' edge 33 of the lens case 12, the summer force is attached, and the obstacle is broadcasted - 1 U, the lens case can be removed from the outer casing 16 Portable ordering, easy to maintain contact lenses, / 乂人 now A has his own matters. As shown in the figure, the lens case base 14 is opened in a single way, and the glasses case is integrated with the timer case. , outer private 1 & 丄 ( (t, Bu double 6 is a hollow molded structure, which provides encl〇sure 42, in J1 Shen Gu tau, middle 5 and LCD 41. Use screws 43 to Keep the LCD inside the enclosure 42/=b° Use the flexible connector 44 to connect the printed circuit to the coffee, enabling the decision to print The board has a microprocessor or other two::: for the desired timing. The position of the printed circuit board 45 is maintained by a suitable clip 47. The battery 46 is included in the enclosure 42. The appropriate internal portion is 'and has a suitable electrical connection between the battery 46 and the components on the printed circuit board as understood by those skilled in the art. As shown in FIG. 4, the circuit according to the present and/or LED The pulsed "column" may be activated to initiate the lcd I 4 -I generating gas 50, and the pulse generator 50 outputs a pulse of the frequency, which is known to be applied to the counter 54. Counter 54 can be this technology 93984 9 200808216
，已知的任何計數器，其接收脈衝串並計數該等脈衝直到 .凡，對應於7、14、或30日週期之預定的計數為止。完成 .此等計數後，輸出訊號經由連接器56而施加到開關％， =開關5 8可以是此技術方面已知的任何的開關機構，譬如 電晶體等。開關58 -經啟動則閉路至該LED和/或LCD =路以啟動該LED和/或LCD。如上文中所表示，提供 。又疋機構62 ’其經由導線管（c〇nduit)64施加訊號至計數器 _ :造成對於由㈣或驗光師提供給戴隱形眼鏡者之規定 =形眼鏡時間處方’七曰週期、十四曰週期、或三十曰 =之適當計數。料，#使时置人_輯時，可使 &始按鈕65(用虛線表示）以起始計時器。 丙烯如:二和上气之裝置可用任何塑膠材料模製，譬如聚 生物(aL猎.Λ用安全防止細菌在表面生長之AgI〇N抗微 顯Γ e lal)塑膠。熟悉此項技術者亦將了解到光和 頒不计時器或替換視窗可以是/九矛 k色，整人彳冰，疋啕双使用此種裝置之任何顏 ，構成。σ式外叙和隱形眼鏡盒亦可用選擇顏色的塑膠材料 供障揭:了整合式隱形眼鏡盒及計時器機構，其提 ϋ形眼鏡配戴者確實且容易辨 。/、從 、換該隱形眼鏡之時間。 ’、9不到了更 【圖式簡單說明】 於各圖中，JL φ η 第！圖為整1式产开70件符號參考為相似的組件： 第二：形眼鏡盒及計時器之透視圖； -為罘1圖之裝置去除了眼鏡盒之平面圖； 93984 10 200808216 第3圖為第1圖之裝置沿著線3_3之剖面圖； • 第4圖為用於本發明之時序機制之方塊圖； ^ 第5圖為第2圖沿著線5-5之剖面圖；以及 第6圖為第2圖沿著線6-6之剖面圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 整合式裝置 12 隱形眼鏡（載放）盒 (fe形眼鏡盒）底座 16 外殼 (設定）按紐 20 LED燈 視窗（顯示器） 24 計時器 28凸緣 30、 31、32 插腳（pin) 衣谊7 34 鑛齒邊緣 下表面 36、 38 凹入部或凹梯 39、4〇盲孔或開口 41 LCD 圍壁 43 螺絲 彈性連接器 45 印刷電路板 電池 47 扣具 脈衝產生器 52 連接器 計數器 56 連接器 開闕 62 設定機構 導線管 65 起始按紐 10 14 18 22 26 33 35 37、 42 44 46 50 54 58 64 93984 11Any counter known that receives the burst and counts the pulses until a predetermined count corresponding to a 7, 14, or 30 day period. Upon completion of these counts, the output signal is applied to switch % via connector 56, which may be any switching mechanism known in the art, such as a transistor or the like. Switch 58 - Upon startup, is closed to the LED and / or LCD = way to activate the LED and / or LCD. As indicated above, provided. Further, the mechanism 62' applies a signal to the counter via a conduit 64: causing a prescribed prescription for the contact lens of the contact lens provided by the (4) or the optometrist. 'Seven cycles, fourteen cycles , or thirty 曰 = the appropriate count. When the time is set to #, the & start button 65 (shown by a dotted line) can be used to start the timer. Propylene such as: two and gas devices can be molded from any plastic material, such as poly (AL hunting. Use AgI〇N anti-micro Γ e lal) to prevent bacteria from growing on the surface. Those skilled in the art will also understand that the light and the timer or the replacement window can be / nine spears, the whole person licks the ice, and the singer uses any of the devices. The σ-style out-of-skin and contact lens case can also be used with a choice of color plastic materials: the integrated contact lens case and the timer mechanism, which is true and easy to identify. /, from, change the time of the contact lens. ‘, 9 is less than the more [Simplified illustration] In each figure, JL φ η! The figure shows that 70 symbols are referenced to the same component: second: perspective view of the spectacle case and the timer; - the plan of the spectacle case is removed for the device of Fig. 1; 93984 10 200808216 Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3_3; • Figure 4 is a block diagram of the timing mechanism used in the present invention; ^ Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 of Figure 2; and The figure is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 of Figure 2. [Main component symbol description] Integrated device 12 Contact lens (loading) box (fe-shaped glasses case) base 16 Case (setting) button 20 LED light window (monitor) 24 Timer 28 flange 30, 31, 32 pin (pin) Yiyi 7 34 Minor Edge Lower Surface 36, 38 Recessed or Recessed Ladder 39, 4〇 Blind Hole or Opening 41 LCD Wall 43 Screw Elastic Connector 45 Printed Circuit Board Battery 47 Buckle Pulse Generator 52 Connection Counter 56 Connector opening 62 Setting mechanism conduit 65 Starting button 10 14 18 22 26 33 35 37, 42 44 46 50 54 58 64 93984 11