TW201938458A - Packages for contact lenses - Google Patents

Abstract

A package for contact lenses is disclosed. The package may include a body defining an inner volume and a cover extending over an opening when being closed. The package may also include at least one removable section connected between the cover and the body such that after its removal or in its absence the lid portion would be able to open and expose the inner volume of the body. The package can be reclosed by fitting at least one tab into a corresponding groove. A package with at least one attaching element for resealing the inner volume is also disclosed.

Description

Packaging for contact lenses

This disclosure relates generally to packaging, and in particular to packaging for contact lenses, which can be resealed.

Contact lenses are thin lenses that are placed in direct contact with the user's eyes to correct the user's vision. Unlike other products, each group of contact lenses should be packaged at the primary level of packaging after sterilization to prevent the lenses from being contaminated before contacting the user's eyes. In addition, a group of contact lenses is used for a short period of time, such as a day, and such primary packaging is usually designed as a single-use and disposable package. When contact lenses are sold in stores, users tend to buy multiple sets of contact lenses at once, so users can replace and wear such products for a long time.

Generally speaking, secondary packaging is to pack multiple sets of contact lenses for sale. Traditionally, secondary packaging is a simple rectangular box. This simple rectangular box cannot be easily opened or resealed by the user. When the rectangular box is resealed, the user cannot easily identify which package is the new unopened package from the unopened package and the opened and resealed package. Therefore, even if contact lenses are still in their original packaging, Safety.

In addition, by using a traditional rectangular box, the user cannot easily confirm how many sets of contact lenses remain in the package. Therefore, it is difficult for the user to control the contents of the package.

On the other hand, some traditional secondary packaging will also be designed as disposable containers. This type of packaging is inconvenient for the user when the user intends to carry some contact lenses when traveling. In addition, once the package is unsealed, as it cannot be resealed and reused, the contents of the package are easily lost.

Therefore, there is a demand for a secondary packaging for improving contact lenses. Such improved secondary packaging for contact lenses is convenient and safe for users.

In view of the above technical problems, this disclosure helps to provide a solution, such a solution is advantageous compared to the conventional technology.

In one aspect, it is a packaging for contact lenses, which includes a main body, the main body having a main body portion, a bottom portion, and a plurality of walls connecting the main body portion and the bottom portion, wherein the main body portion, the bottom portion and the wall are formed in the inner volume of the body, and The opening for accessing the inner volume of the body; the packaging for contact lenses also includes a housing, the housing having a cover portion, the cover portion having a first edge completely connected to the bottom of the body and a second edge opposite to the first edge, wherein The cover portion of the housing passes from the bottom of the body through the opening and extends to the main body portion of the body when the cover portion is closed; the packaging of the contact lens also includes at least one convex piece, which is disposed on the cover On the second edge of the sub-portion, or fixed on the second edge of the cover portion; the packaging for contact lenses also includes at least one removable section, which is connected to the cover of the housing Between the part and the main body of the body, so that after the removal or lack of the removable section, the cover is partially opened to expose the inner volume of the body; and at least one convex part of the shell is matched with a corresponding groove The groove is formed on the main body of the body, so that after the at least one removable section is removed, the at least one convex part of the housing is respectively fitted into the corresponding groove, and the volume inside the body is substantially resealed. .

In another aspect, it is a packaging for contact lenses, comprising a body, the body having a main body portion, a bottom portion, and a plurality of walls connecting the main body portion and the bottom portion, wherein the main body portion, the bottom portion, and these walls form an internal volume within the body And an opening for accessing the volume of the body; the package for contact lenses also includes a housing, the housing having a lid portion having a first edge completely connected to the bottom of the body and a second edge opposite to the first edge, The cover portion of the housing passes from the bottom of the body through the opening and extends to the main body portion of the body when the cover portion is closed; the packaging for contact lenses also includes at least one removable section, and the at least one removable section The cover portion is connected between the cover portion of the housing and the main body portion of the body, so that the cover portion is opened and the internal volume of the body is exposed after the removable section is removed or lacked; wherein the cover portion of the housing includes at least one adhesive element The adhesive element is used to substantially reseal the inner volume of the body after removing at least one removable section.

The above and other aspects of this disclosure will be explained in more detail in the following content. It should be understood that the foregoing summary and the following embodiments are exemplary and are intended to provide further explanation of the disclosure. Other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention are based on the description, drawings, and patent application scope of the invention It will be obvious.

100‧‧‧ Packaging

102‧‧‧ Ontology

104‧‧‧Main body

106‧‧‧ bottom

108‧‧‧ wall

110‧‧‧Inner volume

112‧‧‧ Removable Section

114‧‧‧shell

116‧‧‧ Cover part

118‧‧‧ convex

120‧‧‧Edge

122‧‧‧area

124‧‧‧ first edge

126‧‧‧Second Edge

128‧‧‧ groove

400‧‧‧packing

404‧‧‧Main body

414‧‧‧shell

422‧‧‧area

432‧‧‧ Adhesive components

434‧‧‧ Adhesive components

In order to understand the manner of the above features of this disclosure, a more detailed description of this disclosure and a brief overview of the content mentioned above can be obtained, and these contents can be obtained by referring to the embodiments, some of which are shown in the attached drawings Formula.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a resealable package according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the resealable package of Fig. 1 in an opened state.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the resealable package of FIG. 1 which is sealed again by assembling the convex member into the opposite groove.

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a resealable package in an open state according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

In order to facilitate the understanding of the equivalent symbol reference numerals are used, in which it is designed to use equivalent elements as much as possible, and these equivalent elements are commonly used in the drawings. For clarity, the individual implementations shown in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather serve as illustrative examples.

Next, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a resealable package according to an embodiment of the disclosure 100 is a schematic perspective view, and FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the resealable package of FIG. 1 in an opened state. The resealable packaging shown can be used as a secondary packaging for contact lenses.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 at the same time, the resealable package 100 includes a main body 102 having a main body portion 104, a bottom portion 106, and a plurality of walls 108 connecting the main body portion 104 and the bottom portion 106. In some embodiments, the body 102 is rigid to avoid damage to the contact lens during transportation. The main body 104, the bottom 106, and the wall 108 enclose an inner volume 110, which can accommodate one or more contact lenses or other contents.

In the illustrated embodiment, the wall 108 is connected to the main body portion 104 at an angle of about 90 degrees. However, in other embodiments, one or more of the main body portion 104, the bottom portion 106, and the wall 108 can be bent and connected at different 90-degree angles. In addition, although the main body 102 and the inner volume 110 are shown as a rectangle in FIGS. 1 and 2, it should be noted that other shapes such as a triangle or a circle can be considered. In some embodiments, the inner volume 110 of the package 100 can even have a shape different from the body 102 according to the condition of the wall 108.

In some embodiments, the rectangular body 102 has a size that is about 30 mm to 200 mm long, about 30 mm to 200 mm wide, and about 8 mm to 60 mm deep. For example, the rectangular body 102 has a size that is about 60 mm to 150 mm long, about 60 mm to 150 mm wide, and about 15 mm to 45 mm deep. In some embodiments, the dimensions of the body 102 are designed to be approximately 133 millimeters long and wide, and approximately 13 millimeters deep. The inner volume 110 of the package 100 can contain at least two contact lenses, and each group of contact lenses is packaged into their own primary level. In some embodiments, the package The inner volume 110 of the pack 100 is designed to contain up to 90 groups of contact lenses. In other embodiments, the inner volume 110 of the package 100 can contain approximately 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 groups of contact lenses, and each group of contact lenses is packaged into their own primary packaging. In some embodiments, the package 100 is shaped to fit into a user's mailbox so that the packaged plurality of contact lenses can be shipped and delivered via post.

The resealable package 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a completely new package, and this package cannot be opened by any user. In the illustrated embodiment, a removable section 112 is disposed between the main body portion 104 and the housing 114 of the body 102 to tightly seal the inner volume 110 of the package 100. In some embodiments, the removable section 112 can have a color, surface effect, texture, or finish that is different from the body portion 104 and the housing 114 of the body 102. In some embodiments, the removable section 112 can be formed from a material different from the body portion 104 and the housing 114 of the body 102.

In one embodiment, the removable section 112 is a long strip that can be easily peeled off by a user. In addition, the long strip may have a perforated edge 120 that is connected to the main body portion 104 and the casing 114 of the body 102 so as to guide the user in the direction of stripping the long strip. In some embodiments, a long strip may be provided across the middle of the main body portion 104 and have a width between about 10 mm and about 35 mm, so that the long strip can be easily found and peeled off by a user's finger .

Referring to the similar FIG. 2, the resealable package 100 is shown in an open state, and the removable section 112 has also been removed. Compared to Figure 1, it can be seen that when the package 100 is tightly sealed, the removable section 112 and the shell A part of the body 114 overlaps the area 122 of the main body portion 104. When the removable section 112 is removed by the user, the area 122 of the main body portion 104 is exposed, and the housing 114 is raised to provide an opening for the user to access the inner volume 110 of the body 102. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, an entrance is formed at the top of the area 122 of the main body portion 104, and this entrance is adjacent to the opening, so that the user can easily identify or enter the content of the volume 110 within the body 102. Thing. In some embodiments, the area 122 that is exposed after the removable section 112 is removed is made of a different material than the package 100. In some embodiments, such a region 122 may have a color, surface effect, texture, or finish that is different from the removable section 112.

The casing 114 of the package 100 may include a cover portion 116 having a first edge 124 and a second edge 126. The first edge 124 is completely connected to the bottom 106 of the body 102, and the second edge 126 is opposite to the first edge 124. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the at least one convex member 118 is disposed on the second edge 126 of the cover portion 116 or fixed on the second edge 126 so that the housing 114 can be opened by the user. Processing of the case 114 at the time. In addition, a groove 128 having a shape similar to or opposite to the convex member 118 can be provided in the region 122 of the main body portion 104. Therefore, the package 100 can be resealed by assembling at least one convex part 118 into the groove 128, and this part will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 illustrates the resealable package 100 of FIG. 1. The resealable package 100 is resealed by assembling at least one convex member 118 into the groove 128. It can be seen that although the housing 114 is resealed by overlapping the area 122 of the main body portion 104, in the absence of the removable section 112, a portion of the area 122 will still be exposed. Different in removable section 112 or area 122 In terms of color, surface effect, texture, or finish, the user can easily identify whether the package 100 is brand new or has been opened and resealed.

At least one protrusion 118 may extend from the second edge 126 of the cover portion 116 by about 2 mm to about 5 mm. Therefore, the package 100 can be substantially sealed, and can contain anything portable within the inner volume 110. In the illustrated embodiment, the package 100 is substantially resealed by assembling at least one protrusion 118 into the groove 128. However, in other embodiments, the package 100 is re-sealed by assembling the housing 114 or the at least one convex member 118 into the dent, the cutout, or the opening adjacent to the main body portion 104 of the body 102.

In some embodiments, the package 100 can be made from art paper, corrugated paper, cardboard, plastic, laminate, cloth, plant fiber, metal or synthetic material, or any other suitable material to contain contact lenses. In some embodiments, the package 100 is integrally formed from one material. In other embodiments, at least a portion of the removable section 112 or the main body portion 104 is made of a material different from the body 102 or the housing 114.

In some additional embodiments, the package 100 can be further disposed in the inner volume 110 with one or more sections or layers (not shown) so as to form multiple compartments. Therefore, the user can control the space in the package 100 as required.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the resealable package 400 in an open state. In the illustrated embodiment, the removable section (not shown) has been peeled off. The removable section may be a curved long strip and can extend from the main body 400 to the packaging. The other side. Therefore, the region 422 includes the main body portion 404 and a sidewall that is exposed when the removable section is removed. In some other embodiments, the removable section may be Angular, conical, wavy or jagged. In addition, the case 414 and the opening can be provided at a corner of the package 400 when the body portion is not extended from the wall to the wall.

Referring to FIG. 4, at least one adhesive element 432 is disposed adjacent to one edge of the housing 414 and can be attached to an opposite adhesive element 434. The adhesive element 434 is disposed on the main body portion 404 of the package 400. Therefore, instead of the convex and groove sealing, the package 400 can be resealed by the adhesive element 434. When the package 400 is resealed, at least a portion of the area 422 may still be exposed. In addition, the regions 422 can have different colors, surface effects, textures, or finishes. Therefore, the user can see the exposed area 422 from different directions and easily recognize whether the package is brand new or has been opened and resealed.

In one embodiment, the adhesive element 432 and the opposite adhesive element 434 can be made of Velcro. In other embodiments, the adhesive element 432 may be an adhesive, a magnet, a clip, or other mechanisms suitable for resealing the package 400.

The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that, unless there is an explicit limitation, one aspect of the features described in one embodiment, the features described in relation to one embodiment may be advantageously applied to other embodiments. In addition, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made to the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims for invention application patent scope.

Claims (10)

A package for contact lenses, comprising: a body including a main body portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of walls connecting the main body portion and the bottom portion, wherein the main body portion, the bottom portion and the walls are formed in one of the bodies; An inner volume and an opening for accessing the inner volume of the body; a housing including a cover portion having a first edge completely connected to the bottom portion of the body and opposing the first One of the edges, the second edge, wherein the cover portion of the housing passes from the bottom of the body through the opening and extends to the main body portion of the body when the cover portion is closed; at least one convex member is provided on the cover portion Or the second edge of the cover portion is fixed on the second edge of the cover portion; at least one removable section is connected between the cover portion of the housing and the main body portion of the body so that Or after the removable section is missing, the cover is partially opened and the inner volume of the body is exposed; and wherein the at least one convex part of the housing is respectively matched with a corresponding groove formed in the The ontology On the main body portion, after the at least one removable section is removed, the at least one convex piece of the housing is respectively assembled into the corresponding groove, and the inner volume of the body is substantially resealed. The packaging for contact lenses according to claim 1, wherein the at least one removable section is a long strip having a width of about 10 mm to about 35 mm, the long strip A belt connecting the cover portion of the housing to the main body portion of the body, one of the walls, or any of the bottom portions, and the long strip is straight, curved, angular, and tapered Wavy Or is jagged, and has a plurality of perforated edges, the perforated edges connect the cover portion of the casing and the main body portion of the body. The packaging for contact lenses according to claim 1, wherein the packaging is made of at least one of art paper, corrugated paper, cardboard, plastic, laminate, cloth, plant fiber, metal or synthetic material, and the at least one A removable section is made of a material different from the housing. The packaging for contact lenses according to claim 1, wherein the at least one removable section overlaps an area of the main body portion, and the area of the main body portion under the at least one removable section can The area is exposed by removing the at least one removable section, and the area has a color, a surface effect, a texture, or a finish different from that of the at least one removable section. The packaging for contact lenses according to claim 1, wherein the walls of the body are connected to the body portion of the body to be clamped about 90 degrees, and the at least one removable section extends substantially from wall to wall Straddling the body portion of the body. The packaging for contact lenses according to claim 1, further comprising one or more sections provided between the main body portion and the bottom of the body to form a composite compartment in the inner volume, wherein the body The main body portion has a dent adjacent to the opening, one or more of the main body portion, the bottom portion, and the walls are curved, and the main body, the housing, and the at least one The removed section is integrally formed. The packaging for contact lenses according to claim 1, wherein the at least one convex part of the casing is formed by removing the at least one removable portion by a depth of about 2 mm to 5 mm. The at least one convex piece is fitted into the corresponding groove, and the body has a substantially rectangular shape having a size of about 30 mm to 200 mm long, about 30 mm to 200 mm wide, and about 8 mm. To 60 mm deep. The packaging for contact lenses according to claim 1, wherein the housing or the at least one convex part of the housing is fitted into a dent, a mouth or an opening to substantially reseal the body The inner volume can contain a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 90 contact lenses, and each contact lens is packaged in the primary level to which they belong. A package for contact lenses, comprising: a body including a main body portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of walls connecting the main body portion and the bottom portion, wherein the main body portion, the bottom portion and the walls are formed in one of the bodies; An inner volume and an opening for accessing the inner volume of the body; a housing including a cover portion having a first edge completely connected to the bottom of the body and a first edge opposite to the first edge Two edges, wherein the cover portion of the housing passes from the bottom of the body over the opening and extends to the main body portion of the body when the cover portion is closed; at least one removable section is connected to the body Between the cover portion and the body portion of the body such that the cover portion opens and exposes the inner volume of the body after the removable section is removed or is missing; and The cover portion of the casing includes at least one adhesive element, which is used to substantially reseal the inner volume of the body after removing the at least one removable section. The packaging for contact lenses according to claim 9, wherein the at least one adhesive element is at least one of an adhesive, a magnet, a Velcro, or a clip.