TW202337347A - No-touch contact lens packages and methods of handling - Google Patents

The present invention relates to improved contact lens packages and methods of use. An example contact lens package includes a lid and a base that is sealedly coupled to the base, where the base has a cavity configured to house a contact lens and packaging solution. The lid includes a lens support arranged within the cavity and a plurality of tabs bendably coupled to the lens support. The lens support is configured to seat a contact lens upon opening of the lid. Additionally, at least two of the plurality of tabs are bendably configurable to form a handle for insertion of the contact lens.

無觸碰的隱形眼鏡包裝盒及拿取方法Contactless contact lens packaging box and how to get it

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在習知的隱形眼鏡包裝盒中，隱形眼鏡一般安置在具有容納呈一凹側向上(concave-side-up)定向之隱形眼鏡之空腔（或「碗體(bowl)」）的模製塑膠基底中。因此，將隱形眼鏡從包裝盒轉移至眼睛的使用者體驗大致涉及使用者自該碗體用手指「取出(fishing)」隱形眼鏡，並接著翻轉該鏡片，使得其在手指上係呈正確定向以用於置放在眼睛上。此程序需要觸碰鏡片多次，這可能將汙染物或病原體從手轉移至鏡片，且最終轉移至眼睛。此拿取體驗不僅不衛生，亦過度繁瑣、麻煩、且對鏡片具機械壓力，當過度操縱時該鏡片可能撕裂、拉裂、或變形。雖然一些包裝盒已設計成以凸側向上(convex-side-up)定向呈現鏡片以避免對於翻轉鏡片的需要，但該等包裝盒通常仍需要從包裝盒溶液中「取出」鏡片，或另需要操縱鏡片及/或多次觸碰鏡片，以將鏡片轉移至眼睛。In conventional contact lens packaging boxes, the contact lens is typically placed in a molded plastic molded plastic material that has a cavity (or "bowl") that accommodates the contact lens in a concave-side-up orientation. in the base. Therefore, the user experience of transferring contact lenses from the box to the eye generally involves the user "fishing" the contact lens from the bowl with their fingers, and then flipping the lens so that it is correctly oriented on the finger. For placement on the eyes. This procedure requires touching the lens multiple times, which can transfer contaminants or pathogens from the hands to the lens and ultimately to the eye. This handling experience is not only unhygienic, but also overly cumbersome, cumbersome, and puts mechanical stress on the lens. The lens may tear, pull, or deform when handled excessively. Although some boxes have been designed to present the lenses in a convex-side-up orientation to avoid the need to turn the lenses over, these boxes often still require the lenses to be "removed" from the box solution or otherwise. Manipulate the lens and/or touch the lens multiple times to transfer the lens to the eye.

由於對眼部健康漸增的意識、及對於更便利體驗的顧客需求，需要能夠實現較不麻煩且較衛生之隱形眼鏡拿取程序的隱形眼鏡包裝。在一個態樣中，理想的是提供隱形眼鏡配戴者一種「無觸碰(no touch)」包裝盒，亦即，藉由該包裝盒，隱形眼鏡之配戴者可經由一保持器從鏡片儲存包裝盒拿取鏡片，該保持器亦允許使用者將鏡片正確地定位在眼睛上而完全不需以其手指觸碰鏡片。在此種設計中，把鏡片放置於眼睛上之前將不需要把鏡片從一隻手指轉移及操縱至另一手指。提供此一單次觸碰或無觸碰包裝盒不僅將簡化鏡片準備及戴入過程；其亦將減少鏡片掉落或鏡片暴露於配戴者其他手指上之額外細菌的可能性（因為鏡片係製備用於定向及戴入眼睛上），且其亦降低觸碰鏡片意欲觸碰眼睛之一側的可能性。Due to the increasing awareness of eye health and customer demand for a more convenient experience, there is a need for contact lens packaging that allows for a less cumbersome and more hygienic contact lens handling process. In one aspect, it would be desirable to provide the contact lens wearer with a "no touch" packaging box, that is, with the packaging box, the contact lens wearer can remove the lens from the lens via a holder. With the lenses in the storage box, the holder also allows the user to position the lenses correctly on the eye without having to touch the lenses with their fingers. In this design, there would be no need to transfer and manipulate the lens from one finger to another before placing it on the eye. Providing this single-touch or no-touch box will not only simplify the lens preparation and insertion process; it will also reduce the possibility of the lens falling out or exposing the lens to additional bacteria on the wearer's other fingers (because the lens is Prepared for orientation and placement on the eye), and it also reduces the likelihood of contact with the side of the lens intended to contact the eye.

已試圖提供單一觸碰或無觸碰定向之已知包裝盒，無法提供用於減少觸碰之包裝盒之上述所欲屬性的一或多者。例如，US6401915揭示一種具有隱形眼鏡施用器之包裝盒，其允許使用者施用隱形眼鏡而不觸碰其。然而，該包裝盒不包括蓋施用器，亦未描述用於有效溶液排洩之機制。WO2017220684亦揭示一種無觸碰隱形眼鏡施配基底。然而，該基底包括與包裝盒相異的分開之施用器。此參考之施用器亦不包括可彎曲部分，其經組態以形成用於隱形眼鏡戴入之手柄。Known packages that have attempted to provide single-touch or no-touch orientation fail to provide one or more of the above desirable attributes for a touch-reduced package. For example, US6401915 discloses a package with a contact lens applicator that allows the user to apply the contact lens without touching it. However, the package does not include a cap applicator, nor does it describe a mechanism for effective solution drainage. WO2017220684 also discloses a touchless contact lens dispensing base. However, the base includes a separate applicator separate from the packaging box. This referenced applicator also does not include a flexible portion configured to form a handle for contact lens insertion.

因此，針對提供最佳無觸碰移除體驗、或解決前述挑戰或缺陷之一者或組合的隱形眼鏡包裝盒仍存在需求。Therefore, there remains a need for contact lens packaging boxes that provide an optimal touchless removal experience, or address one or a combination of the aforementioned challenges or deficiencies.

現已發現一種具有本文所述之一或多個態樣的隱形眼鏡包裝盒可達成一些或所有前述及相關目標。例如，一種本發明之隱形眼鏡包裝盒可容納一隱形眼鏡及包裝盒溶液，其中該包裝盒之一部分經操縱以形成一手柄，使用者可藉由該手柄將隱形眼鏡戴入至配戴者的眼睛中而不觸碰該隱形眼鏡。It has now been discovered that a contact lens package having one or more of the aspects described herein achieves some or all of the foregoing and related objectives. For example, a contact lens packaging box of the present invention can contain a contact lens and packaging solution, wherein a portion of the packaging box is manipulated to form a handle through which the user can insert the contact lens into the wearer's wrist. into the eye without touching the contact lens.

在一個態樣中，一種實例隱形眼鏡包裝盒包括：一蓋；及一基底，其密封地耦接至該基底，其中該基底具有經組態以容納一隱形眼鏡及包裝盒溶液的一空腔。該蓋包括經配置在該空腔內的一鏡片支撐件及可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件的複數個突片。該鏡片支撐件經組態以在打開該蓋時安置一隱形眼鏡。另外，該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄。In one aspect, an example contact lens package includes: a lid; and a base sealingly coupled to the base, wherein the base has a cavity configured to contain a contact lens and package solution. The cover includes a lens support disposed in the cavity and a plurality of protrusions flexibly coupled to the lens support. The lens support is configured to seat a contact lens when the cover is opened. Additionally, at least two of the plurality of tabs are bendably configurable to form a handle for inserting the contact lens.

在另一態樣中，該鏡片支撐件經組態以安置呈一凹側向上定向之該隱形眼鏡。替代地或額外地，該空腔經組態以容納該隱形眼鏡，使得該隱形眼鏡之一凹形表面面向該基底之內部表面。In another aspect, the lens support is configured to accommodate the contact lens with a concave side oriented upward. Alternatively or additionally, the cavity is configured to receive the contact lens such that a concave surface of the contact lens faces the interior surface of the substrate.

在另一態樣中，該空腔經配置在該蓋與該基底之間。替代地或額外地，該蓋及該基底共同環繞該空腔。替代地或額外地，該蓋及該基底共同界定該空腔。In another aspect, the cavity is disposed between the cover and the base. Alternatively or additionally, the cover and the base together surround the cavity. Alternatively or additionally, the cover and the base together define the cavity.

在另一態樣中，該複數個突片可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件之相對側。In another aspect, the plurality of tabs are flexibly coupled to opposite sides of the lens support.

在另一態樣中，該蓋進一步界定介於該鏡片支撐件與該複數個突片之各者之間的一各別可彎曲區。該等各別可彎曲區經組態以促進介於該鏡片支撐件與該複數個突片之各者之間的可彎曲耦接。可選地，在該等各別可彎曲區中該蓋經密封地耦接至該基底。In another aspect, the cover further defines a respective bendable zone between the lens support and each of the plurality of tabs. The respective bendable regions are configured to facilitate a bendable coupling between the lens support and each of the plurality of tabs. Optionally, the cover is sealingly coupled to the base in the respective bendable regions.

在另一態樣中，使用一熱密封、熱接合、黏著劑、或焊接，將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底。In another aspect, the cover is sealingly coupled to the base using a heat seal, heat bonding, adhesive, or welding.

在另一態樣中，該蓋包括一可撓性基材及配置在該可撓性基材上的一剛性層。此外，該剛性層包括複數個區段，其中一第一區段對應於該鏡片支撐件，一第二區段對應於該複數個突片之一第一突片，且一第三區段對應於該複數個突片之一第二突片。可選地，該第一區段包括經組態以安置該隱形眼鏡的一變形區域。替代地或額外地，該複數個區段中之每一者與一相鄰區段相隔開。可選地，該剛性層及該基底係由一致材料製成。可選地，該蓋及該基底中之至少一者包括一塑膠。In another aspect, the cover includes a flexible substrate and a rigid layer disposed on the flexible substrate. Furthermore, the rigid layer includes a plurality of sections, wherein a first section corresponds to the lens support, a second section corresponds to a first tab of the plurality of tabs, and a third section corresponds to A second protruding piece on one of the plurality of protruding pieces. Optionally, the first section includes a deformation region configured to seat the contact lens. Alternatively or additionally, each of the plurality of segments is spaced apart from an adjacent segment. Optionally, the rigid layer and the substrate are made of a consistent material. Optionally, at least one of the cover and the base includes a plastic.

在一態樣中，本文描述施用一隱形眼鏡至一配戴者的眼睛之一實例方法。如本文所述，例如，該隱形眼鏡係儲存在一隱形眼鏡包裝盒中。該方法包括分離該蓋及該基底；操縱該複數個突片以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之該手柄；使用該手柄以一戴入定向將該隱形眼鏡呈現在該配戴者的眼睛附近；並將該隱形眼鏡施用至該配戴者的眼睛。In one aspect, described herein is an example method of applying a contact lens to a wearer's eye. As described herein, for example, the contact lenses are stored in a contact lens packaging box. The method includes separating the cover and the base; manipulating the plurality of tabs to form the handle for inserting the contact lens; using the handle to present the contact lens near the wearer's eye in an insertion orientation ; and applying the contact lens to the wearer's eye.

在另一態樣中，執行將該隱形眼鏡施用至該配戴者的眼睛之該步驟而無需該配戴者觸碰該隱形眼鏡。In another aspect, the step of applying the contact lens to the wearer's eye is performed without the wearer touching the contact lens.

在一個態樣中，亦描述一種包裝一隱形眼鏡之實例方法。該方法包括：在一基底中提供包裝盒溶液；及在該基底中置放呈一凹側向下定向的一隱形眼鏡。該方法亦包括提供一蓋，該蓋包括一鏡片支撐件及可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件的複數個突片，其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄。該方法進一步包括將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底，其中該鏡片支撐件經配置在該空腔內，該鏡片支撐件經組態以在打開該蓋時安置該隱形眼鏡。In one aspect, an example method of packaging a contact lens is also described. The method includes: providing a packaging solution in a base; and placing a contact lens in the base with a concave side oriented downward. The method also includes providing a cover that includes a lens support and a plurality of tabs flexibly coupled to the lens support, wherein at least two of the plurality of tabs are flexibly configurable. , to form a handle for wearing the contact lens. The method further includes sealingly coupling the cover to the base, wherein the lens support is disposed within the cavity, the lens support configured to seat the contact lens when the cover is opened.

在一態樣中，一種實例隱形眼鏡包裝盒包括：一蓋；一基底，其具有經組態以容納一隱形眼鏡及包裝盒溶液的一空腔，該蓋經密封地耦接至該基底；及一插件，其配置在該空腔中。該插件包括一鏡片支撐件及複數個突片，該鏡片支撐件經組態以安置該隱形眼鏡，該複數個突片可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件。另外，該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄。In one aspect, an example contact lens package includes: a lid; a base having a cavity configured to contain a contact lens and package solution, the lid sealingly coupled to the base; and An insert is disposed in the cavity. The insert includes a lens support configured to accommodate the contact lens and a plurality of tabs flexibly coupled to the lens support. Additionally, at least two of the plurality of tabs are bendably configurable to form a handle for inserting the contact lens.

在另一態樣中，該鏡片支撐件經組態以安置呈一凹側向上定向之該隱形眼鏡。In another aspect, the lens support is configured to accommodate the contact lens with a concave side oriented upward.

在另一態樣中，該空腔經配置在該蓋與該基底之間。替代地或額外地，該蓋及該基底共同環繞該空腔。替代地或額外地，該蓋及該基底共同界定該空腔。In another aspect, the cavity is disposed between the cover and the base. Alternatively or additionally, the cover and the base together surround the cavity. Alternatively or additionally, the cover and the base together define the cavity.

在另一態樣中，該複數個突片可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件之相對側。In another aspect, the plurality of tabs are flexibly coupled to opposite sides of the lens support.

在另一態樣中，該插件進一步界定介於該鏡片支撐件與該複數個突片之各者之間的一各別可彎曲區。該等各別可彎曲區經組態以促進介於該鏡片支撐件與該複數個突片之各者之間的可彎曲耦接。In another aspect, the insert further defines a respective bendable zone between the lens support and each of the plurality of tabs. The respective bendable regions are configured to facilitate a bendable coupling between the lens support and each of the plurality of tabs.

在另一態樣中，使用一熱密封、熱接合、黏著劑、或焊接，將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底。In another aspect, the cover is sealingly coupled to the base using a heat seal, heat bonding, adhesive, or welding.

在另一態樣中，該鏡片支撐件包括至少一個空隙。該至少一個空隙經組態用於排洩包裝盒溶液至該空腔中。替代地或額外地，該至少一個空隙經組態用於安置該隱形眼鏡。可選地，該鏡片支撐件包括複數個空隙。In another aspect, the lens support includes at least one void. The at least one void is configured to drain the packaging solution into the cavity. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one void is configured for receiving the contact lens. Optionally, the lens support includes a plurality of gaps.

在另一態樣中，該基底及該插件係由一致材料製成。In another aspect, the base and insert are made of consistent materials.

在另一態樣中，該基底及該插件中之至少一者包括一塑膠。In another aspect, at least one of the base and the insert includes a plastic.

在另一態樣中，該蓋由一蓋材(lidstock)材料製成。In another aspect, the cover is made from a lidstock material.

在一態樣中，本文描述施用一隱形眼鏡至一配戴者的眼睛之一實例方法。如本文所述，例如，該隱形眼鏡係儲存在一隱形眼鏡包裝盒中。該方法包括分離該蓋及該基底；從該空腔移除該插件；及操縱該複數個突片以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之該手柄。該方法亦包括使用該手柄部分以一戴入定向將該隱形眼鏡呈現在該配戴者的眼睛附近；並將該隱形眼鏡施用至該配戴者的眼睛。In one aspect, described herein is an example method of applying a contact lens to a wearer's eye. As described herein, for example, the contact lenses are stored in a contact lens packaging box. The method includes separating the cover and the base; removing the insert from the cavity; and manipulating the plurality of tabs to form the handle for wearing the contact lens. The method also includes using the handle portion to present the contact lens adjacent the wearer's eye in an insertion orientation; and applying the contact lens to the wearer's eye.

在另一態樣中，執行將該隱形眼鏡施用至該配戴者的眼睛之該步驟而無需該配戴者觸碰該隱形眼鏡。In another aspect, the step of applying the contact lens to the wearer's eye is performed without the wearer touching the contact lens.

在一個態樣中，亦描述一種包裝一隱形眼鏡之實例方法。該方法包括：在一基底中提供包裝盒溶液；及提供一插件，該插件包括一鏡片支撐件及可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件的複數個突片，其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄。該方法亦包括：將該插件置放至該基底中，使得該鏡片支撐件經配置在該空腔中；在該基底中置放呈一凹側向上定向的一隱形眼鏡；及將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底，其中該插件經配置在該蓋與該基底之間，其中該鏡片支撐件經組態以在打開該蓋時安置該隱形眼鏡。In one aspect, an example method of packaging a contact lens is also described. The method includes: providing a packaging solution in a substrate; and providing an insert that includes a lens support and a plurality of tabs flexibly coupled to the lens support, wherein one of the plurality of tabs At least two are flexibly configurable to form a handle for inserting the contact lens. The method also includes: placing the insert into the base such that the lens support is disposed in the cavity; placing a contact lens with a concave side oriented upward in the base; and sealing the cover groundedly coupled to the base, wherein the insert is disposed between the cover and the base, and wherein the lens support is configured to position the contact lens when the cover is opened.

現將詳細地參考附圖中所說明之代表性實施例，其中元件符號指示某些元件。以下說明並非意欲將無數實施例限制成一個較佳實施例。而是，意欲涵蓋可被包括在如所附申請專利範圍所定義之所述實施例之精神及範疇內的替代方案、修改及等效物。Reference will now be made in detail to the representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the reference numerals indicate certain elements. The following description is not intended to limit the numerous embodiments to a single preferred embodiment. Rather, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.

引用「一項實施例(one embodiment)」、「一實施例(an embodiment)」、「一些實施例(some embodiments)」等指示所描述之實施例可包括特定特徵、結構、態樣或特性，但每一實施例可不必然包括該特定特徵、結構或特性。此外，此類片語不必然指稱相同實施例。此外，當一特定特徵、結構、態樣、或特性係關於一實施例予以描述時，本文認為：無論是否明確描述，其係在所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者之知識內，故可相關於其他實施例來實現此特徵、結構、或特性。References to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "some embodiments" and the like indicate that the described embodiments may include particular features, structures, aspects, or characteristics. However, each embodiment may not necessarily include such specific features, structures or characteristics. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when a specific feature, structure, aspect, or characteristic is described with respect to an embodiment, it is considered herein that, whether explicitly described or not, it is within the knowledge of a person having ordinary skill in the art and therefore can be related to Other embodiments implement such features, structures, or characteristics.

如本文中所使用，以下用語具有以下意義。本發明某些實施例的益處是，其等在鏡片不翻轉、不自保持器掉落、或無進一步操縱的情況下促進從包裝盒至配戴者的眼睛之連貫無觸碰鏡片轉移。亦所欲的是鏡片「端坐(sit up)」於保持器上而不坍塌或倒置，並在經置放於彼處時轉移至眼睛。某些實施例之包裝盒可在各種配戴者手指大小及輕按壓力下提供所欲的無觸碰轉移。使用具有保持器的無觸碰包裝盒可減少環境條件（諸如溫度、及手指是否係濕的或乾的）的影響，這可能影響鏡片轉移。As used herein, the following terms have the following meanings. A benefit of certain embodiments of the present invention is that they facilitate a consistent, touch-free transfer of the lens from the packaging box to the wearer's eye without the lens flipping over, falling out of the holder, or further manipulation. It is also desirable for the lens to "sit up" on the holder without collapsing or inverting, and to transfer to the eye once placed there. Certain embodiments of the packaging can provide desired touchless transfer with a variety of wearer finger sizes and light pressure. Using a touchless box with a retainer reduces the impact of environmental conditions (such as temperature and whether your fingers are wet or dry) that can affect lens transfer.

（多個）鏡片或（多個）隱形眼鏡係指置於眼睛上之眼用裝置。其具有大致半球形的形狀並可提供光學校正、妝飾增強、UV阻斷及可見光或眩光減少、治療效應（包括傷口癒合、遞送藥物或營養品、診斷評估、或監測）、或其任何組合。用語鏡片包括軟式水凝膠隱形眼鏡，其通常以水合狀態於包裝盒中提供給消費者，且具有相對較低的模數，此允許鏡片適形於角膜。適用於本發明之包裝盒的隱形眼鏡包括所有水合隱形眼鏡，包括習知及聚矽氧水凝膠隱形眼鏡。Lens(s) or contact lens(s) means an ophthalmic device placed on the eye. They have a generally hemispherical shape and may provide optical correction, cosmetic enhancement, UV blocking and visible light or glare reduction, therapeutic effects (including wound healing, delivery of drugs or nutrients, diagnostic assessment, or monitoring), or any combination thereof. The term lens includes soft hydrogel contact lenses, which are typically provided to consumers in a hydrated state in a box and have a relatively low modulus, which allows the lens to conform to the cornea. Contact lenses suitable for use in the packaging of the present invention include all hydrated contact lenses, including conventional and polysilicone hydrogel contact lenses.

水凝膠係水合交聯聚合系統，其含有呈平衡狀態的水，且可含有至少約25%、或至少35%之呈水合狀態的水。水凝膠一般係氧可滲透且生物可相容的，使其成為用於生產隱形眼鏡的優異材料。Hydrogels are hydrated cross-linked polymeric systems that contain water in an equilibrium state, and may contain at least about 25%, or at least 35%, water in a hydrated state. Hydrogels are generally oxygen permeable and biocompatible, making them excellent materials for the production of contact lenses.

習知水凝膠隱形眼鏡不含有含聚矽氧的組分，且通常比聚矽氧水凝膠具有更高的水含量、更低的透氧性、模數、及形狀記憶。習知水凝膠係由主要含有親水性單體之單體混合物製成，親水性單體諸如甲基丙烯酸2-羥乙酯(「HEMA」)、N-乙烯基吡咯啶酮(「NVP」)、或聚乙烯醇。美國專利第4,495,313號、第4,889,664號、及第5,039,459號揭示習知水凝膠之形成。習知水凝膠可係離子性或非離子性的，且包括polymacon、etafilcon、nelfilcon、ocufilcon、lenefilcon、及類似者。這些習知水凝膠材料的透氧性一般低於20至30巴勒。Conventional hydrogel contact lenses do not contain silicone-containing components and generally have higher water content, lower oxygen permeability, modulus, and shape memory than silicone hydrogels. Conventional hydrogels are made from a monomer mixture mainly containing hydrophilic monomers, such as 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate ("HEMA"), N-vinylpyrrolidone ("NVP") ), or polyvinyl alcohol. U.S. Patent Nos. 4,495,313, 4,889,664, and 5,039,459 disclose the formation of conventional hydrogels. Conventional hydrogels may be ionic or nonionic, and include polymacon, etafilcon, nelfilcon, ocufilcon, lenefilcon, and the like. The oxygen permeability of these conventional hydrogel materials is generally lower than 20 to 30 barler.

矽水凝膠配方包括balafilcon、samfilcon、lotrafilcon A及B、delfilcon、galyfilcon、senofilcon A、B、及C、narafilcon、comfilcon、formofilcon、riofilcon、fanfilcon、stenfilcon、somofilcon、kalifilcon、及類似者。「聚矽氧水凝膠(silicone hydrogel)」係指由至少一親水性組分和至少一含聚矽氧組分製成之聚合網狀物。聚矽氧水凝膠可具有在60至200、60至150、或80至130 psi之範圍內的模數、20至60%範圍內的水含量。聚矽氧水凝膠之實例包括acquafilcon、asmofilcon、balafilcon、comfilcon、delefilcon、enfilcon、fanfilcon、formofilcon、galyfilcon、lotrafilcon、narafilcon、riofilcon、samfilcon、senofilcon、somofilcon、及stenfilcon、verofilcon（包括其等之所有變異體）、以及如美國專利第4,659,782、4,659,783、5,244,981、5,314,960、5,331,067、5,371,147、5,998,498、6,087,415、5,760,100、5,776,999、5,789,461、5,849,811、5,965,631、6,367,929、6,822,016、6,867,245、6,943,203、7,247,692、7,249,848、7,553,880、7,666,921、7,786,185、7,956,131、8,022,158、8,273,802、8,399,538、8,470,906、8,450,387、8,487,058、8,507,577、8,637,621、8,703,891、8,937,110、8,937,111、8,940,812、9,056,878、9,057,821、9,125,808、9,140,825、9156,934、9,170,349、9,244,196、9,244,197、9,260,544、9,297,928、9,297,929號以及WO 03/22321、WO 2008/061992、及US 2010/0048847中製備之聚矽氧水凝膠。此等專利之全文特此以引用方式併入。聚矽氧水凝膠可比習知隱形眼鏡具有更高的形狀記憶。Silicone hydrogel formulations include balafilcon, samfilcon, lotrafilcon A and B, delfilcon, galyfilcon, senofilcon A, B, and C, narafilcon, comfilcon, formofilcon, riofilcon, fanfilcon, stenfilcon, somofilcon, kalifilcon, and the like. "Silicone hydrogel" refers to a polymeric network made of at least one hydrophilic component and at least one silicone-containing component. The polysilicone hydrogel can have a modulus in the range of 60 to 200, 60 to 150, or 80 to 130 psi, and a water content in the range of 20 to 60%. Examples of silicone hydrogels include acquafilcon, asmofilcon, balafilcon, comfilcon, delefilcon, enfilcon, fanfilcon, forofilcon, galyfilcon, lotrafilcon, narafilcon, riofilcon, samfilcon, senofilcon, somofilcon, and stenfilcon, verofilcon (including all variations thereof) 4,659,782, 4,659,783, 5,244,981, 5,314,960, 5,331,067, 5,371,147, 5,998,498, 6,087,415, 5,760,100, 5,776,999, 5,789,461, 5,8 49,811, 5,965,631, 6,367,929, 6,822,016, 6,867,245, 6,943,203, 7,247,692, 7,249,848, 7,553,880, 7,666,921, 7,786,185, 7,956,131, 8,022,158, 8,273,802, 8,399,538, 8,470,906, 8,450,387, 8,487,058, 8,507,577, 8,637,621, 8,703,891, 8,937,110, 8 ,937,111, 8,940,812, 9,056,878, 9,057,821, 9,125,808, 9,140,825, 9156,934, 9,170,349, 9,244,196, 9,244,197, 9,260,544, 9,297,928, No. 9,297,929 and the polysiloxane hydrogel prepared in WO 03/22321, WO 2008/061992, and US 2010/0048847. The entire contents of these patents are hereby incorporated by reference. Polysilicone hydrogel can have higher shape memory than conventional contact lenses.

水凝膠鏡片係黏彈性材料。若鏡片與包裝盒或包裝盒中之任何空氣氣泡任一者相互作用，則隱形眼鏡可形成光失真。光學失真之程度以及失真放鬆所需的時間長度將取決於鏡片之化學性質而變化，且在較小程度上取決於鏡片之幾何形狀而變化。習知鏡片材料（諸如像etafilcon A或polymacon的聚甲基丙烯酸羥基乙酯基鏡片）與聚矽氧水凝膠相比具有低損耗模數及tan (δ)，且可形成導因於與包裝盒觸碰之較少且較不嚴重的光失真。將聚矽氧（其通常增加主體彈性反應）、諸如PVP的潤濕劑（其通常增加黏性反應）、或習知水凝膠材料的塗層（其可降低鏡片界面處的彈性反應）併入可改變鏡片黏彈性質。習知水凝膠隱形眼鏡、及具有短效或硬的交聯劑及或硬化劑的聚矽氧水凝膠隱形眼鏡具有短期形狀記憶，且在儲存期間可較不易變形。如本文中所使用，在55℃下加速老化5個禮拜之後，高或較高的形狀記憶水凝膠因與空氣氣泡或包裝盒觸碰而顯示具有約至少0.18的光失真。黏彈性質（包括損耗模數及tan δ）可使用動態機械分析來測量。Hydrogel lenses are viscoelastic materials. Contact lenses can cause optical distortion if the lens interacts with either the packaging or any air bubbles in the packaging. The degree of optical distortion and the length of time required for the distortion to relax will vary depending on the chemistry of the lens and, to a lesser extent, the geometry of the lens. Conventional lens materials (such as polyhydroxyethylmethacrylate-based lenses like etafilcon A or polymacon) have lower loss modulus and tan (δ) compared to polysilicone hydrogels and can cause problems with packaging The box touches less and the light distortion is less severe. Coatings of polysiloxane (which usually increases the elastic response of the body), wetting agents such as PVP (which usually increases the viscous reaction), or conventional hydrogel materials (which can reduce the elastic reaction at the lens interface) are combined with Injection can change the viscoelastic properties of the lens. It is known that hydrogel contact lenses, and polysilicone hydrogel contact lenses with short-acting or hard cross-linking agents and/or hardeners, have short-term shape memory and are less likely to deform during storage. As used herein, high or higher shape memory hydrogels exhibit optical distortion of at least about 0.18 due to contact with air bubbles or packaging boxes after accelerated aging at 55°C for 5 weeks. Viscoelastic properties, including loss modulus and tan δ, can be measured using dynamic mechanical analysis.

隱形眼鏡可具有任何幾何形狀或焦度，且具有大致上半球形的形狀，其具有在使用時靠置於眼睛的一凹形後側以及背離眼睛並在眨眼期間與眼瞼觸碰的一凸形前側。Contact lenses can have any geometry or power and have a generally hemispherical shape with a concave shape that rests against the back of the eye during use and a convex shape that faces away from the eye and contacts the eyelids during blinking front side.

鏡片之頂點的中心係鏡片光學區的中心。光學區提供光學校正，且可具有約7 mm與約10 mm之間的直徑。鏡片周邊或鏡片邊緣係前側與後側相交的邊緣。The center of the apex of the lens is the center of the optical zone of the lens. The optical zone provides optical correction and may have a diameter of between about 7 mm and about 10 mm. The lens periphery or lens edge is the edge where the front and back sides meet.

潤濕鏡片係在包裝盒溶液排洩之後隱形眼鏡及附接至其之任何殘留包裝盒溶液。潤濕觸碰係潤濕鏡片與鏡片支撐件之間的合計觸碰面積。Wetting the lens is the contact lens and any residual packaging solution attached to it after the packaging solution has drained. Wetting contact refers to the total contact area between the wetted lens and the lens support.

實施例可包括基底，該基底提供亦可互換地稱作儲液槽之可密封空腔。該空腔可具有任何便利的形式，且可包含包裝盒底板及壁，其等之各者於下文詳細描述。如本文中所使用，片語「該蓋(the lid)」、「一蓋(a lid)」、「該基底(the base)」、及「一基底(a base)」涵蓋單數及複數兩者。蓋及基底係彼此密封以形成一空腔，該空腔在使用之前的運送及儲存期間係以滅菌狀態保持隱形眼鏡、及包裝盒溶液。隱形眼鏡包裝盒係由與隱形眼鏡及溶液相容以及可蒸煮的及生物惰性之材料製成。Embodiments may include a substrate that provides a sealable cavity that is also referred to interchangeably as a reservoir. The cavity may have any convenient form, and may include a package floor and walls, each of which is described in detail below. As used herein, the phrases "the lid," "a lid," "the base," and "a base" include both the singular and the plural . The cover and base are sealed to each other to form a cavity that maintains the contact lens, and box solution in a sterile state during shipping and storage prior to use. Contact lens packaging boxes are made of materials that are compatible with contact lenses and solutions, retortable and bio-inert.

「膜(Film)」或「多層膜(multilayer film)」係用以密封該包裝盒且通常稱為蓋材(lidstock)。使用於習知隱形眼鏡包裝盒中之多層膜可使用在本發明之包裝盒中作為基底、蓋之組件、或兩者。多層膜包含複數個層，包括障壁層（包括箔層、或塗層、密封層），其等將該膜密封至包裝盒之其餘部分，且亦可包含額外層，該額外層係選自剝離初始層、層壓層、及改良其他包裝性質的層，該其他包裝性質像勁度、耐溫性、可印刷性、耐穿刺性、阻水抗性或阻氧抗性、及類似者。多層膜形成可蒸汽滅菌（可蒸煮）的密封。多層膜可包括PET、BON、或OPP膜層以增加勁度及耐溫性，或包括EVOH或PVDC塗層以改善對氧或水蒸氣的阻抗性。"Film" or "multilayer film" is used to seal the packaging box and is often called lidstock. Multilayer films used in conventional contact lens packages can be used in the package of the present invention as components of the base, lid, or both. Multilayer films include a plurality of layers, including barrier layers (including foil layers, or coatings, sealing layers) that seal the film to the rest of the package, and may also include additional layers selected from peel Initial layers, laminate layers, and layers that improve other packaging properties such as stiffness, temperature resistance, printability, puncture resistance, water or oxygen barrier resistance, and the like. Multiple layers of film create a steam-sterilizable (retortable) seal. Multilayer films may include PET, BON, or OPP film layers to increase stiffness and temperature resistance, or EVOH or PVDC coatings to improve resistance to oxygen or water vapor.

如本文中所使用，「未打開狀態(unopened state)」或「未打開(unopened)」係指閉合且將隱形眼鏡容納在溶液中的隱形眼鏡包裝盒。As used herein, "unopened state" or "unopened" refers to a contact lens package that is closed and contains the contact lens in solution.

如本文中所使用，「打開狀態(opened state)」或「打開(opened)」係指滅菌密封已被破壞之後的隱形眼鏡包裝盒。取決於本文所述之上下文，打開狀態延伸至當使用者已操縱包裝盒以使鏡片被提出包裝盒溶液以由使用者轉移時的包裝盒之狀態。As used herein, "opened state" or "opened" refers to the contact lens package after the sterilization seal has been broken. Depending on the context described herein, the open state extends to the state of the package when the user has manipulated the package so that the lens is lifted out of the package solution for transfer by the user.

如本文中所使用，「配戴者(wearer)」或「使用者(user)」係指打開隱形眼鏡包裝盒的人。使用者通常係指打開包裝盒且同時將含在其中之隱形眼鏡轉移至其等眼睛的人。然而，在一些情境中，使用者可係代表配戴者拿取鏡片包裝盒的人，諸如眼科護理提供者(「ECP」)或為配戴者示範或輔助配戴者的另一個人。As used herein, "wearer" or "user" refers to the person who opens the contact lens package. A user is generally a person who opens the package and simultaneously transfers the contact lens contained therein to his or her eye. However, in some scenarios, the user may be the person who picks up the lens package on behalf of the wearer, such as an eye care provider ("ECP") or another person who demonstrates or assists the wearer.

包裝盒溶液係與所選鏡片材料及包裝盒相容之任何生理相容溶液。包裝盒溶液包括具有生理pH之緩衝溶液，諸如緩衝鹽水溶液。包裝盒溶液可含有已知組分，包括緩衝劑、pH及張力調整劑、潤滑劑、潤濕劑、營養品、藥品、包裝盒內塗層組分、及類似者。The box solution is any physiologically compatible solution that is compatible with the selected lens material and box. The box solution includes a buffered solution with physiological pH, such as a buffered saline solution. The carton solution may contain known components, including buffers, pH and tension adjusters, lubricants, wetting agents, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, carton inner coating components, and the like.

包裝盒基底可形成包裝盒的底部。其可由適用於包裝醫療裝置的任何材料製成，包括塑膠。適合材料之實例包括聚烯烴（包括聚丙烯）、及烯烴共聚物（包括COP（環烯烴聚合物）及COC（環烯烴共聚物））、及其摻合物。The packaging box base may form the bottom of the packaging box. They can be made from any material suitable for packaging medical devices, including plastic. Examples of suitable materials include polyolefins, including polypropylene, and olefin copolymers, including COP (cycloolefin polymers) and COC (cycloolefin copolymers), and blends thereof.

包裝盒蓋通常與基底密封，以形成含有鏡片支撐件之至少一部分、鏡片、及包裝盒溶液的空腔。蓋可由任何適用於包裝醫療裝置的材料製成，包括箔或塑膠之模製片材、層壓膜、或塑膠。包含塑膠用於一種結構及箔或層壓膜作為另一結構的包裝盒、或包含箔或層壓膜作為蓋及基底之外層的包裝盒係所屬技術領域中已知的且係合適組合之實例。箔材料之冷成形箔或類似應用可特別有用於本文中之實例，因為箔可以各種所需厚度選擇，且模製成本文所繪示之形狀，同時提供在蓋與基底之間的交界處（例如，藉由熱密封）密封在一起的區域，以產生滅菌密封。The package lid is typically sealed with the base to form a cavity containing at least a portion of the lens support, the lens, and the package solution. The cover may be made of any material suitable for packaging medical devices, including molded sheets of foil or plastic, laminated films, or plastic. Packaging boxes containing plastic for one structure and foil or laminate film for another structure, or packaging boxes containing foil or laminate film as outer layers of lid and base, are known in the art and are examples of suitable combinations . Cold-formed foil or similar applications of foil materials may be particularly useful in the examples herein because the foils can be selected in a variety of desired thicknesses and molded into the shapes illustrated herein while providing an interface between the cover and base ( For example, by heat sealing) areas sealed together to create a sterilization seal.

從本發明之其餘內容將理解，術語「蓋」及「基底(base)」係僅為語義上的，因為在某些實例中，使用者可與包裝盒之兩側互動，例如藉由在打開之前將包裝盒倒置，在此情況下，可以將蓋視為基底，且反之亦然。It will be understood from the remainder of this disclosure that the terms "lid" and "base" are semantic only, as in some instances the user may interact with both sides of the box, for example by opening The box was previously turned upside down, in which case the lid can be considered the base and vice versa.

本說明書通篇對射出成型程序的指涉及習知應用於射出成型之材料的使用應理解為例示性的。所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者將理解，在隨附申請專利範圍之範疇內其他製造手段係可能的，包括但不限於替代模製程序、熱成型、3D列印、及類似者。同樣地，對熱密封(heat seal)及熱封(heat sealing)之指涉對本文所述之實施例係例示性的。固定包裝盒組件的其他手段對所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者將係顯而易見的，包含使用黏著劑、黏膠、熱接合、焊接（諸如熱、超音波、或雷射焊接）、或一機械阱、及類似者。References throughout this specification to injection molding procedures and the use of materials conventionally applied to injection molding should be understood as illustrative. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other means of manufacturing are possible within the scope of the appended claims, including, but not limited to, alternative molding procedures, thermoforming, 3D printing, and the like. Likewise, references to heat seal and heat sealing are illustrative of the embodiments described herein. Other means of securing the package components will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art and include the use of adhesives, glue, thermal bonding, welding (such as thermal, ultrasonic, or laser welding), or a mechanical trap , and the like.

本發明的某些態樣可作用以減少或防止由與氣泡或鏡片包裝盒之內部的相互作用所造成之對隱形眼鏡顯著的光學損傷，該顯著的光學損傷可在儲存或過渡期間發生，係由重力或其他力（諸如，自包裝盒之外側施加的機械壓力）所造成。如本文中所使用，顯著光學損傷意指等於或大於約0.08 µm的均方根(root-mean-squared, RMS)值。Certain aspects of the present invention may act to reduce or prevent significant optical damage to contact lenses that may occur during storage or transition, caused by interaction with air bubbles or the interior of the lens packaging box. Caused by gravity or other forces such as mechanical pressure exerted from the outside of the box. As used herein, significant optical damage means a root-mean-squared (RMS) value equal to or greater than about 0.08 µm.

現參考圖1及圖2，描述根據本發明之例示性實施例的實例隱形眼鏡包裝盒100。隱形眼鏡包裝盒100包括一蓋102及一基底104。基底104具有經組態以容納一隱形眼鏡150及包裝盒溶液160之一空腔106。另外，如下文所描述，蓋102實質上平坦且具有複數個可摺疊或可彎曲部分以形成用於隱形眼鏡150戴入之手柄。在未打開狀態中，基底104可密封地耦接至蓋102。此展示在圖1中。在圖1中，蓋102駐留在包裝盒100的上部部分處。本揭露涵蓋可藉由熱密封、黏著劑、熱接合、焊接（例如，熱、超音波、或雷射）或其他接合構件將蓋102密封地耦接至基底104。可選地，如圖1中所示，複數個隱形眼鏡包裝盒100可用穿孔或黏著劑沿其等交界耦接在一起以允許輕易分離。在打開狀態中，基底104從蓋102分開或分離。此展示在圖2中。在圖2中，蓋102駐留在包裝盒100之下部部分處。換言之，在此特定實例中，包裝盒100在打開其之前被使用者倒置。例如，如箭頭140a、140b所示，使用者可操縱蓋102之一部分（參見箭頭140a）及基底104之一部分（參見箭頭140b）以將蓋102從基底104分開或分離，且打開包裝盒100。可選地，基底104可包括一唇緣部分116，該唇緣部分可有助於使用者在打開包裝盒100時抓握或捏緊基底104之一部分的能力。替代或額外特徵可併入至基底104中，諸如在基底104之任一側上凸起的唇緣、或沿著基底之任一側足夠大以供使用者抓握的壓扁區域（較佳地大於10 mm高）。Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2 , an example contact lens package 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is described. The contact lens packaging box 100 includes a cover 102 and a base 104 . The base 104 has a cavity 106 configured to receive a contact lens 150 and packaging solution 160 . Additionally, as described below, cover 102 is substantially flat and has a plurality of foldable or bendable portions to form a handle for insertion of contact lens 150 . In the unopened state, base 104 is sealingly coupled to lid 102 . This is shown in Figure 1. In FIG. 1 , the lid 102 resides at the upper portion of the packaging box 100 . This disclosure contemplates that cover 102 may be sealingly coupled to base 104 by heat sealing, adhesive, thermal bonding, welding (eg, heat, ultrasonic, or laser), or other bonding means. Optionally, as shown in Figure 1, a plurality of contact lens packages 100 may be coupled together along their interfaces with perforations or adhesives to allow for easy separation. In the open state, the base 104 is separated or detached from the cover 102 . This is shown in Figure 2. In FIG. 2 , the lid 102 resides at the lower portion of the package 100 . In other words, in this particular example, the package 100 is turned upside down by the user before opening it. For example, as shown by arrows 140a, 140b, the user may manipulate a portion of the cover 102 (see arrow 140a) and a portion of the base 104 (see arrow 140b) to detach or detach the cover 102 from the base 104 and open the packaging box 100. Optionally, the base 104 may include a lip portion 116 that may facilitate a user's ability to grasp or pinch a portion of the base 104 when opening the package 100. Alternative or additional features may be incorporated into the base 104, such as raised lips on either side of the base 104, or squished areas along either side of the base that are large enough for a user to grasp (preferably The ground is greater than 10 mm high).

本揭露設想蓋102及基底104可由合適材料製成，以在使用前之運送及儲存期間保護隱形眼鏡150並為隱形眼鏡150提供滅菌環境。此外，材料應與隱形眼鏡150及包裝盒溶液160相容、且具生物惰性。本揭露設想包裝盒100之一或多個部分（例如，基底及/或蓋）可具有足夠的剛性以保護隱形眼鏡150免於實體損傷（例如，以保護鏡片之完整性）。替代地或額外地，包裝盒100之一或多個部分（例如，蓋）可具有足夠的可撓性以允許操縱（下文描述）。在一些態樣中，蓋102及基底104係由一致材料（例如，塑膠）製成。替代地，在其他態樣中，蓋102及基底104由不同材料製成，其可包含但不限於如上文所提及之不同塑膠。如上文所提及，該蓋及/或基底之適合材料包括聚烯烴（包括聚丙烯）、及烯烴共聚物（包括COP（環烯烴聚合物）及COC（環烯烴共聚物）、及其摻合物。替代地或與塑膠組合，基底及蓋亦可包含多層膜，尤其在蓋及基底變成密封在一起以形成滅菌空腔的區域中。且在一些實施例中，基底及/或蓋可包含具有足以保持實質上剛性的所欲厚度（例如1 mm）之冷成形箔材料，亦即，在正常儲存及使用期間抵抗顯著變形，惟意欲在打開期間被摺疊、彎曲或以其他方式變形的薄區域除外。冷成形箔允許搭配箔蓋熱密封，以產生圍繞空腔之強固蒸氣屏障。舉一個實例，基底係由包括OPA(尼龍)膜25 µ、黏著劑、鋁箔45至60 µ、黏著劑及PVC 60 µ之層組成的冷成形箔。這些代表性材料僅係例示性的，且本揭露涵蓋蓋102及基底104可由其他合適材料製成。The present disclosure contemplates that the cover 102 and the base 104 can be made of suitable materials to protect the contact lens 150 during shipping and storage prior to use and to provide a sterilizing environment for the contact lens 150 . In addition, the material should be compatible with the contact lens 150 and the packaging solution 160 and be bioinert. The present disclosure contemplates that one or more portions of the package 100 (eg, the base and/or lid) may be sufficiently rigid to protect the contact lens 150 from physical damage (eg, to protect the integrity of the lens). Alternatively or additionally, one or more portions of the package 100 (eg, the lid) may be sufficiently flexible to permit manipulation (described below). In some aspects, cover 102 and base 104 are made of a consistent material (eg, plastic). Alternatively, in other aspects, the cover 102 and the base 104 are made of different materials, which may include, but are not limited to, different plastics as mentioned above. As mentioned above, suitable materials for the cover and/or base include polyolefins (including polypropylene), and olefin copolymers (including COP (Cyclic Olefin Polymer) and COC (Cyclic Olefin Copolymer)), and blends thereof Objects. Alternatively or in combination with plastic, the base and lid may also comprise multiple layers of film, particularly in areas where the lid and base become sealed together to form a sterilization cavity. And in some embodiments, the base and/or lid may comprise Cold-formed foil material of a desired thickness (e.g. 1 mm) sufficient to remain substantially rigid, that is, thin enough to resist significant deformation during normal storage and use, but intended to be folded, bent or otherwise deformed during opening Areas excepted. Cold-formed foil allows heat sealing with a foil cover to create a strong vapor barrier around the cavity. As an example, the substrate consists of OPA (nylon) film 25 µ, adhesive, aluminum foil 45 to 60 µ, adhesive and cold formed foil composed of layers of PVC 60 µ. These representative materials are illustrative only, and the present disclosure contemplates that cover 102 and base 104 may be made of other suitable materials.

如上文所述，基底104具有一空腔106。基底104具有外部表面（亦即，暴露於環境之表面）及內部表面（亦即，至少部分地界定空腔106之表面）。如圖2所示，空腔106經配置在蓋102與基底104之間。蓋102及基底104之內部表面界定空腔106（例如，空腔之壁、底板、頂板等）。空腔106以滅菌狀態容納隱形眼鏡150及包裝盒溶液160。在一些實施方案中，基底104具有碗形空腔106（例如，泡殼碗體）。應理解，圖中所示之空腔106的大小及/或形狀僅提供作為實例。本揭露設想空腔106可係圖式中所示者以外的其他形狀及/或大小。As mentioned above, the base 104 has a cavity 106 . Substrate 104 has an exterior surface (ie, a surface that is exposed to the environment) and an interior surface (ie, a surface that at least partially defines cavity 106 ). As shown in FIG. 2 , cavity 106 is disposed between cover 102 and base 104 . The interior surfaces of lid 102 and base 104 define cavity 106 (eg, cavity walls, floor, roof, etc.). The cavity 106 contains the contact lens 150 and the packaging solution 160 in a sterile state. In some embodiments, the base 104 has a bowl-shaped cavity 106 (eg, a bulb bowl). It should be understood that the size and/or shape of cavity 106 shown in the figures is provided as an example only. The present disclosure contemplates that cavity 106 may have other shapes and/or sizes than those shown in the drawings.

在一些態樣中，蓋102包括配置在空腔106內之一鏡片支撐件108及複數個突片110、112。在一些實施方案中，鏡片支撐件108及突片110、112形成單一組件（例如，由一或多種相同材料形成之一體式組件）。在其他態樣中，鏡片支撐件108及突片110、112係結合在一起的不同組件。在此等態樣中，鏡片支撐件108及突片110、112可由相同材料或不同材料製成。另外，突片110、112可彎曲地耦接至鏡片支撐件108。例如，在圖2中，存在兩個突片，每一個突片可彎曲地耦接至鏡片支撐件108之相對側（亦即，鏡片支撐件108之右側上的突片110、在鏡片支撐件108之左側上的突片112）。應理解，圖中所示之突片的數目及/或配置僅提供作為實例。本揭露涵蓋提供具有不同數目及/或配置之突片的蓋。另外，如圖1及圖2所示，突片110、112係蓋102之相對平坦細長部分。如下文詳細描述，此允許使用者為例如使用大拇指及手指抓握或捏緊。應理解，圖中所示之突片的大小及/或形狀僅提供作為實例。本揭露涵蓋提供具有不同大小及/或形狀之突片的蓋。另外，突片110、112係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入隱形眼鏡150之手柄。此展示在圖2中。例如，使用者可操縱突片112（參見圖2中左側之箭頭）及突片110（參見圖2中右側之箭頭），其藉由將突片110、112朝向彼此摺疊以形成手柄。In some aspects, the cover 102 includes a lens support 108 and a plurality of tabs 110 , 112 disposed within the cavity 106 . In some embodiments, the lens support 108 and the tabs 110, 112 form a single component (eg, a one-piece component formed from one or more of the same material). In other aspects, lens support 108 and tabs 110, 112 are distinct components joined together. In such aspects, the lens support 108 and tabs 110, 112 may be made of the same material or different materials. Additionally, the tabs 110, 112 are flexibly coupled to the lens support 108. For example, in Figure 2, there are two tabs, each tab flexibly coupled to opposite sides of the lens support 108 (ie, tab 110 on the right side of the lens support 108, tab 110 on the right side of the lens support 108, Tab 112 on the left side of 108). It should be understood that the number and/or arrangement of tabs shown in the figures are provided as examples only. The present disclosure contemplates providing covers with varying numbers and/or configurations of tabs. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the tabs 110 and 112 are relatively flat and elongated portions of the cover 102 . As described in detail below, this allows the user to grasp or pinch, for example using the thumb and fingers. It should be understood that the sizes and/or shapes of the tabs shown in the figures are provided as examples only. The present disclosure contemplates providing covers with tabs of different sizes and/or shapes. Additionally, the tabs 110, 112 are flexibly configurable to form a handle for inserting the contact lens 150. This is shown in Figure 2. For example, a user may manipulate tab 112 (see arrow on the left in Figure 2) and tab 110 (see arrow on the right in Figure 2) by folding the tabs 110, 112 toward each other to form a handle.

在一些態樣中，蓋102界定介於鏡片支撐件108與複數個突片110、112之各者之間的各別可彎曲區114。各別可彎曲區114經組態以促進介於鏡片支撐件108與複數個突片110、112之各者之間的可彎曲耦接。例如，如圖2所示，可彎曲區114經配置在突片112與鏡片支撐件108之間，且另一可彎曲區114經配置在突片110與鏡片支撐件108之間。本揭露涵蓋可彎曲區114可以任何方式設計以促進可彎曲耦接。可彎曲區114之非限制性實例包括但不限於在此等區域中提供相對較薄材料層、在此等區域中提供相對更多之可撓性材料層、或其組合。本揭露涵蓋可在製造期間使用已知技術（包括但不限於模製、積層或減材製造、穿孔等）提供可彎曲區114。可選地，在各別可彎曲區114中蓋102至少部分地密封地耦接至基底104。In some aspects, the cover 102 defines a respective bendable zone 114 between the lens support 108 and each of the plurality of tabs 110 , 112 . Respective flexure zones 114 are configured to facilitate flexure coupling between the lens support 108 and each of the plurality of tabs 110 , 112 . For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , a bendable zone 114 is configured between tab 112 and lens support 108 , and another bendable zone 114 is configured between tab 110 and lens support 108 . This disclosure contemplates that the flexure region 114 may be designed in any manner to facilitate flexure coupling. Non-limiting examples of flexible regions 114 include, but are not limited to, providing a relatively thin layer of material in such regions, providing a relatively more flexible material layer in such regions, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure contemplates that the bendable region 114 may be provided during manufacturing using known techniques including, but not limited to, molding, additive manufacturing or subtractive manufacturing, perforations, and the like. Optionally, cover 102 is at least partially sealingly coupled to base 104 in respective bendable regions 114 .

在一些態樣中，蓋102包括可撓性基材及配置於可撓性基材上的剛性層。在一些實施方案中，可選地，可撓性基材及剛性層皆係一膜或多層膜（亦有時稱為「蓋材」）。在其他實施方案中，可選地，可撓性基材係一膜或多層膜（亦有時稱為「蓋材」），且剛性層係經配置在可撓性基材上的一材料，諸如塑膠（可選地，形成基底104的相同材料）。在上述實施方案中之任一者中，可撓性基材及剛性層產生具有不同材料厚度之區域或區段，該等區域或區段在鏡片支撐件108與複數個突片110、112之各者之間產生可彎曲區114。In some aspects, cover 102 includes a flexible substrate and a rigid layer disposed on the flexible substrate. In some embodiments, optionally, both the flexible substrate and the rigid layer are one or more films (sometimes referred to as a "covering material"). In other embodiments, optionally, the flexible substrate is a film or layers of films (sometimes referred to as a "cover material"), and the rigid layer is a material disposed on the flexible substrate, Such as plastic (optionally, the same material forming base 104). In any of the above embodiments, the flexible substrate and rigid layers create regions or sections of different material thicknesses between the lens support 108 and the plurality of tabs 110 , 112 Flexible areas 114 are created between each.

例如，在上述實施方案中之任一者中，在對應於突片110、112及鏡片支撐件108之各者的複數個區段中，剛性層可配置在可撓性基材上。該複數個區段中之每一者與一相鄰區段間隔開，從而留下在鏡片支撐件108與複數個突片110、112之各者之間的各別可彎曲區114。如圖2所示，第一區段對應於鏡片支撐件108，第二區段對應於複數個突片之第一突片112，且第三區段對應於複數個突片之第二突片110。可選地，該第一區段包括一變形區域136（在此情況中，具有一向內錐形之圓形開口），該變形區域經組態以在鏡片支撐件108上例如安置呈凹側向上定向之隱形眼鏡150（如下文所描述）。替代地或額外地，該等區段之間的空間充當排洩包裝盒溶液160之導件、通道等。此展示在圖2中。For example, in any of the above embodiments, a rigid layer may be disposed on the flexible substrate in a plurality of sections corresponding to each of tabs 110, 112 and lens support 108. Each of the plurality of segments is spaced apart from an adjacent segment, leaving a respective bendable zone 114 between the lens support 108 and each of the plurality of tabs 110 , 112 . As shown in Figure 2, the first section corresponds to the lens support 108, the second section corresponds to the first tab 112 of the plurality of tabs, and the third section corresponds to the second tab of the plurality of tabs. 110. Optionally, the first section includes a deformation region 136 (in this case, with an inwardly tapered circular opening) configured to be positioned concave side upward on the lens support 108 , for example. Directional Contact Lens 150 (as described below). Alternatively or additionally, the spaces between the sections serve as guides, channels, etc. for draining the cartridge solution 160 . This is demonstrated in Figure 2.

在一些態樣中，鏡片支撐件108經組態以在打開蓋102時安置隱形眼鏡150。例如，如圖2所示，鏡片支撐件108經組態以安置呈凹側向上（凸側向下）定向之隱形眼鏡150。如上文所述，隱形眼鏡150係以凸側向上（或凹側向下）定向置放在空腔中。以此方式，空腔106經組態以容納隱形眼鏡150，使得隱形眼鏡150之一凹形表面面向基底104之內部表面。與許多習知隱形眼鏡包裝盒組態相比，此係相反鏡片定向。如下文所描述，在打開包裝盒100之前，隱形眼鏡包裝盒100經翻轉（亦即，基底104面向上朝向使用者，且蓋102面向下背離使用者）。因此，當包裝盒100在打開狀態中時，藉由重力使隱形眼鏡150呈凹側向上（凸側向下）定向安置在鏡片支撐件108上。此展示在圖2中。In some aspects, lens support 108 is configured to seat contact lens 150 when cover 102 is opened. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the lens support 108 is configured to accommodate a contact lens 150 with a concave side up (convex side down) orientation. As mentioned above, the contact lens 150 is placed in the cavity with the convex side up (or the concave side down) oriented. In this manner, cavity 106 is configured to receive contact lens 150 such that a concave surface of contact lens 150 faces the interior surface of substrate 104 . Compared to many conventional contact lens packaging configurations, this has an opposite lens orientation. As described below, prior to opening the package 100, the contact lens package 100 is inverted (ie, the base 104 faces upward toward the user and the lid 102 faces downward away from the user). Therefore, when the package 100 is in the open state, the contact lens 150 is positioned on the lens support 108 with the concave side up (convex side down) oriented by gravity. This is demonstrated in Figure 2.

現參考圖3，描述施用隱形眼鏡至配戴者的眼睛之實例方法。在圖3中，使用者正在拿取圖1及圖2中所示之隱形眼鏡包裝盒100。為了打開包裝盒（參見例如圖1及圖2中之包裝盒100），使用者將蓋102及基底（參見例如圖1及圖2中之基底104）分離。例如，使用者可使用一隻手的拇指及手指抓握或捏緊蓋102之一部分（參見例如圖2中的箭頭140a）且亦使用另一隻手的拇指及手指抓握或捏緊基底之一部分（參見例如圖2中之箭頭140b），以將蓋102從該基底分開。另外，使用者操縱複數個突片110、112以形成用於戴入隱形眼鏡150之手柄。例如，使用者可操縱突片112（參見例如圖2中左側之箭頭）及突片110（參見例如圖2中右側之箭頭），其藉由將突片110、112朝向彼此摺疊以形成手柄。Referring now to Figure 3, an example method of applying a contact lens to the wearer's eye is described. In FIG. 3 , the user is taking the contact lens packaging box 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 . In order to open the package (see, for example, package box 100 in Figures 1 and 2), the user separates the lid 102 and the base (see, for example, base 104 in Figures 1 and 2). For example, a user may use the thumb and fingers of one hand to grasp or pinch a portion of the cover 102 (see, eg, arrow 140a in Figure 2) and also use the thumb and fingers of the other hand to grasp or pinch a portion of the base. a portion (see, eg, arrow 140b in Figure 2) to separate the cover 102 from the base. In addition, the user manipulates the plurality of tabs 110, 112 to form a handle for inserting the contact lens 150. For example, a user may manipulate tab 112 (see, eg, arrow on the left in Figure 2) and tab 110 (see, eg, arrow on the right in Figure 2) by folding the tabs 110, 112 toward each other to form a handle.

之後，使用者使用手柄以一戴入定向將隱形眼鏡150呈現至配戴者的眼睛附近之位置。如上文所描述，隱形眼鏡150被容納在基底內，使得隱形眼鏡150呈凹側向上（凸側向下）定向安置在鏡片支撐件108上。此允許使用者操縱隱形眼鏡150而無需配戴者觸碰隱形眼鏡150。此外，隱形眼鏡150係呈戴入至配戴者的眼睛中的正確定向置在蓋102上。。此外，當包裝盒經打開時，過量包裝盒流體藉由重力從基底排洩。使用者接著能夠將隱形眼鏡150施用至配戴者的眼睛。應理解，隱形眼鏡150與配戴者的眼睛之間的觸碰產生從蓋102拉出隱形眼鏡150的表面張力。如此實例中所示，此在鏡片支撐件經組態使得介於鏡片與眼睛之間的觸碰表面積大幅大於介於鏡片支撐件108與隱形眼鏡150之間的表面積的情況中係可行的。此外，圖3中所示之步驟可無需配戴者觸碰隱形眼鏡150來完成。The user then uses the handle to present the contact lens 150 to a position near the wearer's eye in an insertion orientation. As described above, the contact lens 150 is received within the base such that the contact lens 150 is positioned on the lens support 108 in a concave side up (convex side down) orientation. This allows the user to manipulate the contact lens 150 without the wearer having to touch the contact lens 150 . Furthermore, the contact lens 150 is positioned on the cover 102 in the correct orientation for insertion into the wearer's eye. . Additionally, when the package is opened, excess package fluid drains from the base by gravity. The user can then apply contact lens 150 to the wearer's eye. It will be appreciated that contact between the contact lens 150 and the wearer's eye creates surface tension that pulls the contact lens 150 from the cover 102 . As shown in this example, this is possible where the lens support is configured such that the contact surface area between the lens and the eye is substantially greater than the surface area between lens support 108 and contact lens 150 . Additionally, the steps shown in Figure 3 can be completed without the wearer touching the contact lens 150.

在一個態樣中，亦描述一種包裝一隱形眼鏡之實例方法。應理解，隱形眼鏡可包裝在圖1及圖2中所示之隱形眼鏡包裝盒中。該方法包括：在基底（參見例如圖1及圖2中之基底104）中提供包裝盒溶液（參見例如圖2中之包裝盒溶液160）；及在基底中置放呈凹側向下（凸側向上）定向的隱形眼鏡（參見例如圖2中之隱形眼鏡150）。該方法亦包括提供一蓋（參見例如圖1及圖2中之蓋102），該蓋包括一鏡片支撐件（參見例如圖2中之鏡片支撐件108）及可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件的複數個突片（參見例如圖2中之突片110、112），其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄。該方法進一步包括將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底。該鏡片支撐件經配置在該空腔內。另外，該鏡片支撐件經組態以在打開該蓋時安置呈例如凹側向上（凸側向下）定向之隱形眼鏡。In one aspect, an example method of packaging a contact lens is also described. It will be appreciated that the contact lenses may be packaged in the contact lens packaging boxes shown in Figures 1 and 2. The method includes: providing a package solution (see, for example, package solution 160 in Figure 2) in a substrate (see, for example, substrate 104 in Figures 1 and 2); and placing a concave side down (convex side) in the substrate. side-up) oriented contact lens (see, for example, contact lens 150 in Figure 2). The method also includes providing a cover (see, eg, cover 102 in FIGS. 1 and 2 ) that includes a lens support (see, eg, lens support 108 in FIG. 2 ) and is flexibly coupled to the lens support. A plurality of tabs of the piece (see, for example, tabs 110, 112 in Figure 2), wherein at least two of the plurality of tabs are bendably configurable to form one for wearing the contact lens handle. The method further includes sealingly coupling the cover to the base. The lens support is configured within the cavity. Additionally, the lens support is configured to seat a contact lens oriented, for example, concave side up (convex side down) when the cover is opened.

現參考圖4至圖6，描述根據本發明之例示性實施例的實例隱形眼鏡包裝盒200。隱形眼鏡包裝盒200包括一蓋202及一基底204。基底204具有經組態以容納一隱形眼鏡150及包裝盒溶液160之一空腔206。在未打開狀態中，基底204可密封地耦接至蓋202。此展示在圖4中。在圖4中，蓋202駐留在包裝盒200的上部部分處。本揭露涵蓋藉由熱密封、黏著劑、熱接合、焊接（例如，熱、超音波、或雷射）或其他接合構件將蓋202密封地耦接至基底204。可選地，如圖4所示，複數個隱形眼鏡包裝盒200可耦接在一起。在打開狀態中，基底204從蓋202分開或分離。此展示在圖5及圖6中。例如，使用者可操縱蓋202之一部分以將蓋202從基底204分開或分離，並打開包裝盒200。Referring now to FIGS. 4-6 , an example contact lens package 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is described. The contact lens packaging box 200 includes a cover 202 and a base 204 . The base 204 has a cavity 206 configured to receive a contact lens 150 and packaging solution 160 . In the unopened state, base 204 is sealingly coupled to lid 202 . This is shown in Figure 4. In FIG. 4 , the lid 202 resides at the upper portion of the packaging box 200 . This disclosure contemplates sealingly coupling cover 202 to base 204 by heat sealing, adhesive, thermal bonding, welding (eg, heat, ultrasonic, or laser), or other bonding means. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4 , a plurality of contact lens packages 200 may be coupled together. In the open state, the base 204 is separated or detached from the cover 202 . This is shown in Figures 5 and 6. For example, a user may manipulate a portion of lid 202 to detach or detach lid 202 from base 204 and open package 200.

本揭露設想蓋202及基底204可由合適材料製成，以在使用前之運送及儲存期間保護隱形眼鏡150並為隱形眼鏡150提供滅菌環境。此外，材料應與隱形眼鏡150及包裝盒溶液160相容、且具生物惰性。本揭露設想包裝盒200之一或多個部分（例如，基底及/或蓋）可具有足夠的剛性以保護隱形眼鏡150免於實體損傷（例如，以保護鏡片之完整性）。在一些態樣中，蓋202及基底204係由一致材料（例如，塑膠）製成。替代地，在其他態樣中，蓋202及基底204係由不同材料製成，其可包括但不限於不同塑膠。可選地，在一些實施方案中，蓋202係蓋材，且基底係塑膠。應理解，蓋材及塑膠僅提供作為包裝盒200之實例材料。本揭露涵蓋蓋202及基底204可由其他合適材料製成，如上文實例及定義區段中所描述。The present disclosure contemplates that the cover 202 and the base 204 can be made of suitable materials to protect the contact lens 150 during shipping and storage prior to use and to provide a sterilizing environment for the contact lens 150 . In addition, the material should be compatible with the contact lens 150 and the packaging solution 160 and be bioinert. The present disclosure contemplates that one or more portions of the package 200 (eg, the base and/or lid) may be sufficiently rigid to protect the contact lens 150 from physical damage (eg, to protect the integrity of the lens). In some aspects, cover 202 and base 204 are made of a consistent material (eg, plastic). Alternatively, in other aspects, the cover 202 and the base 204 are made of different materials, which may include but are not limited to different plastics. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the cover 202 is a cover material and the base is plastic. It should be understood that the cover material and plastic are only provided as example materials of the packaging box 200 . The present disclosure contemplates that cover 202 and base 204 may be made of other suitable materials, as described in the Examples and Definitions sections above.

如上文所描述，基底204具有一空腔206，且基底204具有外部表面（亦即，暴露於環境之表面）及內部表面（亦即，至少部分地界定空腔206之表面）。如圖5所示，空腔206經配置在蓋202與基底204之間。蓋202及基底204之內部表面界定空腔206（例如，空腔之壁、底板、頂板等）。空腔206以滅菌狀態容納隱形眼鏡150及包裝盒溶液160。在一些實施方案中，基底204具有碗形空腔206（例如，泡殼碗體）。應理解，圖中所示之空腔206的大小及/或形狀僅提供作為實例。本揭露設想空腔206可係圖式中所示者以外的其他形狀及/或大小。As described above, substrate 204 has a cavity 206, and substrate 204 has an exterior surface (ie, a surface exposed to the environment) and an interior surface (ie, a surface that at least partially defines cavity 206). As shown in FIG. 5 , cavity 206 is disposed between cover 202 and base 204 . The interior surfaces of lid 202 and base 204 define cavity 206 (eg, cavity walls, floor, roof, etc.). The cavity 206 contains the contact lens 150 and the packaging solution 160 in a sterile state. In some embodiments, the base 204 has a bowl-shaped cavity 206 (eg, a bulb bowl). It should be understood that the size and/or shape of cavity 206 shown in the figures are provided as examples only. The present disclosure contemplates that cavity 206 may have other shapes and/or sizes than those shown in the drawings.

在一些態樣中，包裝盒200包括配置在空腔206中的一插件205。如下文所描述，如同在此實例中，插件205可實質上平坦且具有複數個可摺疊或可彎曲部分以形成用於隱形眼鏡150戴入之手柄。插件205包括鏡片支撐件208及複數個突片210、212。在一些態樣中，插件205及基底204係由一致材料（例如，塑膠）製成。替代地，在其他態樣中，插件205及基底204可由不同材料製成，其可包括但不限於不同塑膠。替代地或額外地，插件205可具有足夠的可撓性以准許操縱（下文描述）。在一些實施方案中，鏡片支撐件208及突片210、212形成單一組件（例如，由一或多種相同材料形成之一體式組件）。在其他態樣中，鏡片支撐件208及突片210、212係結合在一起的不同組件。在此等態樣中，鏡片支撐件208及突片210、212可由相同材料或不同材料製成。在使用者打開包裝盒200之後（下文描述），使用者從包裝盒200移除插件205，例如如圖5中箭頭240所示。In some aspects, package 200 includes an insert 205 disposed in cavity 206 . As described below, as in this example, insert 205 may be substantially flat and have a plurality of foldable or bendable portions to form a handle for insertion of contact lens 150. The insert 205 includes a lens support 208 and a plurality of tabs 210, 212. In some aspects, insert 205 and base 204 are made of a consistent material (eg, plastic). Alternatively, in other aspects, insert 205 and base 204 may be made of different materials, which may include, but are not limited to, different plastics. Alternatively or additionally, insert 205 may be sufficiently flexible to permit manipulation (described below). In some embodiments, lens support 208 and tabs 210, 212 form a single component (eg, a one-piece component formed from one or more of the same material). In other aspects, lens support 208 and tabs 210, 212 are distinct components joined together. In such aspects, lens support 208 and tabs 210, 212 may be made of the same material or different materials. After the user opens the packaging box 200 (described below), the user removes the insert 205 from the packaging box 200, for example, as shown by arrow 240 in FIG. 5 .

另外，突片210、212可彎曲地耦接至鏡片支撐件208。例如，在圖5及圖6中，存在兩個突片，每一個突片可彎曲地耦接至鏡片支撐件208之相對側（亦即，鏡片支撐件208之右側上的突片210、在鏡片支撐件208之左側上的突片212）。應理解，圖中所示之突片的數目及/或配置僅提供作為實例。本揭露涵蓋提供具有不同數目及/或配置之突片的插件。另外，如圖5及圖6所示，突片210、212係插件205之相對平坦細長部分。如下文詳細描述，此允許使用者為例如使用大拇指及手指抓握或捏緊。應理解，圖中所示之突片的大小及/或形狀僅提供作為實例。本揭露涵蓋提供具有不同大小及/或形狀之突片的插件。另外，突片210、212係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入隱形眼鏡150之手柄。此展示在圖6中。例如，如圖6中之箭頭所示，使用者可操縱突片212及突片210，其藉由將突片210、212朝向彼此摺疊以形成手柄。Additionally, tabs 210, 212 are flexibly coupled to lens support 208. For example, in Figures 5 and 6, there are two tabs, each tab flexibly coupled to opposite sides of lens support 208 (ie, tab 210 on the right side of lens support 208, on Tab 212) on the left side of lens support 208). It should be understood that the number and/or arrangement of tabs shown in the figures are provided as examples only. The present disclosure contemplates providing inserts with varying numbers and/or configurations of tabs. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the tabs 210 and 212 are relatively flat and elongated portions of the insert 205 . As described in detail below, this allows the user to grasp or pinch, for example using the thumb and fingers. It should be understood that the sizes and/or shapes of the tabs shown in the figures are provided as examples only. The present disclosure covers inserts that provide tabs of different sizes and/or shapes. Additionally, the tabs 210, 212 are flexibly configurable to form a handle for inserting the contact lens 150. This is shown in Figure 6. For example, as shown by the arrows in Figure 6, a user can manipulate tabs 212 and 210 by folding tabs 210, 212 toward each other to form a handle.

在一些態樣中，插件205界定介於鏡片支撐件208與複數個突片210、212之各者之間的各別可彎曲區214。各別可彎曲區214經組態以促進介於鏡片支撐件208與複數個突片210、212之各者之間的可彎曲耦接。例如，如圖6所示，可彎曲區214經配置在突片212與鏡片支撐件208之間，且另一可彎曲區214經配置在突片210與鏡片支撐件208之間。本揭露涵蓋可彎曲區214可以任何方式設計以促進可彎曲耦接。可彎曲區214之非限制性實例包括但不限於在此等區域中提供相對較薄材料層、在此等區域中提供相對更多之可撓性材料層、或其組合。本揭露涵蓋可在製造期間使用已知技術（包括但不限於模製、積層或減材製造、穿孔等）提供可彎曲區214。In some aspects, the insert 205 defines a respective bendable zone 214 between the lens support 208 and each of the plurality of tabs 210 , 212 . Respective flexure zones 214 are configured to facilitate flexure coupling between the lens support 208 and each of the plurality of tabs 210 , 212 . For example, as shown in FIG. 6 , a bendable zone 214 is configured between tab 212 and lens support 208 , and another bendable zone 214 is configured between tab 210 and lens support 208 . This disclosure contemplates that the flexure region 214 may be designed in any manner to facilitate flexure coupling. Non-limiting examples of flexible regions 214 include, but are not limited to, providing a relatively thin layer of material in such regions, providing a relatively more flexible material layer in such regions, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure contemplates that the bendable region 214 may be provided during manufacturing using known techniques including, but not limited to, molding, additive manufacturing or subtractive manufacturing, perforations, and the like.

在一些態樣中，鏡片支撐件208經組態以安置隱形眼鏡150。例如，如圖5及圖6所示，鏡片支撐件208經組態以安置呈凹側向上（凸側向下）定向之隱形眼鏡150。如上文所述，隱形眼鏡150係以凹側向上（凸側向下）定向置放在基底204中。因此，藉由重力使隱形眼鏡150呈凹側向上（凸側向下）定向安置在鏡片支撐件208上。此展示在圖5及圖6中。In some aspects, lens support 208 is configured to seat contact lens 150 . For example, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the lens support 208 is configured to accommodate the contact lens 150 with the concave side up (convex side down) oriented. As described above, the contact lens 150 is placed in the base 204 with the concave side up (convex side down) oriented. Therefore, the contact lens 150 is positioned on the lens support 208 by gravity with the concave side upward (convex side downward). This is shown in Figures 5 and 6.

在一些態樣中，鏡片支撐件208包括至少一個空隙220。空隙220經組態用於排洩包裝盒溶液160至空腔206中。較佳地，製作足夠大（多於約5 mm）的空隙，使得溶液將傾向於形成斷裂且允許流體作為液滴直接流動通過的膜。較小空隙將提供的表面只要向下傾斜就可充當通道供流體沿著其行進。同樣地，空隙可以是通往鏡片下方開放空間的開口，也可以是通往端坐低於鏡片的固體結構的連續路徑。In some aspects, lens support 208 includes at least one void 220 . Void 220 is configured to drain packaging solution 160 into cavity 206 . Preferably, the voids are made large enough (more than about 5 mm) so that the solution will tend to form a membrane that breaks and allows the fluid to flow directly through as droplets. Smaller voids will provide a surface that simply slopes downward to act as a channel for fluid to travel along. Likewise, a void may be an opening to an open space beneath the lens, or it may be a continuous path to a solid structure sitting lower than the lens.

在所繪示的實例中，使用者從包裝盒200取出插件205（參見例如圖5中之箭頭240）、藉由重力使包裝盒溶液160透過空隙220排洩、及包裝盒溶液160由基底204收集而避免溢出。替代地或額外地，空隙220經組態用於安置隱形眼鏡150。在圖5及圖6中，空隙200具有一圓形中心部分連同從該圓形中心部分突出的複數個臂。應理解，圖中所示之空隙的大小及/或形狀僅提供作為實例。本揭露涵蓋提供具有與圖中所示者不同大小及/或形狀之空隙。另外，本揭露涵蓋鏡片支撐件208可包括複數個空隙。In the illustrated example, the user removes the insert 205 from the package 200 (see, eg, arrow 240 in FIG. 5 ), the package solution 160 drains through the void 220 by gravity, and the package solution 160 is collected by the base 204 And avoid overflow. Alternatively or additionally, void 220 is configured for receiving contact lens 150 . In Figures 5 and 6, the void 200 has a circular central portion with a plurality of arms protruding from the circular central portion. It should be understood that the sizes and/or shapes of the voids shown in the figures are provided as examples only. The present disclosure contemplates providing voids having different sizes and/or shapes than those shown in the figures. Additionally, the present disclosure contemplates that the lens support 208 may include a plurality of voids.

現參考圖7，描述施用隱形眼鏡至配戴者的眼睛之實例方法。在圖7中，使用者正在拿取圖4至圖6中所示之隱形眼鏡包裝盒200。為了打開包裝盒（參見例如圖4及圖5中之包裝盒200），使用者將蓋（參見例如圖4及圖5中之蓋202）及基底（參見例如圖4及圖5中之基底204）分離。例如，使用者可使用一隻手的拇指及手指抓握或捏緊蓋）且亦使用另一隻手的拇指及手指抓握或捏緊基底之一部分，以將該蓋從該基底分開。接著，使用者從空腔（參見例如圖5中之空腔206）取出插件205。例如，使用者可繼續使用一隻手的拇指及手指抓握或捏緊蓋之一部分，同時從包裝盒取出插件205。過量包裝盒流體係藉由重力而直接排洩至基底中，從而避免溢出。另外，使用者操縱複數個突片210、212以形成用於戴入隱形眼鏡150之手柄。例如，使用者可操縱突片212及突片210（參見例如圖6中之箭頭），其藉由將突片210、212朝向彼此摺疊以形成手柄。Referring now to Figure 7, an example method of applying a contact lens to a wearer's eye is described. In FIG. 7 , the user is taking the contact lens packaging box 200 shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 . In order to open the packaging box (see, for example, the packaging box 200 in FIGS. 4 and 5 ), the user removes the lid (see, for example, the lid 202 in FIGS. 4 and 5 ) and the base (see, for example, the base 204 in FIGS. 4 and 5 ). ) separation. For example, a user may use the thumb and fingers of one hand to grasp or pinch the cover) and also use the thumb and fingers of the other hand to grasp or pinch a portion of the base to separate the cover from the base. The user then removes the insert 205 from the cavity (see, for example, cavity 206 in Figure 5). For example, the user may continue to use the thumb and fingers of one hand to grasp or pinch a portion of the cover while removing the insert 205 from the packaging box. Excess pack flow drains directly into the base by gravity, preventing spillage. In addition, the user manipulates the plurality of tabs 210, 212 to form a handle for inserting the contact lens 150. For example, a user may manipulate tabs 212 and 210 (see, eg, arrows in Figure 6) by folding tabs 210, 212 toward each other to form a handle.

之後，使用者使用手柄以一戴入定向將隱形眼鏡150呈現至配戴者的眼睛附近之位置。如上文所描述，隱形眼鏡150被容納在基底內，使得隱形眼鏡150呈凹側向上（凸側向下）定向安置在鏡片支撐件208上。此允許使用者操縱隱形眼鏡150而無需配戴者觸碰隱形眼鏡150。此外，隱形眼鏡150係呈戴入至配戴者的眼睛中的正確定向置在蓋202上。使用者接著能夠將隱形眼鏡150施用至配戴者的眼睛。應理解，隱形眼鏡150與配戴者的眼睛之間的觸碰產生亦從蓋202拉出隱形眼鏡150的黏合力。此外，圖7中所示之步驟可無需配戴者觸碰隱形眼鏡150來完成。The user then uses the handle to present the contact lens 150 to a position near the wearer's eye in an insertion orientation. As described above, the contact lens 150 is received within the base such that the contact lens 150 is positioned on the lens support 208 in a concave side up (convex side down) orientation. This allows the user to manipulate the contact lens 150 without the wearer having to touch the contact lens 150 . Additionally, the contact lens 150 is positioned on the cover 202 in the correct orientation for insertion into the wearer's eye. The user can then apply contact lens 150 to the wearer's eye. It will be appreciated that contact between the contact lens 150 and the wearer's eye creates adhesive forces that also pull the contact lens 150 from the cover 202 . Additionally, the steps shown in Figure 7 can be completed without the wearer touching the contact lens 150.

在一個態樣中，亦描述一種包裝一隱形眼鏡之實例方法。應理解，隱形眼鏡可包裝盒在圖4至圖6中所示之隱形眼鏡包裝盒中。該方法包括在基底（參見例如圖4及圖5中之基底204）中提供包裝盒溶液（參見例如圖5中之包裝盒溶液160）。該方法亦包括提供一插件（參見例如圖4至圖6中之插件205），該插件包括一鏡片支撐件（參見例如圖5及圖6中之鏡片支撐件208）及可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件的複數個突片（參見例如圖5及圖6中之突片210、212），其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄。該方法亦包括：將該插件置放至該基底中，使得該鏡片支撐件經配置在該空腔中；及在該基底中置放呈凸側向下（凹側向上）定向的隱形眼鏡（參見例如圖5及圖6中之隱形眼鏡150）。該方法進一步包括將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底，其中該插件經配置在該蓋與該基底之間。另外，該鏡片支撐件經組態以在打開該蓋時安置呈例如凹側向上（凸側向下）定向之隱形眼鏡。In one aspect, an example method of packaging a contact lens is also described. It will be appreciated that the contact lenses may be packaged in the contact lens packages shown in Figures 4-6. The method includes providing a packaging solution (see, eg, packaging solution 160 in Figure 5) in a substrate (see, eg, substrate 204 in Figures 4 and 5). The method also includes providing an insert (see, eg, insert 205 in Figures 4-6) that includes a lens support (see, eg, lens support 208 in Figures 5 and 6) and is flexibly coupled to The lens support has a plurality of tabs (see, for example, tabs 210, 212 in Figures 5 and 6), wherein at least two of the plurality of tabs are flexibly configurable to form a lens support for wearing. Insert one of the contact lens handles. The method also includes: placing the insert into the base such that the lens support is disposed in the cavity; and placing a contact lens in the base with a convex side down (concave side up) orientation ( See, for example, contact lens 150 in Figures 5 and 6). The method further includes sealingly coupling the cover to the base, wherein the insert is disposed between the cover and the base. Additionally, the lens support is configured to seat a contact lens oriented, for example, concave side up (convex side down) when the cover is opened.

在上述實施例中之任一者中，預期配戴者係使用者，但上述實施例亦描述配戴者不與使用者相同的情況，例如，在照護者將隱形眼鏡施用至患者的眼睛之醫療或照護情境中。In any of the above embodiments, the intended wearer is the user, but the above embodiments also describe situations where the wearer is not the same as the user, such as when a caregiver applies a contact lens to the patient's eye. In medical or caregiving situations.

出於解釋之目的，前述說明使用具體命名法以提供對所述實施例之徹底理解。然而，所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者將理解，不需要許多具體細節便可實施所描述之實施例。因此，本文所述之具體實施例的前述說明係出於說明及描述之目的而呈現。而非意欲為窮盡性或使實施例限於所揭示之精確形式。所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者將理解，鑑於上述教示，許多修改及變化皆可行的。For purposes of explanation, the foregoing description uses specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that many specific details are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. Accordingly, the foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings.

[發明內容]及[摘要]段落可闡述如本發明所設想的本發明之一或多個但非所有例示性實施例，且因此非意欲以任何方式限制本發明及隨附申請專利範圍。The [Summary] and [Abstract] paragraphs may set forth one or more, but not all, exemplary embodiments of the invention as contemplated by the invention, and are therefore not intended to limit the scope of the invention and the accompanying claims in any way.

具體實施例之前述說明將完全揭示本發明之大致本質，使得他人可藉由應用在所屬技術領域中的知識而輕易地修改及/或調適以用於此類具體實施例的各種應用，而無需過度實驗且不脫離本發明之大致概念。因此，基於本文中所呈現之教示及指導，此類調整及修改意欲在所揭示實施例之等效例的含義及範圍內。應理解，本文中之用詞或用語係出於說明而非限制之目的，使得本說明書之用語或用詞係由所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者鑑於教示及指導而解讀。The foregoing description of specific embodiments will fully disclose the general nature of the invention so that others, by applying knowledge in the art, may readily modify and/or adapt such specific embodiments to various applications without requiring without undue experimentation without departing from the general concept of the invention. Therefore, such adaptations and modifications are intended to be within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments, based on the teachings and guidance presented herein. It should be understood that the terminology and expression used herein are for the purpose of explanation rather than limitation, and are to be interpreted by a person having ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings and guidance.

本發明之包裝盒可使用已知材料及程序製造。包裝材料可係原生的(virgin)、回收的、或其組合。包裝盒空腔內的體積可取決於所選之設計而變化。The packaging box of the present invention can be manufactured using known materials and procedures. Packaging materials can be virgin, recycled, or a combination thereof. The volume within the box cavity may vary depending on the design chosen.

本發明之實例態樣藉由以下條項進一步描述： 1.      一種隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其包含： 一蓋；及 一基底，其具有經組態以容納一隱形眼鏡及包裝盒溶液的一空腔，該蓋經密封地耦接至該基底； 其中該蓋包含經配置在該空腔內的一鏡片支撐件、及可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件的複數個突片，該鏡片支撐件經組態以在打開該蓋時安置該隱形眼鏡，且 其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄。 2.      如條項1所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該鏡片支撐件經組態以安置呈一凹側向上定向之該隱形眼鏡。 3.      如條項1或條項2所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該空腔經組態以容納該隱形眼鏡，使得該隱形眼鏡之一凹形表面面向該基底之內部表面。 4.      如條項1至3中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該空腔經配置在該蓋與該基底之間。 5.      如條項4所述之隱形眼鏡，其中該蓋及該基底共同環繞該空腔。 6.      如條項4或5所述之隱形眼鏡，其中該蓋及該基底共同界定該空腔。 7.      如條項1至6中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該複數個突片可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件之相對側。 8.      如條項1至7中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該蓋進一步界定介於該鏡片支撐件與該複數個突片之各者之間的一各別可彎曲區。 9.      如條項8所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該等各別可彎曲區經組態以促進介於該鏡片支撐件與該複數個突片之各者之間的可彎曲耦接。 10.    如條項8或9所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中在該等各別可彎曲區中該蓋經密封地耦接至該基底。 11.    如條項1至10中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中使用一熱密封、熱接合、黏著劑、或焊接，將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底。 12.    如條項1至11中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該蓋包含一可撓性基材及配置在該可撓性基材上之一剛性層。 13.    如條項12所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該剛性層包含複數個區段，一第一區段對應於該鏡片支撐件，一第二區段對應於該複數個突片之一第一突片，且一第三區段對應於該複數個突片之一第二突片。 14.    如條項13所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該第一區段包含經組態以安置該隱形眼鏡的一變形區域。 15.    如條項13或14所述之包裝盒之隱形眼鏡，其中該複數個區段之各者與一相鄰區段相隔開。 16.    如條項12至15中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該剛性層及該基底係由一致材料製成。 17.    如條項1至16中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該蓋及該基底中之至少一者包含一塑膠。 18.    一種施用一隱形眼鏡至一配戴者眼睛之方法，該隱形眼鏡儲存在一隱形眼鏡包裝盒中，該隱形眼鏡包裝盒包含一蓋及一基底，該基底具有經組態以容納該隱形眼鏡及包裝盒溶液的一空腔，該蓋經密封地耦接至該基底，其中該蓋包含經配置在該空腔內的一鏡片支撐件、及可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件的複數個突片，該鏡片支撐件經組態以在打開該蓋時安置該隱形眼鏡，且其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄，該方法包含： 分離該蓋及該基底； 操縱該複數個突片以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之該手柄； 使用該手柄以一戴入定向將該隱形眼鏡呈現在該配戴者的眼睛附近；及 將該隱形眼鏡施用至該配戴者的眼睛。 19.    如條項18所述之方法，其中執行將該隱形眼鏡施用至該配戴者的眼睛而無需該配戴者觸碰該隱形眼鏡。 20.    一種包裝一隱形眼鏡的方法，其包含： 在一基底中提供包裝盒溶液； 在該基底中置放呈一凹側向下定向的一隱形眼鏡； 提供一蓋，其包含一鏡片支撐件及可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件的複數個突片，其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄；及 將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底，其中該鏡片支撐件經配置在該空腔內，該鏡片支撐件經組態以在打開該蓋時安置該隱形眼鏡。 21.    一種隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其包含： 一蓋； 一基底，其具有經組態以容納一隱形眼鏡及包裝盒溶液之一空腔；及 一插件，其配置在該空腔中，其中該蓋經密封地耦接至該基底； 其中該插件包含一鏡片支撐件及複數個突片，該鏡片支撐件經組態以安置該隱形眼鏡，該複數個突片可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件，且 其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄。 22.    如條項21所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該鏡片支撐件經組態以安置呈一凹側向上定向之該隱形眼鏡。 23.    如條項21至22中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該空腔經配置在該蓋與該基底之間。 24.    如條項23所述之隱形眼鏡，其中該蓋及該基底共同環繞該空腔。 25.    如條項23或24所述之隱形眼鏡，其中該蓋及該基底共同界定該空腔。 26.    如條項21至25中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該複數個突片可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件之相對側。 27.    如條項21至26中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該插件進一步界定介於該鏡片支撐件與該複數個突片之各者之間的一各別可彎曲區。 28.    如條項27所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該等各別可彎曲區經組態以促進介於該鏡片支撐件與該複數個突片之各者之間的可彎曲耦接。 29.    如條項21至28中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中使用一熱密封、熱接合、黏著劑、或焊接，將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底。 30.    如條項21至29中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該鏡片支撐件包含至少一個空隙。 31.    如條項30所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該至少一個空隙經組態用於排洩包裝盒溶液至該空腔中。 32.    如條項30或31所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中至少一個空隙經組態用於安置該隱形眼鏡。 33.    如條項30至32中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該鏡片支撐件包含複數個空隙。 34.    如條項21至33中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該基底及該插件係由一致材料製成。 35.    如條項21至34中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該基底及該插件中之至少一者包含一塑膠。 36.    如條項21至35中任一項所述之隱形眼鏡包裝盒，其中該蓋係由一蓋材材料製成。 37.    一種施用一隱形眼鏡至一配戴者眼睛之方法，該隱形眼鏡儲存在一隱形眼鏡包裝盒中，該隱形眼鏡包裝盒包含一蓋、一插件、及一基底，該基底具有經組態以容納該隱形眼鏡及包裝盒溶液的一空腔，該蓋經密封地耦接至該基底，且該插件配置在該空腔中，其中該插件包含一鏡片支撐件及複數個突片，該鏡片支撐件經組態以安置該隱形眼鏡，該複數個突片可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件，且其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄，該方法包含： 分離該蓋及該基底； 從該空腔移除該插件； 操縱該複數個突片以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之該手柄； 使用該手柄以一戴入定向將該隱形眼鏡呈現在該配戴者的眼睛附近；及 將該隱形眼鏡施用至該配戴者的眼睛。 38.    如條項37所述之方法，其中執行將該隱形眼鏡施用至該配戴者的眼睛而無需該配戴者觸碰該隱形眼鏡。 39.    一種包裝一隱形眼鏡的方法，其包含： 在一基底中提供包裝盒溶液； 提供一插件，其包含一鏡片支撐件及可彎曲地耦接至該鏡片支撐件的複數個突片，其中該複數個突片中之至少兩者係可彎曲地可組態，以形成用於戴入該隱形眼鏡之一手柄； 將該插件置放至該基底中，使得該鏡片支撐件經配置在該空腔中； 在該基底中置放呈一凹側向上定向的一隱形眼鏡；及 將該蓋密封地耦接至該基底，其中該插件經配置在該蓋與該基底之間，其中該鏡片支撐件經組態以在打開該蓋時安置該隱形眼鏡。 Example aspects of the invention are further described by the following clauses: 1. A contact lens packaging box, which contains: a cover; and a base having a cavity configured to receive a contact lens and packaging solution, the cover sealingly coupled to the base; The cover includes a lens support disposed in the cavity and a plurality of tabs flexibly coupled to the lens support, the lens support being configured to position the invisible lens when the cover is opened. glasses, and At least two of the plurality of tabs are bendable and configurable to form a handle for wearing the contact lens. 2. The contact lens packaging box as described in clause 1, wherein the lens support is configured to accommodate the contact lens with a concave side oriented upward. 3. The contact lens packaging box as described in clause 1 or clause 2, wherein the cavity is configured to receive the contact lens such that a concave surface of the contact lens faces the interior surface of the base. 4. The contact lens packaging box as described in any one of clauses 1 to 3, wherein the cavity is disposed between the cover and the base. 5. The contact lens as described in item 4, wherein the cover and the base together surround the cavity. 6. The contact lens as described in clause 4 or 5, wherein the cover and the base jointly define the cavity. 7. The contact lens packaging box according to any one of clauses 1 to 6, wherein the plurality of tabs are flexibly coupled to opposite sides of the lens support. 8. The contact lens packaging box of any one of clauses 1 to 7, wherein the cover further defines a respective bendable area between the lens support and each of the plurality of tabs. 9. The contact lens package of clause 8, wherein the respective bendable regions are configured to facilitate a bendable coupling between the lens support and each of the plurality of tabs. 10. The contact lens packaging box of clause 8 or 9, wherein the cover is sealingly coupled to the base in the respective bendable regions. 11. The contact lens packaging box of any one of clauses 1 to 10, wherein the cover is hermetically coupled to the base using a heat seal, heat bonding, adhesive, or welding. 12. The contact lens packaging box as described in any one of items 1 to 11, wherein the cover includes a flexible base material and a rigid layer disposed on the flexible base material. 13. The contact lens packaging box as described in clause 12, wherein the rigid layer includes a plurality of sections, a first section corresponding to the lens support, and a second section corresponding to one of the plurality of tabs a first tab, and a third section corresponding to a second tab of the plurality of tabs. 14. The contact lens packaging box of clause 13, wherein the first section includes a deformation region configured to accommodate the contact lens. 15. Contact lenses in a package as described in clause 13 or 14, wherein each of the plurality of sections is separated from an adjacent section. 16. A contact lens packaging box as described in any one of clauses 12 to 15, wherein the rigid layer and the base are made of a consistent material. 17. The contact lens packaging box as described in any one of clauses 1 to 16, wherein at least one of the cover and the base comprises a plastic. 18. A method of applying a contact lens to the eye of a wearer, the contact lens being stored in a contact lens packaging box, the contact lens packaging box including a cover and a base, the base having a lens configured to receive the contact lens A cavity of glasses and packaging solution, the cover is sealingly coupled to the base, wherein the cover includes a lens support disposed in the cavity, and a plurality of lenses flexibly coupled to the lens support tabs, the lens support configured to position the contact lens when the cover is opened, and wherein at least two of the plurality of tabs are flexibly configurable to form a lens support for wearing the contact lens. One of the handles of the glasses, this method includes: Separate the cover and the base; Manipulating the plurality of tabs to form the handle for wearing the contact lens; Use the handle to present the contact lens near the wearer's eye in an insertion orientation; and The contact lens is applied to the wearer's eye. 19. A method as described in clause 18, wherein applying the contact lens to the eye of the wearer is performed without the wearer touching the contact lens. 20. A method of packaging a contact lens, which includes: providing the box solution in a base; placing a contact lens with a concave side oriented downward in the base; A cover is provided that includes a lens support and a plurality of tabs flexibly coupled to the lens support, wherein at least two of the plurality of tabs are flexibly configurable to form a Put on one of the contact lens handles; and The cover is sealingly coupled to the base, with the lens support disposed within the cavity, the lens support configured to seat the contact lens when the cover is opened. 21. A contact lens packaging box, which contains: one cover; a substrate having a cavity configured to accommodate a contact lens and packaging solution; and an insert disposed in the cavity, wherein the cover is sealingly coupled to the base; wherein the insert includes a lens support configured to accommodate the contact lens and a plurality of tabs, the plurality of tabs being flexibly coupled to the lens support, and At least two of the plurality of tabs are bendable and configurable to form a handle for wearing the contact lens. 22. The contact lens packaging box as described in clause 21, wherein the lens support is configured to accommodate the contact lens with a concave side oriented upward. 23. The contact lens packaging box as described in any one of clauses 21 to 22, wherein the cavity is disposed between the cover and the base. 24. The contact lens as described in clause 23, wherein the cover and the base together surround the cavity. 25. A contact lens as described in clause 23 or 24, wherein the cover and the base together define the cavity. 26. The contact lens packaging box according to any one of clauses 21 to 25, wherein the plurality of tabs are flexibly coupled to opposite sides of the lens support. 27. The contact lens package of any one of clauses 21 to 26, wherein the insert further defines a respective bendable zone between the lens support and each of the plurality of tabs. 28. The contact lens package of clause 27, wherein the respective bendable zones are configured to facilitate a bendable coupling between the lens support and each of the plurality of tabs. 29. The contact lens packaging box of any one of clauses 21 to 28, wherein the cover is hermetically coupled to the base using a heat seal, heat bonding, adhesive, or welding. 30. The contact lens packaging box as described in any one of clauses 21 to 29, wherein the lens support member includes at least one void. 31. The contact lens packaging box as described in clause 30, wherein the at least one void is configured to drain the packaging solution into the cavity. 32. A contact lens packaging box as described in clause 30 or 31, in which at least one void is configured to accommodate the contact lens. 33. The contact lens packaging box as described in any one of clauses 30 to 32, wherein the lens support member includes a plurality of gaps. 34. A contact lens packaging box as described in any one of clauses 21 to 33, wherein the base and the insert are made of a consistent material. 35. The contact lens packaging box as described in any one of clauses 21 to 34, wherein at least one of the base and the insert comprises a plastic. 36. The contact lens packaging box as described in any one of items 21 to 35, wherein the cover is made of a cover material. 37. A method of applying a contact lens to the eye of a wearer, the contact lens being stored in a contact lens packaging box, the contact lens packaging box including a cover, an insert, and a base, the base having a configured To accommodate a cavity of the contact lens and packaging solution, the cover is sealingly coupled to the base, and the insert is disposed in the cavity, wherein the insert includes a lens support and a plurality of tabs, the lens The support is configured to seat the contact lens, the plurality of tabs are flexibly coupled to the lens support, and wherein at least two of the plurality of tabs are flexibly configurable to form a lens support. For inserting one of the contact lens handles, the method includes: Separate the cover and the base; remove the insert from the cavity; Manipulating the plurality of tabs to form the handle for wearing the contact lens; Use the handle to present the contact lens near the wearer's eye in an insertion orientation; and The contact lens is applied to the wearer's eye. 38. A method as described in clause 37, wherein applying the contact lens to the eye of the wearer is performed without the wearer touching the contact lens. 39. A method of packaging a contact lens, which includes: providing the box solution in a base; An insert is provided that includes a lens support and a plurality of tabs flexibly coupled to the lens support, wherein at least two of the plurality of tabs are flexibly configurable to form a Put on one of the contact lens handles; placing the insert into the base such that the lens support is configured in the cavity; A contact lens is placed in the base with a concave side oriented upward; and The cover is sealingly coupled to the base, wherein the insert is disposed between the cover and the base, and wherein the lens support is configured to seat the contact lens when the cover is opened.

並非本文所述之所有特徵需併入至每一包裝盒中，且所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者使用本文中之教示可結合該等特徵以提供各式各樣改良的隱形眼鏡包裝盒。綜上所述，本發明之隱形眼鏡包裝盒併入可如本文所述地以各式各樣之組合進行組合的數種新穎功能性，以提供所欲改良及/或單次觸碰包裝盒。本發明的廣度及範疇不應受上述例示性實施例之任一者限制，但應僅根據以下申請專利範圍及其等效物來定義。Not all features described herein need be incorporated into every package, and one of ordinary skill in the art can incorporate such features using the teachings herein to provide a wide variety of improved contact lens packages. In summary, the contact lens packaging of the present invention incorporates several novel functionalities that can be combined in a variety of combinations as described herein to provide the desired improved and/or single-touch packaging. . The breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described illustrative embodiments, but should be defined solely in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.

100:隱形眼鏡包裝盒 102:蓋 104:基底 106:空腔 108:鏡片支撐件 110:突片 112:突片 114:可彎曲區 116:唇緣部分 136:變形區域 140a:箭頭 140b:箭頭 150:隱形眼鏡 160:包裝盒溶液 200:隱形眼鏡包裝盒 202:蓋 204:基底 205:插件 206:空腔 208:鏡片支撐件 210:突片 212:突片 214:可彎曲區 220:空隙 100:Contact lens packaging box 102: cover 104: Base 106:Cavity 108: Lens support 110:Protruding piece 112:Protruding piece 114: Flexible area 116: Lip part 136:Deformation area 140a: Arrow 140b:arrow 150:Contact lenses 160: Packing box solution 200:Contact lens packaging box 202: cover 204:Base 205:Plug-in 206:Cavity 208: Lens support 210: tab 212: tab 214: Flexible area 220:gap

從以下對本發明較佳實施例之更具體敘述中，如所附圖式所繪示，將更清楚明白本發明之前述及其他特徵與優勢。 ［圖1］係繪示根據本發明之例示性實施例的在未打開狀態中之用於無觸碰施用的隱形眼鏡包裝盒之透視圖。 ［圖2］係繪示根據本發明之例示性實施例的在打開狀態中之圖1的隱形眼鏡包裝盒之側視圖及透視圖。 ［圖3］繪示根據本發明之例示性實施例的拿取圖1及圖2之隱形眼鏡包裝盒的步驟。 ［圖4］係繪示根據本發明之另一例示性實施例的在未打開狀態中之用於無觸碰施用的隱形眼鏡包裝盒之透視圖。 ［圖5］係繪示根據本發明之例示性實施例的在打開狀態中之圖4的隱形眼鏡包裝盒之側視圖及透視圖。 ［圖6］係繪示根據本發明之另一例示性實施例的在打開狀態中之圖4的隱形眼鏡包裝盒之透視圖。 ［圖7］繪示根據本發明之例示性實施例的拿取圖4至圖6之隱形眼鏡包裝盒的步驟。 The foregoing and other features and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following more detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, as shown in the accompanying drawings. [Fig. 1] is a perspective view illustrating a contact lens packaging box for touchless administration in an unopened state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 2] is a side view and a perspective view of the contact lens packaging box of Fig. 1 in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 3] illustrates the steps of taking the contact lens packaging box of Figs. 1 and 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 4] is a perspective view illustrating a contact lens packaging box for touchless administration in an unopened state according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 5] is a side view and a perspective view of the contact lens packaging box of Fig. 4 in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 6] is a perspective view of the contact lens packaging box of Fig. 4 in an open state according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 7] illustrates the steps of taking the contact lens packaging box of Figs. 4 to 6 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

102:蓋 102: cover

104:基底 104: Base

106:空腔 106:Cavity

108:鏡片支撐件 108: Lens support

110:突片 110:Protruding piece

112:突片 112:Protruding piece

114:可彎曲區 114: Flexible area

116:唇緣部分 116: Lip part

136:變形區域 136:Deformation area

140a:箭頭 140a: Arrow

140b:箭頭 140b:arrow

150:隱形眼鏡 150:Contact lenses

160:包裝盒溶液 160: Packing box solution