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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 06, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 18, 2024
Alcon Inc., Fribourg, CH;
Sudarshan B. Singh, Euless, TX (US);
Todd Taber, Keller, TX (US);
Yinghui Wu, Cedar Hill, TX (US);
Douglas Brent Wensrich, Bedford, TX (US);
Trevor Haney, Jenison, MI (US);
Andrew Check, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Justin Benaquisto, New Baltimore, MI (US);
Joe Marietta, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Jonathan Penrod, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Tim Laroy, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Bryce Porter, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Alcon Inc., Fribourg, CH;
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises a packaging comprising a passage. The IOL cartridge is removably disposed within the passage. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial configured to rotate upon withdrawal of the IOL cartridge from the passage, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL and release the IOL cartridge from the packaging upon rotation of the dial.