KIT FOR OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS IN SCREW-CAP DROPPER BOTTLES

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kit for ophthalmic solutions contained in screw-cap dropper bottles, which comprises a fastening element and an applicator device for solutions, where the fastening element includes a manual gripping section followed by a cup-shaped cavity suitable for housing the screw-cap of the dropper bottle under pressure; such fastening element has the ability to serve as an extension in order to cap or uncap the screw-cap of the dropper bottle with ease, in addition to keeping such cap coupled to the fastening element while the bottle is in use.

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10. A kit for ophthalmic solutions contained in dropper bottles with a screw-cap, characterized in that it comprises: a fastening element (10), wherein said fastening element includes: a manual gripping section (11) followed by a cup-shaped cavity (12), suitable for holding the cap of the dropper bottle by pressure, wherein a through hole (13) is provided between the handgrip portion and the cup-shaped cavity, that goes through the smaller end of the cup-shaped cavity. an ophthalmic solution applicator (20), which includes: ring-shaped portion for attaching (21) with a grooved inner surface (22) suitable for holding the neck of the dropper bottle; allowing free mobility for the cap of the dropper bottle; a solid structure (23) with two or more extensions or side walls arranged around the fixation portion; an oval border (24) arranged at one end of the two or more extensions of the solid structure, the oval border has a concave upper lip (25) and a concave lower lip (26) with a height difference between them to facilitate the positioning of the applicator at an angle between 30 and 60° with respect to a horizontal plane

11. The kit for ophthalmic solutions contained in dropper bottles with screw-cap, according to claims 1, characterized in that the cup-shaped cavity is a hollow conical section.

12. The kit for ophthalmic solutions contained in dropper bottles with screw-cap, according to claim 1, characterized in that the manual gripping portion is a flat plate.

13. The kit for ophthalmic solutions contained in dropper bottles with screw-cap, according to claim 1, characterized in that a protruding guide elongation (27) is located on the upper lip (25) of the oval border that serves as a guide.

14. The kit for ophthalmic solutions contained in dropper bottles with screw-cap, according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of a bacteriostatic or bactericidal material.

15. The kit for ophthalmic solutions contained in dropper bottles with screw-cap, according to claim 14, characterized in that the bacteriostatic material comprises silver ions.

16. The kit for ophthalmic solutions contained in dropper bottles with screw-cap, according to claim 1, characterized in that the oval border comprises a ring of a flexible.

Description

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS

[0016] The following figures illustrate some embodiments of the present invention, said figures is or their description are not intended to limit in any way the scope of protection defined by the claims.

[0017] FIG. 1: A perspective view of the applicator for ophthalmic solutions is shown.

[0018] FIG. 2: A front view of the applicator for ophthalmic solutions is shown.

[0019] FIG. 3: A rear view of the ophthalmic solutions applicator is shown.

[0020] FIG. 4: A side view of the ophthalmic solutions applicator is shown.

[0021] FIG. 5: A perspective view of a first embodiment of the fastening element is shown.

[0022] FIG. 6: A side view of the first embodiment of the fastening element is shown.

[0023] FIG. 7: A top view of the first embodiment of the fastening element is shown.

[0024] FIG. 8: A bottom view of the first embodiment of the fastening element is shown.

[0025] FIG. 9: A perspective view of a second embodiment of the fastening element is shown.

[0026] FIG. 10: A front view of the second embodiment of the fastening element is shown.

[0027] FIG. 11: A top view of the second embodiment of the fastening element is shown.

[0028] FIG. 12: A bottom view of the second embodiment of the fastening element is shown.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION (DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION)

[0029] FIG. 1 shows the applicator for ophthalmic solutions (20) including ring-shaped portion for attaching (21) with preferably a grooved inner surface (22) suitable for holding the neck of a dropper bottle, leaving free mobility for the cap of the dropper bottle; a solid structure (23) with two or more extensions or side walls arranged around the fixation portion; an oval border (24) arranged at one end of the two or more extensions of the solid structure, the oval border has concave upper lip (25) and concave lower lip (26) with a height difference between them in order to facilitate the positioning of the applicator at an angle between 30 and 60° with respect to a horizontal plane. In this figure you can see the guiding protrusion (27) and the way in which the solid structure extends, leaving the fixation portion in an intermediate zone.

[0030] FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 explain the assembly detail of the applicator for ophthalmic solutions seen from other angles, it can be seen that the distance from the highest point of the upper lip (25) to the most extreme and highest point of the lower lip (26), seen from a side view, i.e., distance A, is between 4 to 6 mm; the vertical distance from the tip of the dropper to the horizontal projection of the highest point of the ophthalmic solutions applicator, i.e., distance C is between 13 and 15 mm. And from a side view, the horizontal distance from the tip of the lower lip to the center, i.e., the distance B is between 12 and 14 mm. These distances have been obtained through a trial and error process to allow ophthalmic substances to enter the eye in an eye-centered position.

[0031] Likewise, in a preferred embodiment, the fixation portion is an opening with a plurality of flexible flippers (fins) around it that converge at a central point.

[0032] In a preferred form, the solid structure has two side walls, which leave a substantially open space at the front and rear of the applicator device.

[0033] FIGS. 5, 6, 7 and 8 show a first embodiment of the fastening element (10), where the manual gripping section (11) has a substantially flat shape, with a smooth dent to facilitate manual gripping by the user and not allowing his fingers to slip easily. The through hole (13) is also observed

[0034] FIGS. 9, 10, 11 and 12 show a second embodiment of the fastening element. In this embodiment, the cup-shaped cavity (12) is a hollow conical section to hold the cap of the bottle under pressure as it is inserted, and may include inside some elements to help fasten it down by pressure, such as a grooved inner surface (14), a multipurpose glue or adhesive element, among other similar fastening aid elements. The gripping section of the fastening element could be an extension of the conical section of the cup-shaped cavity, with a grooved external surface (15).

[0035] It should be noted that the term “cup”, as it is used herein, encompasses a large number of shapes of internal or external walls, such as conical, cylindrical, hexagonal, hemispherical hollow sections, etc.

[0036] The fastening element (10) has a height greater than the separation span between the fixation portion (21) and the oval border (24) of the ophthalmic solution applicator, in such a way that it allows easy gripping by the handle of the fastening element when the latter is used to remove the cap of the dropper bottle.

[0037] In another preferred form, the applicator device and the fastening element are made of a bacteriostatic or bactericidal material, such as, for example, a plastic material containing silver ions.

[0038] In another preferred form, a border of a flexible material such as rubber, silicone, soft plastic, or the like, is coupled to the oval border to soften the positioning of the device as it contacts the periphery of the eye.