Patent ID: 9010817
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: A61F,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A method for transporting and accessing a lens of the type used for eye implantation comprising; providing a lens holder with a lens comprising: providing a lens inserter having a lower fork arm and an upper fork arm, the upper and lower fork arms having an open position in which they are spaced apart and a closed position in which they are brought together and each of them having spaced apart forks defining a fork separation space in each of them; moving the lens inserter such that the lower fork arm contacts the ramp and is guided upwardly on the ramp toward the pin such that the lens becomes positioned between the lower and upper fork arms and the pin is in the fork separation spaces whereby the lens is centrally located between the upper and lower fork arms; and moving the upper and lower fork arms together to grip the lens; and lifting the lens off the pin in the grip of the lens inserter.