US3187918A
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Container and dispenser for baby formula
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-28
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1983-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J11/00; A61J11/0075; A61J11/0095; A61J9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A CONTAINER AND DISPENSING DEVICE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR STORING AND DISPENSING BABY FORMULA UNDER ASEPTIC CONDITIONS COMPRISING: A SEALED CONTAINER HAVING A WALL; FLEXIBLE NIPPLE MEANS SEALED AROUND A PORTION OF THE WALL AND DEFINING AN ENCLOSED SPACE WITH THE WALL, SAID NIPPLE MEANS HAVING AN APERTURE THEREIN FOR PERMITTING THE INTERIOR OF THE NIPPLE TO BE PLACED IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE EXTERIOR THEREOF, SAID APERTURE BEING OF A SIZE TO RENDER SAID NIPPLE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPERMEABLE TO MILK UNDER ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE; OPENING MEANS AT LEAST PARTIALLY POSITIONED IN SAID SPACE AND INCLUDING: MEANS FOR PIERCING AT LEAST TWO SPACED OPENINGS IN THE WALL OF SAID SEALED CONTAINER BY FORCE APPLIED TO THE OPENING MEANS THROUGH THE FLEXIBLE NIPPLE MEANS; AND MEANS FOR REMOVING SAID PIERCING MEANS FROM SAID OPENINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY RETAINING SAID PIERCING MEANS OUT OF SAID OPENING DURING AND AFTER THE TIME THAT A DISCONTINUOUSLY ACTING FORCE IS APPLIED TO SAID OPENING MEANS THROUGH SAID NIPPLE MEANS WHEREBY, AFTER PIERCING OF THE WALL OF SAID SEALED CONTAINER, THE APERTURE IN SAID NIPPLE MEANS IS PLACED IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID SEALED CONTAINER, AND THE CONTENTS THEREOF CAN FLOW FREELY INTO SAID NIPPLE MEANS UNDER GRAVITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A CONTAINER AND DISPENSING DEVICE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR STORING AND DISPENSING BABY FORMULA UNDER ASEPTIC CONDITIONS COMPRISING: A SEALED CONTAINER HAVING A WALL; FLEXIBLE NIPPLE MEANS SEALED AROUND A PORTION OF THE WALL AND DEFINING AN ENCLOSED SPACE WITH THE WALL, SAID NIPPLE MEANS HAVING AN APERTURE THEREIN FOR PERMITTING THE INTERIOR OF THE NIPPLE TO BE PLACED IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE EXTERIOR THEREOF, SAID APERTURE BEING OF A SIZE TO RENDER SAID NIPPLE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPERMEABLE TO MILK UNDER ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE; OPENING MEANS AT LEAST PARTIALLY POSITIONED IN SAID SPACE AND INCLUDING: MEANS FOR PIERCING AT LEAST TWO SPACED OPENINGS IN THE WALL OF SAID SEALED CONTAINER BY FORCE APPLIED TO THE OPENING MEANS THROUGH THE FLEXIBLE NIPPLE MEANS; AND MEANS FOR REMOVING SAID PIERCING MEANS FROM SAID OPENINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY RETAINING SAID PIERCING MEANS OUT OF SAID OPENING DURING AND AFTER THE TIME THAT A DISCONTINUOUSLY ACTING FORCE IS APPLIED TO SAID OPENING MEANS THROUGH SAID NIPPLE MEANS WHEREBY, AFTER PIERCING OF THE WALL OF SAID SEALED CONTAINER, THE APERTURE IN SAID NIPPLE MEANS IS PLACED IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID SEALED CONTAINER, AND THE CONTENTS THEREOF CAN FLOW FREELY INTO SAID NIPPLE MEANS UNDER GRAVITY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |