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Infant feeding container and cap assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-08
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1983-10-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ballin Gene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J11/00; A61J11/0075; A61J11/008; A61J9/00; A61J9/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A CAP ASSEMBLY FOR A LIQUID CONTAINING VESSEL HAVING A MOUTH AND A FLEXIBLE NIPPLE MOUNTED ON SAID MOUTH, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED FINGER HAVING THE GENERAL SHAPE OF AN INVERTED NIPPLE AND INSERTED INTO SAID VESSEL THROUGH SAID MOUTH AND FULLY INVERTING SAID NIPPLE WITHIN SAID VESSEL, SAID FINGER HAVING AN OUTER SURFACE FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID INVERTED NIPPLE, AND CAP STRUCTURE COOPERATING WITH SAID INSERTED FINGER TO PROVIDE A CLOSURE FOR SAID VESSEL MOUTH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A CAP ASSEMBLY FOR A LIQUID CONTAINING VESSEL HAVING A MOUTH AND A FLEXIBLE NIPPLE MOUNTED ON SAID MOUTH, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED FINGER HAVING THE GENERAL SHAPE OF AN INVERTED NIPPLE AND INSERTED INTO SAID VESSEL THROUGH SAID MOUTH AND FULLY INVERTING SAID NIPPLE WITHIN SAID VESSEL, SAID FINGER HAVING AN OUTER SURFACE FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID INVERTED NIPPLE, AND CAP STRUCTURE COOPERATING WITH SAID INSERTED FINGER TO PROVIDE A CLOSURE FOR SAID VESSEL MOUTH.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |