US3556104A
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Pacifier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-29
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A pacifier for infants in which a nipplelike mouthpiece is removably secured to a support by engagement between a post on which the mouthpiece is disposed and a clamp or holder which engages the mouthpiece and holds the same on the post to prevent removal of the mouthpiece by an infant. Such a pacifier in which the post has an enlarged end disposed in the mouthpiece to provide a shoulder under which the mouthpiece is clamped. Such a pacifier in which the post and clamp are integrally formed at the ends of a strap, which strap forms an enlarged handle for facilitating holding of the pacifier, the handle being composed of flexible material and also serving as a teething ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Cynthia K Janklow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J17/00; A61J17/001; A61J17/10; A61J17/105; A61J17/02; A61J17/111; A61J17/1115; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44744; Y10T24/44752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A pacifier device comprising: a support having a base portion and a cylindrical boss projecting from said base portion and terminating in an enlarged head at its outer extremity to provide a transverse shoulder facing said base portion; a resilient hollow nipple disposed over said boss and its enlarged head and projecting axially from said head; a retainer having a key slot therein including a first portion wider than the diameter of said nipple when mounted on said boss, a second portion of a diameter slightly greater than said cylindrical boss, but smaller than said nipple when mounted on said boss to provide an arcuate retainer wall tightly fitting said nipple when disposed therearound and securing a portion of said nipple between said retainer and shoulder, said key slot further including a third throat portion interconnecting said first and second portions and having a width less than the diameter of said second portion to resist movement of said boss and nipple laterally from said second portion to said first portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A pacifier device comprising: a support having a base portion and a cylindrical boss projecting from said base portion and terminating in an enlarged head at its outer extremity to provide a transverse shoulder facing said base portion; a resilient hollow nipple disposed over said boss and its enlarged head and projecting axially from said head; a retainer having a key slot therein including a first portion wider than the diameter of said nipple when mounted on said boss, a second portion of a diameter slightly greater than said cylindrical boss, but smaller than said nipple when mounted on said boss to provide an arcuate retainer wall tightly fitting said nipple when disposed therearound and securing a portion of said nipple between said retainer and shoulder, said key slot further including a third throat portion interconnecting said first and second portions and having a width less than the diameter of said second portion to resist movement of said boss and nipple laterally from said second portion to said first portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A pacifier device as defined in claim 1; wherein the width of said throat portion is less than the diameter of said cylindrical boss.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A pacifier device as defined in claim 1; said nipple having a bead adjacent to said base portion larger in diameter than said arcuate retainer wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A pacifier device as defined in claim 1; wherein the width of said throat portion is less than the diameter of said cylindrical boss; said nipple having a bead adjacent to said base portion larger in diameter than said arcuate retainer wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A pacifier device as defined in claim 1; said support and said retainer being integral with each other and consisting of a pliant material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A pacifier device as defined in claim 1; a strap interconnecting said support and retainer; said support, strap and retainer being integral with each other and consisting of a pliant material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
A pacifier device as defined in claim 1; wherein the width of said throat portion is less than the diameter of said cylindrical boss; said nipple having a bead adjacent to said base portion larger in diameter than said arcuate retainer wall; said support and said retainer being integral with each other and consisting of a pliant material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
A pacifier device as defined in claim 1; wherein the width of said throat portion is less than the diameter of said cylindrical boss; said nipple having a bead adjacent to said base portion larger in diameter than said arcuate retainer wall; a strap interconnecting said support and retainer; said support, strap and retainer being integral with each other and consisting of a pliant material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |