US3669117A
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Combination teether and pacifier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-22
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A combination teether and pacifier in the form of a thin walled, flexible body having nipple, guard and teething portions which are hollow and in communicating relation to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Murry Herbst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J17/00; A61J17/001; A61J17/02; A61J2200/00; A61J2200/40; A61J2200/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A combination teether and pacifier comprising an integral thin walled flexible member, said member comprising an annular tubular teething portion, a nipple portion and a hollow walled guard portion, said guard portion comprising an elongated top wall, side and end walls depending from the top wall, and a split bottom wall, said teething portion comprising outer and inner wall portions, a portion of said outer wall portion in opposed relation to said guard portion being split to define opposed edges, the edges of the split wall portion of said teething portion integrally merging with the corresponding edges of the split bottom wall of said guard portion, the top wall of said guard portion being formed with an opening, the bottom edge of said nipple portion integrally merging with edge portions at the opening in the top wall of said guard portion, whereby said nipple, guard and teething portions are in communication with each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A combination teether and pacifier comprising an integral thin walled flexible member, said member comprising an annular tubular teething portion, a nipple portion and a hollow walled guard portion, said guard portion comprising an elongated top wall, side and end walls depending from the top wall, and a split bottom wall, said teething portion comprising outer and inner wall portions, a portion of said outer wall portion in opposed relation to said guard portion being split to define opposed edges, the edges of the split wall portion of said teething portion integrally merging with the corresponding edges of the split bottom wall of said guard portion, the top wall of said guard portion being formed with an opening, the bottom edge of said nipple portion integrally merging with edge portions at the opening in the top wall of said guard portion, whereby said nipple, guard and teething portions are in communication with each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A teether and pacifier as in claim 1 and further including a soft filling within said communicating portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A teether and pacifier as in claim 1 wherein said body is formed of thin walls of synthetic plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A teether and pacifier as in claim 1 wherein said teething portion is of elliptical cross section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A teether and pacifier as in claim 1 wherein said teething portion is of substantially annular, elliptical form.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A teether and pacifier as in claim 5 and further including flattened wall portions extending toward each other from opposed inner edge portions of said teething portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A teether and pacifier as in claim 6 wherein said flattened wall portions and adjacent wall portions of said teether portion are formed with a plurality of small, spaced protuberances extending from the outer surface thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A teether and pacifier as in claim 6 wherein said flattened wall portions comprise a pair of closely spaced walls providing narrow space portions therebetween and in communicating relation to said teether portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |