US3696233A
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Holder device for infant{40 s nursing bottle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-06
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A novel infant-feeding device comprising a receptacle member and means for holding the receptacle member in proximity to the infant. The receptacle member includes an opening whereby the bottle can be introduced therein and a slotted end wall portion, in which slot the neck portion of the bottle nests, the slot width being less than the diameter of the main body portion of the bottle. The feeding device can further comprise a cover member that is adapted to be removably disposed on the receptacle member such that the opening at the receptacle member is substantially completely closed. The cover member includes a slotted wall portion, the slot being located such that it is in substantial register with the slot of the receptacle member when the cover member is disposed thereon. The receptacle member may be provided with electrical resistance heating means, the above-mentioned cover member, and/or a sheet of heat insulating material (including heat reflecting material) on a surface thereof to maintain the nursing bottle and its contents at an elevated temperature. Also, the cover member may be provided with such a sheet of heat insulating material.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Raymond Pulsifer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/24; A47J36/2411; A47J36/2433; F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; A61; A61J; A61J9/00; A61J9/06; A61J9/063; A61J9/0638; A61J9/0653; A61J9/0661; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
An infant-feeding device comprising: a. A receptacle member adapted to hold an infant''s nursing bottle, said receptacle comprising a generally trough-shaped body portion and a substantially flat and semi-annular end wall portion adapted to snugly embrace the neck of said nursing bottle, said end wall being so dimensioned that a first surface thereof substantially engages the nipple-retaining ring member of said nursing bottle and a second surface thereof substantially engages the shoulder portion of said nursing bottle and b. means for holding said receptacle member in proximity to said infant, said means being removably attachable to a relatively fixed support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
An infant-feeding device comprising: a. A receptacle member adapted to hold an infant''s nursing bottle, said receptacle comprising a generally trough-shaped body portion and a substantially flat and semi-annular end wall portion adapted to snugly embrace the neck of said nursing bottle, said end wall being so dimensioned that a first surface thereof substantially engages the nipple-retaining ring member of said nursing bottle and a second surface thereof substantially engages the shoulder portion of said nursing bottle and b. means for holding said receptacle member in proximity to said infant, said means being removably attachable to a relatively fixed support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 1, wherein said receptacle member and said holding means comprise an integral structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 1, wherein said receptacle member comprises a structure physically distinct from said holding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 1, wherein the slot of said end wall portion has a width that is substantially equal to the diameter of the neck portion of said nursing bottle and substantially less than the diameter of the main portion of said nursing bottle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 1, wherein said end wall portion comprises a substantially resilient material and the slot of said end wall portion has a width substantially less than the diameter of the neck portion of said nursing bottle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 1, wherein said receptacle member further comprises a second end wall portion oppositely disposed to said semi-annular end wall portion and intermediate portion located therebetween, said intermediate portion comprising a first part comprising continuous wall structure and a second part comprising a non-continuous wall structure, said second part being located adjacent to said semi-annular end wall portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
142 words
An infant-feeding device comprising: a. a receptacle member adapted to hold an infant''s nursing bottle, said receptacle member comprising a slotted first end wall portion and a second end wall portion oppositely disposed to said slotted first end wall portion, said receptacle member further comprising an intermediate portion located between said first and second end wall poRtions and including an opening adapted to allow the deposit of said nursing bottle into said receptacle member, said intermediate portion comprising a substantially cylindrical first part adjacent to said second end wall portion and a substantially semi-cylindrical second part integral with said first part and adjacent to said slotted first end wall portion, said slotted first end wall portion being substantially semi-circular and b. means for holding said receptacle member in proximity to said infant, said means being removably attachable to a relatively fixed support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
142 words
An infant-feeding device comprising: a. a receptacle member adapted to hold an infant''s nursing bottle, said receptacle member comprising a slotted first end wall portion and a second end wall portion oppositely disposed to said slotted first end wall portion, said receptacle member further comprising an intermediate portion located between said first and second end wall poRtions and including an opening adapted to allow the deposit of said nursing bottle into said receptacle member, said intermediate portion comprising a substantially cylindrical first part adjacent to said second end wall portion and a substantially semi-cylindrical second part integral with said first part and adjacent to said slotted first end wall portion, said slotted first end wall portion being substantially semi-circular and b. means for holding said receptacle member in proximity to said infant, said means being removably attachable to a relatively fixed support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 7, wherein the length of said second part is adapted so that any pivoting motion of said nursing bottle about said slotted end wall portion is substantially hindered by the engagement of said nursing bottle by said first part.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 1, wherein said device comprises means for maintaining said nursing bottle at an elevated temperature.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 9, wherein said means for maintaining said nursing bottle at an elevated temperature comprises a heating means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 10, wherein said heating means is an electrical resistance heating element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 11, wherein said electrical resistance heating element is disposed within said receptacle member and adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electrical potential.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 11, wherein said electrical resistance heating element is embedded in the wall of said receptacle member and is adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electrical potential.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
58 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 9, wherein said receptacle member comprises an opening whereby said nursing bottle can be disposed in said receptacle member and said means for maintaining said nursing bottle at said elevated temperature comprises a cover member adapted to be removably disposed on said receptacle member so as to substantially completely close said opening.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
71 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 14, wherein said cover member comprises a slotted end wall portion, the slot of said end wall portion of said cover member being located so as to be in register with the slot of said end wall portion when said cover member is disposed on said receptacle member, whereby said slots together provide an opening adapted to receive the neck portion of said nursing bottle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 9, wherein said means for maintaining said nursing bottle at said elevated temperature comprises a sheet of heat insulating material disposed at a surface of said receptacle member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
34 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 9, wherein said means for maintaining said nursing bottle at said elevated temperature further comprises a sheet of insulating material disposed at a surface of said cover member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 1, wherein said holding means comprises means for attaching toys thereto.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 1, wherein said holding means comprises a claw-shaped portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 1, wherein said holding means comprises a dovetail joint.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 20, wherein the female member of said dovetail joint comprises a closed bottom.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The infant-feeding device defined in claim 21, wherein the respective members of said dovetail joint are tapered downward.
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |