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US3784039A
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Nursing bottle construction and assembly
Assignee: Dart Container Corp
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Filing: 1972-01-10
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A disposable nursing container made from a preform having an annulus and a plastic material wall integral therewith and extending across the opening therethrough to be subjected to localized heating and forming of the plastic material into a container with a thin flexible wall remaining integral with the annulus and collapsible or foldable within the confines of the annulus to form a saleable article which can later be interiorly attached to a more permanent type of holder with the flexible container wall disposed therein and filled with formula for dispensing through a nipple attached to the annulus.
Inventors
- 👤 L Marco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J9/00; A61J9/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A disposable nursing container for receiving a threaded nipple assembly and capable of being snapped within a holder, said container comprising an annular nipple adaptor and a bag, said nipple adaptor and bag being formed as one piece from a thermoplastic material, said bag being substantially thinner than said nipple adaptor and formed substantially flexible and collapsible, the peripheral edge portion of the open end of said bag being formed on the upper peripheral rim portion of said nipple adaptor with said bag completely disposed within said nipple adaptor in the collapsed condition of said bag and with said bag pendent through and below said nipple adaptor in the fluid receiving condition of said bag, a snap ring formed on the lower end of said nipple adaptor for snapping said adaptor on a complementary configured holder, and the outer side wall of said nipple adaptor above said lower end thereof being formed to have threads for receiving a complementary formed threaded nipple assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A disposable nursing container for receiving a threaded nipple assembly and capable of being snapped within a holder, said container comprising an annular nipple adaptor and a bag, said nipple adaptor and bag being formed as one piece from a thermoplastic material, said bag being substantially thinner than said nipple adaptor and formed substantially flexible and collapsible, the peripheral edge portion of the open end of said bag being formed on the upper peripheral rim portion of said nipple adaptor with said bag completely disposed within said nipple adaptor in the collapsed condition of said bag and with said bag pendent through and below said nipple adaptor in the fluid receiving condition of said bag, a snap ring formed on the lower end of said nipple adaptor for snapping said adaptor on a complementary configured holder, and the outer side wall of said nipple adaptor above said lower end thereof being formed to have threads for receiving a complementary formed threaded nipple assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A disposable nursing container as claimed in claim 1, and a removable closure sealed over the upper peripheral rim portion of said nipple adaptor with said bag collapsed within said nipple adaptor.
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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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |