US4050600A
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Container spillage prevention system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-15
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Granted: 1977-09-27
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Expires: 1996-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A container spillage prevention system for preventing the leakage or spilling of liquid contained within a bottle through a nipple opening when the bottle is positionally located on a substantially horizontal surface. The spillage prevention system may also be used as a toy device which provides for a teething ring for a child. Additionally, the system has a contamination resistant feature such that the nipple of the bottle is positionally displaced from the surface upon which the bottle is resting to negate the possibility of continued contact of the nipple with a contaminated surface. The container spillage prevention system includes a cap member which engages the neck portion of a bottle where the cap has an opening through which the nipple may be mounted. A ring element is secured to a lateral wall of the cap member having dimensions such that an acute angle is formed between a peripheral surface of the bottle and the substantially horizontal surface upon which it is in contact.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin C. Jennings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J9/00; A61J9/06; A61J9/063; A61J9/0646; A61J17/00; A61J17/02; A61J9/0653; A61J9/0684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A container spillage prevention system for material within said container, comprising: a. a cap member adapted to matingly engage said container adjacent an open end of said container, said cap member having a through opening for securement thereto of a material dispensing element, said cap member having an external diameter defining a cap member lateral wall, said cap member having radially directed extension members formed on said lateral wall; and, b. means for elevating said material dispensing element a predetermined distance above a substantially horizontal surface, said elevation means being secured to said cap member lateral wall in deformable mating engagement with said extension members, said elevation means forming a doughnut shaped contour generated by a circle rotated about an axis in the plane of said circle, said elevation means having an external diameter substantially greater than a largest diameter of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A container spillage prevention system for material within said container, comprising: a. a cap member adapted to matingly engage said container adjacent an open end of said container, said cap member having a through opening for securement thereto of a material dispensing element, said cap member having an external diameter defining a cap member lateral wall, said cap member having radially directed extension members formed on said lateral wall; and, b. means for elevating said material dispensing element a predetermined distance above a substantially horizontal surface, said elevation means being secured to said cap member lateral wall in deformable mating engagement with said extension members, said elevation means forming a doughnut shaped contour generated by a circle rotated about an axis in the plane of said circle, said elevation means having an external diameter substantially greater than a largest diameter of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The container spillage prevention system as recited in claim 1 where said elevation means is formed of a pliable material for resiliently deforming when impact loaded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The container spillage prevention system as recited in claim 2 where said elevation means is formed of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The container spillage prevention system as recited in claim 1 where said elevation means is releasably secured to said cap member throughout a peripheral boundary of said lateral wall of said cap member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The container spillage prevention system as recited in claim 4 where said elevation means is threadedly secured to said lateral wall of said cap member, said radially directed extension members being threads.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The container spillage prevention system as recited in claim 4 where said cap member includes a lateral wall arcuate contour adapted to engage said ring member in a snap fit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container spillage prevention system as recited in claim 1 where said material dispensing element is a nipple.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container spillage prevention system as recited in claim 7 where said container is a baby bottle.
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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) | 1980-09-26 | 1981-03-28 | 1981-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-26 | 1985-03-28 | 1985-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-26 | 1989-03-28 | 1989-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |