US4114847A
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Feeding bottle holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-13
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Granted: 1978-09-19
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Expires: 1997-04-13
Abstract
Abstract An improved feeding bottle holder is provided. It includes a bore clamp; a fixed length, self-sustaining, position-sustaining, but flexible, arm rigidly secured at one end to the bore clamp; and a bottle holder rigidly secured to the other end of the arm. By this construction, the bottle can follow minor movements of the mouth of a baby being fed without the baby losing feeding contact. If the baby should lose feeding contact, the bottle holder applies gentle pressure to the cheek of the baby, thereby, inducing refeeding contact.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Bogensberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J9/00; A61J9/06; A61J9/0653; A61J9/0661; A61J9/063; A61J9/0638; A61J9/0692
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A feeding bottle holder comprising (a) a base clamp, (b) a fixed length, self-sustaining, position sustaining, flexible arm rigidly secured at its distal end thereof to said clamp; and (c) a bottle gripper for grippingly engaging a bottle, said bottle gripper comprising an open cylindrical member having a longitudinal slit therein, said cylindrical member being of substantially the same length as the bottle to be gripped, whereby the cylinder may open to receive and grippingly engage a bottle and provide a protective enclosure for said bottle, said bottle gripper being rigidly secured to the proximal end of said arm, by means including an integral longitudinal securement spline extending along substantially the entire longitudinal length of said open cylindrical member adjacent said longitudinal slit, said spline terminating in an integral longitudinally extending cylindrical coupling overhanging the adjacent rim of the open cylindrical member and rigidly secured to said flexible arm, with the longitudinal axes of said spline, said cylindrical coupling and the coupled end of said flexible arm being coextensive, said longitudinal securement spline and said flexible arm combining to provide positive retention action which minimizes the movement of the bottle caused by motion of the liquid contained therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A feeding bottle holder comprising (a) a base clamp, (b) a fixed length, self-sustaining, position sustaining, flexible arm rigidly secured at its distal end thereof to said clamp; and (c) a bottle gripper for grippingly engaging a bottle, said bottle gripper comprising an open cylindrical member having a longitudinal slit therein, said cylindrical member being of substantially the same length as the bottle to be gripped, whereby the cylinder may open to receive and grippingly engage a bottle and provide a protective enclosure for said bottle, said bottle gripper being rigidly secured to the proximal end of said arm, by means including an integral longitudinal securement spline extending along substantially the entire longitudinal length of said open cylindrical member adjacent said longitudinal slit, said spline terminating in an integral longitudinally extending cylindrical coupling overhanging the adjacent rim of the open cylindrical member and rigidly secured to said flexible arm, with the longitudinal axes of said spline, said cylindrical coupling and the coupled end of said flexible arm being coextensive, said longitudinal securement spline and said flexible arm combining to provide positive retention action which minimizes the movement of the bottle caused by motion of the liquid contained therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The feeding bottle holder of claim 1 wherein the base clamp is a "C"-clamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The feeding bottle holder of claim 1 wherein the arm is formed of a solid rod of synthetic plastic material have high flexural characteristics but low elastic memory.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The feeding bottle holder of claim 1 wherein the arm is formed of a helically wound hollow tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The feeding bottle holder of claim 1 wherein the bottle holder is a open cylindrical member having a longitudinal slit therein, whereby the cylinder may open to receive and grippingly engage a 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) | 1981-09-18 | 1982-03-20 | 1982-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-18 | 1986-03-20 | 1986-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-18 | 1990-03-20 | 1990-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |