US4799636A
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Automatically positioned holder for baby bottles
Assignee: HOLOS Inc A CORP OF OR
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Filing: 1987-08-31
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Granted: 1989-01-24
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Expires: 2007-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A baby bottle holder having an enclosure into which the bottle is inserted. A curved surface of the holder permits rocking of the holder upon the bottle being emptied. A weight in the holder imparts rocking movement to the holder upon termination of nursing effort by the infant. An internal wall of the holder insulates the bottle as well as defines air passageways to ease bottle insertion and removal.
Inventors
- 👤 William M. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J9/00; A61J9/06; A61J9/063; A61J9/0638; A61J9/0653; A61J9/0684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A baby nursing bottle holder for use during the feeding of an infant and comprising in combination, a bottle enclosure having a generally curved surface on which the holder may rest during feeding, said enclosure having an internal wall surface defining a bottle receiving opening for lengthwise frictional engagement with the bottle when the bottle is inserted into said enclosure, and a weight of higher density material than said enclosure and housed in the enclosure and defining the end of the bottle receiving opening, said weight located in an offset manner from the center of gravity of the enclosure for imparting rotation to the enclosure and a baby bottle therein at the termination of infant feeding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A baby nursing bottle holder for use during the feeding of an infant and comprising in combination, a bottle enclosure having a generally curved surface on which the holder may rest during feeding, said enclosure having an internal wall surface defining a bottle receiving opening for lengthwise frictional engagement with the bottle when the bottle is inserted into said enclosure, and a weight of higher density material than said enclosure and housed in the enclosure and defining the end of the bottle receiving opening, said weight located in an offset manner from the center of gravity of the enclosure for imparting rotation to the enclosure and a baby bottle therein at the termination of infant feeding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The bottle holder claimed in claim 1 wherein said enclosure is of spherical shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The bottle holder claimed in claim 1 wherein said enclosure is of elongate shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bottle holder claimed in claim 2 wherein said curved surface is embodied within a portion of the enclosure exterior.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bottle holder claimed in claim 3 wherein said enclosure additionally includes a pedestal, said curved surface on said pedestal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The bottle holder claimed in claim 1 wherein said weight has a surface adapted for abutment with said bottle to serve as a limit stop during insertion of the bottle into the holder.
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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) | 1992-01-24 | 1992-07-25 | 1993-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-24 | 1996-07-25 | 1997-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-24 | 2000-07-25 | 2001-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |