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US3858738A
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Infants feeding bottles
Assignee: Lewis Woolf Griptight Ltd
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Filing: 1973-03-14
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-03-14
Abstract
Abstract An infant''s disposable feeding bottle comprising a container having an outlet surrounded by a seating on which is engaged a resilient teat which in turn is secured in place by a securing ring, the teat being enclosed within a cap and having frictionally engaged within it a closure member, there being sealing engagement between the cap, teat and closure member to prevent contamination of the contents with removal of the closure member being achieved by manipulation of the cap.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Kenneth Hurst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J11/00; A61J11/0075; A61J11/008; A61J11/0095; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A disposable infant''s feeding bottle comprising a container for liquid, said container having an outlet opening, a seating surrounding said outlet opening, a resilient teat provided with an outlet orifice, said teat having a flange portion engaging said seating and secured on said container for creating a seal to contain the liquid in said container, a removable cap enclosing said teat, said cap having an internal annular portion engaging a further portion of said teat for creating a further seal for the enclosure for said teat, and closure means sealing against communication between the interior of said container and the interior of said teat, said closure meAns being frictionally engaged in the interior of said teat and being displaceable by manipulation of said cap to remove said sealing means from its sealing position, such manipulation being carried out with said cap covering said teat, said cap and teat flange portion being secured to said container by a single retaining ring, said cap having a lip which engages a flange on said closure means through said teat and, by application of pressure to said cap, in a direction normal to said flange, drives said closure means into the interior of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A disposable infant''s feeding bottle comprising a container for liquid, said container having an outlet opening, a seating surrounding said outlet opening, a resilient teat provided with an outlet orifice, said teat having a flange portion engaging said seating and secured on said container for creating a seal to contain the liquid in said container, a removable cap enclosing said teat, said cap having an internal annular portion engaging a further portion of said teat for creating a further seal for the enclosure for said teat, and closure means sealing against communication between the interior of said container and the interior of said teat, said closure meAns being frictionally engaged in the interior of said teat and being displaceable by manipulation of said cap to remove said sealing means from its sealing position, such manipulation being carried out with said cap covering said teat, said cap and teat flange portion being secured to said container by a single retaining ring, said cap having a lip which engages a flange on said closure means through said teat and, by application of pressure to said cap, in a direction normal to said flange, drives said closure means into the interior of said container.
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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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |