Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181800 | Drinking vessel with teat According to a first embodiment, a nipple for a feeding bottle or a soother comprises a base portion, a teat portion, an areola portion and a flex region allowing flexing of the teat portion towards and away from the areola portion. According to a second embodiment,... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8146759 | Fully vented wide rim nursing bottle with canted vent tube A nursing bottle formed of a large volume container, incorporating a vent tube that extends to vent pressure at all times. The nursing bottle may have a cylindrical shape or other configuration that prevents formula placed therein from blocking the vent tube regardl... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8113365 | Fully vented nursing bottle with single piece vent tube A nursing bottle formed of a small volume container, incorporating a venting tube that extends to dissipate pressure at all times. The nursing bottle may have a cylindrical shape or other configuration that prevents formula placed therein from blocking the venting t... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8087523 | Closure assembly A closure assembly (11) for a baby's bottle (10) comprising a regulator cap (16) which is adapted to be mounted to the bottle (10) and having one or more apertures (22), a teat collar (17) threaded to the bottle and moveable... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8016142 | Vent valve assemblies for baby bottles A vent valve, and a vent valve assembly, for a liquid dispensing container, employ a vent disc having small open vent holes in cooperation with an overlying thin flexible flap that covers and closes the vent holes to limit liquid pressure on the holes when the conta... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7984817 | Combined pacifier and beverage container A combined pacifier and beverage container assembly includes a beverage container that has a hollow chamber and a top opening in fluid communication with the hollow chamber. A cap is coupled to the top opening and has a first tubular conduit that has a bottom end se... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7984818 | Vented nursing bottle with leak prevention means An improved bottle assembly consisting of a container 1100, a vent unit 1200, a nipple 1300, and collar 1400, wherein the vent unit 1200 geometry allows air to enter the assembly to prevent development of a partial vacuum, yet will... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7959021 | Air inlet for a baby bottle An air inlet is mounted in a baby bottle and has a valve and an air-inlet tube. The valve has a body, an outer ring and an inner ring. The body has a chamber, multiple separating blocks and multiple liquid channels. The separating blocks are formed on the body and e... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7866495 | Baby bottle, and method of production of a baby bottle A bottle, in particular a baby's bottle, having a bottle jacket that is open at both ends. A base cap that is equipped with an air intake valve is fixed in one base end region of the bottle jacket and a teat is fixed in the opposite teat end region. The teat has a s... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7798347 | Feeding bottle A feeding bottle (10) comprises a container (16), a teat (12) and a collar (14) to screw the teat (12) onto and seal the container (16). A vent assembly (18) is mounted between the teat (12) and the container (... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7537128 | Nursing bottle vent system An improved nursing bottle is presented which possess a novel venting system that allows ambient air to enter the nursing bottle to equalize internal and external pressures and prevent nipple collapse. Preventing nursing bottle nipple collapse reduces the amount of ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7503461 | Air-admittance device and method for making same There are provided methods for fabricating devices for admitting air to a closed container while preventing passage of a water-based fluid therethrough. These devices comprise a plurality of hydrophobic capillaries or a hydrophobic reticulated microporous material. ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7395941 | Artificial nipple with reinforcement The present invention relates to an artificial nipple. More particularly, the present invention relates to an artificial nipple, which has durability enough not to be torn with fatigue load resulting from teeth contact since fiber nets are embedded within the thickn... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7331478 | Dual chamber nursery bottle A dual chamber nursery bottle including upper and lower cylindrical shaped chambers disposed on a common axis one above the other and separated from one another by a rotatable valve assembly that is disposed on the common axis and in contact with the upper and lower... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331489 | Metered dose squeeze dispenser having a dip tube with a rotatable leg A liquid metered dispensing squeeze bottle includes: (a.) a squeezable container having an opening for dispensing liquid therefrom at one end and a bottom at the other end; (b.) a nonflexible trap chamber of a predetermined volume, connected to the opening of the co... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326234 | Vented bottle A vented bottle is provided. The vent is remote from the nipple. The bottle has a nipple simulating the shape, surface geometry and function of a woman's breast is provided. The nipple has a stem and a base. The base can have an areola region and a bulbous region. T... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7287657 | Triple seal disposable baby bottles A baby bottle includes a bottle housing having an open end thereof for receiving a liquid therein. A nipple assembly is included having a securing collar, a stationary insert, and a nipple attached thereto for positioning at the open end of the bottle housing. The b... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7234607 | Method of adjusting variable flow infant feeding assembly A variable flow infant feeding assembly is designed so that a caregiver can select an optimal feeding flow rate without having to change nipples, as may be desired depending upon the age and appetite of the infant as well as the liquid that is being dispensed. Prefe... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234606 | Baby bottle with enlarged lower portion A baby bottle has an essentially pear side wall profile shape. There is a truncated end to the essentially pear side wall profile shape. A projecting ridge portion is located towards the top of the truncated end of the essentially pear side wall profile shape for fa... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7219811 | Baby feeding bottle with draw tube A baby feeding bottle includes a dispenser body having an upper opening and a hollow interior. A flexible fluid container is supported by the dispenser body. An elongated flow tube has a first end disposed adjacent to the upper opening of the dispenser body and a se... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213507 | Infusion beverage brewing system An infusion beverage brewing system includes a container and an infuser. The infuser is positioned in a liquid, such as hot water, and has an infusing chamber for containing infusible materials, such as tea leaves. A plunger includes a piston with a peripheral seal ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210591 | Nipple with a compromisable seal for a baby bottle A nipple for a baby bottle includes both inner and outer separable members. The inner member defines a valve passage that can be selectively obstructed by a flap of the outer member. The outer and inner members have respective flexible membranes that define a holdin... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201284 | Vented container There is provided a spill proof cup assembly having a cap with at least one spout outlet, a cup with an upper open portion adapted to securely and sealingly receive the cap, and a thermoplastic elastomer, or similar elastomeric material, co-molded bottom portion wit... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7172086 | Vented and double walled baby bottles A container has an inner vessel for containing liquid such as milk, water, juice or the like. An outer vessel creates a larger volume than the volume of the inner vessel, so that the inner vessel can fit inside the outer vessel. A top cap secures the inner and outer... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163113 | Vent disc with center knob A member that positions a vent disc in an end of a container is provided. The member has at least one projection extending from the vent disc virtually solely for positioning the vent disc in its secured position in the end of a container. The at least one projectio... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7150370 | Air venting apparatus for milk bottle An air venting apparatus for a milk bottle having a soft teat for a baby to suck, a bottle for containing milk, and a fixing frame for fixing the soft teat to the bottle without leakage. In the air venting apparatus, an upper plate is disposed between the top of a b... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150369 | Dual chamber infant bottle A dual chamber infant bottle for minimizing contamination of an entire batch of baby formula or milk includes an upper feeding reservoir with a conventional baby bottle nipple coupled to the top end thereof. The lower end of the feeding reservoir includes a base por... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147121 | Valve for non-spill cup A valve for use with a cap for a spill resistant cup, the cap including a spout to dispense the liquid and a valve mount extending from the spout to engage with the valve. The valve includes a generally cylindrical valve tower extending from a valve base to sealingl... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134564 | Beverage bottle cap for child use A cap (12) for a beverage bottle (14) includes a passage (22) through which beverage in the bottle may flow from the bottle. A first portion (24) surrounds the passage (22) and is engageable with the lips of a child adapted to cons... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7122045 | Nipple A nipple simulating the shape, surface geometry and function of a woman's breast is provided. The nipple has a stem and a base. The base has an areola region and a bulbous region. The areola region is positioned between the stem and the bulbous region, and can simul... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7100782 | Baby bottle package A baby bottle is disclosed containing a beverage that may be ready to consume. The bottle includes a receptacle for receiving a liquid beverage for feeding to an infant or small child. The receptacle may have an opening with a safety seal covering to protect the bev... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7073674 | Resealable nurser liner There is provided a nurser liner having a closure member for selectively sealing the liner. The nurser liner limits the transmission of oxygen and/or UV rays into the inner volume of the liner. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7044316 | Straw set with a ventilating structure A straw set with a ventilating structure includes a nipple connected to a circular base with a circular air guiding trench, an air hole that passes through, and a chamber with two axles attached underneath. Underneath, a straw base consists of an inner circular wall... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032764 | Infant care apparatus An infant care apparatus including a nipple having a nipple passage for drawing fluid therethrough. A fitting is adapted to secure the infant care apparatus on a closure adapted to regulate flow between the infant care apparatus and a container. A valve is adapted t... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7007819 | Photo display drinking container for children This invention is a photo display drinking container for children. The container includes a hollow vessel (12) surrounded by a clear outer casing (10). The clear outer casing (10) is open at the bottom, forming a display space (21) betwee... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004339 | Infant feeding and storage system A breast milk feeding and storage system is provided. The system has a liner having an open end, a holder having an open end, and an adapter system. The liner open end and the adapter system are engageable with the holder open end to allow a user to selectively inse... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994225 | No-spill drinking products Improved no-spill drinking products including a nipple or soft spout having a valve incorporated therein. The valve is designed to provide an enhanced no-spill function providing an extremely secure seal against accidental liquid flow from the nipple or spout when t... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6978908 | Drinking vessel with adjustable handles A drinking vessel with adjustable handles for a juvenile is disclosed. The drinking vessel features two handles that can be adjusted apart from each other at varying fixed or articulated angles. Furthermore, the two handles can be adjusted without the intervention o... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6968964 | Nipple configuration for use in feeding and nursing newborn infants A nipple configuration for use on baby bottles and in breast shields particularly adapted for feeding and nursing newborns. The configuration includes body and nipple portions integrally formed of a soft flexible material and defining raised ridges or other surface ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6959827 | Drinking vessel with adjustable handles A drinking vessel with adjustable handles for a juvenile is disclosed. The drinking vessel features two handles that can be adjusted apart from each other at varying fixed or articulated angles. Furthermore, the two handles can be adjusted without the intervention o... | 11/01/2005 |
