Patents by Inventor Craig E. Brown

Craig E. Brown has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20150164748
    Abstract: A user controllable noncollapsible variable stream physiological dispenser for a container is disclosed which comprises a nipple having a top nipple portion which extends to an intermediate concave section which extends to a lower dome-shaped body and to a flange, the flange used for being held to a bottle by a collar, the nipple having openings formed in the top nipple portion, an open bottom provided at the flange with the nipple having a hollow body through which liquid may pass from the open bottom through the body and out the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Patent number: 8757406
    Abstract: A nursing bottle (1) formed of a large volume container, incorporating a vent tube (3) that extends inwardly of the container, having a vent port (4) arranged approximately at the volumetric midpoint (12) of the container, so as to allow for venting of pressure, whether of excessive or vacuum, to the atmosphere, at all times. The volumetric capacity of the nursing bottle container may be formed of a spherical shape (1), hemispherical shape (40), cylindrical shape (18), or to other configurations that provide for the internal volumetric capacity so that any formula placed therein will be prevented from blocking the vent port (4), the vent tube (3), regardless of the angular disposition undertaken by the nursing bottle during usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: New Vent Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Patent number: 8579130
    Abstract: 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 regardless of its angular disposition. The vent tube extends distally from the vent insert, operatively associated with a collar, that holds the vent structures and the nipple to the wide rimmed opening. In addition, the vent tube has a conical shape of decreasing diameter distally toward the center of the bottom to dissipate the pressure that may cause leakage from the bottle. Further, the vent insert has a major and minor seal that prevents leaks out of the collar and onto an infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: New Vent Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Patent number: 8479934
    Abstract: A nursing bottle formed of a container, incorporates a reservoir and venting tube that eliminates vacuum. The nursing bottle has a cylindrical shape or other configuration that prevents formula therein from blocking the venting tube when held at any angle. The venting tube extends distally from the insert and alternatively may be in separate pieces. The insert has a flange on its perimeter, extending inferiorly and securing the insert to the superior and lateral aspects of the neck of the container. The vent opens at the volumetric center of the reservoir above the conically shaped venting tube depending from the reservoir, where the venting tube has a conical shape of decreasing diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: New Vent Designs, Inc. Delaware Corp.
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Patent number: 8146759
    Abstract: 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 regardless of its angular disposition. The vent tube extends distally from the vent insert, operatively associated with a collar, that holds the vent structures and the nipple to the wide rimmed opening. In addition, the vent tube has a conical shape of decreasing diameter distally toward the center of the bottom to dissipate the pressure that may cause leakage from the bottle. Further, the vent insert has a major and minor seal that prevents leaks out of the collar and onto an infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: New Vent Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Patent number: 8113365
    Abstract: 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 tube when held at any angle. The venting tube extends distally from the insert portion, operatively associated with a collar that holds the vent structures and the nipple to the neck of the container. The vent opens at the volumetric center of the reservoir above the venting tube. Alternatively, the venting tube has a conical shape of decreasing diameter distally toward the center of the bottom to dissipate the pressure that may cause leakage from the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: New Vent Designs Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20110233236
    Abstract: A vent prevents a vacuum within an inverted container of liquid and eliminates components found in other container vents. The vent utilizes a conical or other shaped venting tube extending from the closure or a reservoir with reservoir extension and an air conduit extending inferiorly from a closure. The closure is either a leak resistant or leak proof seal. The superior aspect of the reservoir contains an inferiorly projecting air conduit, opening at the volumetric center of the reservoir. The reservoir extension projects distally into the container to reach the inferior aspect of the container. The vent provides an airway between the outside and the interior of the container so air freely passes to the distal aspect of the container without contaminating the liquid. Any liquid within the reservoir extension then collects in the reservoir during inversion of the container and then returns to the container when upright.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20110079570
    Abstract: A fully and continuously vented drinking cup or container for infants and children, which consists of a vessel or container for containing a liquid or formula, having a resilient spout which rests upon its uppermost edge. The interior aspects of the feeding spout, and the feeding diaphragm, are all molded so as to arrange the diaphragm slit, or opening through which the liquid flows, in a position that will be vertically aligned between the lips of the infant feeding, to thereby allow the infant to open the spout and allow the liquid to flow, just as if the child is drinking from a cup. The diaphragm may be shaped concavely, with respect to the structure of the feeding spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20110068078
    Abstract: A nursing bottle (1) formed of a large volume container, incorporating a vent tube (3) that extends inwardly of the container, having a vent port (4) arranged approximately at the volumetric midpoint (12) of the container, so as to allow for venting of pressure, whether of excessive or vacuum, to the atmosphere, at all times. The volumetric capacity of the nursing bottle container may be formed of a spherical shape (1), hemispherical shape (40), cylindrical shape (18), or to other configurations that provide for the internal volumetric capacity so that any formula placed therein will be prevented from blocking the vent port (4), the vent tube (3), regardless of the angular disposition undertaken by the nursing bottle during usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20110004244
    Abstract: The present invention is a pacifier having a non-collapsible aperture within the nipple lengthwise and a vertical aperture crosswise. The pacifier has a superiorly arched nipple upon a guard and opposite the nipple, a tab for grasping. The horizontal aperture extends from the tip of the nipple and through the guard. The horizontal aperture allows the passage of air into and out of the pacifier as an infant breathes and has a rib extending lengthwise that prevents collapse of the aperture. However, as infants salivate when suckling on a pacifier, the vertical aperture permits drainage of saliva, that enters the horizontal aperture, back into the mouth of an infant. The guard has a generally oval shape. Alternatively, the nipple deviates superiorly and close to the proximal end, has recesses for teeth or gums, and a hole in the tab for a strap or keeper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20110000868
    Abstract: 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 regardless of its angular disposition. The vent tube extends distally from the vent insert, operatively associated with a collar, that holds the vent structures and the nipple to the wide rimmed opening. In addition, the vent tube has a conical shape of decreasing diameter distally toward the center of the bottom to dissipate the pressure that may cause leakage from the bottle. Further, the vent insert has a major and minor seal that prevents leaks out of the collar and onto an infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Patent number: 7828165
    Abstract: 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 regardless of its angular disposition. The vent tube extends distally from the vent insert, operatively associated with a collar, that holds the vent structures and the nipple to the wide rimmed opening. In addition, the vent tube has a conical shape of decreasing diameter distally toward the center of the bottom to dissipate the pressure that may cause leakage from the bottle. Further, the vent insert has a major and minor seal that prevents leaks out of the collar and onto an infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: New Vent Designs, Inc
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20100181277
    Abstract: 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 tube when held at any angle. The venting tube extends distally from the insert portion, operatively associated with a collar that holds the vent structures and the nipple to the neck of the container. The vent opens at the volumetric center of the reservoir above the venting tube. Alternatively, the venting tube has a conical shape of decreasing diameter distally toward the center of the bottom to dissipate the pressure that may cause leakage from the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20100181276
    Abstract: 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 regardless of its angular disposition. The vent tube extends distally from the vent insert, operatively associated with a collar, that holds the vent structures and the nipple to the wide rimmed opening. In addition, the vent tube has a conical shape of decreasing diameter distally toward the center of the bottom to dissipate the pressure that may cause leakage from the bottle. Further, the vent insert has a major and minor seal that prevents leaks out of the collar and onto an infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20090127220
    Abstract: A nursing bottle formed of a container, incorporates a reservoir and venting tube that eliminates vacuum. The nursing bottle has a cylindrical shape or other configuration that prevents formula therein from blocking the venting tube when held at any angle. The venting tube extends distally from the insert and alternatively may be in separate pieces. The insert has a flange on its perimeter, extending inferiorly and securing the insert to the superior and lateral aspects of the neck of the container. The vent opens at the volumetric center of the reservoir above the conically shaped venting tube depending from the reservoir, where the venting tube has a conical shape of decreasing diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20080217282
    Abstract: A nursing bottle (1) formed of a large volume container, incorporating a vent tube (3) that extends inwardly of the container, having a vent port (4) arranged approximately at the volumetric midpoint (12) of the container, so as to allow for venting of pressure, whether of excessive or vacuum, to the atmosphere, at all times. The volumetric capacity of the nursing bottle container may be formed of a spherical shape (1), hemispherical shape (40), cylindrical shape (18), or to other configurations that provide for the internal volumetric capacity so that any formula placed therein will be prevented from blocking the vent port (4), the vent tube (3), regardless of the angular disposition undertaken by the nursing bottle during usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown, Bernard Kemper
  • Publication number: 20040118801
    Abstract: A nursing bottle (1) formed of a large volume container, incorporating a vent tube (3) that extends inwardly of the container, having a vent port (4) arranged approximately at the volumetric midpoint (12) of the container, so as to allow for venting of pressure, whether of excessive or vacuum, to the atmosphere, at all times. The volumetric capacity of the nursing bottle container may be formed of a spherical shape (1), hemispherical shape (40), cylindrical shape (18), or to other configurations that provide for the internal volumetric capacity so that any formula placed therein will be prevented from blocking the vent port (4), the vent tube (3), regardless of the angular disposition undertaken by the nursing bottle during usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown, Bernard Kemper
  • Patent number: 5779071
    Abstract: A container having an open top and being adapted to be filled with liquid, wherein a vacuum is prevented from being formed within the container when inverted comprising a receptacle adapted to contain a quantity of liquid, a vent unit adapted to fit within the receptacle comprising a reservoir tube having an upper and lower portion, the reservoir tube having a proximal first end adjacent the top of the container and an open second end projecting sufficiently downwardly in the container, wherein the vent unit has an airway between the outside of the container and a point in the reservoir tube, a reservoir tube having a distal end having an opening, the vent tube projecting downwardly into the upper portion of the vent tube, and an airway extending from outside the container through the vent tube into the vent unit so that when the container is filled with liquid and inverted, the open end of the reservoir tube is above the liquid level in the container and the opening in the vent tube is above the liquid level
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: New Vent Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown, Bernard J. Kemper, David E. Hays
  • Patent number: D549833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: New Vent Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Patent number: D725787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: New Vent Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig E. Brown