Patents by Inventor Donald J. Rea

Donald J. Rea 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).

  • Apparatus and method for mounting baby nipple on, and in fluid communication with, valved bottle cap
    Publication number: 20100293895
    Abstract: A method for a parent to safely administer formula to a baby. The method includes the step of providing a pre-packaged, pre-sterilized, self-contained, disposable safety bottle by sterilizing a container; sterilizing formula; charging the sterilized container with the sterilized formula; sealing the container; and, removably mounting a nipple assembly on the container. The nipple assembly includes a base, a nipple, and a removable cover extending over the nipple. The method also includes the steps of delivering the safety bottle to the parent; removing the nipple assembly from the container; unsealing the container; remounting the nipple assembly on the container; removing the cover; administering the formula to the baby; and, discarding the safety bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: DONALD J. REA
  • Baby bottle apparatus with powder charge to make beverage
    Publication number: 20090039050
    Abstract: Apparatus for administering a liquid formulation to a baby or child includes a bottle charged with water, a dispensing valve mounted on the bottle, and a dust cover that extends over and protects the dispensing valve. The dust cover is hollow and is charged with powder that is mixed with water in the bottle to produce the liquid formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Donald J. Rea, Ronald D. Bargman
  • Pre-sterilized, sealed, disposable, pre-packaged, self-contained, reusable safety baby bottle assembly and feeding method
    Publication number: 20030086819
    Abstract: A method for a parent to safely administer formula to a baby. The method includes the step of providing a pre-packaged, pre-sterilized, self-contained, disposable safety bottle by sterilizing a container; sterilizing formula; charging the sterilized container with the sterilized formula; sealing the container; and, removably mounting a nipple assembly on the container. The nipple assembly includes a base, a nipple, and a removable cover extending over the nipple. The method also includes the steps of delivering the safety bottle to the parent; removing the nipple assembly from the container; unsealing the container; remounting the nipple assembly on the container; removing the cover; administering the formula to the baby; and, discarding the safety bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventor: Donald J. Rea
  • Method for personalizing beverage container
    Patent number: 6086702
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for personalizing a beverage container utilizes a field labels which are removably mounted on the container. A portion of the labels are removed from the container, are organized in a desired sequence, and are remounted at a new location on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Reaperot Ltd. Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Rea