Patents by Inventor Nicholas Cudworth
Nicholas Cudworth 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).
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Patent number: 11571366Abstract: A teether is provided for infant use. The teether comprises an exterior portion and a mouthpiece wherein the mouthpiece includes a substantially U-shaped biting section comprising first and second arms extending from a central portion. At least part of said central portion is resiliently collapsible upon application of pressure thereto during use of the teether by an infant.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Arnold Rees
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Patent number: 11241110Abstract: The invention relates to a valve element (110, 310, 510, 601, 603) for allowing a user to drink from an upper rim (124, 324, 524) of a valve assembly (100, 300, 500, 600, 601) comprising a body (613) comprising a resiliently deformable portion (619) having a rim (621), the rim (621) located in a first plane, wherein at least the rim (621) of the resiliently deformable portion (619) is configured to deform substantially inwardly, to be located in a second plane, into a sealing position within a valve assembly (100, 300, 500, 600, 601), and further wherein a portion (629) of the rim (621) is configured to lift out of the second plane upon application of a suction force to an upper surface (639) of a corresponding portion (629) of the resiliently deformable portion (619). The invention also relates to a valve assembly (100, 300, 500, 600, 601) comprising a valve element (110, 310, 510, 601, 603) according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Mayborn (UK) LimitedInventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Anthony Jonathan Sanders, Richard Parker, Peter Angus, Matthew O'Brien, Kevin Crulley
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Publication number: 20210369022Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (150) for anchoring a vessel (100) to a reference surface (102). The assembly (150) comprises a sealing element holder (106) for coupling to a vessel (100) and a sealing element (104) coupled to the sealing element holder (106), wherein a portion of the sealing element (104) is moveable relative to the sealing element holder (106). A base member (108) is located proximate to the sealing element holder (106) in use and a diaphragm element (112) is coupled to the base member (108) for engagement with a reference surface (102). The base member (108) comprises upper (142) and lower surfaces (144), including a sealing surface (110) on the upper surface (144) and a channel (140) extending from the upper surface (144) to the lower surface (142).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Ian Tennick, Nicholas Cudworth
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Patent number: 10869814Abstract: A nipple for use with an infant drinking cup is disclosed herein. The nipple comprises a domed portion having a central region and an inner surface, a teat portion radially offset from the central region, and a radially-outer wall. The radially-outer wall is joined to the domed portion at a joining location and comprises an inner fluid-flow surface, defining a fluid flow direction. A region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location is substantially parallel to said fluid flow direction, or the inner fluid-flow surface of the teat portion extends radially outwardly, away from said region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Maybom (UK) LimitedInventor: Nicholas Cudworth
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Publication number: 20200154916Abstract: The invention relates to a valve element (110, 310, 510, 601, 603) for allowing a user to drink from an upper rim (124, 324, 524) of a valve assembly (100, 300, 500, 600, 601) comprising a body (613) comprising a resiliently deformable portion (619) having a rim (621), the rim (621) located in a first plane, wherein at least the rim (621) of the resiliently deformable portion (619) is configured to deform substantially inwardly, to be located in a second plane, into a sealing position within a valve assembly (100, 300, 500, 600, 601), and further wherein a portion (629) of the rim (621) is configured to lift out of the second plane upon application of a suction force to an upper surface (639) of a corresponding portion (629) of the resiliently deformable portion (619). The invention also relates to a valve assembly (100, 300, 500, 600, 601) comprising a valve element (110, 310, 510, 601, 603) according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Anthony Jonathan Sanders, Richard Parker, Peter Angus, Matthew O'Brien, Kevin Crulley
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Patent number: 10464722Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly for a feeding or drinking vessel. The valve assembly comprises a valve seat surface (229), and a valve element having a valve face opposing said valve seat surface (229), a center axis and a rim (232). The valve element further comprises a biasing element (242) configured such that, in a rest position, the valve face is biased against the valve seat surface (229), wherein the valve element rim (232) is arranged to be anchored and the biasing element (242) is arranged intermediate the valve element center axis and rim (232).Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Mayborn (UK) LimitedInventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Paul Schofield, Andrew Mattocks
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Publication number: 20190135537Abstract: A waste storage device includes a waste storage cassette receiving chamber for receiving a cassette rotatable within the chamber and containing tubing for enveloping waste. The chamber includes a rotatable portion (602) mounted on a fixed portion (604) of the device, the rotatable portion (602) being rotatable with the cassette. The device further comprises a deformable portion (601) mounted on the fixed portion (604) and moveable between an undeformed position to prevent rotation of the cassette and a deformed position to allow rotation of the cassette.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Sangenic International Ltd.Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
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Patent number: 10214347Abstract: A waste storage device is provided comprising a waste storage compartment for storing waste and a lid. The device further comprises a dispenser for dispensing an agent inside the waste storage device and an actuator arranged to activate the dispenser. A waste cartridge is also provided comprising a relatively rigid upper portion and a relatively flexible lower portion. The relatively flexible lower portion is arranged for storing waste items and the relatively rigid upper portion is arranged to be folded about an axis in a direction substantially towards the relatively flexible lower portion of the waste cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Sangenic International LimitedInventors: Steven Hammond, Scott Rontree, Adam Clarke, Paul Schofield, David Akerman, Nicholas Cudworth, Richard Sharp
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Publication number: 20180339852Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waste storage device (100) comprising a receiving chamber (132) provided in an upper part of the device (100) and a rotator (136) rotatably mounted in the chamber (132). The rotator (136) comprises an upper annulus (154), and a cylindrical wall (150) extending downwardly from the upper annulus (154). The rotator (136) comprises at least one projection (151) extending therefrom, said at least one projection (151) being arranged to locate with at least one corresponding recess (171) on a waste storage cassette (172) to support the waste storage cassette (172) in the chamber (132) and to ensure rotational engagement between the rotator (136) and the cassette (172).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventor: Nicholas CUDWORTH
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Publication number: 20180250199Abstract: A nipple for use with an infant drinking cup is disclosed herein. The nipple comprises a domed portion having a central region and an inner surface, a teat portion radially offset from the central region, and a radially-outer wall. The radially-outer wall is joined to the domed portion at a joining location and comprises an inner fluid-flow surface, defining a fluid flow direction. A region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location is substantially parallel to said fluid flow direction, or the inner fluid-flow surface of the teat portion extends radially outwardly, away from said region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
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Publication number: 20170275062Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly for a feeding or drinking vessel. The valve assembly comprises a valve seat surface (229), and a valve element having a valve face opposing said valve seat surface (229), a center axis and a rim (232). The valve element further comprises a biasing element (242) configured such that, in a rest position, the valve face is biased against the valve seat surface (229), wherein the valve element rim (232) is arranged to be anchored and the biasing element (242) is arranged intermediate the valve element center axis and rim (232).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Paul Schofield, Andrew Mattocks
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Publication number: 20170056296Abstract: A teether is provided for infant use. The teether comprises an exterior portion and a mouthpiece wherein the mouthpiece includes a substantially U-shaped biting section comprising first and second arms extending from a central portion. At least part of said central portion is resiliently collapsible upon application of pressure thereto during use of the teether by an infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Jackel International LimitedInventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Arnold Rees
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Publication number: 20170029205Abstract: A waste storage device is provided comprising a waste storage compartment for storing waste and a lid. The device further comprises a dispenser for dispensing an agent inside the waste storage device and an actuator arranged to activate the dispenser. A waste cartridge is also provided comprising a relatively rigid upper portion and a relatively flexible lower portion. The relatively flexible lower portion is arranged for storing waste items and the relatively rigid upper portion is arranged to be folded about an axis in a direction substantially towards the relatively flexible lower portion of the waste cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Steven Hammond, Scott Rontree, Adam Clarke, Paul Schofield, David Akeman, Nicholas Cudworth, Richard Sharp
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Patent number: 9504631Abstract: A teether is provided for infant use. The teether comprises an exterior portion and a mouthpiece wherein the mouthpiece includes a substantially U-shaped biting section comprising first and second arms extending from a central portion. At least part of said central portion is resiliently collapsible upon application of pressure thereto during use of the teether by an infant.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Jackel International LimitedInventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Arnold Rees
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Patent number: D795606Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: SANGENIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Nicholas Cudworth
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Patent number: D799136Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: SANGENIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Nicholas Cudworth
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Patent number: D834372Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Jackel International LimitedInventor: Nicholas Cudworth
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Patent number: D838139Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Jackel International LimitedInventor: Nicholas Cudworth
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Patent number: D861893Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Jackel International, Ltd.Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
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Patent number: D861894Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Jackel International, Ltd.Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth