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).

  • Patent number: 11571366
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Arnold Rees
  • Patent number: 11241110
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Mayborn (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Anthony Jonathan Sanders, Richard Parker, Peter Angus, Matthew O'Brien, Kevin Crulley
  • Publication number: 20210369022
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Ian Tennick, Nicholas Cudworth
  • Patent number: 10869814
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Maybom (UK) Limited
    Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
  • Publication number: 20200154916
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Anthony Jonathan Sanders, Richard Parker, Peter Angus, Matthew O'Brien, Kevin Crulley
  • Patent number: 10464722
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Mayborn (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Paul Schofield, Andrew Mattocks
  • Publication number: 20190135537
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Sangenic International Ltd.
    Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
  • Patent number: 10214347
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Sangenic International Limited
    Inventors: Steven Hammond, Scott Rontree, Adam Clarke, Paul Schofield, David Akerman, Nicholas Cudworth, Richard Sharp
  • Publication number: 20180339852
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Nicholas CUDWORTH
  • Publication number: 20180250199
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
  • Publication number: 20170275062
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Paul Schofield, Andrew Mattocks
  • Publication number: 20170056296
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Jackel International Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Arnold Rees
  • Publication number: 20170029205
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Steven Hammond, Scott Rontree, Adam Clarke, Paul Schofield, David Akeman, Nicholas Cudworth, Richard Sharp
  • Patent number: 9504631
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Jackel International Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Cudworth, Arnold Rees
  • Patent number: D795606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: SANGENIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
  • Patent number: D799136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: SANGENIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
  • Patent number: D834372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Jackel International Limited
    Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
  • Patent number: D838139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Jackel International Limited
    Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
  • Patent number: D861893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Jackel International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth
  • Patent number: D861894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Jackel International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Nicholas Cudworth