Stands Patents (Class 248/105)
  • Patent number: 11666814
    Abstract: A sleeve fits over the barrel of a bat. The sleeve defines an opening such that, when the sleeve is applied to the bat, a significant portion of the barrel of the bat is revealed. The sleeve is made of a light-weight, sound-dampening material, such that when the batter hits a pitched ball in an area of the bat covered by the sleeve, the normal “crack” or “ping” of the ball hitting the bat is not heard. Instead, the batter hears a duller, less sharp sound, providing immediate feedback to the batter that he/she did not hit the ball in the desired area of the bat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Matthew J. Bianco
  • Patent number: 11583474
    Abstract: A device comprises a syringe and a body carrying the syringe and comprising one or more of an action figure, a miniaturized version of a useful article, a fanciful version of a useful article, a playful or fanciful other object, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: THE CLEVER BABY, LLC
    Inventors: Tricia L. Meyer, Michael J. Meyer
  • Patent number: 10925258
    Abstract: A bone holding device for an animal comprises an apparatus designed to removably secure a chewable comestible such as a bone between to support posts having two (2) support bases. The securement apparatus is size adjustable and secured between the two (2) support posts by a metallic bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Joni S. Noaeill
  • Patent number: 10271633
    Abstract: An improved bottle having a mating clip is disclosed. The bottle includes a guide, preferably located on opposing sidewalls of the bottle, to direct attachment features of a clip toward mating attachment features of a bottle in order to facilitate attachment of the bottle to the clip in a tactile fashion. The guide further serves as a release mechanism, in which an inward force applied to the guide will cause deflection of the bottle to separate the clip from the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Amphipod, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith S. Willows, June A. Angus, Antonio Del Rosario
  • Patent number: 9447918
    Abstract: An invention is provided for a grease gun attachment apparatus for attaching a grease gun to a metal surface. The apparatus includes a housing having a plurality of side panels, and a magnet housing that forms a portion of the housing. The magnet housing is capable of holding a magnet, which is disposed within the magnet housing. In addition, at least one fastener is connected to the housing. The fastener allows the housing to be attached to a grease gun body of a grease gun, and can be connected to the housing via the plurality of side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Dirtraxx, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana Prest, Jeffery S. Mitchell, Bruce R. Degler
  • Patent number: 9415323
    Abstract: A children's entertainment structure or play gym includes a first support member, a second support member, an arched member coupled to the top of the first support member and the top of the second support member, and a mat reconfigurable between the first and second support members and beneath the arched member. Moreover, each of the support members has an upper opening and an internal passageway that is in connection with the upper opening that extends through at least a portion of the support member. The upper opening and the passageway are sized and configured to receive and transport balls to the bottom of the support members. The arched member includes a channel that is also configured to receive balls, while allowing them to roll towards the upper openings on the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Inbal Paulina Austern, Linda J. Chapman, Mary G. Mastrosimone-Gese
  • Patent number: 9200748
    Abstract: The bag-in-box wine container a decorative structure for storing and carrying boxed wine. The stand is comprised of two identical panels, a base structure and a carrying dowel. The base of the structure supports the box of wine while the two identical panels limit the traverse motion of the box. A dowel for convenient carrying is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventors: Pedro Goyarola, Juli Goyarola
  • Patent number: 8869997
    Abstract: A storage apparatus for containers, which have a diameter at one end which is different from the diameter at the other end, comprising supports for two rests, projecting from said supports, for containers positioned side by side transverse to the removal direction, one rest supporting one side of the container and the other rest supporting the other side, the supports of the rests being mounted adjustably relative to one another on a mounting. The rests are mounted at different heights from one another on the supports thereof for oblique storage of the containers transverse to the removal direction. A substantially rod-shaped lateral prop for propping up the container bases extends parallel to the associated rest and away from the rest support propping up the container end having the larger diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Lothar Collini
  • Patent number: 8662324
    Abstract: An infant care organizational aid including a vertically extending and multi-sided body with a plurality of extending legs engaging a floor location. A plurality of clips extend from surface locations of the body and are configured to receive end extending portions associated with each of a plurality of individual holders in order to engage with specified clip locations associated with the body. Each of the holders are configured for supporting an infant related item or accessory including such as any of a formula holder, cup holder, bottle holder, toy box, diaper/clothes basket, spoon/utensil holder, cereal box holder and tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Darrell Robinson
  • Patent number: 8118268
    Abstract: A hands free baby bottle holder and feeder which includes a wedge shaped pillow and a U-shaped shaped pillow. A mechanism is for attaching the U-shaped pillow in an inverted position onto the wedge shaped pillow. A C-clamp mechanism on the U-shaped pillow is for holding a baby bottle in position, so that an infant placed onto the wedge shaped pillow between the U-shaped pillow can safely drink from the baby bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Mabry
  • Patent number: 7537185
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention prevent beverage spills by retaining a beverage container in a swiveling device that provides the ability to upright itself when not in use. Embodiments of the invention further prevent dropping of beverage containers by retaining the beverage container in a swiveling device that holds the beverage container securely while the beverage is being consumed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Kevin L. Joeckel
  • Patent number: 7472871
    Abstract: A clamp-on baby bottle holder that can be suitably used in a baby car seat, a crib, a stroller, or an infant seat or highchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventor: Lilias B. Demontegnac
  • Patent number: 7337746
    Abstract: A feeding station for dispensing food or water to small animals. The feeding station having two support members at an angle to one another, and a plurality of apertures in said support members in sets of upper and lower cooperating apertures. A bottle having an angular configuration is adapted to be inserted in said apertures in the support members. The angle or bend in the bottle abuts against one of the support members preventing the bottle from “falling out” of the feeding station. The bottle are further retained in the housing by abutting against the other support member and a resilient strap from above, which permits the lamb or other small animal t o “bunt” the bottle to simulate natural feeding. The feeding station is adapted to mounted on a vertical member and feed more than one small animal at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventors: Peg Clark, Anna Wiemann
  • Patent number: 7275662
    Abstract: A bottle support device for supporting a water bottle at angle to facilitate dispensing water in the water bottle. The bottle support device includes a body member comprising a first end and a second end. The body member tapers from the second end to the first end. The body member is designed for being positioned on a shelf of the refrigerator. The body member is designed for being positioned under the water bottle whereby the body member supports the water bottle at an angle to concentrate the water around a water nozzle of the water bottle to allow the pressure from the water to increase the rate at which water is dispensed from the water nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventor: Steve Milcetich
  • Patent number: 7100782
    Abstract: 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 beverage from contamination. A cap with a nipple may be placed over the opening and a cover may be placed over the cap and nipple to keep the nipple sanitary. A ring seal may be used to attach the cover to the receptacle to indicate when the cover has been removed. Beverages such as milk, formula, juice or water may be packaged in the bottle in a condition ready to consume. After the beverage has been consumed, the bottle may be disposed or cleaned for repeated use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Lori Hanna
  • Patent number: 6827317
    Abstract: A combination baby bottle accessory and teething device in the form of a stuffed animal having a centrally located aperture for holding of a baby bottle at a predetermined distance for purposes of feeding the infant while providing entertainment/distraction. The stuffed animal toy has a main body portion and at least one appendage extending therefrom, such as a representation of the ears, limbs or tail of the stuffed animal. At least one appendage is formed from a material suitable for baby teething. The stuffed animal toy includes representations of facial features thereon formed by embroidery on the fabric covering. The main body portion includes an aperture extending therethrough wherein the fabric covering is contiguous through the aperture and the aperture includes an elastic means wherein the aperture can be maintained in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventor: Tammy L. Maki Risaliti
  • Patent number: 6824112
    Abstract: A baby bottle holder that includes a stuffed toy body and a sleeve extending through the stuffed toy body to form at least one opening in the stuffed toy body. The baby bottle holder further includes a bottle retainer that is positioned within the sleeve and spaced from a first end and a second end of the sleeve. The bottle retainer may be positioned such that only a nipple of a baby bottle is exposed outside a mouth of the stuffed toy body when the baby bottle is secured within the bottle holder. Another aspect relates to a baby bottle holder that includes a tether attached to the stuffed toy body to secure the baby bottle holder to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: HLLB, LLC
    Inventor: Helmut Lange
  • Patent number: 6814247
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dispenser for feeding liquid to an infant. The dispenser may be comprised of a generally circular continuous ring container having an opening, outer diameter and inner bore, the inner bore being adapted for receiving a fluid. A nipple formed of compressible material, comprising a flexible tubular body having a tip end for insertion in the infant's mouth and a base end, the tip end having a nipple opening for flow of the liquid through the nipple from the container in response to the infant's sucking action on the tip end and base end being a radially enlarged flange for attaching nipple to opening of the container and a securing ring for attaching the nipple to the opening of the container. The dispenser may also have a stand or be self supporting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Hugo Matthias
  • Patent number: 6772891
    Abstract: An artificial nursing system for use by an infant animal is disclosed. The nursing system comprises a feeding bottle, a nipple and a sleeve. The feeding bottle has a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the feeding bottle is attached to the nipple. A sleeve envelopes the feeding bottle, the sleeve comprises a first section made from an elastic material, wherein the elastic material constricts around the feeding bottle and a second section fixedly attached to the first section, the second section is made from a scent accepting fabric and surrounds the nipple. The first and second sections allow the infant animal to grip the feeding bottle and nipple and the constriction of the first section of the sleeve attaches the sleeve to the feeding bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: Karen May Song
  • Publication number: 20040074859
    Abstract: 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 beverage from contamination. A cap with a nipple may be placed over the opening and a cover may be placed over the cap and nipple to keep the nipple sanitary. A ring seal may be used to attach the cover to the receptacle to indicate when the cover has been removed. Beverages such as milk, formula, juice or water may be packaged in the bottle in a condition ready to consume. After the beverage has been consumed, the bottle may be disposed or cleaned for repeated use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Lorri Hanna
  • Publication number: 20040065634
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dispenser for feeding liquid to an infant. The dispenser may be comprised of a generally circular continuous ring container having an opening, outer diameter and inner bore, the inner bore being adapted for receiving a fluid. A nipple formed of compressible material, comprising a flexible tubular body having a tip end for insertion in the infant's mouth and a base end, the tip end having a nipple opening for flow of the liquid through the nipple from the container in response to the infant's sucking action on the tip end and base end being a radially enlarged flange for attaching nipple to opening of the container and a securing ring for attaching the nipple to the opening of the container. The dispenser may also have a stand or be self supporting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: Hugo Matthias
  • Publication number: 20040061031
    Abstract: A baby bottle holder that includes a stuffed toy body and a sleeve extending through the stuffed toy body to form at least one opening in the stuffed toy body. The baby bottle holder further includes a bottle retainer that is positioned within the sleeve and spaced from a first end and a second end of the sleeve. The bottle retainer may be positioned such that only a nipple of a baby bottle is exposed outside a mouth of the stuffed toy body when the baby bottle is secured within the bottle holder. Another aspect relates to a baby bottle holder that includes a tether attached to the stuffed toy body to secure the baby bottle holder to an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: HLLB, LLC
    Inventor: Helmut Lange
  • Patent number: 6685147
    Abstract: A holder for a nail polish bottle that allows the bottle to be tipped at any angle wanted by the user and that allows viewing of an applicator extracting polish from the bottle. It has a fixed post attached to a base that stabilizes the holder against unwanted motion during use. There is a pivoting post also. The top of the fixed post and the bottom of the pivoting post form a ball and socket joint that allows the pivoting post to tilt at any angle wanted by a user. The pivoting post is attached to a spring-loaded clip. The clip contains arms with non-slip inner surfaces. The arms have an arcuate hollow elliptical oval shape that allows the user to view the transferring of polish to the applicator so that a proper amount is transferred. The clip is opened by pressing its lever portions together to stress the spring. When the pressure on the lever portions ceases, the arcuate arms close to hold the bottle securely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Yan Ling Ma
  • Patent number: 6641094
    Abstract: A holder for a bottle that forms an animal or creature when the bottle is inserted in the holder is provided. The holder comprises a body having an internal passage extending therethrough from a rear opening in the body to a front opening in body. The internal passage is configured to receive a bottle with a portion of the bottle extending beyond the front opening in the body. The body is configured and the front opening is arranged on the body such that the portion of the bottle extending beyond the front opening forms a feature of a face of the animal or creature. The body is pliable or compressible such that the body can be compressed for storage and the internal passage can receive bottles of varying size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Baby Dayz Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Brenda C. Fishler
  • Patent number: 6598838
    Abstract: An adjustable baby bottle holder includes a rotating member. A top bar is rotatably attached to the rotating member. A bottom bar is attached to the top bar and a grasping member is rotatably attached to the bottom bar. The top bar and the bottom bar are generally perpendicular to each other. Two principle directions of movement are provided. First, the top bar rotates circumferentially within the rotating member. Second, the grasping member rotates circumferentially about the bottom bar in a generally perpendicular orientation to the top bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: E-Z Baby Products LLC
    Inventor: Simon Suh
  • Patent number: 6592084
    Abstract: A detachable flexible baby bottle holder controls displacement of the bottle during feeding. The bottle is held within a cavity by a flexible, soft, elastomeric element, which is secured against the infant's chest using plurality of adjustable straps. Tensile forces exerted by the straps on the elastomeric, soft, flexible bottle holder create an elliptically shaped cavity in which the bottle resides. Movement of the bottle within the elliptically shaped cavity tracks movement of the infant, providing controlled displacement of said bottle in directions corresponding thereto. Bottle motion is accommodated during feeding within a range of several centimeters, minimizing application of transverse and vertical forces otherwise exerted by the nipple. Compliance required for the baby bottle holding system is achieved by the cooperative combination of the elliptical cavity, the flexibility and softness of the trapezoidal element and the tension imposed by the adjustable straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Lance A. Nile
  • Patent number: 6581886
    Abstract: An adjustable baby bottle holder for hand crib includes a clipping member. A flexible attaching member accepts the clipping member. The flexible attaching member has a partially open base, a centerline, a first extension and a second extension. The partially open base forms an interior channel that accepts the handle of a hand crib. The teeth on the first extension form valleys between each tooth that are separated from the centerline by a distance ‘d1’, which gradually decreases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: E-Z Baby Products LLC
    Inventor: Simon Suh
  • Patent number: 6568643
    Abstract: A device positions a bottle close to the user's mouth, while automatically returning the bottle to a more upright position when released by the mouth. The device attaches to a horizontal surface such as a high chair tray and uses a spring mechanism for the automatic return. The height is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Patrick T Black
  • Patent number: 6523792
    Abstract: A holder (1)for a generally cylindrical bottle (3), such as a 8 oz. baby bottle, water bottle or sports bottle, having two openings, one that can be secured closed (8) with hook and eye fastening tape (9 and 10) while the other remains open (2) allowing for the neck of the bottle to protrude thereby providing access for consumption of beverage in said bottle. The holder (1) is comprised of insulating material and will keep the beverage in said bottle (3) at a desired temperature. When the bottle (3) is inserted into the holder (1) the neck of the bottle that protrudes through the top aperture (2) completes the animal/creature's face by representing it's nose or muzzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Baby Dayz, Inc.
    Inventor: Brenda Clark Fishler
  • Publication number: 20020166926
    Abstract: A device positions a bottle close to the user's mouth, while automatically returning the bottle to a more upright position when released by the mouth. The device attaches to a horizontal surface such as a high chair tray and uses a spring mechanism for the automatic return. The height is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Patrick T. Black
  • Patent number: 6386490
    Abstract: The stroller adjustable holder includes a frame member having a tip, a middle portion, a center axis, a first side and a second side. A first connection clip and a second connection clip are attached to the frame member. A gripping member is attached to the tip. The first side and the second side are flexible and substantially symmetrical about the center axis. The first side and the second side are joined at the tip and radially extend out in substantially a “V” shape. The first connection clip and the second connection clip attach to a baby stroller. The gripping member can take various forms that allows the gripping member to accept an object. The object can be a toy, baby bottle or any other object that nurtures, entertains or distracts the baby. The gripping member can be an adjustable baby bottle holder with three directions of movement provide by a rotating member and a grasping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Simon Suh
  • Patent number: 5979843
    Abstract: A baby bottle holder to be placed on the torso of an infant has means for tilting the bottle to enable the infant to feed therefrom and means for urging the baby bottle holder to roll off the infant's torso when the infant moves and disengages the nipple, e.g., because the infant has finished feeding. A weight is positioned in the baby bottle holder such that a moment is created that urges the roll off of the baby bottle holder. A pair of flaps stabilize the baby bottle holder while the infant is feeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Karen T. Beck
  • Patent number: 5947427
    Abstract: A baby feeding apparatus comprised of a circular breast portion having a flat lower portion and a rounded upper portion. The flat lower portion has a recess formed in a center portion thereof. The rounded upper portion is removably secured to the flat lower portion. The closed rounded top has an upwardly extending externally threaded through hole. A spring-biased pressure plate has a spring portion secured within the recess formed in the flat lower portion of the circular breast portion. A milk bag having an opening therein is coupled with a top surface of the spring-biased pressure plate. The opening in the milk bag extends outwardly of the through hole in the rounded upper portion of the circular breast portion. A nipple portion is adapted for removable securement to the upwardly extending through hole in the rounded upper portion of the circular breast portion. The upper nipple is adapted to a baby's mouth for receiving milk therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Lonnie D. Holmquist
  • Patent number: 5664745
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a baby bottle adapter for releasable attachment to the bottom of the baby bottle, the adapter being capable of playing a musical melody when activated. The adapter includes a top chamber of a size and shape to accept the bottom of a baby bottle, the top chamber being formed from a side wall and a bottom provided by an internal divider located with the adapter. The adapter also has a bottom chamber located below the top chamber, the bottom chamber being sealed against liquid infiltration and containing means for playing a musical melody upon activation. The bottom chamber is formed from the side wall and the internal divider of the adapter and a base attached to the bottom of the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: Sharon Hadaway
  • Patent number: 5660359
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for use with a nursing bottle having an inner bag. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base member and a first member extending from the base member and adapted to engage with the inner bag of the nursing bottle. The device further comprises a second member extending from the base member and adapted to support the nursing bottle during feeding. The base member is formed with a lip portion which surrounds the first and second members. In operation, a person feeding an infant may support the nursing bottle upon the second member while filing the nursing bottle with baby formula. Thereafter, the person may remove the nursing bottle from the second member and engage the nursing bottle with the first member to eliminate air from the inner bag of the nursing bottle. This is accomplished by pushing the nursing bottle downward along the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: George S. Lurie
    Inventors: George S. Lurie, Keith D. Patterson
  • Patent number: 5624043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device which is adapted to support a wine bottle in one of two orientations. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a base with two upwardly extending side walls. The first side wall is a display stand and has an aperture formed within its length. The second side wall is a serving stand and has a semicircular recess formed upon its upper edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Inventor: Nelson L. Baptista
  • Patent number: 5577692
    Abstract: A baby bottle holder includes an inner cup connected to an outer cup by a spring and the outer cup connected to a support by a flexible element whereby a baby bottle held in the inner cup has a plurality of degrees of freedom with respect to a support and with respect to the outer cup. A slide panel is located inside the outer cup and the rim of the inner cup slides on that slide panel. Air vents are included as is an accessory attaching anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventor: Arthur D. Rollins
  • Patent number: 5221991
    Abstract: A device to secure binoculars to a tripod having a rectangularly shaped base plate of a durable material, a rectangularly shaped compressible resilient pad made of a high density closed cell foam material operably attached to the top side of the base, a holding plate situated centrally to the resilient pad and operably attached to the base, the holding plate securing the central point of an elongated flexible holding strap. The opposite ends of the strap emerging from under the holding plate provide a pair of loops to receive the monocular barrels of a pair of binoculars. The ends of the straps pass through individual openings at each end of the base not covered by the pad. At each end of the holding strap is a hook type cloth fastening material and a loop type cloth fastening material, each end of the strap passing through a respective oval opening to return on itself, the hook and loop fastening means engaging, thus securing the binoculars in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Inventor: James A. Webster
  • Patent number: 5217192
    Abstract: A baby bottle holder is designed to hold a baby bottle for an infant who cannot hold the bottle himself or herself. The design is such that the end which corresponds to the nipple end of the bottle is narrower than the end which corresponds to bottom of the bottle. In addition, the holder is constructed and balanced in such a manner that the holder is freestanding whether or not a bottle is attached. The bottle is firmly grasped but is slidably mounted so that it may be repositioned for balance. Three members of the bottle holder are joined together so that the bottle position may be changed depending on the position of the baby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Inventor: Sharon L. Oktayuren
  • Patent number: 5078155
    Abstract: An ashtray apparatus mounting a disposable bottle is provided, wherein the organization includes a forward and rear mounting block, with each mounting block including an aligned semi-cylindrical saddle to receive the bottle thereon. The bottle includes a first diameter and a forward end, with an opening of a second reduced diameter to receive a cigarette therewithin, wherein the cigarette is permitted to extinguish within the bottle upon prolonged positioning within the bottle permitting subsequent disposal of the bottle and cigarette debris. A modification of the invention includes a securement strap arranged for securing the bottle fixedly to the mounting blocks, as well as a truncated conical cork receivable within the second diameter opening, with the cork including a coaxially arranged filter portion directed therethrough to effect filtering of smoke contained within the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Inventor: Robert L. Grandel
  • Patent number: 5039046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rack of unitary construction comprising a plurality of vertical and horizontal wire-formed members which are designed to retain baby bottles. The present invention also includes hanging means and is preferably coated in plastic for durability and corrosion resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Inventor: Julian Brewster
  • Patent number: 4799636
    Abstract: A baby bottle holder having an enclosure into which the bottle is inserted. A curved surface of the holder permits rocking of the holder upon the bottle being emptied. A weight in the holder imparts rocking movement to the holder upon termination of nursing effort by the infant. An internal wall of the holder insulates the bottle as well as defines air passageways to ease bottle insertion and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Inventor: William M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4750696
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a baby bottle holder which comprises a baby grasper and a baby bottle holder with a bottle clamp; the baby grasper is put around a baby's body and has two protruding lengthwise edges, a flattened middle section with an arch curvature about its thickness and a curved slot under and along one of the edges; the bottle holder comprises a bottle clamp and an attachment section having a ball covered by a cover with a bolt which is put through the curved slot. The bottle holder can be screwed tightly on the baby grasper by tightening a nut on the bolt. The location of the bottle holder on the baby grasper can be changed to any location along the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Inventor: Lee Shan-Liang
  • Patent number: 4726551
    Abstract: This baby bottle holder enables a baby to feed from a bottle unassisted. Primarily, it consists of a pillow with a body wrap attached that includes flaps for securing it to the baby. It also includes a bottle holder block attached to one flap, which is provided with an elastic strap that holds and retains the baby bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: JB&J, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill A. Randall, William C. Randall
  • Patent number: 4721216
    Abstract: A holder for a container for drinks and the like characterized by an arcuate first end adapted to fit the inter-crural region and terminating in a second squared-off end; having a sloping bottom and; being adapted to sit between the legs of a person in the seat of a car for facilitating setting a drink container into a holder and retrieving the drink container from the holder for drinking safely even if the person is driving the vehicle. The holder has a receptacle and is formed of an insulating material. Preferably, the receptacle has an upper portion that is larger in diameter than a bottom portion and both portions are substantially cylindrical such that either an inverted frusto-conical drink container, a drink can or a drink can with an insulating sleeve around it can be set into the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1988
    Inventor: Bobby L. Kinder
  • Patent number: 4627588
    Abstract: A support structure for suspending a plurality of interchangeable infant toys includes a bridge structure supported in an elevated position by supports contacting the floor only in an area about the horizontal ends of the bridge structure. Such support of the bridge structure leaves the area beneath the bridge structure unencumbered and permits flexibility in positioning an infant with respect to toys suspended from the bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1986
    Inventor: Richard M. Block
  • Patent number: 4616795
    Abstract: A nursing bottle holder which is adaptable for use with a crib as well as a high chair, stroller, car seat or the like is provided. The preferred embodiment is an adjustable bottle holder which maintains the nursing bottle in the desired location and feeding angle while it keeps the infants attention through the incorporation of brightly colored beads, keeps the infant soothed through the incorporation of a music box, and serves as a storage receptical for bottles, pacifiers, diapers and other items frequently used in connection with infant feeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Inventor: Larry J. Bender
  • Patent number: 4561549
    Abstract: Apparatus for supporting baby toys above a base by means of a tubular support structure having upwardly extending bars to which oblique bars are pivotally connected. A connecting bar extends between the oblique bars to support baby toys. The elevation of the connecting bar above the base is adjustable by pivoting the oblique bars relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Inventor: Nobuyuki Yokohori
  • Patent number: D355732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventor: Marvin E. Huff
  • Patent number: D379660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Inventor: Glennie D. W. Aube