Patents by Inventor Danny J. Roberson

Danny J. Roberson 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: 20240041244
    Abstract: An infant formula dispensing apparatus has a receptacle for receiving a sealed pod containing an amount of infant formula powder sufficient for a single feeding of a predetermined size. When the pod is placed in the receptacle, a fixture of the apparatus pierces the pod and forces warm water through the pod. The water mixes with the infant formula powder in the pod and exits the pod though a spout, where it is received in a receptacle, such as a lidless baby bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Danny J. Roberson, Aida M. Viana, Lidia M. Viana
  • Patent number: 11786068
    Abstract: An infant formula dispensing apparatus has a receptacle for receiving a sealed pod containing an amount of infant formula powder sufficient for a single feeding of a predetermined size. When the pod is placed in the receptacle, a fixture of the apparatus pierces the pod and forces warm water through the pod. The water mixes with the infant formula powder in the pod and exits the pod through a spout, where it is received in a receptacle, such as a lidless baby bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventors: Danny J. Roberson, Aida Viana, Lidia Viana
  • Publication number: 20100068354
    Abstract: An infant formula dispensing apparatus has a receptacle for receiving a sealed pod containing an amount of infant formula powder sufficient for a single feeding of a predetermined size. When the pod is placed in the receptacle, a fixture of the apparatus pierces the pod and forces warm water through the pod. The water mixes with the infant formula powder in the pod and exits the pod though a spout, where it is received in a receptacle, such as a lidless baby bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Danny J. Roberson, Aida Viana, Lidia Viana
  • Patent number: 6766106
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing infant formula from powdered formula dispenses water at a temperature substantially in a range around body temperature into a baby bottle containing powdered infant formula for mixing and immediate feeding to a baby, thereby avoiding unnecessary inconvenience to the baby's caregiver associated with typical methods of preparing infant formula for feeding. The water is filtered, disinfected and heated to the appropriate temperature for dispensing on demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Danny J. Roberson
  • Publication number: 20020127005
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing infant formula from powdered formula dispenses water at a temperature substantially in a range around body temperature into a baby bottle containing powdered infant formula for mixing and immediate feeding to a baby, thereby avoiding unnecessary inconvenience to the baby's caregiver associated with typical methods of preparing infant formula for feeding. The water is filtered, disinfected and heated to the appropriate temperature for dispensing on demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Danny J. Roberson
  • Patent number: 6411777
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing infant formula from powdered formula dispenses water at a temperature substantially in a range around body temperature into a baby bottle containing powdered infant formula for mixing and immediate feeding to a baby, thereby avoiding unnecessary inconvenience to the baby's caregiver associated with typical methods of preparing infant formula for feeding. The water is filtered, disinfected and heated to the appropriate temperature for dispensing on demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Danny J. Roberson
  • Publication number: 20010012448
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing infant formula from powdered formula dispenses water at a temperature substantially in a range around body temperature into a baby bottle containing powdered infant formula for mixing and immediate feeding to a baby, thereby avoiding unnecessary inconvenience to the baby's caregiver associated with typical methods of preparing infant formula for feeding. The water is filtered, disinfected and heated to the appropriate temperature for dispensing on demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventor: Danny J. Roberson
  • Patent number: 6253028
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing infant formula from powdered formula dispenses water at a temperature substantially in a range around body temperature into a baby bottle containing powdered infant formula for mixing and immediate feeding to a baby, thereby avoiding unnecessary inconvenience to the baby's caregiver associated with typical methods of preparing infant formula for feeding. The water is filtered, disinfected and heated to the appropriate temperature for dispensing on demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Danny J. Roberson
  • Patent number: 6118933
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing infant formula from powdered formula dispenses water at a temperature substantially in a range around body temperature into a baby bottle containing powdered infant formula for mixing and immediate feeding to a baby, thereby avoiding unnecessary inconvenience to the baby's caregiver associated with typical methods of preparing infant formula for feeding. The water is filtered, disinfected and heated to the appropriate temperature for dispensing on demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Inventor: Danny J. Roberson
  • Patent number: 5671325
    Abstract: An free-standing apparatus stores and heats a supply of water in a reservoir to a temperature desirable for instant consumption by an infant. The apparatus is portable and especially adapted to dispense warm water into a standard baby bottle that is then mixed with powdered baby formula for instant feeding. The apparatus includes controls for ensuring that water in the reservoir does not exceed or overshoot a maximum safe temperature for feeding formula to an infant. Visual indicator that the temperature of the water is in a safe range is provided to reassure the caregiver of proper temperature. The size of the reservoir is limited to prevent stagnation of water while providing sufficient volume to a hold a supply of water for one nights feedings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Inventor: Danny J. Roberson