Patents by Inventor Ellen Semans

Ellen Semans 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: 20250339881
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing baby items such as bottles, bottle accessories, and nipples. The apparatus includes a washing chamber with a removable cover. A supply water reservoir and a return water reservoir are also removably attached to the device. Upper and lower racks with upper and lower manifolds and sprayers are included within the interior of the washing chamber. The lower sprayers are used in washing bottles and the upper sprayers are used in washing nipples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Publication number: 20250319498
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing baby items such as bottles, bottle accessories, and nipples. The apparatus includes a washing chamber with a removable cover. A supply water reservoir and a return water reservoir are also removably attached to the device. Upper and lower racks with upper and lower manifolds and sprayers are included within the interior of the washing chamber. The lower sprayers are used in washing bottles and the upper sprayers are used in washing nipples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Publication number: 20250196196
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing baby items such as bottles, bottle accessories, and nipples. The apparatus includes a washing chamber with a removable cover. A supply water reservoir and a return water reservoir are also removably attached to the device. Upper and lower racks with upper and lower manifolds and sprayers are included within the interior of the washing chamber. The lower sprayers are used in washing bottles and the upper sprayers are used in washing nipples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2025
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Publication number: 20240269714
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. However, the apparatus can likewise be used to clean dishware, glassware, or utensils. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Publication number: 20230415202
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing baby items such as bottles, bottle accessories, and nipples. The apparatus includes a washing chamber with a removable cover. A supply water reservoir and a return water reservoir are also removably attached to the device. Upper and lower racks with upper and lower manifolds and sprayers are included within the interior of the washing chamber. The lower sprayers are used in washing bottles and the upper sprayers are used in washing nipples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, Jason Rooney
  • Patent number: 11845111
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. However, the apparatus can likewise be used to clean dishware, glassware, or utensils. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Hillsborough Bay Group, LLC
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Publication number: 20220055072
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. However, the apparatus can likewise be used to clean dishware, glassware, or utensils. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Patent number: 11167323
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Hillsborough Bay Group, LLC
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Publication number: 20200215582
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Patent number: 10507497
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Hillsborough Bay Group, LLC
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Publication number: 20180126424
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
  • Patent number: 9782803
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Hillsborough Bay Group, LLC
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
  • Publication number: 20140150830
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: HILLSBOROUGH BAY GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
  • Patent number: 8388765
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes three primary components: a container for housing the items to be washed; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Publication number: 20120216838
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes three primary components: a container for housing the items to be washed; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: HILLSBOROUGH BAY GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, Joseph L. Navarro, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110192431
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes three primary components: a container for housing the items to be washed; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Ellen Semans