Patents by Inventor Ivan R. Elder

Ivan R. Elder 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: 4498594
    Abstract: A compartmented, basket-like accessory for washing nipple and cap components of infant-feeding bottles in a conventional automatic dishwashing machine. The accessory can be mounted easily and quickly in the article rack found in most conventional automatic dishwashing machines. The top section and bottom section of the accessory preferably are made of perforated plastic to permit the water to pass through freely during the washing and rinsing cycle. A plurality of smaller nipple compartments are each provided with a vertical, prong-like, nipple positioner, centered to hold the nipples upright during the washing and rinsing cycle. Similarly, a plurality of larger cap and ring compartments are each provided with a vertical, prong-like, cap and ring positioner, centered to hold the caps and rings in a fixed position during the washing and rinsing cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Inventor: Ivan R. Elder