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Vented bottle

US7326234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 16, 2003
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26F1/24
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vented bottle is provided. The vent is remote from the nipple. The bottle has a nipple simulating the shape, surface geometry and function of a woman's breast is provided. The nipple has a stem and a base. The base can have an areola region and a bulbous region. The areola region is positioned between the stem and the bulbous region, and can simulate the areola of a woman's breast. The bulbous region can simulate the region of a woman's breast surrounding the areola. The areola region can have a texture or surface geometry that is different from the texture or surface geometry of the stem or bulbous region.

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