Plastic-free device for fluid storage and delivery
US8573436B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D41/0442
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an embodiment, the device comprises a stainless steel container portion, a stainless steel annular portion, and a silicone mouthpiece portion. Fluid or other contents stored in the device only come in contact with the stainless container portion, the stainless steel annular portion, and the silicone mouthpiece portion. The stainless steel container portion, the stainless steel annular portion, and the silicone mouthpiece portion all do not contain plastic, therefore the fluid in contact with these surfaces is not exposed to any toxins or other compounds found in plastic and therefore the leaching of plastic toxins and compounds cannot occur while the fluid is stored in the device. The mouthpiece portion can be any of a number of different varieties, sizes and shapes.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.