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Title: |
US6115923:
Teething spoon
[ Derwent Title ]

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Country: |
US United States of America

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Inventor: |
Gentry, Belinda J.; Harrisonville, MO 64701
Sisk, Geraldine A.; Harrisonville, MO 64701

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Assignee: |
None

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Published / Filed: |
2000-09-12
/ 1998-12-03

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Application Number: |
US1998000204312

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IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A47G 21/02;
A61J 17/02;
Core:
A47G 21/00;
A61J 17/00;
IPC-7:
A47J 43/28;

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ECLA Code: |
A47G21/02; A61J17/02;

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U.S. Class: |
Current:
030/324;
030/142;
030/322;
Original:
030/324;
030/142;
030/322;

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Field of Search: |
032/142,147-150,322-328,125,340

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Priority Number: |
| 1998-12-03 |
US1998000204312 |

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Abstract: |
A double-ended teething spoon with a water filled transparent handle formed of a firm, resilient material to provide gum relief for teething infants, as well as hand-eye coordination, training in use of the spoon, and amusement by viewing objects suspended in the handle.

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Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Walsh, Patrick J. ;

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Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Watts, Douglas D.;

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Maintenance Status: |
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Family: |
None

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Claim |
We claim:
1. A teething spoon comprising an elongate, arcuate hollow transparent handle with opposite ends formed of a firm, resilient material selected from the group consisting of non-toxic rubber or rubber-like material characterized by firmness for handling by an infant and by yielding when bitten by an infant, a spoon fitted to each opposite end of the handle, the hollow handle defining an enclosed chamber, a body of water in the enclosed chamber, and objects suspended in the water for providing gum relief for teething infants, hand-eye coordination, training in use of the spoon, and amusement by viewing objects suspended in the handle.

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