Bottle and cup holding bib buddy

Abstract

The present invention discloses a combination bib and bottle holder, using a unique adjustable three strap support system for holding a bottle, cup, Sippy cup, or snack cup near to a child or adult to allow them to drink or eat at leisure without dropping the container. The primary feature of this invention is to allow toddlers six months to 3 years to feed themselves. The support straps fastened onto the front of the bib securely hold bottles or cups of varying shapes and sizes. The bib is fastened around the neck. The wearer is free to move around and to manipulate and drink or eat from the container in the bib holder. The bib design includes form fitting curved sides which allows the user to freely manipulate the bib and feeding container to drink or eat from it. Embodiments permit the bib to be used by persons who cannot hold a container because of a physical or mental impairment that limits their ability to feed themselves. The unique feature of this device is that it prevents the user from dropping the container thus keeping it more sanitary.

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[0001]References Cited5,184,796February 1993Maher5,820,084October 1998Trumbauer et al.5,765,225June 1998Goeckeritz et al.5,898,940May 1999Cameron6,055,667May 2000JimenezRE38,393January 2004Bronson7,513,465B2April 2009PradoBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]When a child reaches the age when he can grasp an object, he is encouraged to hold his own cup or bottle when he is feeding in his high chair, stroller or car seat. During the learning period, the child often drops the container, such as a baby bottle or Sippy Cup™, and the caregiver must then retrieve it from the floor and clean it before returning it to the child. It would be helpful if a device could be provided to prevent the container from being dropped by the child so that it would not have to be retrieved continuously, cleaned and returned, thus relieving frustration of both parent and child.[0003]Many efforts have been made in the past to devise bottle holders. Bronson, U.S. Pat. RE38,393, discloses a harness / combination ves...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a problem where infants often drop their bottles or sippy cups when learning to hold them, and the caregiver must then retrieve it from the floor and clean it before returning it to the child. The patent aims to provide a solution by creating a device that prevents the container from being dropped by the child so that it does not have to be retrieved continuously, cleaned and returned, thus relieving frustration of both parent and child. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a device that allows the infant to hold their own container while learning to hold it, preventing it from being dropped and requiring constant retrieval and cleaning.

Problems solved by technology

However, this vest does not permit the infant to move about freely while wearing the harness.

However, this bib does not permit the infant to manipulate the bottle.

However, this bib does not permit the infant to manipulate the beverage container.

This invention suffers from the complexity of having to adjust the harness for each individual wearer, limited in mobility and offers no protection against spills onto the infants clothing and skin.

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