Patent ID: 9205028
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for storing both clean and used baby bottle nipples and collars, the apparatus configured to separate the stored clean bottle nipples and collars from the stored used bottle nipples and collars, the apparatus comprising: a transparent cylindrical tubular member comprising a first open end and a second open end; a first nipple-shaped cap pivotably mounted to the first open end of the cylindrical tubular member; a second cap pivotably mounted to the second open end of the cylindrical tubular member; and a flexible insert comprising a nipple-shaped member comprising a concave side wall affixed to the bottom of the nipple-shaped member, the concave side wall comprising a top portion and a bottom portion both slidably in contact with the interior of the cylindrical tubular member such that the surface area of the side wall in contact with the cylindrical tubular member is minimized to reduce friction, the top portion and the bottom portion of the concave side wall configured to provide a seal between the concave side wall and the cylindrical tubular member that prevents a cross-contamination between the clean bottle nipples and collars stored above the flexible insert and the used bottle nipples and collars stored below the insert.