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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2004
Steven B. Dunn, Beverly Hills, CA (US);
Mark Hatherill, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Kevin D. Johnson, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Charles P. Davis, Torrance, CA (US);
Steven B. Dunn, Beverly Hills, CA (US);
Mark Hatherill, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Kevin D. Johnson, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Charles P. Davis, Torrance, CA (US);
Munchkin, Inc., North Hills, CA (US);
Abstract
A feeding apparatus that has particular utility for feeding infants, small children and adults that are at risk for choking on soft food includes a mesh enclosure that is open at a first end and closed at a second end. A mesh holder engages and holds open the first open end of the mesh enclosure and has an opening communicating with the interior of the mesh enclosure through which food may be inserted into the mesh enclosure. A closure mechanism is mounted to the mesh holder for movement between a first open position wherein the opening is uncovered and food may be inserted or removed from the mesh enclosure and a second closed position wherein the food is secured within the mesh enclosure. The closure mechanism advantageously remains engaged with the mesh holder in both the first and second positions.