Nipple configuration for use in feeding and nursing newborn infants
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61J-009/00
A61J-011/00
A61J-013/00
A61J-017/00
출원번호
US-0392788
(2003-03-19)
발명자
/ 주소
Gilmore, Carolyn K.
대리인 / 주소
Holland &
인용정보
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16인용 특허 :
16
초록▼
A nipple configuration for use on baby bottles and in breast shields particularly adapted for feeding and nursing newborns. The configuration includes body and nipple portions integrally formed of a soft flexible material and defining raised ridges or other surface irregularities thereon so as to pr
A nipple configuration for use on baby bottles and in breast shields particularly adapted for feeding and nursing newborns. The configuration includes body and nipple portions integrally formed of a soft flexible material and defining raised ridges or other surface irregularities thereon so as to provide the feel of a mother's breast and nipple. The nipple projects outwardly from the body portion and defines a fluid passageway extending axially therethrough and a plurality of discharge openings in the extended end thereof. A flexible reinforcing tube extends through the passageway communicating the fluid openings with the interior of the body portion and preventing the nipple from collapsing upon being sucked by a newborn. The device can also be used on a pacifier for developing the sucking reflex and, in a modified form, for feeding and nursing newborns having a cleft-lip or palate.
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1. A nipple configuration for use on baby bottles and in breast shields particularly adapted for simulating a mother's breast in the feeding and nursing newborns, said configuration comprising:body and nipple portions integrally formed of a soft flexible material, said body portion defining a convex
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A nipple configuration for use on baby bottles and in breast shields particularly adapted for simulating a mother's breast in the feeding and nursing newborns, said configuration comprising:body and nipple portions integrally formed of a soft flexible material, said body portion defining a convex outer surface disposed about an interior area;said nipple portion projecting outwardly from said body portion and defining a fluid passageway extending axially therethrough and a plurality of fluid discharge openings in an extended end thereof wherein said nipple portion and said convex outer surface of said body portion define surface irregularities thereon to simulate the outer surfaces of a mother's nipple and areola; anda flexible reinforcing tube extending through said passageway communicating said fluid openings with said interior of said body portion and preventing said nipple portion from collapsing upon being sucked by a newborn, said tube being less flexible than said nipple portion and cooperating therewith to provide the feel and flexibility of a mother's breast.2. The nipple configuration of claim 1 wherein said nipple portion includes a pair of flexible wing members extending along the axial length of said nipple portion and projecting outwardly therefrom in opposed lateral directions, said wing members tapering outwardly toward perimeter edges thereof such that said members increase in flexibility toward said edges.3. The nipple configuration of claim 2 wherein said wing members are integrally formed with said nipple and body portions.4. The nipple configuration of claim 3 wherein said nipple portion has an axial length of about 1.0 to 1.125 inches.5. The nipple configuration of claim 1 wherein said nipple portion has an axial length of about 1.0 to 1.125 inches.6. A nipple configuration for use on a baby bottle for simulating a mother's breast in the feeding of newborns, said configuration comprising:a body portion defining a convex outer surface disposed about an interior area; a base portion extending from said body portion for securing said nipple configuration to the baby bottle;a nipple portion projecting outwardly from said body portion, and a plurality of fluid discharge openings in an extended end thereof, at least said body and nipple portions being formed of a soft flexible material and having a plurality of surface irregularities formed therein;wherein said nipple portion defines a fluid passageway extending axially therethrough and including a flexible reinforcing tube extending through said passageway communicating said fluid openings with said interior of said body portion and preventing said nipple portion from collapsing upon being sucked by a newborn; andwherein said flexible reinforcing tube is less flexible than the material of which said nipple portion and cooperates therewith to provide the feel and flexibility of a mother's breast.7. The nipple configuration of claim 6 wherein said nipple portion has an axial length of about 1.0 to 1.125 inches.8. The nipple configuration of claim 6 wherein said nipple portion defines an inner end and an outer end and includes a pair of flexible wing members which extend along the axial length of said nipple portion, said wing members being configured to define perimeter edges extending outwardly in opposite directions from said outer end of said nipple and converging toward said inner end thereof, and tapering from said nipple portion in opposed lateral directions, whereby said wing members increase in flexibility toward perimeter edges thereof.9. The nipple configuration of claim 8 wherein said nipple portion has an axial length of about 1.0 to 1.125 inches.10. A nipple configuration for use on a baby bottle for feeding newborns having a cleft-lip and/or palate, said configuration comprising:a body portion defining a convex outer surface disposed about an interior area;a base portion extending from said body portion for securing said nipple configuration to the baby bottle and a nipple portion projecting outwardly from said body portion, at least said body and nipple portions being formed of a soft flexible material and wherein said nipple portion defines a fluid passageway extending axially therethrough, a plurality of fluid discharge openings in an extended end thereof; anda pair of flexible wing members extending along the axial length of said nipple portion, said wing members configured to define perimeter edges extending outwardly in opposed directions from said nipple portion and tapering outwardly from said nipple portion, whereby said wing members increase in flexibility toward perimeter edges thereof; anda flexible reinforcing tube extending through said passageway in said nipple portion communicating said fluid openings with said interior of said body portion and preventing said nipple portion from collapsing upon being sucked by a newborn.11. The nipple configuration of claim 10 wherein said nipple portion and said convex outer surface of said body portion define surface irregularities therein to simulate the outer surface of a mother's nipple and areola.12. The nipple configuration of claim 11 wherein said nipple portion has an axial length of about 1.0 to 1.125 inches.13. The nipple configuration of claim 12 wherein said wing members are integrally formed with said nipple, body and base portions.14. A breast shield adapted to be placed over a mother's breast and nipple for nursing a newborn, said shield being formed of a soft flexible material and defining a body portion and a nipple portion, said body portion having a curvilinear outer surface defining a plurality of surface irregularities therein and a smooth interior surface, said nipple portion projecting outwardly from said body portion and defining a first fluid passageway extending axially therethrough, a plurality of surface irregularities to simulate the outer surfaces of a mother's nipple and areola, thereon and a plurality of fluid discharge openings in an extended end thereof and including a flexible reinforcing tube extending through said passageway communicating said fluid openings with the interior of said body portion and preventing said nipple portion from collapsing upon being sucked by a newborn.15. The breast shield of claim 14 wherein said nipple portion includes a pair of flexible wing members extending along the axial length of said nipple portion and projecting outwardly therefrom in opposed lateral directions, said wing members tapering outwardly toward perimeter edges thereof such that said members increase in flexibility toward said edges.16. A breast shield adapted to be placed over a mother's breast and nipple for nursing a newborn, said shield being formed of a soft flexible material and defining a body portion and a nipple portion, said body portion having a curvilinear outer surface defining a plurality of surface irregularities therein and a smooth interior surface, said nipple portion projecting outwardly from said body portion and defining a first fluid passageway extending axially therethrough, a plurality of surface irregularities thereon to simulate the outer surfaces of a mother's nipple and areola and a plurality of fluid discharge openings in an extended end thereof and including a flexible reinforcing tube extending through said passageway communicating said fluid openings with the interior of said body portion and preventing said nipple portion from collapsing upon being sucked by a newborn, and a second fluid passageway carried by said body portion and defining an upstream end and a downstream end, said downstream end being disposed proximate said reinforcing tube in said nipple portion and said upstream end being disposed exteriorly of said body portion such that upon communicating said upstream end with a supply of breast milk or formula, said breast milk or formula can be directed to the newborn through said second fluid passageway and said reinforcing tube.17. The breast shield of claim 16 wherein said second fluid passageway is formed in said body portion of said breast shield and including a closure member carried by said shield for selectively sealing said upstream end of said second fluid passageway.18. The breast shield of claim 16 wherein said nipple portion includes a pair of flexible wing members extending along the axial length of said nipple portion and projecting outwardly therefrom in opposed lateral directions, said wing members tapering outwardly toward perimeter edges thereof such that said members increase in flexibility toward said edges.19. The breast shield of claim 18 wherein said second fluid passageway is formed in said body portion of said breast shield and including a closure member carried by said shield for selectively sealing said upstream end of said second fluid passageway.20. A pacifier adapted for use with newborns having cleft-lips and/or palates, said pacifier comprising:body and nipple portions integrally formed of a soft flexible material, said body portion defining a convex outer surface having a plurality of surface irregularities therein, said nipple portion projecting outwardly from said body portion and having a plurality of surface irregularities thereon;a reinforcing member extending therethrough; anda pair of flexible wing members extending along the axial length of said nipple portion, said wing members configured to define perimeter edges extending outwardly in opposed directions from said nipple portion and tapering outwardly from said nipple portion, whereby said wing members increase in flexibility toward perimeter edges thereof.
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