Nipple and nipple assembly
US10869814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J11/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nipple for use with an infant drinking cup is disclosed herein. The nipple comprises a domed portion having a central region and an inner surface, a teat portion radially offset from the central region, and a radially-outer wall. The radially-outer wall is joined to the domed portion at a joining location and comprises an inner fluid-flow surface, defining a fluid flow direction. A region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location is substantially parallel to said fluid flow direction, or the inner fluid-flow surface of the teat portion extends radially outwardly, away from said region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location.
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