Infant pacifier stabilizing device
US4697589A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1986 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J17/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stabilizing device for infant pacifiers is constructed of an elongated generally tubular bean bag, closed or closable at two locations to form a central and two outer bean bag sections. On the center section is a fabric tab for inserting through the ring of a pacifier and then securing to the bean bag with hook and loop fasteners. The bean bag sections lie on the infant's chest or shoulders or on a surface to retain the pacifier within reach even when it is not in the baby's mouth. With adjustment of the positions of the two outer bean bag chambers, a variety of configurations can be formed to stabilize the pacifier in different positions of the infant.
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