Nipple assembly with endoscope
US6120528A · kind A · utility
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12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for allowing visual examination of the swallowing of fluids by an infant which includes a nipple mounted housing, a feeding tube for feeding fluid into the nipple, openings in the nipple to allow the fluid to pass or be sucked therethrough, a further opening centrally located in the nipple through which an endoscope is passed to allow for such visual examination.
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