Osmophore-pacifier
US6482225B1 · kind B1 · utility
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27Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M11/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An osmophore-pacifier. The osmophore-pacifier contains an odorant. When the osmophore-pacifier is sucked by an infant, it releases an odor which stimulates sucking behavior in the infant. The osmophore-pacifier includes a nipple, a shield portion, a matrix containing the odorant, and an air channel for releasing the odor. The odorant may be replaced with a different type of odorant in order to determine which odor stimulates continued sucking of the osmophore-pacifier, to promote sucking behavior, and to calm or soothe an infant in a state of agitation or pain.
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