Infant teething gel applicator
US6863681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J7/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an infant teething gel applicator for the application of anesthetic gel, having a teething portion to administer a regulated and minimal dosage of medication, and a collar to fit inside a standard baby bottle. The collar extends radially in a first plane and the teething portion extends laterally from the collar and is aligned longitudinally in a direction generally orthogonal to the collar. The teething portion has an outer engaging surface with a plurality of protrusions extending outward therefrom. Each individual protrusion contains a single minute pore configured to harbor medication, which is dispersed upon an infant chewing the device.
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