Drinking vessel with teat
US8181800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J17/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to a first embodiment, a nipple for a feeding bottle or a soother comprises a base portion, a teat portion, an areola portion and a flex region allowing flexing of the teat portion towards and away from the areola portion. According to a second embodiment, a nipple for a feeding bottle or soother is provided with a helical flow formation on the inner face of the teat, which allows continuous flow of liquid even when the teat is collapsed via the helical flow path which allows extension at the teat, in particular rotational or torsional extension.
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