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Teat

US8251234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 11, 2009
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J11/0065
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A teat for connection to a receiving unit of a drink container has a main body and, adjoining the main body and tapered relative to the main body, a mouthpiece with at least one suction opening and a free end. The teat has a first connector element for connection to the receiving unit, and a second connector element for connection to the receiving unit, and a suction channel. The suction channel extends within the mouthpiece, opens via a first end into the suction opening and is directed via a second end towards the main body. This second end forms the first connector element for a substantially leak-tight connection to the receiving unit. The main body is designed such that it can be turned back towards the free end of the mouthpiece. The teat is designed such that it can be turned back at least a second location. The teat according to the invention can be connected to the feeding bottle in a simple and hygienic manner, is easy to clean and permits a feeding action that is as true to nature as possible.

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