Nipple shield
US8469771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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21Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J13/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nipple shield includes a base portion having a cutout for allowing a nose of the baby to contact the mother's breast during breastfeeding and a nipple portion that extends outward from the base portion. The nipple portion includes a sidewall and a generally flat end wall that has a plurality of openings therein. The nipple portion is configured for receiving the nipple therein and to be placed in the baby's mouth during breastfeeding.
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