Method and apparatus for a non-nutritive suck entrainment pulse generator
US8545230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/62
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This document discusses, among other things, method and apparatus for a non-nutritive suck (NNS) entrainment pulse generator. An embodiment includes a valve assembly in communication with a first pressure and a second pressure to change a pressure of a baglet. A controller can switch the valve assembly to selectively couple the first and second pressures to the baglet to produce a series of pressure pulses within the baglet. In an embodiment, the pulse generator is substantially self-contained. In an embodiment, the valve assembly includes a reciprocating piston assembly to generate the series of pressure pulses. In an embodiment, the NNS entrainment pulse generator is portable.
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