Baby bottle with flexible nipple regions
US8910810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J17/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to a first embodiment, a feeding bottle comprises a vessel, collar, and nipple. The nipple comprises a base portion, a teat portion, an areola portion allowing movement of the teat portion towards and away from the base portion. According to a second embodiment, a feeding bottle comprises a vessel, collar, nipple and handle portion removeably secured to the vessel by the collar. The invention includes a flexible region or regions to provide a more natural feeding by closely mimicking the human breast.
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