Abstract: An oral administration device having a nipple member and a frangible seal is disclosed. An oral administration system having a nipple member and a syringe to fill the nipple member is disclosed. An oral administration device having a vacuum package surrounding the oral administration device is also disclosed.

Abstract: Teat device for preventing habits such as snoring, breathing through the mouth, sucking, grinding and gnashing the teeth, and for training or treating oral functions, said teat device comprising an oral vestibule.

Abstract: A Developmental Pacifier is provided to help infants with functional feeding development and to assist with specific developmental problems in young children such as developmental delays, prematurity, gastro-esophageal reflux, autism spectrum disorder, hypotonicity, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, microcephaly, and other sensory integrative dysfunctions. The developmental pacifier of the present invention encourages acceptance of food textures and stimulates oral-motor awareness, and reduces or eliminates functional feeding problems in children. The Developmental Pacifier has a nipple with an upper portion and a base portion, a base, and sensory elements. A series of Developmental Pacifiers with varying sensory elements may be used for certain treatment regimens as prescribed by a medical practitioner, pediatric occupational therapist, or other pediatric specialist.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to oral devices, and more particularly, to oral devices having natural gum materials therein. The oral devices are operable to dispense substances in an oral cavity while carrying out conventional functionalities. The oral device may include a mold having a shape of a conventional oral device. The mold has at least one component, comprising a natural gum based material, which operates within an oral cavity.

Abstract: A pacifier retaining device with a resilient partial ring shaped member, a rigid nipple storage enclosure and a necklace connection member. The resilient ring has an approximate C shape where the gap in the C shape is approximately one quarter of an inch. The nipple storage enclosure is cylindrical in shape and having a closed top and an open bottom. The rigid nipple storage enclosure is attached from its top surface to the the inside surface of the resilient partial ring at the inside surface of the ring shaped opposite to the gap in the C shape. The necklace connection member is attached to to outside surface of the ring directly above the nipple storage enclosure connection point. A preferred embodiment includes the end points of the C shaped partial ring include outwardly disposed lead in tabs.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dispensing device. The dispensing device includes a chamber subassembly coupled to a mouth guard subassembly. The mouth guard subassembly includes a mouth guard adjacent to an end of the chamber subassembly, a nipple extending from the mouth guard, and foam disposed within the interior of the nipple.

Abstract: A pacifier comprises a first layer (100) having a first substrate (110) with a first surface (112) on one side and a second surface (114) on the opposite side, and having a nipple (120) extending vertically from the first surface (112) of the substrate (110); and a second layer (200) molded onto the second surface (114) of the first substrate (110), said second layer (200) forming a body portion (400) which covers less than all the second surface (114) of the first layer (100). The first substrate (110) further has two raised segments (116) in symmetry on an outer periphery thereof to form a shield portion (130), and the two raised segments (116) are dimensioned and shaped such that the shield portion (130) is rigid enough to permit no sucking of the pacifier into a baby's mouth when the two raised segments (116) are forced to abut against the body portion (400).

Abstract: A pacifier holder comprising a shaft; a cover moveably connected to the shaft; a base attached to the shaft at a lower aspect of the shaft; so constructed and arranged that the cover can slide downwards along the shaft under action of gravity to cover a pacifier located on the base.

Abstract: A pacifier is presented including a nipple configured to receive a plurality of breath and saliva samples from a user, a base portion configured for attachment to the nipple, and an output mechanism attached to the base portion and configured for displaying different nutritional information values. The output mechanism may include one or more removable strips. The plurality of breath and saliva samples received from the user via the nipple are analyzed for nutritional information, preferably, continuously and in real-time, and the nutritional information includes at least one of carbohydrates, fats, minerals, protein, fiber, vitamins, water, salt, sugar, sodium, antioxidants, and phytochemicals.

Abstract: A pacifier assembly has a pacifier having a shield with a convex surface and a concave surface. The pacifier has a back portion extending from the convex surface; and a teat extending from the concave surface. The convex surface has a plurality of undulations and a plurality of apertures extending through the shield. The pacifier assembly further includes a case. A pacifier assembly provides for a pacifier having a shield with a convex surface and a concave surface, a back portion extending from the convex surface and a teat extending from the concave surface. The pacifier assembly further provides for a case having a base and a cover. The base includes at least two compartments. One of the at least two compartments includes chamber for receiving fluid and the other of the at least two compartments is sized to receive the pacifier.

Abstract: The present subject matter is suited for evaluating biomechanics and electrophysiology of an infant's orofacial system during sucking. The present subject matter includes at least one orofacial sensor and a processor. In various examples, the present subject matter additionally includes one or a combination of: a pacifier having a baglet, a receiver assembly, a stimulation device, a memory, a display, and data acquisition and analysis software. Advantageously, the present subject may non-invasively sample and analyze suck and may stimulate nerve endings in the face of an infant.

Abstract: Improved pacifiers are provided. Certain embodiments better accommodate the anatomy of the human oral cavity and throat, and can provide for improved airway patency, healthy jaw development, correct swallowing, and/or satisfy a user's inclination to suck and nibble. Certain embodiments include an upper ridge groove configured to receive a user's upper anterior ridge, and a lower ridge groove configured to receive the user's lower anterior ridge. The ridge grooves can be substantially vertically aligned, can span a user's anterior ridges, and can maintain vertical spacing between the user's anterior ridges. Certain embodiments include an anterior flange and a posterior flange, the upper ridge groove configured to receive the upper anterior ridge between the posterior flange and anterior flange, and the lower ridge groove configured to receive the lower anterior ridge between the posterior flange and anterior flange.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pacifier clip, consists of a base board, a pulling sheet, a mobile clipping sheet and a connection tool. When the pulling sheet is pulled, through the leverage effect the swivel rod optionally abuts against the bottoms of the support arms or swivels the passive sheet while the swivel rod is rotated, so the mobile end of the mobile clipping sheet generates an upward or downward movement, and the teeth lines of the mobile end and the teeth rows of the base board are engaged or forms a slit. When the mobile clipping sheet of the pacifier clip is clipped on a thicker object, through the leverage effect, the pair of support arms of the mobile clipping sheet applies a clockwise force to the swivel rod disposed below the support arms, so the abutting force between the two components is enhanced and the clipping effect is also increased.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light pacifier (10) is provided. That is, a pacifier includes an ultraviolet light source (42) and is structured to project the ultraviolet light within the mouth of an infant via the pacifier nipple (16).

Abstract: An integral display for a child's pacifier indicates whether it is clean and safe for the child's use. The pacifier has a selectable dial on its exterior rear face that allows the care-giver to select between “CLEAN” or “DIRTY”, depending on the status of the pacifier. Once the pacifier is properly cleaned, the care-giver would slide the indicator to display “CLEAN”. In such a manner, the care-giver would always be aware of the cleanliness of the pacifier and whether it would be safe to give to the child.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wireless, bite activated switch for electrosurgery related electrosurgical systems, and methods of use thereof. During an electrosurgical procedure, a biocompatible switching device is gently held in the surgeon's mouth, typically between the teeth. The surgeon may activate an electrosurgical device by biting down on the switch. In embodiments, the wireless, bite activated switch includes a passive RFID tag that is powered by a radiofrequency signal transmitted by an interrogator included within an electrosurgical system unit. The wireless, bite activated may include a unique identifier which enables the electrosurgical system unit to respond only to a designated wireless device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for performing electrosurgery. The disclosed method includes providing a wireless, bite-activated switch configured for use within a surgeon's mouth. The disclosed switch includes an activator, a transponder, and an antenna. The switch communicates with an electrosurgical energy source, such as without limitation, an electrosurgical RF or microwave generator, to convey the state of the switch and activate the generator. The disclosed method provides providing the wireless switch with a unique identifier and associating the generator with the unique switch to ensure only the intended switch can control the electrosurgical generator.

Abstract: A device for massaging the jaw or cleaning the teeth of a baby. The device has a handle and a plate-shaped bite part which is curbed in such a way that it essentially corresponds to the curbed shape of the jaw. The bite part has massage or cleaning projections on at least one broad side and is of a material which is softer than that of the handle. The handle and the bite part are interconnected in a nondetachable manner.

Abstract: A multistage baglet system for a pacifier and a multistage nipple system. Baglets and nipples with bumps thereon are initially provided to accustom a baby to the use of such baglets and nipples. Subsequently, baglets and nipples with bumps are provided to assist the baby with teething.

Abstract: A child's pacifier having a shield with a concave side and a convex side, a nipple extending outwardly from the concave side and a handle extending outwardly from the convex side. The shield is in the shape of two wings, each wing having two lobes, with the shield having a plurality of holes and a curved edge providing a bumper.

Abstract: A shield for a pacifier, teether, feeding device, sippy cup or the like. The shield carries a structure that is adapted to be inserted into the mouth of a young child. There is a body defining an opening at which the structure is carried and an inner surface surrounding this opening and encompassing the perioral areas surrounding the lips. The body defines a superior portion superior to the opening and an inferior portion inferior to the opening, and defines a lateral axis passing laterally through the opening. The superior portion is generally concave laterally on both sides of the vertical midline, to define an inner surface that closely conforms to the upper lip and perioral areas. At least the part of the inferior portion close to and on either side of the vertical midline is offset outward away from the face compared to the inner surface of the superior portion that is close to and on either side of the vertical midline, to allow the mandible to move anteriorly without being inhibited by the shield.

Abstract: A pacifier accessory which includes a tethering strap and combined first and second body harnesses for the attachment of a pacifier, wherein the first and second body harnesses each include a horizontal strap. Each horizontal strap includes a fastening mechanism. The tether strap is connected at one end to the combined first and second body harnesses perpendicularly. The other end of the tether strap is connected to a ring. The ring is attached to an article via a clip. Alternatively, the ring is connected to a pacifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lubricious polymeric composition that includes polymer and one or more lubricants. Articles formed from the lubricious polymeric composition possess enhanced softness, flexibility and lubricity. The present disclosure also provides a method for making an article formed from a lubricious polymeric composition having polymer and one or more lubricants.

Abstract: A sanitary product includes a substrate having a binder, at least one of a cross-linking agent and a curing agent, and an active ingredient.

Abstract: A pacifier includes an inner substrate layer and an outer substrate layer comolded over the inner substrate layer. The outer substrate layer forms a nipple and a handle. The inner substrate layer has a first portion covered by the outer substrate layer and a portion uncovered by the outer substrate layer forming a shield portion.

Abstract: A device (1) for protecting a pacifier (2) includes:—a housing (3) for the pacifier, the pacifier having an external position where the pacifier is outside of the housing, the pacifier having an internal position where the pacifier is situated inside the housing;—an orifice (6) allowing the pacifier (2) to move from its internal position to its external position and from its external position to its internal position; and—elements (4, 40) for applying a return force (5) to the pacifier, the return force drawing the pacifier from its external position to its internal position. A method employed in this device is described. The pacifier is thus protected from dirt, germs and microbes and therefore the hygiene of the pacifier is improved.

Abstract: A tooth-hardening apparatus according to the present invention includes a tooth-hardening member of a plate shape having a projection on its surface, and a nipple attached on the tooth-hardening member. The nipple has a predetermined hardness to provide a pacifier function and a tooth-hardening function. A space is formed in the tooth-hardening member. The space is covered with an upper transparent cover and a lower transparent cover.

Abstract: A pacifier system to help a child break a habit of using standard pacifiers includes a first pacifier, having a first nipple with a nipple shape and a first nipple size; and a second pacifier, having a second nipple with substantially the same nipple shape and a second nipple size. The second nipple size is smaller than the first nipple size. The pacifiers may have different size codes for nipples with different diameters.

Abstract: The infant mouthpiece includes a U-shaped mouth mold for inserting into the mouth of the infant, wherein the mouth mold comprises a top, a bottom, a center, a distal end, a proximal end, and a plurality of ridges disposed along the top of the mouth mold. The infant mouthpiece further includes a female portion of a plug and a stopper, wherein the stopper comprises a proximal side, a distal side, and a center. The mouth mold, the stopper, and the female portion of the plug are connected such that the proximal end of the mouth mold is connected to the distal side of the stopper and the proximal side of the stopper is connected to the female portion of the plug.

Abstract: Sleep mouthpieces are provided. One such mouthpiece includes an intraoral component including first and second troughs configured to receive a user's upper and lower teeth or ridges. The troughs are separated by a distance, thereby providing an opening that can allow mouth breathing. The mouthpiece includes an extraoral component connected to the intraoral component by first and second columns. The columns can be positioned at first and second ends of the intraoral component. The columns can also be positioned at first and second ends of the opening. The columns can also be positioned between the ends of the opening and the ends of the intraoral component. The extraoral component includes first and second retention portions extending from the first and second columns away from a center of the intraoral component and away from the opening. The first and second retention portions are configured to contact the user's face.

Abstract: The infant mouthpiece of the present invention comprises a U-shaped mouth mold for inserting into the mouth of the infant, wherein the mouth mold comprises a top, a bottom, a center, a distal end, a proximal end, and a plurality of ridges disposed along the top of the mouth mold. The infant mouthpiece further comprises a female portion of a plug and a stopper, wherein the stopper comprises a proximal side, a distal side, and a center. The mouth mold, the stopper, and the female portion of the plug are connected such that the proximal end of the mouth mold is connected to the distal side of the stopper and the proximal side of the stopper is connected to the female portion of the plug.

Abstract: Method for the production of a pacifier teat and pacifier teat with a suction section forming a cavity, to which suction section a shaft adjoins, wherein an elastic hollow body having suction section and the shaft is pre-formed in an injection or in a dipping process and opposite wall sections of the pre-formed hollow body are connected with each other in the region of the shaft.

Abstract: Improved pacifiers having less than two air holes within the pacifier shield. In one series of embodiments, a single enlarged air hole is provided through the pacifier shield. In a further series of embodiments, no air holes are provided through the shield, the pacifier shield being designed with arms forming gaps allowing the ventilation of air. In preferred embodiments, a support base extends from the baglet support and a rim extending from the support base such that the baglet support, the support base, and the rim in combination define a single opening in the shield or a gap between the arms of the pacifier shield and the pacifier shield body allowing passage of air therethrough and increasing the safety and comfort of use of the pacifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safe pacifier clip, mainly composed by a base sheet, a pulling member, a latching member and a tying tool.

Abstract: A pacifier (1) comprising a bladder body (2) and a stop disc (4) interconnected by a transition and connection portion (6), as the bladder body (2) is shaped with an asymmetric, in the user position against a tongue (22) of a child (14) concave portion (24) and comprising a branch (18) sloping downward and inward and a bladder part (20) directed upward and inward, where at least the bladder part (20) is provided with a cavity, and wherein the bladder part (20) comprises a tongue plate (28) and a palate plate (30) where the tongue plate (28) and the palate plate (30) are interconnected along their edge portion in a bulb (32).

Abstract: Disclosed is a combined pacifier and spoon device comprising a handle attached to a sucking body. The sucking body comprises a posterior region proximal to the handle and an anterior end distal to the handle. A curved upper side of the sucking body defines a recess extending at least part way between the posterior region and the anterior end thereof thereby forming a spoon for feeding food to a person with the recess for holding the food.

Abstract: A music pacifier (100) includes a pacifier frame (101) and a nipple (102) which locates at the one side of the frame and a container (106) locates on the other side of the frame. Within the container (106), there is a music IC & power supply (108), an insulating house (109), and a vibrating transducer (110). The insulating house (109) made of soft material is used to insulate the vibration produced. The vibrating transducer (110) is used to convert the pre-stored music into vibration. It locates in the above-mentioned house and connects with the above-mentioned music IC. There is also a vibrating tongue (111) which is used to pass the vibration produced by the above-mentioned vibrating transducer to an infant's jaw, including a contacting part (114) of the above-mentioned vibrating transducer which locates in the above-mentioned house as well as a tongue (113) which protrudes from the above-mentioned house and extends into the above-mentioned nipple.

Abstract: A feeding apparatus that has particular utility for feeding infants, small children and adults that are at risk for choking on soft food includes a mesh enclosure that is open at a first end and closed at a second end. A mesh holder engages and holds open the first open end of the mesh enclosure and has an opening communicating with the interior of the mesh enclosure through which food may be inserted into the mesh enclosure. A closure mechanism is mounted to the mesh holder for movement between a first open position wherein the opening is uncovered and food may be inserted or removed from the mesh enclosure and a second closed position wherein the food is secured within the mesh enclosure. The closure mechanism advantageously remains engaged with the mesh holder in both the first and second positions.

Abstract: The present invention is a pacifier having a non-collapsible aperture within the nipple lengthwise and a vertical aperture crosswise. The pacifier has a superiorly arched nipple upon a guard and opposite the nipple, a tab for grasping. The horizontal aperture extends from the tip of the nipple and through the guard. The horizontal aperture allows the passage of air into and out of the pacifier as an infant breathes and has a rib extending lengthwise that prevents collapse of the aperture. However, as infants salivate when suckling on a pacifier, the vertical aperture permits drainage of saliva, that enters the horizontal aperture, back into the mouth of an infant. The guard has a generally oval shape. Alternatively, the nipple deviates superiorly and close to the proximal end, has recesses for teeth or gums, and a hole in the tab for a strap or keeper.

Abstract: A lip closing tool can be configured to encourage an infant or the like to close his/her mouth unconsciously and keep his/her mouth closed, thereby encouraging formation of a habit of nasal respiration. The lip closing tool can include a lip contact portion that is contacted by the outer surface of the lips during use, and a main body that is configured to be disposed inside the oral cavity during use. The main body can include a teeth contact portion that is disposed on the outer surface of the teeth during use and extends in a left-right direction. A thin lip contacting portion can connect the lip contact portion to the teeth contact portion and can be contacted by the upper and lower lips during use. The teeth contact portion can be formed entirely and integrally from a flexible material. Stimulation portions can be provided by enlarging the volume of the teeth contact portion near the end of right and left paths thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus including a stuffed animal, a pacifier; and an attachment device fixed to the stuffed animal. The attachment device may be flexible and is configured so that it can be inserted into an opening of the pacifier and thereafter the attachment device can be attached to itself to hold the pacifier onto the stuffed animal. The attachment device may include a material and first and second connectors fixed to the material. The first connector may connect to the second connector to attach the attachment device to itself to hold the pacifier onto the stuffed animal.

Abstract: A pacifier (1) for premature babies, comprising a shield (2, 2a) on which a nipple (3) as well as, preferably, a grip (4) is provided, and which has at least one recess for the nose, wherein the shield (2, 2a) includes severable portions (6, 6a, 6b) which can be severed at pre-determined severing sites (5, 5a, 5b, 5c) defined as weakened sites or markings.

Abstract: An apparatus for pacifying an infant with a rotating joint which allows the pacifier to move, and the rotating joint allows the pacifier to move with the mouth.

Abstract: A medicine dispensing pacifier has a centered nipple upon a guard and a reservoir communicating through the guard to the nipple. The reservoir, opposite the guard, has a cap, and upon removing it, a caregiver places medicine into the reservoir. Then the caregiver returns the cap to seal the reservoir. The infant then suckles the nipple, ingesting the medicine drawn from the reservoir. Alternately, the pacifier includes an air permeable membrane, a flexible cap, for dispensing medicine under pressure through a nipple into an infant that has difficulty taking medicine. The infant then suckles upon the nipple and the caregiver presses upon the cap raising the flow of medicine through the nipple into the mouth of the infant. The cap augments the natural suckling of the infant with pressure and without spilling medicine.

Abstract: A fluid delivery device for being secured on an infant pacifier comprises a fluid delivery nozzle configured to direct fluid toward an infant's nares and a nozzle support member secured to the fluid delivery nozzle and configured for being secured on the mouth shield of the pacifier.

Abstract: A children's comfort system is disclosed comprising a blanket made from a markable and washable fabric material body, a permanent or washable marker set removably attached to the blanket, an interchangeable comfort device connected to the blanket, and a markable and washable toy doll attached to the blanket.

Abstract: A pacifier holder with a clamping device, a pacifier, a pacifier holding ring, a flexible wire form, a wire form to pacifier connector member and a polyfoam tube covering the wire form. The wire form terminates at each end in a threaded portion. One threaded portion engages with female threads in the connector member. The other the threaded portion engages the clamping device. The connector member has a male thread that can engage a mating female thread portion located on the rear of the pacifier holder ring. The pacifier holder ring includes a circular base plate and a side perimeter ring, and the side perimeter ring which can removably retain the pacifier. A preferred embodiment includes a clamping device that has slidably connected top and bottom plates and a screw down plate that locks the pacifier holder onto the frame of a chair or bed.

Abstract: A pacifier tether includes a ring or aperture at one end to be interposed between two halves of a fastener such as a button and button hole or two halves of a snap on an infant garment. The tether is connected to the infant garment by completing the buttoning or snap fastening about the ring on the tether to secure the ring between the fastened garment layers. A second ring or aperture at a second tether end is configured to allow passage of the other tether end to form a loop about a pacifier handle. Alternatively, the tether is connected to the pacifier by a hook and loop touch fastener, snap fastener, or snap fit. A snap adapter on the tether can be used to engage each of two halves of a snap on the infant garment.

Abstract: A child's pacifier having a shield with a concave side and a convex side, a nipple extending outwardly from the concave side and a handle extending outwardly from the convex side. The shield is in the shape of two wings, each wing having two lobes, with the shield having a plurality of holes and a curved edge providing a bumper.

Abstract: Combination pacifier tethering and bracelet systems and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect of the disclosed subject matter, a system comprises a flexible stringing component including first and second ends. The system also comprises first and second clip mechanisms attached to the first and second ends, respectively, of the stringing component. The first and second clip mechanisms are adapted for coupling together in a bracelet mode such that the stringing component substantially forms a loop. In a pacifier tethering mode, the first clip mechanism is adapted for coupling to a pacifier, and the second clip mechanism is adapted for coupling to an anchor for tethering the pacifier to the anchor.