Abstract: A two component teether, wherein a first component is structured to be held by a hand of a teething child and remains at room temperature while a second component is structured to be cooled, such as by being placed in a refrigerator freezer, and includes a resilient surface for being bitten. These two components are provided with a selectively releasable interconnection system which allows them to be mutually mated during use by the child and to be separated by a parent for cooling of the second component.

Abstract: A pacifier cover (10) for keeping an infant's pacifier clean is disclosed which includes a base (16), a cover portion (18) hingeably attached to the base (16), and snaps (20, 26) for removably securing a pacifier (14) to the base (16). The cover portion (18) is moveable between a closed position in which the cover portion encloses the pacifier (14) and prevents contact with the surrounding environment, and an open position in which the pacifier (14) may be attached to or removed from the base (16).

Abstract: A pacifier tether for use in conjunction with a pacifier to enhance developmental reflexes in an infant. The tether comprises a generally elongate body. The body comprises an upper fabric layer having a central portion and first and second extensions extending from the central portion, and first and second fabric layers underlying the first and second extensions, respectively, and stitched thereto. A reinforcing disk, preferably formed of several fabric layers, overlies the central portion of the upper fabric layer and is stitched thereto. An aperture is formed in the reinforcing disk and the central portion of the upper fabric layer for receiving the nipple of a pacifier. The reinforcing disk maintains the nipple in an upright midline position and insures that the infant's nose remains spaced from the fabric. The pacifier tether further includes a reinforced pocket underlying the aperture. The pacifier base is retained in the pocket.

Abstract: An orthopedic pacifier, which is useful to inhibit or correct a receding lower jaw condition for improved placement of the upper and lower alveolar ridges of an infant's mouth, includes a shield to border the lips, a resiliently deformable bulbous body and a bridge connecting the base end of the body to the shield. The bridge extends between the upper and lower alveolar ridges from the base end to the shield and positions the body with its free end located posteriorly in the mouth. The body has a palatal conforming upper portion, and a lower portion defining an inclined section extending from the base end to the free end to engage the posterior side of the lower alveolar ridge to guide the lower jaw forward to foster its potential to grow into normal position relative to the upper jaw. A depression in the free end guides tongue placement to direct its forces toward the palate to improve control for swallowing.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a device for the oral administration of a medication. The device comprises a pierced nipple having a nipple chamber and an open base, a medication reservoir having an outer wall member defining a reservoir chamber, a first end opening into the reservoir chamber, and a closable second end opening into the reservoir chamber. There is means to connect the reservoir to the base of the nipple in fluid-tight relationship with the nipple chamber communicating with the reservoir chamber through the open base. There are closing means for sealing the second end of the reservoir.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nipple assembly with an alarm buzzer and a body temperature indicator. The assembly comprises a nipple base in which is accommodated a main case. A protection housing is adhered to the main case by a waterproof glue therein. A heat sensitive resistor is provided in the protective housing. An IC board is electrically connected with the heat sensitive resistor, an LCD, and an alarm buzzer. A heat conductive liquid is filled in the sealed space defined by the base, the main case, and the protection housing. At the rear end of the base is attached a transparent convex housing to which is fastened a handle with a battery. When a baby sucks the nipple of the assembly, the heat in the baby's mouth can be transferred through the liquid to the heat sensitive resistor so that a signal can be sent through the IC board to the LCD for displaying the temperature.

Abstract: A nipple assembly with an alarm buzzer and a body temperature indicator. The assembly comprises a nipple base in which is accommodated a main case and an inner case as well as a ring-shaped thermometer attached thereto. In the main case are provided an inner case, an IC board, a heat sensitive resistor and a buzzer. A heat conductive liquid is filled in the sealed space defined by the base, the main case, and the inner case. At the rear end of the base is attached a transparent convex housing to which is fastened a handle with a battery. When a baby sucks the nipple of the assembly, the heat in the baby's mouth can be transferred through the liquid to the thermometer so that it can indicate the baby's body temperature. Moreover, when the baby's body temperature reaches a predetermined warning value, a signal from a heat sensitive resistor will be sent to the buzzer so that the latter can issue an alarming sound.

Abstract: The invention is an external ring, a radial collar, and a protruding portion which extends inside the ear canal to dampen sound. In the preferred embodiment, the collar and the exterior of the protruding portion are molded of a soft, flexible rubber, and the ring is made of a rigid plastic and includes an extending cylindrical core which inserts into the protrusion to make the two parts integral. The ear plug has a dual function, first, to conveniently permit insertion of the plug into the ear to the proper depth automatically and to prevent its easy removal, and secondly, to imitate as exactly as possible a scaled down version of a baby pacifier to enhance the ability to sell a pair of the units as novelty items.

Abstract: A pacifier for a premature or small full-term infant includes a mouth shell and a nipple projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom. The mouth shell includes a perioral surface that is concave to conform to the perioral region of the infant and is adapted to exert a substantially uniform pressure around the mouth of the infant. The perioral surface includes a plurality of nubs projecting away from the surface for contact with and stimulation of the perioral region of the infant. The mouth shell includes a flared annular surface surrounding the perioral surface to make the pacifier large enough to avoid ingestion by the newborn, while providing clearance between the mouth shell and the infant's facial features. A V-shaped notch in the annular surface is included to accommodate nasogastric tubes in the infant's nose.The nipple has a generally constant cross-section along its entire length.

Abstract: An infant's pacifier is constructed in a manner to confine and administer a beneficial liquid composition. The pacifier has a hollow nipple which threadably joins with a base that may serve as a funnel for expediting entrance of liquid into the nipple. The base is in turn threadably attached to a cap which has provision for admitting air to the nipple. A handle may be attached to the cap. The base, which is generally perpendicular to the nipple, may have indentations to accommodate an infant's nose.

Abstract: A device is set forth providing an apparatus for soothing an infant for use particularly during a teething period of time. The apparatus includes an elliptical forwardly extending nipple directed forwardly of a concave support base, with a rattle member directed rearwardly thereof. The rattle member may alternatively utilize an internally threaded boss to enable filling of the nipple with various liquids for consumption by an infant, with a rattle threadedly received within an internally threaded boss. The rattle is replaceable by a whistle to provide an audible member to replace the mechanical rattle. An alternative construction utilizes a multi-compartmented nipple provided with discrete chambers associated with discrete fill plugs mounted rearwardly of the support member to provide a selective mixture of foods and medicines and the like for ingestion by the infant.

Abstract: The invention is to a liquid filled soft pouch attached to an upper partial or complete denture or a Hawley appliance for moisturizing a dry mouth (Xerostomia) the pouch having a fill valve and an exit valve, the latter operated by the tongue to permit exit of liquid, artifical salvia, to wet the mouth. The exit valve may be eliminated by employing a lower surface of the pouch which is porous so that it in effect sweats and liquid may be acquired by running the tongue over the porous surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for checking and monitoring a child's temperature through the use of a baby pacifier. The pacifier provides a radio signal to a receiver unit. The pacifier senses the temperature and provides a proportional frequency signal if above or below designed limits. The pacifier detects temperature variation, discriminates between normal or abnormal temperatures and automatically transmits only the abnormal high/low temperature signals to a remote radio receiving apparatus where such signals are visually displayed and audible/visual alarms are provided.

Abstract: A nipple assembly which monitors the body temperature of a baby through an IC board, a heat sensitive resistor and a heat conductive liquid to activate a battery operated buzzer when the temperature of the liquid reaches a warning level. A heat sensing plate having plural heat reaction areas thereon provide a visual indication of the liquid temperature through a transparent magnifying cover.

Abstract: A nipple assembly which monitors the body temperature of a baby through an IC board, a heat sensitive resistor and a heat conductive liquid to activate a battery operated buzzer when the temperature of the liquid reaches a warning level. A thermocouple winding operates a pointer for providing visual indication of the liquid temperature on a temperature scale plate.

Abstract: The present invention involves a standard pacifier, which pacifier includes a nipple, protection disc and gripping handle, and an improvement of the pacifier. A clip is provided on the protection disc of the pacifier for securing the pacifier to the lip of the user. The clip may take a variety of forms, the common feature being that the clip is made of a 3/4 (270.degree.) ring, and is preferably part of the protection disc.

Abstract: A gel-dispensing pacifier which includes a nipple provided with one or more openings that communicate with a hollow interior, a guard attached to the nipple to prevent an infant from swallowing the nipple and a valve-equipped teething ring threadibly attached to the nipple, wherein a sweetened or fruit-flavored gelatin or "gel" is provided in the nipple for dispensing through an opening or openings in the nipple. In a preferred embodiment, the nipple element is fitted with external threads for mating with the internal threads on a gel tube for introducing gel into the nipple. In another preferred embodiment of the invention the teething ring element includes an air intake opening and a ball valve which communicates with the nipple interior, in order to facilitate introduction of air into the nipple to displace the gel sucked from the nipple and to seal the air intake opening from reverse flow of gel.

Abstract: A baby's pacifier comprises a straight bar handle to facilitate the grasping of the infant, there being a cylindrical, removable clip-on luminescent sheath which clips on over the crossbar and can be removed to be charged in a bright light, and returned to the bar so that it glows in the dark to facilitate the infant's grasp of the pacifier in the dark.

Abstract: A simulated nipple which is integrally formed and having a special precision configuration in a hollowed manner forming a central cavity with a selectively positioned and configured throat portion in medical grade silicon rubber and including the manner of manufacture to provide precision created interior and exterior surfaces having a skin-like consistency and feel.

Abstract: A plastic retaining strap in combination with a one piece plastic clip is disclosed where the plastic clip is secured to the retaining strap in a manner to allow pivotal and sliding movement of the clip on the strap. This arrangement is particularly useful with a baby soother which is retained in a similar manner at the opposite end of the strap relative to the plastic clip. The plastic retaining strap is formed with sufficient structural integrity to move to a generally elongate configuration when external stresses are removed. The particular securement of the clip and soother accommodate the more resistant strap allowing the combination to satisfy its intended purpose, although the strap is stiffer than the flexible straps of the prior art.

Abstract: A stretchable pacifier retainer or holder includes a one-piece strap made of elastic material with its respective ends forming a loop to be attached to or engaged with the ears of a baby for holding pacifier in the baby's mouth. The one-piece elastic strap is threaded through one or more orifices in the base of the pacifier.

Abstract: A dual chambered container for delivery of a liquid medicament comprising a teat sealed to a hollow, bottom compartment by a retaining ring, the teat forming one chamber for diluent or medicament and the bottom forming the other chamber for medicament or diluent, respectively, said chambers being separated by a stopper adapted to seal either the bottom chamber or the teat chamber.

Abstract: A cover for a child's pacifier includes a top wall and walls depending therefrom which defines an enclosure for the pacifier and terminate in a common bottom edge. The bottom edge defines an opening to the enclosure allowing insertion of the pacifier and is contoured to fit closely around the periphery of the pacifier shield. At least one retaining flange is separated by spaced slots from the remainder of the depending walls and resiliently flexes outwardly to receive and retain one of variously sized pacifier shields. The flange includes a rounded detent which cams the flange outwardly for snap-in insertion of the shield. The detent holds the shield against supporting stops on the cover interior.

Abstract: It is provided an improved pacifier having a nipple section, a perforated guard section and a handle section, wherein said nipple section is devoid of any enlargement at the tip, said guard section may be circular or may have the shape of two fused circles, and said handle section is of semicircular shape preferably not forming a ring type structure; said nipple section, guard section and handle section forming an integral unit.