Abstract: A pacifier with a shield and a teat element. The teat element includes a shaft adjacent to the shield and solid in cross-section in the region of contact with the jaw and/or the teeth. A teat member adjoins the shaft in its end section which faces away from the shield so that the contour of the teat element, starting from the shaft, has a club-shape which corresponds substantially to known hollow-body teats. A convex hollow teat body is provided as a teat member which is substantially annular. The longitudinal axis of the annular teat body runs substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinally extending axis of the teat element or the hollow teat body is designed to be substantially closed-walled so as to form a cavity.

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 pacifier comprising an endotracheal tube holding means for intubated infants. The pacifier further comprises a nipple member attached to a flange member, wherein a channel is disposed longitudinally along the nipple and flange to accommodate an endotracheal tube. A slot, smaller in circumference than the tube, is disposed along the channel and allows the tube to be inserted and removed from the pacifier. The channel is larger in circumference than the tube, so that once the tube is inserted into the pacifier, it is supported in the channel, but can move longitudinally through the channel relative to the pacifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pacifier and nipple member for delivery of active ingredients into the oral cavity of an infant or patient. The pacifier includes a porous nipple member and a base member adapted to remain outside the oral cavity of the infant. The porous nipple member includes at least one reservoir or chamber therein for receiving a thin-film containing an active ingredient. The base member may be removably attached to the neck of the nipple member, or the nipple and base members may form a single unit. Reusable and disposable forms are disclosed.

Abstract: Described are pacifiers comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a pacifier, and more particularly, but without limitation, to a pacifier that is configured to activate one or more output devices based on whether a nipple of the pacifier is located in a baby's mouth. An embodiment of the invention provides a pacifier that includes: a hollow nipple; a sensor located within an interior space of the nipple; and a Light Emitting Diode (LED) located within the interior space of the nipple, the sensor configured to detect whether the nipple is located in a user's mouth, the pacifier configured to illuminate the LED based on the detected location of the nipple with respect to the user's mouth. Embodiments of the invention provide pacifiers that are configured to reward use, entice the baby to reinsert the pacifier when it has been dislodged, and/or alert a caretaker when the pacifier has been dislodged.

Abstract: Pacifier with a separable detachable device, a connection for injecting medicine from the rear side of the pacifier through a tube passing through the middle of the teat of the pacifier, directly into a child's mouth. When, the pacifier include the connectable part, which is the devise that enabling the medicine measurement or accommodation, and furthermore, has the ability to be connected and fit to the connection entrance of the tube, furthermore, enabling the injection of the medicine into the pacifier tube by pressure or air pressure, capping hermetically the entrance opening of the tubing will is connected to it.

Abstract: The combination pacifier and hand cover provides a mitten or similar garment having an attached pacifier, allowing an infant to wear the hand cover and suck on the nipple portion of the attached pacifier. The hand cover may be a sock, a mitten, a glove or any other suitable garment for covering the hand or foot of an infant. The hand cover includes opposed open and closed ends, with the hand cover defining an open interior region therein, which is dimensioned and configured to receive the hand of the infant. The closed end has an aperture formed therethrough. The pacifier includes a nipple portion and a grasping portion. The grasping portion is positioned within the open interior region of the hand cover, adjacent the closed end thereof, and the nipple portion projects through the aperture and extends outwardly from the hand cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a teat for feeding bottles, including a receiving head, produced from a dimensionally stable material, and a rubber-elastic suction element. An entry channel leads to the bottle interior and channels lead from there to the outer surface of the receiving head. The suction element, in an initial position, elastically and sealingly rests on at least one section of an outer surface of the receiving head. Milk ducts are located in the contact area between the suction element and the receiving head and communicate with the channels of the receiving head which lead towards the outlet channel in the mouthpiece so that, when a vacuum is produced in the mouthpiece, milk can flow from the feeding bottle through the milk ducts to the outlet channel, the suction element being returnable to its initial position and the flow of milk being interrupted when there is no vacuum.

Abstract: A feeding baby bottle comprises a bottle, a nipple, a threaded cap for clamping the nipple to the bottle, a removable cover member associated with the nipple and cap for protecting the nipple against contamination and an attachable lower compartment for powder storage and until the bottle is used for feeding. The lower attachable compartment stores and dispenses a pre-measured amount of powdered milk sufficient for a single full bottle feeding.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone baby products such as bottles, feeding bottles, bottle holders, and pacifiers. The silicone baby products may optionally comprise a temperature indicator.

Abstract: A small stuffed toy in the shape of a animal, such as a bunny, bear etc with a Pacifier pouch. A strap extending from the pouch with a Velcro that is used to attach a pacifier inside the body of the toy, (pacifier not included). A second shorter strap extending from the head Portion is used to provide a convenient anchor point for securing the toy to a high chair or stroller etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pacifier and nipple member for delivery of active ingredients into the oral cavity of an infant or patient. The pacifier includes a porous nipple member and a base member adapted to remain outside the oral cavity of the infant. The porous nipple member includes at least one reservoir or chamber therein for receiving a thin-film containing an active ingredient. The base member may be removably attached to the neck of the nipple member, or the nipple and base members may form a single unit. Reusable and disposable forms are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention features a pacifier comprising (a) a nipple with a first end and a second end, the first end has a perforation; (b) an attachment device having a first end and a second end, the first end of the attachment device fluidly mates with the second end of the nipple, the second end of the attachment device has a port to receive a tube, the attachment device further has a divider member disposed therein; and (c) a seal system having a seal member and a spring member.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a child pacifier comprising a nipple for inserting into a child's mouth, a pacifier housing, the pacifier housing including a plate section adapted to receive the nipple, a spring section, a pacifier middle section coupled to the plate section such that the spring section is positioned between the plate section and the pacifier middle section, a button coupled to the pacifier middle section, the button having an outer face, and at least four shields pivotally coupled to the spring section at a plurality of pivot points, the at least four shields enclosing the nipple when the spring section is disengaged, whereby engaging the spring section causes the at least four shields to pivot about the plurality of pivot points allowing access to the nipple.

Abstract: A bottle teat of an elastic material includes a hollow suction nipple and a circumferential mounting edge for fixation to the bottle opening of a drinking bottle. A hollow transition zone is disposed between the mounting edge and suction nipple as well as at least one drinking slot oriented in the longitudinal direction of the suction nipple and extending from the outside up to the inside of the suction nipple in an outwardly bulged external end region of the suction nipple. The bottle teat further includes at least one ventilation valve with a valve slot which is extended from the outer wall of the transition zone up to the inner wall of the transition zone.

Abstract: A toy for retaining multiple size pacifiers includes a toy structured to retain at least one button handle pacifier. The toy further includes a retention ring. The retention ring is secured to an outer surface of the toy. Each button handle pacifier includes a nipple portion, a lip shield and a retention knob. The nipple portion extends from one side of the lip shield and the retention knob extends from the other side thereof. A ring groove is formed between the lip shield and one end of the retention knob. The other end of the retention knob is preferably rounded to facilitate insertion into the a knob opening in the retention ring. The size of the nipple portion and lip shield are increased in size to accommodate larger oral cavities of older children. A retention ring may also extend from an outer surface of the toy.

Abstract: A teething device designed with a handle for older infants and toddlers to direct the teething surface toward their back teeth for relief from teething pain. The teething devices comprises a handle and a teething assembly fixed to the handle. The teething assembly comprises a teething surface and a mouth guard fixed to and extending outward from the teething surface.

Abstract: A pacifier comprises a nipple and a supporting surface, the nipple being attached to and protruding from a first side of the nipple supporting surface, characterized in that pacifier is arranged to releasably interlock with at least one like pacifier.

Abstract: According to a first embodiment, a nipple for a feeding bottle or a soother comprises a base portion, a teat portion, an areola portion and a flex region allowing flexing of the teat portion towards and away from the areola portion. According to a second embodiment, a nipple for a feeding bottle or soother is provided with a helical flow formation on the inner face of the teat, which allows continuous flow of liquid even when the teat is collapsed via the helical flow path which allows extension at the teat, in particular rotational or torsional extension.

Abstract: A two-piece joint designed to allow a one-piece silicone pacifier to be removably attached to an appealing stuffed toy, soothing blanket, or other article that might be attractive to an infant. One section of the joint includes the back of the pacifier, and the second section of the joint is made as a receiver that accepts the male joint members and permit the pacifier to be semi-permanently attached to the toy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction or chewing article for babies or small children comprising at least one mouthpiece made of a substantially elastomer material containing at least one elastomer component. According to said invention, the elastomer material contains at least one type of liquid crystal pigment (LC-pigment).

Abstract: A cap for reusable pacifiers and feeding bottles, where the cap is advantages in that it enables same to be quickly sterilized in a microwave oven. The cap is characterized in that it includes a conventional body suitable for fitting over a nipple holder. A port is provided in the upper cap portion to enable steam to escape. A valve attached to the top of the cap port is characterized in that it has a small ventilated cap housing an upside-down flexible vessel. The cap can be attached either to a feeding bottle or to a pacifier to enable the sterilization in a microwave oven. A feeding bottle or pacifier can be sterilized simply by filling the same with a small amount of water, closing the valve cap and boiling the water in a microwave oven. The water turns into steam and sterilizes the inside of the entire feeding bottle or pacifier and the pressurized steam escapes through the valve.

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: The present invention relates generally to the field of pacifiers, and particularly to pacifiers with integral protective nipple housing and methods thereof. The present invention is particularly adaptable as a pacifier for comforting an infant's suckling instinct, while being capable of integrally providing a protective nipple housing when the pacifier is not being used in order to keep the nipple from getting dirty. The present invention can also be combined with any type of pacifier attachment bands or strings in order to, for example, attach the pacifier to the infant's clothing so that it will not fall on the floor.

Abstract: An improved comfort aide system for providing breastfed babies with the comforting sensory experience of non-feeding sucking at a breast resembling that of a mother's breast in: smell, form, feel and function. Comprising a permanently sealed main body portion of latex or silicone material, permanently filled and sealed with liquid or other filler substance, shaped like a human female breast. A porous cover having the tactility of human skin encloses the permanently sealed main body. The porous cover may be saturated, sprayed or sprinkled with mom's breast milk. Porous cover dries and retains the smell of mom and her milk for the purpose of scent not eating. Porous cover has a rear opening flap for permitting removal of the permanently sealed main body. Porous cover has a hole placed opposite to opening flap for nipple placement. The nipple comprises areola, teat, and nipple base.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method, and device for detecting non-nutritive sucking events produced by an infant; patterns comprising such events (i.e., rhythmic sucking patterns, or RSPs); and relating said events and/or RSPs to performance of a disposable absorbent article worn by the infant. The frequency and/or amplitude and/or other characteristics of non-nutritive sucking changes in response to liquid insults introduced to a disposable absorbent article. Accordingly, changes to RSPs offer detectable and measurable indicia of an infant's perception of the performance of a disposable absorbent article. Furthermore, such information may be used to support and/or substantiate marketing communications to consumers, or to guide selection and/or management of research-and-development programs.

Abstract: A vented bottle is provided. The vent is remote from the nipple. The bottle has a nipple simulating the shape, surface geometry and function of a woman's breast is provided. The nipple has a stem and a base. The base can have an areola region and a bulbous region. The areola region is positioned between the stem and the bulbous region, and can simulate the areola of a woman's breast. The bulbous region can simulate the region of a woman's breast surrounding the areola. The areola region can have a texture or surface geometry that is different from the texture or surface geometry of the stem or bulbous region.

Abstract: A pacifier assembly having a pivotally mounted cover on a shield assembly is disclosed. The assembly allows convenient protection for the nipple by being selectably moved between an open and closed position. In one embodiment, two nipples are provided on opposite sides of the shield assembly. The cover can be positioned to protect one nipple while exposing the other. Once the assembly is dropped to the floor and the sanitary condition of the exposed nipple is compromised, the cover can be moved to cover the dirtied nipple and expose the unused nipple. In another embodiment, the dual nipple pacifier includes two covers. Thus, the covers can protect both nipples simultaneously for transporting the assembly in a sanitary manner. One nipple can be exposed by pivoting one of the covers. Preferably, the covers nest within one another over the protected nipple.

Abstract: A pacifier, a system and a method for maintaining proper dentitions in a child are provided. The pacifier may have a bulb which is connected to an external shield by an isthmus. A child may suck on the bulb when the pacifier is worn in the mouth. The isthmus connecting the bulb and the external shield may be flat. Moreover, the isthmus may have a thickness which may be less than a thickness of known connectors, and may be wider from side-to-side than connectors associated with known pacifiers which connect a bulb and an external shield. As a result, the pacifier may prevent the child from developing, for example, an open bite or other malocclusion. The pacifier may or may not incorporate a thickened pillow to aid in the reduction of pain associated with teething.

Abstract: An apparatus for adding medicine to a standard baby bottle nipple. The apparatus comprises a nipple that has side measurements to allow a caretaker to place a volume of liquid medicine within the nipple. Then, the medicine can be capped off with a stopper and the nipple attached to a standard baby bottle with milk or formula mixture within it. The stopper does have a small hole to allow the milk or formula to enter the nipple, where it will be consumed with the liquid medicine mixture. However, due to the small nature of the hole in the stopper, the medicine will be consumed in large part before the infant or toddler even begins to consume the milk or formula mixture.

Abstract: An anti-swallow pacifier includes: a base member having nipple member protruding forwardly from the base member, a bivalve shell having a pair of half-shell pieces hingedly secured to the base member having a restoring spring retained on the base member for resiliently automatically closing the two half-shell pieces for covering the nipple portion, an anti-swallow shield circumferentially formed on a rear portion of the base member for preventing from swallow of the pacifier by a baby as the shield may be obstructed beyond the baby's mouth without being swallowed, and a handle secured to the anti-swallow shield.

Abstract: Described is a sucking device with a sucking body as well as a shaft, whereby the sucking body is equipped with a recess extending in longitudinal direction of the sucking device. Said sucking device is designed in such manner that the recess, seen in longitudinal section, terminates essentially flat toward the anterior free end of the sucking body. The recess preferably extends essentially over the entire length of the sucking body. In sectional view, the shaft preferably presents an angulated shape. From a jaw-orthopedic aspect, this sucking device proves itself as particularly beneficial, whereby it simultaneously stimulates the baby/small child to uniform sucking and/or serves for position of repose.

Abstract: A nipple simulating the shape, surface geometry and function of a woman's breast is provided. The nipple has a stem and a base. The base has an areola region and a bulbous region. The areola region is positioned between the stem and the bulbous region, and can simulate the areola of a woman's breast. The bulbous region can simulate the region of a woman's breast surrounding the areola. The areola region has a texture or surface geometry that is different from the texture or surface geometry of the stem or bulbous region.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus including a nipple having a nipple passage for drawing fluid therethrough. A fitting is adapted to secure the infant care apparatus on a closure adapted to regulate flow between the infant care apparatus and a container. A valve is adapted to regulate flow between the nipple passage and the closure.

Abstract: A pacifier includes a nipple, a shield and a handle. The nipple comprises a pair of wings extending longitudinally along a bulbous end of the nipple. The wings allow for air to exit and enter the space between the palate and the nipple to prevent a vacuum therebetween. Alternatively, the nipple has a channel system comprising a series of holes on the surface of the nipple, some contacting the palate, to also allow the air to enter and exit the space between the palate and the nipple. The stem of the nipple may also have a transverse hole which receives the baby teeth to prevent an open bite.

Abstract: A nipple configuration for use on baby bottles and in breast shields particularly adapted for feeding and nursing newborns. The configuration includes body and nipple portions integrally formed of a soft flexible material and defining raised ridges or other surface irregularities thereon so as to provide the feel of a mother's breast and nipple. The nipple projects outwardly from the body portion and defines a fluid passageway extending axially therethrough and a plurality of discharge openings in the extended end thereof. A flexible reinforcing tube extends through the passageway communicating the fluid openings with the interior of the body portion and preventing the nipple from collapsing upon being sucked by a newborn. The device can also be used on a pacifier for developing the sucking reflex and, in a modified form, for feeding and nursing newborns having a cleft-lip or palate.

Abstract: A baby bottle feeding apparatus and method for assisting the feeding of a nursing infant by a bottle attached to an elongated feeding tube with pacifier end. The apparatus and method can include a pivotable connector such as a ball and socket connected between an elongated tube and the pacifier that can be rotated to selected positions without pinching off the tube for allowing ease of use by the nursing infant. The apparatus and methods can include additional assists such as allowing the liquid contents of the bottle to become more easily moveable by gravity flow. One embodiment can have a stand that orients the bottle up to approximately ninety degrees which can include forty five degrees when positioning the bottle on a support surface. Another embodiment allows for an interior wall inside the bottle to have a sloped portion so that laying the bottle on its side in a horizontal position still allows gravity to assist moving liquid contents within the bottle to the feeding infant.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a baby bottle nipple, comprising a fastener including a sealing surface adapted to be fastened on a baby bottle, and a wall adapted to be contacted with a baby's mouth, the wall having at least one opening to allow milk to pass through, the wall including a nipple portion with the opening being provided in the nipple portion, wherein the wall is comprised of polyisoprene rubber made with a neodymium catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infant teething gel applicator for the application of anesthetic gel, having a teething portion to administer a regulated and minimal dosage of medication, and a collar to fit inside a standard baby bottle. The collar extends radially in a first plane and the teething portion extends laterally from the collar and is aligned longitudinally in a direction generally orthogonal to the collar. The teething portion has an outer engaging surface with a plurality of protrusions extending outward therefrom. Each individual protrusion contains a single minute pore configured to harbor medication, which is dispersed upon an infant chewing the device.

Abstract: A disposable liquid container and dispensing device suitable as a snack for an infant comprising a nipple member and a collapsible reservoir. The collapsible reservoir contains a small portion of liquid such as baby formula or juice and is preferably constructed of material flexible enough so that it may collapse into the interior of the nipple when substantially empty. Several such containers is arranged in a convenience pack for traveling or other use.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus including a nipple having a nipple passage for drawing fluid therethrough. A fitting is adapted to secure the infant care apparatus on a closure adapted to regulate flow between the infant care apparatus and a container. A valve is adapted to regulate flow between the nipple passage and the closure.

Abstract: A medical pacifier for delivering anesthesia and other gases into the oral cavity of a patient, such as an infant or child, is provided. The pacifier includes a nipple member adapted to be received within an oral cavity of the patient, the nipple member having a conduit extending therethrough and an outlet opening provided therein. A base is attached to the nipple member and adapted to remain outside the oral cavity. The base includes an inlet opening provided therein and a lumen extending therethrough which is in fluid communication with the conduit of the nipple member. The inlet opening is adapted to be connected to an external gas source such that gas can flow through the base and the nipple member for delivery via the outlet opening into the oral cavity of the patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pacifier that may properly interest an infant of eight months old or older to make a preferable stimulation, for leading the infant to the next developmental stage of ingesting activity, or that can be used in a way for adapting to more advanced ingesting activity. A pacifier is provided with a nipple (11) and a shield plate (12) disposed at the base portion (13) of the nipple which has a predetermined width. The nipple is provided with a tip portion (15) having a width and a thickness, the width being larger than the thickness, to be formed into a flat shape, and an upper curved surface (19) formed at the upper surface of the tip portion so as to be convex at a central portion thereof.

Abstract: A nursing bottle with a vent located in its base. The vent is positioned so that the user can easily open it by pressing on it with a finger or thumb. The vent remains open only so long as it is pressed. Once released, a spring returns the vent to its closed position. The user may therefore set the bottle down without having to do anything to close the vent. The vent assembly may be easily removed from the bottle for thorough cleaning. An access notch is provided so that the user does not have to strain to reach the vent. Mounting features are included to position the notch in a right-handed or left-handed configuration.

Abstract: There is provided a one-piece pacifier that has two substrates in which the second or outer substrate overmolds onto the first or inner substrate. The two substrates for the pacifier form a shield for the pacifier. The outer substrate forms the pacifier's nipple. The pacifier is made by forming a plurality of holes in the inner substrate and overmolding the outer substrate onto the inner substrate to form a nipple and a shield for the pacifier.

Abstract: A stuffed toy in the shape of a small animal, such as a puppy, is attached to a silicone/polymeric pacifier of the type commonly provided for infants to suck on. The pacifier has at least one tab projecting from the side opposite to the nipple and for use in securing the toy to the pacifier.

Abstract: A molded baby bottle cap of a soft rubber and a molded water bottle cap of a hard plastic, the baby bottle cap providing an annular portion extending axially within the baby bottle cap. Plural molded circular ribs are engaged within the water bottle cap thereby interlocking the two caps. The apparatus is thus engagable with a baby bottle in a typical manner using a threaded compression ring, or with a water bottle using threads molded into the water bottle cap.

Abstract: A nipple simulating the shape and function of a woman's breast is provided. The nipple has a stem and a base. The nipple preferably has a securing structure integrally formed to the base. The base has an areola region and a bulbous region. The areola region is positioned between the stem and the bulbous region, and is designed to simulate the shape of the areola region of a woman's breast. The bulbous region is positioned between the areola region and the securing structure, and is designed to simulate the shape of the region of a woman's breast surrounding the areola region.

Abstract: An infant pacifier has a temperature sensitive material mounted on the front forming a “mood stone.”. The front of the pacifier would change color based on the body temperature of the infant using the pacifier. The pacifier includes a metal strip or other temperature conductive material that connects to the metal frame of the mood stone and wraps around to come in contact with the baby's lips when the baby is sucking on the pacifier. The metal strip carries the heat from the baby to the stone, facilitating color change as the child's temperature changes.