# US 2012/0083842 A1 · Pacifier Retaining Teething Strap that Attaches to a Child's Clothing

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- Number: US 2012/0083842 A1
- Document ID: US20120083842A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/252,280
- Filed: 2011-10-04
- Published: 2012-04-05
- Earliest claimed: 2010-10-05
- Assignees: Toes for Eyes Inc
- Inventors: Betsy Barton
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20120083842A1

## CPC

- A61J 17/02: Teething rings
- A61J 17/111: {Holders therefor, e.g. to prevent loss or to hold in place}
- A61J 17/001: {Baby-comforters}
- A61J 17/1115: {Straps, cords or chains}
- A61J: CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE

## Abstract

Pacifier retaining straps that attach to a child's clothing and teething devices that attach to pacifiers are common as separate devices. Accordingly, the object of the present invention is to provide a combination pacifier retaining strap and teething device that attaches to a child's clothing wherein the strap itself is, and functions as, the teething device. The present invention is comprised of two parts including a strap constructed of a non-toxic, flexible material that purposefully and intentionally functions as a teething device with an integrated attachment system to retain a pacifier at the top end, and a clip to secure the pacifier retaining teething strap to a child's clothing on the opposing end.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A combination pacifier retaining strap and teething device that attaches to a child's clothing comprising:
A strap constructed of a durable and flexible material that is non-toxic and safe for a child's mouth,
A system for attaching a ring-style pacifier or pacifier with a connection hole integrated into the pacifier retaining teething strap, and
A clip that grin's the child's clothing thereby attaching the strap to said clothing.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

A pacifier retaining teething strap that attaches to a child's clothing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strap purposefully and intentionally itself, is and functions as a teething device.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

A pacifier retaining teething strap that attaches to a child's clothing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strap includes an integrated system for attaching a ring-style pacifier or pacifier with a connection hole at the pacifier-engaging end located at the top of the strap.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

A pacifier retaining teething strap that attaches to a child's clothing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strap maybe a variety of colors or multicolored and include attractive decoration such as symbols, objects and shapes in the form of cut outs or extrusions that are pleasing to an infant or child preferably, but not necessary for effectiveness.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

A pacifier retaining teething strap that attaches to a child's clothing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strap includes additional textured surfaces purposeful to teething.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

A pacifier retaining teething strap that attaches to a child's clothing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the clothing-engaging end of the strap is attached to a clip having opposable jaws and a clamping mechanism that grip's the child's clothing thereby attaching the pacifier retaining teething strap securely.