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US 2024/0108553 A1Published application
Device for feeding a premature infant
AssigneePreemie-Pacer, LLC
InventorsRoberta Pineda, Jeffrey Macler
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Abstract
An infant feeding device intended for oral feeding of premature infants. The device is adapted to regulate the flow of fluid fed to the infant. The device may also be adapted to receive and record data relevant to each feeding session. The device further includes disposable components that are appropriate for contact with human milk and formula.
Claims22
A feeding device for oral feeding of an infant, comprising:
- a bottle;
- a cartridge comprising
- tubing that has a hollow volume and two opposing ends and is in fluid communication with the bottle and
- a nipple in fluid communication with the tubing;
- and
- a control device connected to a source of electric power and programmed to activate a pinching mechanism to either pinch or relieve pressure on the tubing, thereby either stopping or starting fluid flow through the tubing and nipple.
3 more elements
A feeding device for oral feeding of an infant, comprising:
- a bottle;
- a cartridge comprising tubing that is in fluid communication with the bottle and a nipple in fluid communication with the tubing;
- and
- a control device comprising an input knob and a display screen, wherein the control device is programmed to receive and store input data.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.