Pacifier cover
AssigneeDan LaMere
InventorLaverne Johnston
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved cover for a pacifier which completely seals the nipple of the pacifier to prevent it from getting dirty or collecting germs and further serves to completely protect the nipple to prevent it from becoming damaged during the periods when it is not used. Through use of the present invention, the nipple can be covered and protected during periods of non-use so that the baby is assured of placing a clean and undamaged nipple into his or her mouth during periods of conventional use such as sucking and biting the nipple.
Claims9
A pacifier cover for covering and protecting the nipple which is supported by a nipple retaining member of the pacifier, wherein the nipple protrudes from the front face of the nipple retaining member and the nipple retaining member contains a multiplicity of holes, wherein the pacifier cover comprises:
- a. a hollow cover portion containing an internal chamber therein;
- b. said internal chamber opening into the front face of the pacifier cover;
- c. the shape of the front face of the pacifier cover conforming to the shape of the front face of the nipple retaining member of said pacifier;
- d. said front face of said pacifier cover containing a protrusion on the upper portion of its front face which conforms in shape to the upper surface of the nipple retaining member of the pacifier;
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- e. said front face of said pacifier cover containing a multiplicity of male mating members each of which is aligned with a corresponding one of said holes in said nipple retaining member;
- f. whereby when said pacifier cover is brought into engagement with said pacifier, said nipple is retained within said chamber, each of said male mating members is inserted into and retained within a corresponding one of said holes in said nipple retaining member, said protrusion on the upper portion of said front face of said pacifier cover engages the top surface of said nipple retaining member, and said front face of said pacifier cover is securely held against the front face of said nipple retaining member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.