Nipple for use with liquid and medicine dispensing bottle
AssigneePedia Med Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorLynne Marie Botts
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Abstract
A nipple is provided for use with an apparatus for dispensing medicine and liquid to infants. The nipple includes a medicine tube disposed therein which is in communication with one of the discharge openings in the nipple and which allows medicine and other liquids such as formula, juice, etc. to be dispensed separately or simultaneously to an infant. The nipple is preferably comprised of silicone and is formed integrally with the medicine tube. The nipple further includes a webbed membrane which connects the medicine tube to the body portion of the nipple.
Claims2
A nipple adapted for use with a medicine dispensing bottle, said nipple comprising a body portion, an open end having an annular flange for attachment to said bottle, and a discharge end for dispensing fluid, said discharge end including at least one opening, said nipple further including a medicine tube disposed on one side of said body portion which is in communication with said opening, said medicine tube being attached to said body portion by a webbed membrane extending from said open end of said nipple to the midpoint of said nipple, said nipple permitting medicine and other liquids to be dispensed into an infant's mouth separately or simultaneously.
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