US4813933A
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Oral feeding appliance
Assignee: BTG International Ltd
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Filing: 1986-10-28
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Granted: 1989-03-21
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Expires: 2006-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for administering oral fluid to a patient from a container (18) has a nipple (14) connected to the container (18) by a tube (16). The nipple (14) is provided with a soft reticulate mouthpiece (10) which fits between the lips and the gums or teeth to hold the nipple (14) on the patient's tongue. A valve (22) opens in response to the patient sucking or pressing the nipple (14) to admit fluid into the patient's mouth.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J15/00; A61J15/0011; A61J15/0026; A61J15/0092; A61J2205/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A device for administering an ingestible oral fluid to a patient, comprising a nipple, a container for the oral fluid and a tube leading from the container to the nipple, characterised in that the nipple extends from a flexible air-pervious mouthpiece which does not impede mouth breathing and which is shaped to be received between the lips and the teeth or gums of the patient so as to hold the nipple in the patient's mouth.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
75 words
A device for administering an ingestible oral fluid to a patient, comprising a nipple, a container for the oral fluid and a tube leading from the container to the nipple, characterised in that the nipple extends from a flexible air-pervious mouthpiece which does not impede mouth breathing and which is shaped to be received between the lips and the teeth or gums of the patient so as to hold the nipple in the patient's mouth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the nipple or the tube contains a valve which is normally closed to prevent the fluid from flowing freely out of the nipple.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 2, in which the valve is operable by the patient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 3, in which the valve is operable by the application of suction to the nipple.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 3, in which the valve is actuable by the application of tongue pressure to the nipple.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the mouthpiece is soft and/or flexible.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the mouthpiece is of such a design that it can be retained by the dentulous, the edentulous or by a patient wearing dentures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the mouthpiece is reticulate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the mouthpiece positions the nipple such that the nipple will lie on the tongue to stimulate a sucking action by the patient.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the container is closed by a rubber diaphragm which can be pierced by a hollow non-coring needle on the inlet end of the tube and which is self-resealing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
9 words
A device according to claim 1, which is disposable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the container is supported on a stand so as to be at a level slightly above the patient's head, whereby the oral fluid will be delivered to the nipple under gravity.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device according to claim 12, in which the stand incorporates a receptacle to receive a disinfectant, such as mouthwash liquid, in which the mouthpiece can be placed when not in use.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 12, in which the container has a closeable top to enable it to be filled.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 12, in which the container is supplied filled with oral fluid.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 12, in which the mouthpiece is connected to the stand by resiliently extendible means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 12, in which the stand is adapted to support a disposable collection bag for fluid residues.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 12, in which the stand is provided with a receiver for rinsing fluid.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
129 words
A device for administering an ingestible oral fluid, comprising a nipple, a container for the oral fluid and a tube leading from the container to the nipple, characterised in that the nipple extends from a flexible air-pervious mouthpiece which does not impede mouth breathing and which is shaped to be received between the lips and the teeth or gums of the patient so as to hold the nipple in the patient's mouth, said container being supported on a stand so as to be at a level slightly above the patient's head, whereby the oral fluid will be delivered to the nipple under gravity, said stand further having thereon a disinfectant bottle to which the tube can be coupled, after detachment from the container, for flushing at least the tube.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
129 words
A device for administering an ingestible oral fluid, comprising a nipple, a container for the oral fluid and a tube leading from the container to the nipple, characterised in that the nipple extends from a flexible air-pervious mouthpiece which does not impede mouth breathing and which is shaped to be received between the lips and the teeth or gums of the patient so as to hold the nipple in the patient's mouth, said container being supported on a stand so as to be at a level slightly above the patient's head, whereby the oral fluid will be delivered to the nipple under gravity, said stand further having thereon a disinfectant bottle to which the tube can be coupled, after detachment from the container, for flushing at least the tube.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for administering an ingestible oral fluid, comprising a nipple, a container for the oral fluid and a tube leading from the container to the nipple, characterised in that the nipple extends from a flexible air pervious reticulate mouthpiece which does not impede mouth breathing and which is shaped to be received and retained between the lips and the teeth or gums of the patient whether dentulous, edentulous or wearing dentures, so as to hold the nipple in the patient's mouth such that the nipple will lie on the tongue to stimulate a sucking action by the patient, and in that said nipple or the tube further contains a valve which valve is normally closed to prevent the fluid from flowing freely out of the nipple.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for administering an ingestible oral fluid, comprising a nipple, a container for the oral fluid and a tube leading from the container to the nipple, characterised in that the nipple extends from a flexible air pervious reticulate mouthpiece which does not impede mouth breathing and which is shaped to be received and retained between the lips and the teeth or gums of the patient whether dentulous, edentulous or wearing dentures, so as to hold the nipple in the patient's mouth such that the nipple will lie on the tongue to stimulate a sucking action by the patient, and in that said nipple or the tube further contains a valve which valve is normally closed to prevent the fluid from flowing freely out of the nipple.
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