Patent ID: 7942899
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
1. A teething toy, comprising: a book-like structure having a binding and a plurality of leaves; and an elastomeric teething element that is directly attached to one of said leaves opposite the binding, said elastomeric teething element being fabricated from a resilient, non-toxic material; said elastomeric teething element further being sized and configured so as not to be capable of entering and penetrating to its full depth an opening in a test fixture that is 30 mm in depth, 35 mm in height, and 50 mm in width, with the ends of the width being curved at a radius of 17.5 mm; said elastomeric teething element further being sized and configured so as not to enter and penetrate to its full depth a cylindrical cavity in a test fixture that has a depth of 30 mm, and a circular opening having a diameter of 42.7 mm; said elastomeric teething element further being sized and dimensioned to be comfortably inserted into an infant's mouth for teething purposes; said teething element further having no sharp edges capable of injuring an infant, whereby it will be safe for an infant or small child to place his or her mouth on said teething element.