Patent ID: 6547808
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
A fluid dispenser comprising:(A) a flexible fluid containment unit including (1) a flexible, squeezable reservoir bulb having a discharge opening; (2) a flexible, deformable nipple having an inlet opening and a dispensing orifice; and (3) a flexible tether connecting said bulb with said nipple to accommodate (1) an unfolded configuration allowing access to the interior of said bulb for filling said bulb with fluid, and (2) a folded configuration locating said bulb discharge opening in communication with said nipple inlet opening, said fluid containment unit having a size sufficient with respect to an intended user to prevent the fluid containment unit from being swallowed by the intended user when the fluid containment unit is in either the unfolded configuration or folded configuration; and (B) a support unit including (1) a face plate through which said nipple can project; (2) a retainer ring through which said bulb can project; (3) a hinge that connects said face plate and retainer ring and that is located adjacent said tether to accommodate folding of said tether; and (4) a releasable latch for securing said face plate and retainer ring together to clamp between them said fluid containment unit when said fluid containment unit is in said folded configuration.