Patent ID: 6742665
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
A nursing device allowing a user to feed an infant a liquid, comprising:a. a bottle, defining a hollow inner chamber for containment of said liquid, and having a first end and a second end; b. a nipple, proximate said first end, wherein said nipple is pierced by an opening so that said infant can suck said liquid through said nipple; c. a vent bore, proximate said second end of said bottle; d. a plunger, located within and moveable within said vent bore, including a sealing gasket positioned proximate said bottle and a button positioned outside said bottle in a location readily accessible to said user; e. biasing means, positioned so as to bias said plunger to a position wherein said sealing gasket seals said vent bore unless said user presses said button; f. wherein said second end of said bottle has a perimeter, and a descending flange extending from said perimeter so as to encircle and protect said button of said plunger, so that said button is not accidentally pressed when said second end of said bottle comes into contact with other bodies; and g. a notch, cut through said descending flange, thereby allowing said user to more easily reach said button.