Patent ID: 6161710
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
A natural nipple baby feeding apparatus comprising:a container for holding fluid therein and including an open neck for the passage of fluid therethrough;a flexible first membrane secured to said neck of said container along an outer edge of said first membrane, said first membrane including an outer surface, an inner surface, a central nipple region centrally positioned with respect to said outer edge and having in said central nipple region at least one aperture which allows the passage of fluid though said first membrane upon suction pressure being applied to said central nipple region, and an outer nipple region extending radially outwardly from said central nipple region to a distance approximately halfway between said central nipple region and said outer edge of said first membrane, and wherein said central nipple region comprises a projection that extends upwardly from said outer nipple region; anda flexible second membrane including an outer edge and being secured between said container and said first membrane such that said outer edge of the second membrane is contiguous with said outer edge of the first membrane, said second membrane further including an outer surface, an inner surface, a central valve region positioned centrally with respect to said outer edge of the second membrane and including a valve positioned therein, said central valve region being aligned with said central nipple region and comprising a projection which extends upwardly from a remainder of said second membrane,wherein said valve is in a closed position when said inner surface of said first membrane in said outer nipple region is spaced apart from said outer surface of said second membrane in said central valve region, and wherein said valve is moved to an open position so as to allow fluid flow therethrough when said inner surface of said first membrane in said outer nipple region is compressed inwardly against and compresses said outer surface of said second membrane completely around said central valve region.