Patent Publication Number: US-2004055987-A1

Title: Medi-nipple

Description:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION  
       [0001] The Medi-Nipple  
       [0002] A liquid medication nipple made of clear plastic (silicone) and black non-toxic markings of CC&#39;s(cubic centimeters) the current established dosages prescribed by doctors and medical professionals. The Medi-Nipple is easy enough for any caregiver to use in a non-threatening and easy way. The nipple comprises the snap tab that encloses the rim and the nipple. The tab seals and secures the contents to prevent leaking and miscalculations of dosages. 
     
    
    
     [0003] This product will contain the lid, rim and nipple. These three parts will help eliminate multiple steps of assembly, ie- nipple, bottle, rim, syringe. The fewer steps involved the less of chance of errors.  
     [0004] The rim consist of hardened and durable plastic. There is a premature nipple. The premature nipple is for babies less than 34 weeks. The hole in the premature nipple is bigger to facilitate the flow of medicine due to their poor sucking reflex.  
     [0005] The lid is a “flip-top” mechanisim made from the same material as the rim. The nipple will be clear, made of silicone, with permanent black, non-toxic ink markings in CC&#39;s.(cubic centimeters) Black markings are prefered due to medications being produced in multi-colors; thus eliminating possible mistakes. Chemotherapy is contra-indicated. The chemicals will be corrosive and able to be in direct contact with the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. The size of the hole in the nipples will be different on the premature and the toddler size.  
     [0006] The toddler nipple has the same components- the rim, lid and the nipple. It is for the baby over 40 weeks. It has the same functions, (clear silicone, CC markings) except the hole will not be as large as the hole in the premature nipple.