A - Human Necessities – 61 – M
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
M
222/110.01
A61M 37/00 (2006.01) A61J 9/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1267118
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A device is disclosed for providing a suckling infant with a liquid diet supplement simultaneously with normal breast feeding. Improvement in suckling in the child and stimulation of the mother's milk supply are thereby encouraged. The device includes a container for holding the supplement and at least one tube com- municating with the supplement having an end which is positioned adjacent the user's breast nipple. A valve mechanism seats on the container mouth, and is comprised of a valve mount on which a flexible valve member is received. A portion of the valve member covers an aper- ture formed in the valve mount. The valve member pre- vents liquid from escaping through the aperture, but allows air to enter the container through the aperture when liquid is removed by suckling. The valve mechanism also permits ready and thorough cleaning of the thin tubing used. A cleaning solution placed in the con- tainer can be forced through the tubing by squeezing the container, with the valve member preventing the solution from flowing out the aperture. Two tubes are preferably carried by the valve member and extend through slots formed in the valve mount. Several inter- changeable valve members are provided which each have a different diameter tubing for adjustment of fluid flow. A neck cord for suspending the device in position on the chest is also disclosed, along with an attachment ring for the valve mechanism which has a plurality of notches into which the tubing can be wedged to pinch it closed when not in use.
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Cassan Maclean
Isg Ag
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