A61J17/00

Pacifier Face Shield
20230078297 · 2023-03-16 ·

The pacifier face shield provides comfort to the child through the pacifier, while preventing the spread of airborne communicable diseases to children under two. The pacifier face shield introduces an opening in the shield where parents can conveniently screw on their child's pacifier. The child will be able to use the pacifier as they normally would, while the face shield covers the child mouth, nose and eyes to ensure the infant is both protected against any pathogens, diseases and bacteria, and comfortable while wearing the pacifier face shield.

Custom-made artificial nipple
11471378 · 2022-10-18 · ·

An artificial nipple is formed of an elastomeric polymer by use of 3D printing after imaging of a mother's breast in an active state of lactation. The artificial nipple used as an attachment to a baby bottle or as the nipple component of a pacifier. Use of an artificial nipple formed in this manner mitigates a problem with nipple confusion, as may otherwise manifest in newborn offspring.

Pacifier assembly device
11596581 · 2023-03-07 ·

A pacifier assembly device comprising two pacifier components. The pacifier components are assembled together using a connection component. When assembled together, opposing nipple-like protrusions of each pacifier component assists an infant with successfully positioning one of the protrusions into its mouth. When disassembled, the pacifier components may each be used individually or thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

Baby-item holder
11470985 · 2022-10-18 ·

A pacifier-securing device includes a spring clamp to hold a pacifier and a gooseneck arm connected to the spring clamp. The spring clamp includes a first arm and a second arm separated by a gap in a longitudinal direction between the first arm and the second arm, such that a mouth shield of the pacifier is held in place by a force exerted by the spring clamp in a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A handle of the pacifier protrudes from the spring clamp along the transverse direction, and an elongated teat of the pacifier protrudes from the spring clamp in the transverse direction opposite the handle. The gooseneck arm holds the spring clamp in a substantially fixed configuration under a weight of the pacifier.

Plush toy with sensory development
20220323305 · 2022-10-13 ·

A plush toy is provided. The plush toy includes a head attached to a body having two leg-like appendages. The toy has an opening leading to a first pocket located inside the body. The first pocket is interconnected to a second pocket located inside the head. The opening to the second pocket at the intersection of the head and body can be closed with a hook-and-look type fastener. The second pocket is sized and configured to contain a sensory stimulus module capable of playing music, vibrating, and emitting white noise at different volumes to sooth a child. When inserted inside the second pocket, buttons on the module are aligned with indicia on the posterior side of the head which permit a user to press through the fabric to activate and control the module. A teether in the shape of hugging arms is attached to the toy and provides teething relief and enjoyment for the child.

TACTILE SENSORY DEVICE FOR USE BY A BABY OR CHILD
20220313560 · 2022-10-06 ·

There is provided a tactile sensory device for use by a baby or child. The tactile sensory device comprises a pulsation actuator configured to, in use, produce a mechanical vibration having a pulsatile waveform that is the same, or substantially the same as, a pulsatile waveform of blood flowing in an umbilical cord.

Mitten pacifier
11641896 · 2023-05-09 ·

A pacifier includes a nipple mounted on a mitten, which fits on either the left or right hand of a baby. The nipple extends laterally outwardly from one side edge of the mitten, in a region adjacent the baby's thumb. A strap on the mitten can be tightened to prevent the baby from losing the pacifier when the pacifier is not in the baby's mouth.

Detachable Pacifier
20230201080 · 2023-06-29 ·

Disclosed is a detachable pacifier, comprising a limiting device and a pressing device which can be disassembled and assembled with each other, wherein a nipple is arranged below the limiting device, a dustproof cover is arranged outside the pacifier, the limiting device comprises a limiting plate and an annular support portion extending upwards along the limiting plate, an upper edge of the annular support portion is provided with annular clamping portions at intervals, the pressing device comprises a lower end cover, an upper end cover and a pull ring which can be disassembled and assembled with each other, an upper portion of the lower end cover and the lower end cover body form an annular connecting wall, a groove is arranged in the annular connecting wall in the central symmetrical direction, and the pull ring is arranged in the groove. According to the invention, by means of arranging buckles and the clamping portions at a structural matching portion, the assembly of corresponding structures can be completed by aligning and sequentially placing and then pressing and rotating the buckles. Such a structure can be disassembled, mounted and cleaned at any time. By arranging the clamping blocks at the notch of the annular support portion and arranging a limiting block matching the clamping block in the lower end cover, the pacifier can be prevented from being disassembled by infants, and the structure is stable.

SMART TEETHING APPARATUS
20230190584 · 2023-06-22 ·

A teething apparatus includes a water-resistant housing containing a controller and a power source and communication means and a plurality of sensors in communication with the surface of the housing arranged and configured to detect at least pH and at least one volatile organic compound. Each of the plurality of sensors is in data communication with the controller and the controller is capable of communication with an external device via communication means. The apparatus may be a component of a larger system and may be used in a method including the steps of providing a teething apparatus to an oral cavity of an infant, establishing a data connection between the teething apparatus and a remote device, and relaying information from the teething apparatus to the remote device, the information comprising the qualitative measurement of one or more volatile organic compounds and the quantitative value of pH in the oral cavity.

Pacifier

Uni-molded pacifier includes nipple, stem, shield and typically a handle. The stem includes a round surface, as in classically designed pacifiers, or may be orthodontically shaped, extending proximally and longitudinally into a base which in turn is blended into a shield. Change in the base to stem contact angle lowers the applied force to the stem as compared to traditional pacifier stems and bases. The decrease in applied force to the stem equates to less pressure needed to compress the stem thru sucking activity. The shield, in this uni-molded pacifier, also has an increase in the area and mass of the center surface. This decreases diameter of the posterior mouth of the shield opening to a lumen of the base and stem which has an added benefit to make it more difficult for debris to enter the lumen. If desired there is no posterior mouth.