Teat for a bottle and a bottle having the teat
US-12343312-B2 · Jul 1, 2025 · US
Teat
US9456961B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9456961-B2 |
| Application number | US-86322309-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | Jan 25, 2008 |
| Publication date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
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A teat includes a stem and a nipple, in which a structured area has an undulating surface on at least a partial region of the stem or nipple. The surface roughness of the undulating surface being greater than 100 μm.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A teat comprising a stem and a nipple, wherein a structured area comprising a primary undulating surface is provided on at least a partial region of the stem or nipple, wherein the primary undulating surface is sinusoidal and has a surface roughness Rz of greater than 100 μm, wherein the primary undulating surface comprises elevated regions and depressed regions, and wherein the primary undulating surface comprises one or more secondary structured areas located only along the sinusoidal shape of the primary undulating surface, wherein the one or more secondary structured areas comprise a secondary undulating surface comprising a plurality of sloping regions, a plurality of elevated regions and a plurality of depressed regions, wherein an average distance between adjacent elevated regions of the primary undulating surface is greater than an average distance between adjacent elevated regions of the secondary undulating surface; and wherein a height between an elevated region and a depressed region of the secondary undulating surface is less than a height between an elevated region and a depressed region of the primary undulating surface. 2. The teat according to claim 1 , wherein an average distance between adjacent elevated regions of the secondary undulating surface is 100 μm or less. 3. The teat according to claim 1 , wherein the elevated regions of the secondary undulating surface have varying geometric properties including different heights. 4. The teat according to claim 1 , wherein the teat is adapted to cooperate with a feeding bottle.
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with interlocking means, e.g. protrusions or indentations on the teat · CPC title
- A61J11/005Primary
for imitating a nipple · CPC title
by size or shape of the opening · CPC title
Teats · CPC title
having orthodontic properties, e.g. for promoting correct teeth development · CPC title
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- What does patent US9456961B2 cover?
- A teat includes a stem and a nipple, in which a structured area has an undulating surface on at least a partial region of the stem or nipple. The surface roughness of the undulating surface being greater than 100 μm.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Duineveld Paulus Cornelis, Geijzendorffer Carolien Willemijn, Voorhorst Fokke Roelof, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61J11/005. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Oct 04 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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