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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2004
Richard C. Fuisz, McLean, VA (US);
Joseph M. Fuisz, Washington, DC (US);
Tushar Misra, Leesburg, VA (US);
Pradeep Sanghvi, Schererville, IN (US);
Richard C. Fuisz, McLean, VA (US);
Joseph M. Fuisz, Washington, DC (US);
Tushar Misra, Leesburg, VA (US);
Pradeep Sanghvi, Schererville, IN (US);
MonoSol Rx, LLC, Portage, IN (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to a pacifier and nipple member for delivery of active ingredients into the oral cavity of an infant or patient. The pacifier includes a porous nipple member and a base member adapted to remain outside the oral cavity of the infant. The porous nipple member includes at least one reservoir or chamber therein for receiving a thin-film containing an active ingredient. The base member may be removably attached to the neck of the nipple member, or the nipple and base members may form a single unit. Reusable and disposable forms are disclosed.