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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 26, 2011
Tesini David A., Hopkinton, MA (US);
Joshua P. Wiesman, Boston, MA (US);
Tesini David A., Hopkinton, MA (US);
Joshua P. Wiesman, Boston, MA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A shield for a pacifier, teether, feeding device, sippy cup or the like. The shield carries a structure that is adapted to be inserted into the mouth of a young child. There is a body defining an opening at which the structure is carried and an inner surface surrounding this opening and encompassing the perioral areas surrounding the lips. The body defines a superior portion superior to the opening and an inferior portion inferior to the opening, and defines a lateral axis passing laterally through the opening. The superior portion is generally concave laterally on both sides of the vertical midline, to define an inner surface that closely conforms to the upper lip and perioral areas. At least the part of the inferior portion close to and on either side of the vertical midline is offset outward away from the face compared to the inner surface of the superior portion that is close to and on either side of the vertical midline, to allow the mandible to move anteriorly without being inhibited by the shield.