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Dripless feeder nipple system with detachable valve

  • US 5,553,726 A
  • Filed: 11/08/1993
  • Issued: 09/10/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A feeder nipple system attachable to a container, wherein said container is used for holding a fluid, wherein said feeder nipple system comprises:

  • a nipple body removably attached to said container, said nipple body comprising a first end, a second end, and a mating portion connected to said first end;

    a teat portion having a first and second end, said second end having a plurality of apertures, said first end of said teat portion connected to said first end of said nipple body;

    a detachable valve removably connected to said mating portion of said nipple body, so as to allow fluid flow from the container to the teat portion when a sucking force is applied, and prevent leakage of fluid through said teat portion when the teat portion is not in use and to permit cleaning of said valve; and

    mating free formed seating elements on said first end of said teat portion and said valve to hold said valve in a specific location at said teat portion first end.

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