Inventors:
Ray D. White - Franklin TN
International Classification:
A61J 1100
Abstract:
An artificial nipple construction is arranged for mounting to an infant nursing container, wherein the nipple includes opposed concave hyperbolic side surfaces directed upwardly into a respective first and second tip, with a continuous "U" shaped slit medially positioned between the first and second tip. A modification of the invention includes at least one internal valve mechanism defined by spaced flaps opened upon suction applied to the nipple structure by an infant.