Therapeutic drinking straw machine

Details Therapeutic drinking straw machine Therapeutic drinking straw machine

1995-06-15

1997-09-02

Morris, Lesley D.

Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing

Fountains or drinking tubes and straws

Drinking

239154, 239331, A47G 2118

Patent

active

056622686

ABSTRACT:
A liquid delivery device for swallowing-impaired users comprising a dip tube disposed in a liquid source, a delivery straw for receipt in the user's mouth, and a pumping mechanism disposed between the dip tube and the delivery straw for conveying liquid from the source to the mouth of the user. The pumping mechanism includes a manual actuator and a central reservoir such that actuation of the actuator empties the reservoir, and return of the actuator to a rest position re-fills the reservoir.

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"Flo-Trol.RTM. Feeding Cup"; Crestwood Helpline Service Catalog; Mar. 1, 1995; 1 page.
"One-Way Straws"; Sammons, Inc. Catalog; Circa 1990; 1 page.
"Dysphagia Cup" Brochure; Dysphagia Cups of Bremerton, WA; Circa 1991; 2 pages.

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