A device is provided for facilitating oral administration of unit dosages of liquid formulations, particularly to pediatric and geriatric patients. Sealed cartridges containing unit doses of liquid nutrients or medications can be locked into the device and at the same time, breached so that the contained-liquid formulation can flow from the cartridge into a hollow nipple for facile oral consumption. The liquid formulation-contained sealed cartridge includes a container having a side wall collapsible responsive to withdrawal of liquid from the hollow nipple.
申请公布号
EP0655903(A1)
申请公布日期
1995.06.07
申请号
EP19940908154
申请日期
1993.08.19
申请人
METHODIST HOSPITAL OF INDIANA, INC.;PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
发明人
DEMETER, ROBERT, J.;BADYLAK, STEPHEN, F.;FOSTER, KIRK, S.;GEDDES, LESLIE, A.