EP1191919B1 - Teat and pacifier provided with such a teat - Google Patents

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EP1191919B1
EP1191919B1 EP00940011A EP00940011A EP1191919B1 EP 1191919 B1 EP1191919 B1 EP 1191919B1 EP 00940011 A EP00940011 A EP 00940011A EP 00940011 A EP00940011 A EP 00940011A EP 1191919 B1 EP1191919 B1 EP 1191919B1
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  • the invention relates to a pacifier with Shaft part that has a fastening section for fixing the Has suction cup on a pacifier shield, and with one of the fastening section opposite, opposite the shaft part wide head part, the head part of the pacifier being hollow is.
  • the invention relates to a pacifier such a pacifier.
  • ECC-early childhood caries is the main type of Caries that occurs in the first teeth of children under three years of age occurs.
  • a toddler can be as young as seven months old Develop caries.
  • Research has shown that use of bottle food the growth of streptococci and Lactobacilli promotes both organisms with caries development being related; However, toddlers have one lower total number of bacteria and streptococci if use them to soothe suckers that are not food intake serve, e.g. Pacifier nipple.
  • Pacifier nipple.
  • the food works in the toddler's mouth like a nutrient medium for organisms, so that their growth is encouraged and it leads to the formation of caries comes.
  • a toddler is on one Pacifier sucks, a larger amount of saliva in the mouth of the Toddlers present what the number of bacteria, streptococci etc. reduced and thereby the risk of caries formation decreases.
  • US 5 711 759 A relates to a pacifier with a nipple, has the knobs, these for brushing teeth and Soothing and strengthening the gums are provided.
  • the Pacifier according to this document is fully trained.
  • the aim of the invention is therefore a pacifier to provide the type mentioned at the beginning, the one stimulates strong saliva production and a flow of saliva to the Teeth ensures an optimal oral flora even in the area of the teeth.
  • the pacifier according to the invention of the above Art is characterized in that the headboard at his Outside has at least one thickened area, which at least forms a raised part and that in the thickened area at least one saliva flow channel is provided.
  • a so trained pacifier is achieved when sucking that the thickened area on the outside of the headboard, i.e. the at least one raised part, as "saliva stimulation elevation", the inside of the mouth and especially massaged the area of the salivary glands so that saliva production is strongly stimulated.
  • the saliva remains however, not in the back of the mouth, but by the Saliva flow channel or the saliva flow channels to the front guided by the teeth, where its antibacterial effect comes into play comes and caries formation is largely prevented. It is possible that only one saliva flow channel is provided, but it will be all the more Saliva directed to the teeth, the more saliva flow channels in the thickened area are provided, and accordingly are preferred several saliva flow channels are provided.
  • Bottle teat emerges from the undulating outer surface has a longitudinal extension when exerting a suction force to allow the vacuum.
  • US Pat. No. 4,623,069 A also describes a similar bottle teat, which here is made of two nested Walls. This creates two chambers, one flexible adjustment and a double reinforced resistance serve against the lateral pressure during suction and biting movements.
  • DE 197 16 534 A1 shows a bottle teat which at least one of its broad sides elevations and / or depressions having. Again, it's a bottle teat, the intended use only briefly while drinking in the Shut up, given the disadvantages described above are.
  • GB 2 463 A.D. 1873 also discloses a bite plate, the increases and decreases in the most varied Has shapes.
  • Saliva flow channels can go to the middle the fastening section and also obliquely to the two sides run so that a flow of saliva also to the side Teeth is reached.
  • At least one saliva flow channel preferably runs wavy and / or zigzag. This will make a wider area through a single saliva flow channel, which is longer as a straight saliva flow channel, is covered and ensures that more saliva is collected in the saliva flow channel becomes.
  • a particularly favorable embodiment is characterized in that that at least two are parallel to each other Saliva flow channels are provided. These saliva flow channels can be linear, wavy or run zigzag. Are several parallel to each other Saliva flow channels provided is a permanent one Ensures salivation towards the teeth, taking the saliva not only to the middle front teeth, but to the entire front area of the teeth, from where the Saliva can continue to flow laterally.
  • each other cutting saliva flow channels are provided.
  • each Saliva flow channel can be designed differently. This can for example, triangular, rectangular, polygonal, or round. It is important that the saliva flow channels are light are cleanable, so that undercuts in any case too are to be avoided.
  • the maximum possible depth of the saliva flow channel or the saliva flow channels also depends on the thickness of the thickened area, and the width of the saliva flow channel or the saliva flow channels and the width of the thickened The area between two saliva flow channels can be different be executed.
  • the or at least a raised part of the thickened area is rectangular and / or triangular in cross section and / or is round.
  • the different Cross-sectional shapes of these raised parts the local surveys form for stimulating the formation of saliva have different effects stimulation of the salivary glands.
  • the use of a particular cross-sectional shape also depends on the sensitivity of the infant's mouth, e.g. a triangular cross section for a less sensitive mouth or the mouth of a slightly older child can be used, whereas in the case of injuries, inflammation or other sensitive areas in the mouth or in premature babies or infants a rounded cross-section is preferred because of this ensures a gentler massage.
  • An advantageous embodiment is characterized in that that different saliva flow channel designs in the thickened areas of the head part are provided. For example, in a thickened area of the head part rectilinear, intersecting saliva flow channels and in another thickened area parallel to each other, undulating saliva flow channels can be provided.
  • Different thickened areas of the head part are preferred with raised in cross section differently Parts provided. This way the toddler can be depending on Feel free with one side or the other, with the one or another thickened area, up towards Palate to be used in the mouth, so by the different Formations of the two thickened areas depending on Position of the teat in the mouth ensures different stimulation is. This change in stimulation will stimulates saliva production.
  • Another cheap embodiment is that the thickness of the nipple between the bottom of each saliva flow channel and the inner surface of the suction cup of the thickness between inner and Outside surface of the suction cup outside the thickened area equivalent.
  • This embodiment is simple to manufacture, and furthermore, this is an optimal wall thickness of the vacuum cleaner guaranteed that the one hand can be thick enough to a long lifespan of the vacuum cleaner and an adequate depth of To ensure saliva flow channels, and on the other hand thin enough so that the sucker is flexible to the extent appropriate is.
  • the saliva flow channel is adjacent to the an end opposite the fastening section intended. This increase particularly stimulates the posterior palate, which causes increased saliva production.
  • the pacifier and / or the pacifier shield are Appropriately designed so that when using the pacifier raised parts of the thickened areas above and / or below in the Mouth lying, which makes the saliva production stimulation special is efficient.
  • This is e.g. achieved by the Pacifier shield oval or lemniscate-shaped (see e.g. the US 5 403 349 A) is designed so that the pacifier - itself with a suction cup with a circular cross-section - always only with the one or the other side facing upwards, but never crosswise can be put in the mouth because of the shield's location of the nipple in the mouth.
  • a particularly cheap sucker is given by the fact that it has an oval cross section, as is known per se.
  • the position of the teat in the mouth is shaped by the teat predefined:
  • the "flat" sides of the teat form in the mouth the top or bottom of the suction cup. Only a flat one can do this Side have at least a thickened area, cheaper is however a formation of thickened areas two flat sides of the nipple. In this way, the situation of the nipple in the toddler's mouth with respect to the top and bottom is not critical, and there is a heavy flow of saliva to the teeth ensured at all times.
  • the pacifier is preferably made of silicone, latex, rubber or plastic. It is there for the production easier if the entire teat including thickening from the The same material is made, but a suction cup is also possible from one material and a thickened area as a support from a different material. The choice of the respective material also depends on the desired strength of the sucker, whereby health aspects are of course to be considered.
  • a pacifier with a pacifier shield is used provided who like a pacifier has defined above.
  • the suction cup is with its fastening section in the pacifier shield in itself more conventional Way, e.g. by pinching, gluing etc.
  • pacifier 1A is a pacifier 1 with a cross section shown elliptical sucker 2 with structures, the sucker 2 a shaft part 3 with a fastening section 4 for fixation of the suction cup 2 on one, e.g. lemniscate-shaped or oval, Pacifier shield 5 of the pacifier 1 and one of the fastening section 4 has wide head part 6 facing away. At the head part 6 there is a thickened area on both flatter sides 7 provided the saliva flow channels 8 (hereinafter briefly Called "flow channels”), which are wavy and mutually cut, and through the individual raised parts 7 ' than saliva stimulation surveys are given.
  • saliva flow channels 8 hereinafter briefly Called "flow channels”
  • the thickened Areas 7 stimulate saliva production in the infant's mouth and the saliva is directed through the flow channels 8 Shank 3 or fastening section 4 and thus towards the teeth of the toddler, cf. the arrow in Fig. 1A.
  • the fastening section 4 of the suction cup 2 is between a wedge 9 and the wall 10 of an opening of the pacifier shield 5 is clamped.
  • the pacifier shield 5 also has openings 11, which act as emergency breathing openings and - as ventilation openings - better drying of the toddler's facial skin ensure in the area of the mouth.
  • a cap-shaped handle 12 is also attached on the pacifier shield 5 .
  • Fig. 1B shows the cross section of one half of that in Fig. 1A shown suction cup 2, the oval cross section of the Sucker 2 is recognizable.
  • the raised parts 7 'of the thickened Areas are rectangular in cross section.
  • 2A and 2B is one in general Construction identical pacifier 1 ', but with a modified Pacifier 2 shown, the flow channels 8 as in 1A and 1B wavy, but parallel to each other are trained.
  • the thickened area is 7 provided in the central region of the head part 6, the Edge zone is smooth. In this way, biting through the Sucker 2 better prevented.
  • a pacifier training is also conceivable, for example, in which one side of the pacifier according to FIG. 1A and 1B and the second side as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B is.
  • 3A, 3B and 4A, 4B represent further pacifiers 1 "or 1 '' 'with suction cups 2 with thickened areas 7 and Flow channels 8, wherein Fig. 3A straight, intersecting Flow channels 8 shows and Fig. 4A rectilinear to each other parallel flow channels 8 illustrated.
  • Fig. 4A it can also be seen that at the shaft part 3 opposite At the end of the flow channels 8, additional elevations 13 are provided through which the posterior palate of the mouth of the Infant is specifically stimulated, which reduces saliva production stimulates even more.
  • 3A and 3B represent one side of a sucker 2 and the other Side of the same suction cup 2 can be formed according to FIGS. 4A and 4B his.
  • 5A, 5B and 5C show different raised parts 7a, 7b, 7c of the thickened areas 7 in cross section, the raised parts 7a according to FIG. 5A a triangular cross section, the raised parts 7b according to FIG. 5B a quadrangular, in particular trapezoidal cross-section and the raised parts 7c according to FIG. 5C has a round cross section.
  • the flow channel 5A is trapezoidal in cross section
  • the Flow channel 8b according to FIG. 5B is triangular in cross section
  • Flow channel 8c according to FIG. 5C is round in cross section.
  • the flow channel 8a according to FIG. 5A is considerably wider than that Flow channel 8b according to FIG. 5B or flow channel 8c according to FIG. 5C.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Schnullersauger mit einem Schaftteil, der einen Befestigungsabschnitt zur Fixierung des Saugers an einem Schnullerschild aufweist, und mit einem dem Befestigungsabschnitt gegenüberliegenden, gegenüber dem Schaftteil breiten Kopfteil, wobei der Kopfteil des Schnullers hohl ausgebildet ist.The invention relates to a pacifier with Shaft part that has a fastening section for fixing the Has suction cup on a pacifier shield, and with one of the fastening section opposite, opposite the shaft part wide head part, the head part of the pacifier being hollow is.

Weiters bezieht sich die Erfindung auf einen Schnuller mit einem solchen Schnullersauger.Furthermore, the invention relates to a pacifier such a pacifier.

ECC-Karies (ECC-early childhood caries) ist der Haupttyp von Karies, der bei den ersten Zähnen von Kindern unter drei Jahren vorkommt. Bereits im Alter von sieben Monaten kann ein Kleinkind Karies entwickeln. Untersuchungen haben ergeben, dass die Verwendung von Flaschennahrung das Wachstum von Streptokokken und Lactobazillen fördert, wobei beide Organismen mit der Kariesentwicklung in Zusammenhang stehen; Kleinkinder weisen jedoch eine niedrigere Gesamtzahl an Bakterien und Streptokokken auf, wenn sie zur Beruhigung Sauger verwenden, die nicht der Nahrungsmittelaufnahme dienen, z.B. Schnullersauger. Bei der Aufnahme von Nahrung, z.B. von Milch oder dünnflüssigem Brei, wirkt die Nahrung im Mund des Kleinkindes wie ein Nährmedium für Organismen, so dass deren Wachstum gefördert wird und es zur Bildung von Karies kommt. Demgegenüber ist, wenn ein Kleinkind an einem Schnullersauger saugt, eine größere Menge Speichel im Mund des Kleinkinds vorhanden, was die Zahl der Bakterien, Streptokokken etc. verringert und dadurch auch die Gefahr der Kariesbildung herabsetzt.ECC-early childhood caries is the main type of Caries that occurs in the first teeth of children under three years of age occurs. A toddler can be as young as seven months old Develop caries. Research has shown that use of bottle food the growth of streptococci and Lactobacilli promotes both organisms with caries development being related; However, toddlers have one lower total number of bacteria and streptococci if use them to soothe suckers that are not food intake serve, e.g. Pacifier nipple. When shooting Food, e.g. of milk or thin porridge, the food works in the toddler's mouth like a nutrient medium for organisms, so that their growth is encouraged and it leads to the formation of caries comes. In contrast, when a toddler is on one Pacifier sucks, a larger amount of saliva in the mouth of the Toddlers present what the number of bacteria, streptococci etc. reduced and thereby the risk of caries formation decreases.

Aufgrund der Position der Speicheldrüsen im Mund, der Schwerkraft und der Art des Speichelflusses im Mund eines Kleinkindes gelangt aber, wie Untersuchungen, die zur vorliegenden Erfindung geführt haben, ergeben haben, verhältnismäßig wenig Speichel bis zu den Zähnen des Kleinkindes, so dass insbesondere dort die Bakterienkolonien relativ ungestört wachsen können, so dass es zu ECC-Karies, insbesondere dem Babyflaschensyndrom (Zahnverfall), kommt.Due to the position of the salivary glands in the mouth, the Gravity and the type of salivation in a toddler's mouth but, like investigations, reaches the present Invention have led to have revealed relatively little Saliva up to the teeth of the toddler, so in particular there the bacterial colonies can grow relatively undisturbed, so that it leads to ECC caries, especially baby bottle syndrome (Tooth decay) is coming.

In der US 5 275 619 A ist ein Schnuller mit einem außen glatten Sauger beschrieben, wobei der Sauger einen Schaftteil und einen breiteren Kopfteil aufweist. Im Kopfteil sind innenseitig Rippen zur Versteifung des Saugers vorgesehen. Dieser Sauger (und vergleichbare Sauger gemäß dem Stand der Technik) regt die Speichelproduktion nur wenig an und weist insbesondere den Nachteil auf, dass ein Speichelfluss zu den Zähnen nicht gewährleistet wird.In US 5 275 619 A is a pacifier with an outside Smooth suction cup described, the suction cup part and has a wider head part. In the headboard are inside Ribs are provided to stiffen the suction cup. This sucker (and comparable suckers according to the state of the art) stimulates saliva production only a little and especially has the disadvantage that salivation to the teeth is not guaranteed becomes.

Die US 5 711 759 A betrifft einen Schnuller mit einem Sauger, der Noppen aufweist, wobei diese zum Zähneputzen und zum Beruhigen und Kräftigen des Zahnfleisches vorgesehen sind. Der Schnullersauger gemäß dieser Schrift ist voll ausgebildet.US 5 711 759 A relates to a pacifier with a nipple, has the knobs, these for brushing teeth and Soothing and strengthening the gums are provided. The Pacifier according to this document is fully trained.

Die DE 197 01 969 A1 offenbart andererseits einen Sauger der eingangs angeführten Art mit einem hohlzylindrischen, mit Noppen versehenen Schaft. Durch diese Noppen soll einerseits die Durchblutung des Kiefers bzw. die Unterstützung der Zahnbildung gefördert werden, und andererseits soll eine schmerzlindernde Wirkung beim Zahnen - in der Art eines Beißringes - erzielt werden. Eine Anregung der Speichelproduktion ergibt sich dabei ebenfalls nicht, ebenso wenig wie ein (verstärkter) Speichelfluss zum zahnbereich.DE 197 01 969 A1, on the other hand, discloses a vacuum cleaner type mentioned at the beginning with a hollow cylindrical, with knobs provided shaft. Through these knobs, on the one hand, the blood circulation of the jaw or the support of tooth formation and on the other hand is said to be an analgesic Effect when teething - in the manner of a teether - can be achieved. This stimulates saliva production also not, nor any (increased) salivation to the tooth area.

Ziel der Erfindung ist es demnach, einen Schnullersauger der eingangs angeführten Art zur Verfügung zu stellen, der eine starke Speichelproduktion anregt und einen Speichelfluss zu den Zähnen gewährleistet, um eine optimale Mundflora auch im Bereich der Zähne zu erhalten.The aim of the invention is therefore a pacifier to provide the type mentioned at the beginning, the one stimulates strong saliva production and a flow of saliva to the Teeth ensures an optimal oral flora even in the area of the teeth.

Der erfindungsgemäße Schnullersauger der eingangs angeführten Art ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Kopfteil an seiner Außenseite zumindest einen verdickten Bereich aufweist, der zumindest einen erhabenen Teil bildet und dass im verdickten Bereich zumindest ein Speichel-Fließkanal vorgesehen ist. Mit einem so ausgebildeten Schnullersauger wird beim Saugen erreicht, dass der verdickte Bereich außen am Kopfteil, d.h. der zumindest eine erhabene Teil, als "Speichelanregungs-Erhebung", das Mundinnere und insbesondere den Bereich der Speicheldrüsen massiert, so dass die Speichelproduktion stark angeregt wird. Der Speichel bleibt jedoch nicht im hinteren Mundbereich, sondern wird durch den Speichel-Fließkanal oder die Speichel-Fließkanäle nach vorne zu den Zähnen geleitet, wo seine antibakterielle Wirkung zur Geltung kommt und eine Kariesbildung damit weitgehend verhindert wird. Dabei ist es möglich, dass lediglich ein Speichel-Fließkanal vorgesehen ist, es wird jedoch umso mehr Speichel zu den Zähnen geleitet, je mehr Speichel-Fließkanäle im verdickten Bereich vorgesehen sind, und demgemäß werden bevorzugt mehrere Speichel-Fließkanäle vorgesehen.The pacifier according to the invention of the above Art is characterized in that the headboard at his Outside has at least one thickened area, which at least forms a raised part and that in the thickened area at least one saliva flow channel is provided. With a so trained pacifier is achieved when sucking that the thickened area on the outside of the headboard, i.e. the at least one raised part, as "saliva stimulation elevation", the inside of the mouth and especially massaged the area of the salivary glands so that saliva production is strongly stimulated. The saliva remains however, not in the back of the mouth, but by the Saliva flow channel or the saliva flow channels to the front guided by the teeth, where its antibacterial effect comes into play comes and caries formation is largely prevented. It is possible that only one saliva flow channel is provided, but it will be all the more Saliva directed to the teeth, the more saliva flow channels in the thickened area are provided, and accordingly are preferred several saliva flow channels are provided.

Es sei erwähnt, dass aus der US 3 946 888 A ein Sauger mit einer äußeren rippenförmigen Verdickung bekannt ist. Diese Rippen dienen jedoch zur Versteifung des Saugers, ganz abgesehen davon, dass der Sauger gemäß der US 3 946 888 A ein Flaschensauger ist, so dass durch die Nahrungsaufnahme mittels Trinkflasche der Speichel zusätzlich noch aus dem Mund gespült wird und die Nahrung ein Nährmedium für Organismen darstellt. In der EP 0 757 909 A1 ist ebenfalls ein Flaschensauger beschrieben, der am Schaft außen rundum verlaufende Rippen aufweist, die bei Ausübung einer Saugkraft eine simultane Bewegung des Saugteils bewirken sollen, um eine Reinigung der Zungenoberfläche von Speiseresten zu erzielen. Aus der FR 2 302 724 A geht ein ähnlicher Flaschensauger hervor, der eine wellenförmige Außenfläche aufweist, um bei Ausübung einer Saugkraft eine Längsstreckung des Saugers zu ermöglichen. Auch die US 4 623 069 A beschreibt einen ähnlichen Flaschensauger, der hier aus zwei ineinander gestülpten Wänden besteht. Dadurch entstehen zwei Kammern, die einer flexiblen Anpassung und einem doppelt verstärkten Widerstand gegen den lateralen Druck bei Saug- und Beißbewegungen dienen. Weiters zeigt die DE 197 16 534 A1 einen Flaschensauger, der an zumindest einer seiner Breitseiten Erhebungen und/oder Eintiefungen aufweist. Wiederum handelt es sich um einen Flaschensauger, der bestimmungsgemäß nur kurz während des Trinkens im Mund gehalten wird, wobei die oben beschriebenen Nachteile gegeben sind. Die GB 2 463 A.D.1873 offenbart ferner eine Beißplatte, die Erhöhungen und Vertiefungen in unterschiedlichsten Formen aufweist. Diese dienen der Massage des Gaumens, dem besseren Halt im Mund des Kleinkindes und zum Abschleifen der Zähne. Hierbei ist jedoch ein "vollmundiges" Saugen nicht möglich, da die Beißplatte flach ausgebildet ist, so dass die Speichelproduktion kaum stimuliert wird, und der Speichel wird auch nicht zu den Zähnen geleitet.It should be mentioned that from US 3 946 888 A a sucker an outer rib-shaped thickening is known. This However, ribs serve to stiffen the nipple, not to mention that the teat according to US 3 946 888 A is a bottle teat is so that by ingesting food using a drinking bottle the saliva is also rinsed out of the mouth and food is a nutrient medium for organisms. In the EP 0 757 909 A1 also describes a bottle teat, the outside of the shaft has all-round ribs that at Exercise a suction force a simultaneous movement of the suction part should cause a cleaning of the tongue surface of To achieve leftovers. A similar one emerges from FR 2 302 724 A. Bottle teat emerges from the undulating outer surface has a longitudinal extension when exerting a suction force to allow the vacuum. US Pat. No. 4,623,069 A also describes a similar bottle teat, which here is made of two nested Walls. This creates two chambers, one flexible adjustment and a double reinforced resistance serve against the lateral pressure during suction and biting movements. Furthermore, DE 197 16 534 A1 shows a bottle teat which at least one of its broad sides elevations and / or depressions having. Again, it's a bottle teat, the intended use only briefly while drinking in the Shut up, given the disadvantages described above are. GB 2 463 A.D. 1873 also discloses a bite plate, the increases and decreases in the most varied Has shapes. These serve to massage the palate, the better Hold in the child's mouth and grind their teeth. However, a "full-bodied" suction is not possible, because the bite plate is flat, so that saliva production is hardly stimulated, and the saliva too not led to the teeth.

Damit beim vorliegenden Schnullersauger ein optimaler Speichelfluss zu den Zähnen des Kleinkindes gewährleistet wird, ist es ferner günstig, wenn der Speichel-Fließkanal in Richtung Schaftteil verläuft. Dabei können Speichel-Fließkanäle zur Mitte des Befestigungsabschnittes und auch schräg zu den beiden Seiten hin verlaufen, so dass ein Speichelfluss auch zu den seitlichen Zähnen erreicht wird.So that an optimal saliva flow with the present pacifier to the toddler's teeth is guaranteed it is also favorable if the saliva flow channel in the direction Shaft part runs. Saliva flow channels can go to the middle the fastening section and also obliquely to the two sides run so that a flow of saliva also to the side Teeth is reached.

Weiters ist es von Vorteil, wenn zumindest ein Speichel-Fließkanal geradlinig verläuft. Dadurch wird der Speichel rasch und direkt zu den Zähnen geführt.Furthermore, it is advantageous if at least one saliva flow channel runs straight. This makes the saliva quick and led straight to the teeth.

Vorzugsweise verläuft zumindest ein Speichel-Fließkanal wellenförmig und/oder zickzackförmig. Dadurch wird ein breiterer Bereich durch jeweils einen einzigen Speichel-Fließkanal, der länger als ein geradliniger Speichel-Fließkanal ist, abgedeckt und gewährleistet, dass mehr Speichel im Speichel-Fließkanal gesammelt wird.At least one saliva flow channel preferably runs wavy and / or zigzag. This will make a wider area through a single saliva flow channel, which is longer as a straight saliva flow channel, is covered and ensures that more saliva is collected in the saliva flow channel becomes.

Eine besonders günstige Ausführungsform ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest zwei parallel zueinander verlaufende Speichel-Fließkanäle vorgesehen sind. Diese Speichel-Fließkanäle können dabei sowohl geradlinig als auch wellenförmig bzw. zickzackförmig verlaufen. Sind mehrere parallel zueinander verlaufende Speichel-Fließkanäle vorgesehen, ist ein ständiger Speichelfluss in Richtung Zähne gewährleistet, wobei der Speichel nicht nur zu den mittleren vorderen Zähnen geführt wird, sondern zum gesamten vorderen Bereich der Zähne, von wo der Speichel seitlich weiterfließen kann.A particularly favorable embodiment is characterized in that that at least two are parallel to each other Saliva flow channels are provided. These saliva flow channels can be linear, wavy or run zigzag. Are several parallel to each other Saliva flow channels provided is a permanent one Ensures salivation towards the teeth, taking the saliva not only to the middle front teeth, but to the entire front area of the teeth, from where the Saliva can continue to flow laterally.

Weiters ist es von Vorteil, wenn zumindest zwei einander schneidende Speichel-Fließkanäle vorgesehen sind. Dabei können die Speichel-Fließkanäle z.B. schräg zur Längsachse des Saugers verlaufen, so dass, wenn mehrere Speichel-Fließkanäle vorgesehen sind, sie ein kreuzförmiges Muster bilden. Auf diese Weise wird der Speichelfluss gleichmäßig über den Kopfteil des Saugers verteilt, so dass Speichel zu allen Zähnen gelangt.Furthermore, it is advantageous if at least two of each other cutting saliva flow channels are provided. You can the saliva flow channels e.g. obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the suction cup run so that when multiple saliva flow channels are provided they form a cross-shaped pattern. That way the flow of saliva is evenly distributed over the head of the teat, so that saliva gets to all teeth.

Bei all diesen unterschiedlichen Ausführungsformen der Speichel-Fließkanäle ist auch der Querschnitt des jeweiligen Speichel-Fließkanals unterschiedlich ausführbar. Dieser kann beispielsweise dreieckig, recht- oder mehreckig oder rund sein. Dabei ist es von Bedeutung, dass die Speichel-Fließkanäle leicht reinigbar sind, so dass Hinterschneidungen jedenfalls zu vermeiden sind. Die maximal mögliche Tiefe des Speichel-Fließkanals bzw. der Speichel-Fließkanäle hängt auch von der Dicke des verdickten Bereichs ab, und die Breite des Speichel-Fließkanals bzw. der Speichel-Fließkanäle sowie die Breite des verdickten Bereichs zwischen zwei Speichel-Fließkanälen kann unterschiedlich ausgeführt sein.In all these different embodiments of the Saliva flow channels is also the cross section of each Saliva flow channel can be designed differently. This can for example, triangular, rectangular, polygonal, or round. It is important that the saliva flow channels are light are cleanable, so that undercuts in any case too are to be avoided. The maximum possible depth of the saliva flow channel or the saliva flow channels also depends on the thickness of the thickened area, and the width of the saliva flow channel or the saliva flow channels and the width of the thickened The area between two saliva flow channels can be different be executed.

Es ist günstig, wenn der bzw. zumindest ein erhabener Teil des verdickten Bereichs im Querschnitt rechteckig und/oder dreieckig und/oder rund ausgebildet ist. Die verschiedenen Querschnittsformen dieser erhabenen Teile, die lokale Erhebungen für die Anregung der Speichelbildung bilden, wirken sich unterschiedlich auf die Stimulation der Speicheldrüsen aus. Weiters hängt die Verwendung einer bestimmten Querschnittsform auch von der Empfindlichkeit des Mundes des Kleinkindes ab, wobei z.B. ein dreieckiger Querschnitt für einen unempfindlicheren Mund bzw. den Mund eines etwas älteren Kindes eingesetzt werden kann, wogegen im Fall von Verletzungen, Entzündungen oder sonstigen empfindlichen Stellen im Mund bzw. bei Frühgeborenen oder Säuglingen ein gerundeter Querschnitt zu bevorzugen ist, da dieser ein sanfteres Massieren gewährleistet.It is favorable if the or at least a raised part of the thickened area is rectangular and / or triangular in cross section and / or is round. The different Cross-sectional shapes of these raised parts, the local surveys form for stimulating the formation of saliva have different effects stimulation of the salivary glands. Furthermore, the use of a particular cross-sectional shape also depends on the sensitivity of the infant's mouth, e.g. a triangular cross section for a less sensitive mouth or the mouth of a slightly older child can be used, whereas in the case of injuries, inflammation or other sensitive areas in the mouth or in premature babies or infants a rounded cross-section is preferred because of this ensures a gentler massage.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass unterschiedliche Speichel-Fließkanal-Ausbildungen in den verdickten Bereichen des Kopfteils vorgesehen sind. Beispielsweise können in einem verdickten Bereich des Kopfteils geradlinige, einander schneidende Speichel-Fließkanäle und in einem anderen verdickten Bereich zueinander parallel verlaufende, wellenförmige Speichel-Fließkanäle vorgesehen sein.An advantageous embodiment is characterized in that that different saliva flow channel designs in the thickened areas of the head part are provided. For example, in a thickened area of the head part rectilinear, intersecting saliva flow channels and in another thickened area parallel to each other, undulating saliva flow channels can be provided.

Vorzugsweise sind verschiedene verdickte Bereiche des Kopfteils mit im Querschnitt unterschiedlich ausgebildeten erhabenen Teilen vorgesehen. Auf diese Weise kann dem Kleinkind je nach Belieben der Sauger mit der einen oder anderen Seite, mit dem einen oder anderen verdickten Bereich, nach oben in Richtung Gaumen in den Mund eingesetzt werden, so dass durch die unterschiedlichen Ausbildungen der beiden verdickten Bereiche je nach Lage des Saugers im Mund eine unterschiedliche Stimulation gewährleistet ist. Durch diese Abwechslung in der Stimulation wird die Speichelproduktion stärker angeregt. Different thickened areas of the head part are preferred with raised in cross section differently Parts provided. This way the toddler can be depending on Feel free with one side or the other, with the one or another thickened area, up towards Palate to be used in the mouth, so by the different Formations of the two thickened areas depending on Position of the teat in the mouth ensures different stimulation is. This change in stimulation will stimulates saliva production.

Eine weitere günstige Ausführungsform besteht darin, dass die Dicke des Saugers zwischen dem Boden jedes Speichel-Fließkanals und der Innenfläche des Saugers der Dicke zwischen Innenund Außenfläche des Saugers außerhalb des verdickten Bereichs entspricht. Diese Ausführungsform ist in der Herstellung einfach, und weiters ist dadurch eine optimale Wanddicke des Saugers gewährleistet, die einerseits dick genug sein kann, um eine lange Lebensdauer des Saugers und eine adäquate Tiefe der Speichel-Fließkanäle zu gewährleisten, und andererseits dünn genug, so dass der Sauger insgesamt im geeigneten Ausmaß flexibel ist.Another cheap embodiment is that the thickness of the nipple between the bottom of each saliva flow channel and the inner surface of the suction cup of the thickness between inner and Outside surface of the suction cup outside the thickened area equivalent. This embodiment is simple to manufacture, and furthermore, this is an optimal wall thickness of the vacuum cleaner guaranteed that the one hand can be thick enough to a long lifespan of the vacuum cleaner and an adequate depth of To ensure saliva flow channels, and on the other hand thin enough so that the sucker is flexible to the extent appropriate is.

Vorzugsweise ist benachbart dem Speichel-Fließkanal an dem dem Befestigungsabschnitt gegenüberliegenden Ende eine Erhöhung vorgesehen. Diese Erhöhung stimuliert in besonderem Ausmaß den hinteren Gaumenbereich, was eine stärkere Speichelproduktion bewirkt.Preferably, the saliva flow channel is adjacent to the an end opposite the fastening section intended. This increase particularly stimulates the posterior palate, which causes increased saliva production.

Der Schnullersauger und bzw. oder der Schnullerschild sind zweckmäßig so ausgebildet, dass bei Gebrauch des Schnullers die erhabenen Teile der verdickten Bereiche oben und/oder unten im Mund liegen, wodurch die Speichelproduktions-Anregung besonders effizient ist. Dies wird z.B. dadurch erreicht, dass der Schnullerschild oval oder lemniskatenförmig (s. z.B. die US 5 403 349 A) ausgebildet ist, so dass der Schnuller - selbst mit einem Sauger mit kreisrundem Querschnitt - immer nur mit der einen oder anderen Seite nach oben gerichtet, nie aber quergerichtet in den Mund genommen werden kann, da der Schild die Lage des Saugers im Mund vorgibt.The pacifier and / or the pacifier shield are Appropriately designed so that when using the pacifier raised parts of the thickened areas above and / or below in the Mouth lying, which makes the saliva production stimulation special is efficient. This is e.g. achieved by the Pacifier shield oval or lemniscate-shaped (see e.g. the US 5 403 349 A) is designed so that the pacifier - itself with a suction cup with a circular cross-section - always only with the one or the other side facing upwards, but never crosswise can be put in the mouth because of the shield's location of the nipple in the mouth.

Ein besonders günstiger Sauger ist dadurch gegeben, dass er einen - wie an sich bekannt - ovalen Querschnitt aufweist. Auf diese Weise wird die Lage des Saugers im Mund durch die Saugerform vorgegeben: Die "flachen" Seiten des Saugers bilden im Mund die Ober- bzw. Unterseite des Saugers. Dabei kann nur eine flache Seite zumindest einen verdickten Bereich aufweisen, günstiger ist jedoch eine Ausbildung von verdickten Bereichen an beiden flachen Seiten des Saugers. Auf diese Weise ist die Lage des Saugers im Mund des Kleinkindes in Bezug auf oben und unten unkritisch, und ein starker Speichelfluss zu den Zähnen ist jederzeit sichergestellt.A particularly cheap sucker is given by the fact that it has an oval cross section, as is known per se. On this way the position of the teat in the mouth is shaped by the teat predefined: The "flat" sides of the teat form in the mouth the top or bottom of the suction cup. Only a flat one can do this Side have at least a thickened area, cheaper is however a formation of thickened areas two flat sides of the nipple. In this way, the situation of the nipple in the toddler's mouth with respect to the top and bottom is not critical, and there is a heavy flow of saliva to the teeth ensured at all times.

Von Vorteil ist es, wenn eine den verdickten Bereich umgebende glatte Randzone vorgesehen ist. Verdickungen in der Randzone, insbesondere bei elliptischen Sauger-Querschnitten, führen nämlich, wie Untersuchungen gezeigt haben, nicht zu einer Verstärkung, sondern überraschenderweise zum leichteren Durchbeißen des Saugers.It is advantageous if one surrounding the thickened area smooth edge zone is provided. Thickening in the peripheral zone, especially with elliptical suction cross sections namely, as studies have shown, not to reinforce, but surprisingly for easier biting through of the sucker.

Es ist natürlich möglich, die Fläche des verdickten Bereiches länglich, rund, sternförmig etc. auszuführen, wobei wiederum der eine Bereich des Kopfteils eine andere Flächenform des verdickten Bereichs aufweisen kann als ein anderer Bereich.It is of course possible to change the area of the thickened area elongated, round, star-shaped, etc., whereby again the one area of the head part has a different surface shape of the thickened area than another area.

Bevorzugt ist der Schnullersauger aus Silikon, Latex, Gummi bzw. Kunststoff hergestellt. Für die Herstellung ist es dabei einfacher, wenn der gesamte Sauger samt Verdickungen aus dem selben Material hergestellt ist, möglich ist aber auch ein Sauger aus einem Material und ein verdickter Bereich als Auflage aus einem anderen Material. Die Wahl des jeweiligen Materials hängt dabei auch von der gewünschten Stärke des Saugers ab, wobei selbstverständlich gesundheitliche Aspekte zu beachten sind.The pacifier is preferably made of silicone, latex, rubber or plastic. It is there for the production easier if the entire teat including thickening from the The same material is made, but a suction cup is also possible from one material and a thickened area as a support from a different material. The choice of the respective material also depends on the desired strength of the sucker, whereby health aspects are of course to be considered.

Weiters wird erfindungsgemäß ein Schnuller mit Schnullerschild zur Verfügung gestellt, der einen Schnullersauger wie oben definiert aufweist. Der Sauger ist dabei mit seinem Befestigungsabschnitt im Schnullerschild in an sich herkömmlicher Weise angebracht, z.B. mittels Einklemmen, Kleben etc.Furthermore, according to the invention, a pacifier with a pacifier shield is used provided who like a pacifier has defined above. The suction cup is with its fastening section in the pacifier shield in itself more conventional Way, e.g. by pinching, gluing etc.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von in der Zeichnung dargestellten bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispielen noch weiter erläutert, auf die sie jedoch nicht beschränkt sein soll; es zeigen:

  • die Fig. 1A, 2A, 3A und 4A jeweils eine Ansicht, teilweise geschnitten, eines Schnullers mit Sauger mit unterschiedlichen Strukturen;
  • die Fig. 1B, 2B, 3B und 4B Teil-Querschnitte durch die Kopfteile der Sauger dieser Schnuller; und
  • die Fig. 5A, 5B, 5C Querschnitte von unterschiedlichen Ausbildungen von erhabenen Teilen der verdickten Bereiche und Speichel-Fließkanälen.
    • The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of preferred exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing, to which, however, it should not be restricted; show it:
  • 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A each show a view, partially in section, of a pacifier with a nipple with different structures;
  • 1B, 2B, 3B and 4B partial cross-sections through the head parts of the teat of this pacifier; and
  • 5A, 5B, 5C cross sections of different designs of raised parts of the thickened areas and saliva flow channels.

    • In Fig. 1A ist ein Schnuller 1 mit einem im Querschnitt elliptischen Sauger 2 mit Strukturen gezeigt, wobei der Sauger 2 einen Schaftteil 3 mit einem Befestigungsabschnitt 4 zur Fixierung des Saugers 2 an einem, z.B. lemniskatenförmigen oder ovalen, Schnullerschild 5 des Schnullers 1 und einen vom Befestigungsabschnitt 4 abgewandten breiten Kopfteil 6 aufweist. Am Kopfteil 6 ist an beiden flacheren Seiten ein verdickter Bereich 7 vorgesehen, der Speichel-Fließkanäle 8 (nachstehend kurz "Fließkanäle" genannt) aufweist, die wellenförmig und einander schneidend verlaufen, und durch die einzelne erhabene Teile 7' als Speichelanregungs-Erhebungen gegeben sind. Die verdickten Bereiche 7 regen im Mund des Kleinkindes die Speichelproduktion an, und der Speichel wird durch die Fließkanäle 8 in Richtung Schaft 3 bzw. Befestigungsabschnitt 4 hin und damit zu den Zähnen des Kleinkindes geführt, vgl. den Pfeil in Fig. 1A. Der Befestigungsabschnitt 4 des Saugers 2 ist zwischen einem Keil 9 und der Wand 10 einer Öffnung des Schnullerschildes 5 festgeklemmt. Der Schnullerschild 5 weist weiters Öffnungen 11 auf, die als Notatmungsöffnungen fungieren sowie - als Ventilationsöffnungen - ein besseres Trocknen der Gesichtshaut des Kleinkindes im Bereich des Mundes gewährleisten. Am Schnullerschild 5 ist weiters ein kappenförmiger Griff 12 angebracht.1A is a pacifier 1 with a cross section shown elliptical sucker 2 with structures, the sucker 2 a shaft part 3 with a fastening section 4 for fixation of the suction cup 2 on one, e.g. lemniscate-shaped or oval, Pacifier shield 5 of the pacifier 1 and one of the fastening section 4 has wide head part 6 facing away. At the head part 6 there is a thickened area on both flatter sides 7 provided the saliva flow channels 8 (hereinafter briefly Called "flow channels"), which are wavy and mutually cut, and through the individual raised parts 7 ' than saliva stimulation surveys are given. The thickened Areas 7 stimulate saliva production in the infant's mouth and the saliva is directed through the flow channels 8 Shank 3 or fastening section 4 and thus towards the teeth of the toddler, cf. the arrow in Fig. 1A. The fastening section 4 of the suction cup 2 is between a wedge 9 and the wall 10 of an opening of the pacifier shield 5 is clamped. The pacifier shield 5 also has openings 11, which act as emergency breathing openings and - as ventilation openings - better drying of the toddler's facial skin ensure in the area of the mouth. On the pacifier shield 5 a cap-shaped handle 12 is also attached.

    Fig. 1B zeigt den Querschnitt einer Hälfte des in Fig. 1A dargestellten Saugers 2, wobei auch der ovale Querschnitt des Saugers 2 erkennbar ist. Die erhabenen Teile 7' der verdickten Bereiche sind im Querschnitt rechteckig ausgebildet.Fig. 1B shows the cross section of one half of that in Fig. 1A shown suction cup 2, the oval cross section of the Sucker 2 is recognizable. The raised parts 7 'of the thickened Areas are rectangular in cross section.

    In den Fig. 2A und 2B ist ein hinsichtlich seines allgemeinen Aufbaus identer Schnuller 1', jedoch mit einem modifizierten Schnullersauger 2 gezeigt, wobei die Fließkanäle 8 zwar wie in Fig. 1A und 1B wellenförmig, jedoch zueinander parallel verlaufend ausgebildet sind. Wie in Fig. 1A ist der verdickte Bereich 7 im mittigen Bereich des Kopfteils 6 vorgesehen, wobei die Randzone glatt ist. Auf diese Weise wird ein Durchbeißen des Saugers 2 besser verhindert.2A and 2B is one in general Construction identical pacifier 1 ', but with a modified Pacifier 2 shown, the flow channels 8 as in 1A and 1B wavy, but parallel to each other are trained. As in Fig. 1A, the thickened area is 7 provided in the central region of the head part 6, the Edge zone is smooth. In this way, biting through the Sucker 2 better prevented.

    Es ist beispielsweise auch eine Schnullerausbildung denkbar, bei dem die eine Seite des Schnullersaugers gemäß Fig. 1A und 1B und die zweite Seite gemäß Fig. 2A und 2B ausgebildet ist.A pacifier training is also conceivable, for example, in which one side of the pacifier according to FIG. 1A and 1B and the second side as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B is.

    Die Fig. 3A, 3B und Fig. 4A, 4B stellen weitere Schnuller 1" bzw. 1''' mit Saugern 2 mit verdickten Bereichen 7 und Fließkanälen 8 dar, wobei Fig. 3A geradlinige, einander schneidende Fließkanäle 8 zeigt und Fig. 4A geradlinige, zu einander parallel verlaufende Fließkanäle 8 veranschaulicht. In Fig. 4A ist weiters ersichtlich, dass an dem dem Schaftteil 3 gegenüberliegenden Ende der Fließkanäle 8 zusätzlich Erhöhungen 13 vorgesehen sind, durch die der hintere Gaumenbereich des Mundes des Säuglings speziell stimuliert wird, was die Speichelproduktion noch stärker anregt. Auch hier können beispielsweise Fig. 3A und 3B die eine Seite eines Saugers 2 darstellen, und die andere Seite desselben Saugers 2 kann gemäß Fig. 4A und 4B ausgebildet sein.3A, 3B and 4A, 4B represent further pacifiers 1 "or 1 '' 'with suction cups 2 with thickened areas 7 and Flow channels 8, wherein Fig. 3A straight, intersecting Flow channels 8 shows and Fig. 4A rectilinear to each other parallel flow channels 8 illustrated. In Fig. 4A it can also be seen that at the shaft part 3 opposite At the end of the flow channels 8, additional elevations 13 are provided through which the posterior palate of the mouth of the Infant is specifically stimulated, which reduces saliva production stimulates even more. 3A and 3B represent one side of a sucker 2 and the other Side of the same suction cup 2 can be formed according to FIGS. 4A and 4B his.

    Es können beliebige Kombinationen z.B. der vier dargestellten Saugerstrukturen bzw. auch Sauger 2 mit nur ein und derselben Struktur auf beiden Seiten oder Sauger 2 mit nur einer strukturierten Seite vorgesehen sein.Any combinations, e.g. of the four shown Suction structures or suction 2 with only one and the same Structure on both sides or sucker 2 with only one structured side can be provided.

    Die Fig. 5A, 5B und 5C zeigen verschiedene erhabene Teile 7a, 7b, 7c der verdickten Bereiche 7 im Querschnitt, wobei die erhabenen Teile 7a gemäß Fig. 5A einen dreieckigen Querschnitt, die erhabenen Teile 7b gemäß Fig. 5B einen viereckigen, insbesondere trapezförmigen Querschnitt und die erhabenen Teile 7c gemäß Fig. 5C einen runden Querschnitt aufweist. Der Fließkanal 8a gemäß Fig. 5A ist im Querschnitt trapezförmig, der Fließkanal 8b gemäß Fig. 5B ist im Querschnitt dreieckig und der Fließkanal 8c gemäß Fig. 5C ist im Querschnitt rund ausgebildet. Der Fließkanal 8a gemäß Fig. 5A ist wesentlich breiter als der Fließkanal 8b gemäß Fig. 5B oder der Fließkanal 8c gemäß Fig. 5C.5A, 5B and 5C show different raised parts 7a, 7b, 7c of the thickened areas 7 in cross section, the raised parts 7a according to FIG. 5A a triangular cross section, the raised parts 7b according to FIG. 5B a quadrangular, in particular trapezoidal cross-section and the raised parts 7c according to FIG. 5C has a round cross section. The flow channel 5A is trapezoidal in cross section, the Flow channel 8b according to FIG. 5B is triangular in cross section and Flow channel 8c according to FIG. 5C is round in cross section. The flow channel 8a according to FIG. 5A is considerably wider than that Flow channel 8b according to FIG. 5B or flow channel 8c according to FIG. 5C.

    Die vorstehenden Ausführungsformen sind lediglich als Beispiele angeführt, und es sind selbstverständlich auch andere Formen der erhabenen Teile und Fließkanäle denkbar, z.B. im Querschnitt rechteckige Fließkanäle 8 oder erhabene Teile 7' der verdickten Bereiche 7.The above embodiments are only examples and there are of course others Forms of the raised parts and flow channels conceivable, e.g. in the Cross-section rectangular flow channels 8 or raised parts 7 'of thickened areas 7.

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    1. A pacifier nipple (2) including a shaft portion (3) with a fastening portion (4) to fix the nipple (2) to a pacifier shield (5), and a head portion (6) which is located opposite the fastening portion (4), and is wide relative to the shaft portion (3), the head portion (6) of the pacifier (2) being hollow, characterised in that the head portion (6), on its external side, comprises at least one thickened region (7) forming at least one raised part (7'; 7a; 7b; 7c), and that at least one saliva flow channel (8) is provided in the thickened region (7).
    2. A pacifier nipple (2) according to claim 1, characterised in that the saliva flow channel (8) extends in the direction of the shaft portion (3).
    3. A pacifier nipple (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that at least one saliva flow channel (8) extends linearly.
    4. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that at least one saliva flow channel (8) extends in a wave-shaped and/or zig-zag-like manner.
    5. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that at least two saliva flow channels (8) extending in parallel are provided.
    6. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that at least two mutually intersecting saliva flow channels (8) are provided.
    7. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that at least one raised part (7') of the thickened region (7) is designed to be rectangular in cross section.
    8. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that at least one raised part (7a) of the thickened region (7) is designed to be triangular in cross section.
    9. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that at least one raised part (7c) of the thickened region (7) is designed to be round in cross section.
    10. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that different flow channel configurations are provided in different thickened regions (7) of the head portion (6) .
    11. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that different thickened regions (7) are provided with raised parts (7', 7a, 7b, 7c) having different cross-sectional designs.
    12. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the thickness of the nipple (2) between the bottom of each saliva flow channel (8) and the internal surface of the nipple (2) corresponds to the thickness between the internal and external surfaces of the nipple (2) outside the thickened region (7).
    13. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that an elevation (13) is provided in the vicinity of the saliva flow channel (8), on the end located opposite the fastening portion (4).
    14. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterised by a smooth edge zone surrounding the thickened region (7).
    15. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterised in that it has an oval cross section.
    16. A pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterised in that it is made of silicone, latex, rubber or synthetic materials.
    17. A pacifier (1) comprising a pacifier shield (5) and a pacifier nipple (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 16 attached thereto.
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