Enteral feeding adapters and methods of using the enteral feeding adapters
Grant
US12594222B2
Kind: B2
Apr 07, 2026
Assignee
Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
Inventors
Steven Bernard
Abstract
An adapter is provided for connecting a container of flowable material, such as enteral feed formula in a laminated paper container, to a feeding tube to enable bolus feeding. The adapter can transfer the flowable material from the container by piercing the container and/or a cover of the container. The adapter can form a fluid-tight friction seal on the container. In some embodiments, the adapter has a reusable tube vent long enough to be positioned in the air gap of the container when the container is inverted by a user.
CPC Classifications
A61J 15/0015
A61J 15/0026
A61J 1/201
A61J 1/2065
A61J 1/2072
A61J 15/0096
A61J 1/20
A61J 15/0076
A61J 1/2096
A61J 15/0003
A61J 15/00
A61J 1/2075
A61J 1/2089
A61J 15/0092
A61J 15/0011
A61M 5/1782
A61M 39/10
A61M 2039/1077
A61M 2039/1033
A61M 39/1011
A61M 2039/1094
A61M 2202/0482
A61M 5/162
Filing Date
2019-09-30
Application No.
17280335
Claims
10