Nipple assembly and mounting tools
View Patent ↗Nipple assemblies including nipples which attach to a threaded nipple adapter which can be attached to feeding containers with threaded spouts are disclosed. Mounting tools are also disclosed, to aid in attaching the elastic nipples to the adapters.
1. A mounting tool for assembling and disassembling components of a nipple assembly, wherein:
the nipple assembly is designed for feeding young livestock, and comprises:
a nipple including:
a flexible elastic body that can be provided with a suitable aperture in its tip for dispensing liquid to a nursing animal;
a base including a beveled interior opening and a handle, the beveled interior opening being configured to receive a male barb fitting;
a nipple adapter including:
a flange;
a hollow interior in which reside female threads configured to engage a threaded spout of a feeding container to put the nipple in fluid communication with the spout;
a male barb fitting configured to engage the beveled interior opening;
the mounting tool comprises:
mechanical fasteners configured for at least temporary attachment to a solid surface;
a slot on one side to accommodate the nipple adapter flange with the male barb fitting of the nipple adapter oriented outwardly for connection to the nipple; and
a conical nipple adapter centering post on a top surface thereof, the conical nipple adapter centering post being configured to position the nipple adapter while the nipple is being attached thereto.