Neater Powered Drinker

Neater Powered Drinker is designed for use by individuals with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, motor neuron disease, stroke, poor lip closure and those who have difficulty sucking liquid through a straw.  It is designed to increase independence for users while drinking liquids for hydration and nutrition.  It may reduce the need for drugs to expel air from stomach.  Thickened drinks and puréed foods are pumped up through the flexible straw.  The liquid does not touch mechanical parts of the peristaltic pump.  The amount of liquid to suit the user is easily selected.  There is a light-touch switch that pumps the selected amount to the mouth.  Time for swallowing is allowed before it can pump again.