Patent Application
20180214832
The present invention relates generally to baby feeding bottles. More specifically, the present invention introduces a baby feeding bottle with a whisking ball. The present invention allows the parents to conveniently mix the feeding formula prior to feeding the baby.
Baby feeding bottles are a necessity in almost every household with a baby. These bottles are used as an alternative to breast feeding. However, the effort needed to mix the formula with the use of a feeding bottle can be a stressful maneuver for a parent. For example, the baby feeding bottle needs to be shaken vigorously. In another instance, the formula needs to be stirred vigorously to ensure that the formula is appropriately dissolved for the consumption of the baby. Even though existing baby feeding bottles are a good alternative to breast feeding, certain drawbacks of these feeding bottles can be concerning.
Many of the existing baby feeding bottles contain a plurality of interlocking components. When it is required to clean the bottle, each of these interlocking components need to be removed and cleaned individually. The large number of components also provides more surface area for germs. Therefore, thorough cleaning of each of the components is essential. This process can be time consuming and stressful to the parent or caretaker. As a result, there is a need for a baby bottle feeder with a minimum number of components that can be easily disassembled and cleaned is evident.
Another disadvantage with existing baby feeding bottles is the noise generated when mixing the baby formula. As an example, the noise generated can disrupt the sleep of a baby. In another instance, if the baby bottle feeder is used at night, the noise generated can disturb other individuals in the vicinity. Therefore, the need for a bottle that can appropriately mix the baby formula with minimum disturbance is clearly apparent.
The objective of the present invention is to address the aforementioned issues. In order to do so, the present invention introduces a baby feeding bottle with a whisking ball. The whisking ball can be removed from the bottle so that the feeding bottle and the whisking ball can be handled and cleaned independently. Individual cleaning of the components ensures, a majority of the germs are removed prior to being used for feeding.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention introduces an apparatus that can be used to conveniently mix baby formula to be fed to a baby. More specifically, the present invention introduces a baby feeding bottle that is used with a whisking ball. The whisking ball is positioned inside the baby feeding bottle. Therefore, when the bottle is shaken, the whisking ball helps the baby formula to dissolve in water. By utilizing the present invention, issues such as partial dissolving can be effectively addressed.
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The bottle 1, which is made of a flexible material, comprises an opening 2, a rim 3, a body portion 4, and a base portion 5. The opening 2 which is illustrated in
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As mentioned before, the sealing ring 9 is used to hold the liquid outlet 13 stationary. In order to do so, the sealing ring 9 is removably attached to the bottle 1 adjacent to the rim 3 and opposite to the body portion 4. More specifically, the sealing ring 9 is removably attached so that the nipple collar 15 is pressed against the rim 3 with the use of the sealing ring 9. In the resulting position of the liquid outlet 13, the feeding nipple 14 protrudes out from the nipple collar 15 opposite to the bottle 1. Therefore, the baby can draw out liquid through the feeding nipple 14 since there is a constant fluid flow from the bottle 1.
The sealing ring 9 can be attached to the bottle 1 differently in various embodiments of the present invention. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring 9 comprises an inner lateral wall 10 and a ring interlocking mechanism 11, wherein the ring interlocking mechanism 11 is perimetrically distributed along the inner lateral wall 10. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bottle 1 further comprises a neck portion 6 and a neck interlocking mechanism 7. The neck portion 6 acts as an extension of the body portion 4 and is concentrically connected to the body portion 4 opposite to the base portion 5. In particular, the neck portion 6 allows the opening 2 to have a narrower diameter than a diameter of the body portion 4. When considering the positioning, the opening 2 perpendicularly traverses through the neck portion 6 and into the body portion 4. The neck interlocking mechanism 7 is perimetrically and externally distributed along the neck portion 6. Therefore, when the sealing ring 9 is positioned appropriately, the ring interlocking mechanism 11 is removably attached to the neck interlocking mechanism 7. The ring interlocking mechanism 11 and the neck interlocking mechanism 7 can vary in different embodiments of the present invention. As an example, the neck interlocking mechanism 7 is a female threading 8 in the preferred embodiment of the present invention. In order to correspond to the female threading 8, the ring interlocking mechanism 11 is a male threading 12 in the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The ring interlocking mechanism 11 and the neck interlocking mechanism 7 is illustrated in
As described earlier, the whisking ball 16 is used in the process of dissolving the baby formula with water or comparable liquid that is filled into the bottle 1. As illustrated in
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When utilizing the present invention, the following process flow is generally followed. Initially, a required amount of water is poured into the bottle 1 through the opening 2. Next, a required amount of baby formula is put into the bottle 1 through the opening 2. The amount of water poured can be measured with the use of the plurality of quantity markers 20. When the preferred amount of baby formula and water are in the bottle 1, the user presses the liquid outlet 13 against the rim 3 with the use of the sealing ring 9. After the liquid outlet 13 and the sealing ring 9 are appropriately positioned, the cap 19 is removably attached over the feeding nipple 14. Then the user shakes the bottle 1 so that the whisking ball 16 helps dissolve the baby formula in water. When the present invention is in use, the cap 19 is removed so that the baby can draw liquid through the feeding nipple 14. If the user expects to clean the present invention, the sealing ring 9 is initially unfastened so that the liquid outlet 13 and the sealing ring 9 can be detached from the bottle 1. Next, the whisking ball 16 is removed from the bottle 1 so that all components can be cleaned individually.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
