Abstract: A modular and natural infant feeding container is provided for multiple stages of development. The container includes a rigid cylindrical body, a removable top for securing an open top end of the cylindrical body, and a removable bottom cap for securing an open bottom end of the cylindrical body. The removable top has a dome shaped portion with a ducted nipple. The dome shaped portion has substantially the same outer radius as the cylindrical body. Another removable top may be interchanged with the removable top. The other removable top may include a different nipple, a sippy spout, or a straw passage.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 4, 2009
Publication date:
December 9, 2010
Applicant:
ADIRI, INC.
Inventors:
Jennifer P. Morrill, Linda H. Pouliot, Randi J. Kofman
Abstract: A cap includes a cavity for receiving the rounded tip of a nipple. The cavity narrows from an open end to a neck, and widens from the neck to a closed end. The neck forms an interference fit with the rounded tip, and the interference fit forms a sealed compartment in the cap that encloses an aperture in the rounded tip.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 4, 2009
Publication date:
December 9, 2010
Applicant:
ADIRI, INC.
Inventors:
Kuo-Hung Yu, Tien-Ho Wei, Linda H. Pouliot, Robert W. Strickler, Daniel K. Harden
Abstract: An infant feeding container is disclosed to provide a feeding experience closely resembling natural breast feeding. The container includes a first part having a rigid substrate and a pliant over-mold having a first portion unsupported by the substrate and a second portion molded over and supported by the substrate. The first portion has a breast-like shape and a ducted nipple. The container further includes a second part for engaging the first part to seal the container.
Abstract: An infant feeding container is disclosed to provide a feeding experience closely resembling natural breast feeding. The container includes a body, a lid for securing an open end of the body, and a cover for at least partially enclosing the body. The body has a pliant dome shaped portion that includes a ducted nipple, and a rigid cylindrical portion that defines extending form the dome shaped portion. The dome shaped portion provides soft and warm facial contact for an infant during feeding. The cylindrical portion provides a surface for a caretaker to easily grip the infant feeding container.
Abstract: An infant feeding container is disclosed to provide a feeding experience closely resembling natural breast feeding. The container includes a body, a lid for securing an open end of the body, and a cover for at least partially enclosing the body. The body has a pliant dome shaped portion that includes a ducted nipple, and a rigid cylindrical portion that defines extending form the dome shaped portion. The dome shaped portion provides soft and warm facial contact for an infant during feeding. The cylindrical portion provides a surface for a caretaker to easily grip the infant feeding container.