Abstract: A disposable maximum reading thermometer comprises a body (40) in which a capillary passage is defined, a reservoir (41) communicating with the passage and a heat expansible indicator medium (46) contained in the reservoir. The reservoir and the passage are adapted to allow expansion of the medium in the passage when the medium is subjected to heating. At least a part of the passage wall exposable to the indicator medium is adapted to undergo a detectable and irreversible change of its light penetration characteristics when brought into contact with the medium. The capillary passage is defined by a rod (48) arranged in a longitudinally extending bore (42) of the body (40). The surface of the rod is frosted (matt) or opalized, preferably by a mechanical treatment, and adapted to be deopalized when brought into contact with the medium.

Abstract: A feeding bottle (2) having a bottom cap (8) comprising an inverted cup shaped portion (10), which projects into the bottle and is surrounded by a stretched, resilient rubber sleeve (12) covering a radial hole (14) in the cylindric wall of the cup portion (10) to form an automatic air intake valve. The radial hole (14) is provided in a part-cylindric facet (16) of reduced cross section curvature, whereby even a gross rubber sleeve (12) is easily liftable from the hole (14) for sensitively admitting air into the bottle (2) whenever a moderate suction vacuum is built up therein.