Reusable Baby Food Pouch

Abstract

This invention is drawn to a reusable baby food pouch. The baby food pouch is flexible with a strong rigid nozzle. The pouch has a top, a bottom, and at least one side. A zipper on at least one of the top, the bottom, and the at least one side of the pouch that provides access to the inside of the pouch when open for adding food and cleaning the inside of the pouch. The zipper when closed provides a liquid and airtight seal.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

a) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a reusable baby food pouch.

b) Description of the Prior Art

Traditional baby food containers are jars with threaded lids. These containers come in a variety of sizes. They are made to dispense the contents of the jar into another container, such as a bowl, before consumption by the baby.

These jars are heavy. They are not easily portable because they are very difficult to use in a vehicle, or while in stroller, or while walking. They require at least a spoon but usually a spoon and bowl for consumption.

The baby food pouch described below solves these problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The baby food pouch has a hard nozzle with a cap that creates a liquid and airtight seal of the pouch. The nozzle is sized to fit within a baby's mouth. Because the pouch is flexible, the baby can suck or squeeze the food out of the pouch without need for any other utensils.

Feeding from the pouch also allows for great mobility. A baby can feed cleanly from the pouch while in a vehicle, in a stroller, walking, or any other of a variety of activities. The reusable baby food pouch allows for a great deal of flexibility and mobility.

The nozzle also allows for replacement of a cap to seal the contents of the pouch in a liquid airtight manner.

A zipper on at least one of the top, bottom, and/or at least one side allows a large access to the inside of the pouch for adding food or cleaning the inside of the pouch. This allows for greater freedom to add any desired food to the pouch to ensure parents have complete control of the health of their baby's diets. The zipper also allows for access to clean the inside of the pouch. This makes the pouch a clean and healthy reusable option. This zipper minimizes waste, ensures sterilization, and allows for the application of homemade baby food.

The zipper seals the pouch in a liquid airtight manner. To ensure fresh, storable food, and stops leakage while feeding from the pouch.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the reusable baby food pouch with hard nozzle and zipper on at least one side with either a threaded screw on or ridged snap on or locking cap.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the reusable baby food pouch with hard nozzle and zipper on at least one side and top with either a screw on or snap on or locking cap.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the reusable baby food pouch with hard nozzle and zipper on at least one side, top, and bottom with either a screw on or snap on or locking cap.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the reusable baby food pouch with hard nozzle and zipper on bottom with either a threaded screw on or snap on or locking cap.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Embodiments or examples of the invention may be implemented in numerous ways, including as an apparatus, system, or process. A detailed description of one or more examples is provided below along with the accompanying figures. The detailed description is provided in connection with such examples, but is not limited to any particular example. These details are provided for the purpose of example and the descriptions provided may be used for implementation according to the claims without some or all of these specific details. It will be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and additional applications of the principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

The construction and method of operation of the invention, however, together with additional objects and advantages thereof will be best understood from the following description of specific embodiments when read in connection with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates the Reusable Baby Food Pouch with a zipper extending the length of at least one vertical side of the pouch. Here, the Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 is made from a food grade:

natural material, BpA free plastic, or other non-toxic material that can hold liquids without leakage or seepage through the material. The pouch 100 is made of a flexible material to limit the amount of air in the pouch. Before and anytime desired during use the caregiver is able to squeeze out extra air before baby sucks food from the pouch 100. Removing extra air before use will reduce the amount of air ingested by the child thus making the pouch 100 an ideal feeding device for caregivers of all young children, even those caring for young children prone to indigestion or other feeding related issues. After use, if there is still food left in the pouch 100, the caregiver can squeeze the extra air from the pouch 100 thus preserving the food for a longer period of time. The pouch 100 includes a zipper 101 that creates an airtight seal with the use of threaded teeth, interlocking channels, or some other sealing mechanism or device. The zipper 101 extends the length of at least one vertical side of the pouch and opens to allow the care provider to fill the pouch with homemade or purchased baby food. The zipper 101 may include a locking mechanism to keep it in the sealed position. The zipper 101 is also used to open the pouch, discard unused food and clean and sanitize the inside of the pouch. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 includes a threaded hard nozzle 102 made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material. The inside of the threaded hard nozzle 102 is accessed via the zipper 101 for cleaning and sanitizing. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 includes a threaded screw on cap 103 wherein the threads of the cap feed onto the threads of the threaded hard nozzle 102. When threaded together the threaded hard nozzle 102 and the threaded screw on cap 103 made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material create an airtight seal. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 is also depicted with a ridged hard nozzle 104 made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The Reusable Baby Food pouch with ridged hard nozzle 104 includes a ridged cap 105 made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material that snaps onto ridged hard nozzle 104 creating an airtight seal.

FIG. 2 illustrates the Reusable Baby Food Pouch with a zipper extending the length of at least one side and top with either a screw on or snap on cap. Here, the Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 is made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other non-toxic material that can hold liquids without leakage or seepage through the material. The pouch 100 is made of a flexible material to limit the amount of air in the pouch. Before and anytime desired during use the caregiver is able to squeeze out extra air before baby sucks food from the pouch 100. Removing extra air before use will reduce the amount of air ingested by the child thus making the pouch 100 an ideal feeding device for caregivers of all young children, even those caring for young children prone to indigestion or other feeding related issues. After use, if there is still food left in the pouch 100, the caregiver can squeeze the extra air from the pouch 100 thus preserving the food for a longer period of time. The pouch 100 100 includes a zipper 201 that creates an airtight seal with the use of threaded teeth, interlocking channels, or some other sealing mechanism or device. The zipper 201 extends the length of at least one side and top of the pouch and opens to allow the care provider to fill the pouch with homemade or purchased baby food. The zipper 201 may include a locking mechanism to keep it in the sealed position. The zipper 201 is also used to open the pouch, discard unused food and clean and sanitize the inside of the pouch. 105 The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 includes a threaded hard nozzle 102 made from a food grade:

natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material. The inside of the threaded hard nozzle 102 is accessed via the zipper 201 for cleaning and sanitizing. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 includes a threaded screw on cap 103 wherein the threads of the cap feed onto the threads of the threaded hard nozzle 102. When threaded together the threaded hard nozzle 102 and the threaded 110 screw on cap 103 made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material create an airtight seal. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 is also depicted with a ridged hard nozzle 104 made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material. The Reusable Baby Food pouch with ridged hard nozzle 104 includes a ridged cap 105 made of a natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material that snaps onto ridged hard nozzle 104 115 creating an airtight seal.

FIG. 3 illustrates the Reusable Baby Food Pouch with a zipper extending the length of the bottom, side, and top. Here, the Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 is made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other non-toxic material that can hold liquids without leakage or seepage through the material. The pouch 100 is made of a flexible material to limit the amount of air in the 120 pouch. Before and anytime desired during use the caregiver is able to squeeze out extra air before baby sucks food from the pouch 100. Removing extra air before use will reduce the amount of air ingested by the child thus making the pouch 100 an ideal feeding device for caregivers of all young children, even those caring for young children prone to indigestion or other feeding related issues. After use, if there is still food left in the pouch 100, the caregiver can squeeze the extra air from the pouch 100 thus 125 preserving the food for a longer period of time. The pouch 100 includes a zipper 301 that creates an airtight seal with the use of threaded teeth, interlocking channels, or some other sealing mechanism or device. The zipper 301 extends the length of the bottom, side, and top of the pouch and opens to allow the care provider to fill the pouch with homemade or purchased baby food. The zipper 301 may include a locking mechanism to keep it in the sealed position. The zipper 301 is also used to open the pouch, 130 discard unused food and clean and sanitize the inside of the pouch. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 includes a threaded hard nozzle 102 made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The inside of the threaded hard nozzle 102 is accessed via the zipper 301 for cleaning and sanitizing. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 includes a threaded screw on cap 103 wherein the threads of the cap feed onto the threads of the threaded hard nozzle 102. When threaded 135 together the threaded hard nozzle 102 and the threaded screw on cap 103 made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material create an airtight seal. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 is also depicted with a ridged hard nozzle 104 made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The Reusable Baby Food pouch with ridged hard nozzle 104 includes a ridged cap 105 made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free 140 plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material that snaps onto ridged hard nozzle 104 creating an airtight seal.

FIG. 4 illustrates the Reusable Baby Food Pouch with a zipper extending the length of the bottom. Here, the Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 is made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or another non-toxic material that can hold liquids without leakage or seeping through the 145 material. The pouch 100 is made of a flexible material to limit the amount of air in the pouch. Before and anytime desired during use the caregiver is able to squeeze out extra air before baby sucks food from the pouch 100. Removing extra air before use will reduce the amount of air ingested by the child thus making the pouch 100 an ideal feeding device for caregivers of all young children, even those caring for young children prone to indigestion or other feeding related issues. After use, if there is still food left 150 in the pouch 100, the caregiver can squeeze the extra air from the pouch 100 thus preserving the food for a longer period of time. The pouch 100 includes a zipper 401 that creates an airtight seal with the use of threaded teeth, interlocking channels, or some other sealing mechanism or device. The zipper 401 extends the length of the bottom of the pouch and opens to allow the care provider to fill the pouch with homemade or purchased baby food. The zipper 401 may include a locking mechanism to keep it in 155 the sealed position. The zipper 401 is also used to open the pouch, discard unused food and clean and sanitize the inside of the pouch. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 includes a threaded hard nozzle 102 made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The inside of the threaded hard nozzle 102 is accessed via the zipper 401 for cleaning and sanitizing. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 includes a threaded screw on cap 103 wherein the threads of the cap 160 feed onto the threads of the threaded hard nozzle 102. When threaded together the threaded hard nozzle 102 and the threaded screw on cap 103 made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material create an airtight seal. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch 100 is also depicted with a ridged hard nozzle 104 made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The Reusable Baby Food pouch with ridged hard nozzle 104 165 includes a ridged cap 105 made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material that snaps onto ridged hard nozzle 104 creating an airtight seal.

Claims

1. A reusable baby food pouch comprising:

wherein a flexible pouch body including a top, a bottom, and at least one side;

wherein a hard rigid nozzle attached at the top of the flexible pouch body, including a removable cap that seals the nozzle in a liquid airtight manner when attached, wherein when the cap is removed the nozzle provides access to baby food within the flexible pouch body for direct feeding by sucking on the nozzle or squeezing the flexible pouch body or dispensing the baby food by squeezing the flexible pouch body;

wherein a port on at least one of the top, bottom, or at least one side of the flexible pouch body, the port proving a large access to the interior of the flexible pouch body, when the port is open the large access provides an opening for depositing food within the flexible pouch body and the large access provides an opening to clean the interior of the flexible pouch body, when the port is closed a liquid and airtight seal is created.

2. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 1; wherein the port is a zipper.

3. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 2; wherein the cap is snap fit onto the nozzle to create a liquid and air tight seal.

4. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 2; wherein the cap and nozzle are threaded together to create a liquid and air tight seal.

5. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 2; wherein the zipper is on the at least one side of the flexible pouch body.

6. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 2; wherein the bottom of the flexible pouch body has a length and width that creates a surface so the reusable baby food pouch can stand alone.

7. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 6; wherein the zipper is on the bottom of the flexible pouch body.

8. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 2; wherein the zipper is on at least two of the top, bottom, and at least one side of the flexible pouch body.

9. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 2; wherein the zipper comprises a toggle for opening and closing the zipper.

10. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 9; wherein the toggle is locked in a closed position.

11. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 10; wherein the toggle is locked to a locking mechanism attached to the flexible pouch body.

12. The reusable baby food pouch of claim 10; wherein the toggle is locked via a snap fit attachment to a locking mechanism attached to the flexible pouch body.