Adaptive Infant Nutrition System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
An intelligent teat system that personalizes infant nutrition by adapting to an infant's individual sucking patterns, providing real-time feedback to caregivers, and integrating with electronic health records to offer tailored nutrition recommendations.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a teat for use with a container for containing a fluid, which, although innovative, has limitations in terms of adaptability and real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing an adaptive teat system that can adjust fluid flow rates based on an infant's sucking patterns, providing caregivers with valuable insights and enabling more effective nutrition planning.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptive infant nutrition system consists of a deformable mouthpiece with adaptive apertures that adjust flow rates based on an infant's individual sucking patterns. The mouthpiece is equipped with sensors that monitor fluid intake and provide real-time feedback to caregivers. The system also comprises a machine learning algorithm that analyzes an infant's sucking patterns and adjusts fluid flow rates accordingly. Additionally, the system integrates with electronic health records to provide personalized nutrition recommendations based on an infant's individual health needs and medical history.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in infant nutrition by incorporating machine learning, real-time monitoring, and personalized feedback. The adaptive teat system's ability to adjust fluid flow rates based on an infant's sucking patterns and provide real-time feedback to caregivers represents a significant departure from the original patent's design.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the adaptive infant nutrition system could include wearable sensors that track an infant's hydration levels, modular teat systems with interchangeable mouthpieces, or cloud-based platforms that store and analyze infant nutrition data. These variations could enable the system to be adapted for use with different types of fluids and nutritional supplements, or integrated with other healthcare technologies.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive infant nutrition system has significant commercial potential in the baby care industry, particularly in the areas of personalized nutrition and healthcare technology. The system's ability to provide real-time feedback and tailored nutrition recommendations could revolutionize the way caregivers approach infant nutrition, making it an attractive solution for parents, hospitals, and healthcare providers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J11/002 |
| A | A61 | A61J11/0035 |
| A | A61 | A61J11/0065 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,500 |
|---|---|
| Title | Teat for use with a container for containing a fluid |
| Assignee(s) | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |