Adaptive Infant Nutrition System

Publication ID: 24-11857500_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Infant Nutrition System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857500_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857500_0005_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,500.

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

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J11/002
A A61 A61J11/0035
A A61 A61J11/0065

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,500
TitleTeat for use with a container for containing a fluid
Assignee(s)Koninklijke Philips N.V.