Adaptable Baby Bottle Devices for Specialized Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A baby bottle device designed for specific, niche markets, such as high-altitude environments, disaster relief situations, high-security environments, extreme weather conditions, and areas with limited access to clean water.
Background and Problem Solved
The original baby bottle device patent (EP1915033.9) provided a solution for feeding infants. However, this invention had limitations in its applicability to unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the baby bottle device for specific, narrow markets.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new baby bottle device comprises a container, a teat, and a valve unit. The valve unit is adapted to operate in high-altitude environments, withstand extreme environmental conditions in disaster relief situations, include a tamper-evident feature for high-security environments, operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 40°C for extreme weather conditions, and incorporate a water purification system for areas with limited access to clean water. The device ensures safe and healthy feeding for infants in these specialized environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the baby bottle device for specific, niche markets, which are not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the customization of the valve unit to address the unique challenges of each environment.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include adjustable valve units, interchangeable teat designs, or modular container systems to further enhance adaptability. Variations could also include integration with other baby care devices or wearable technology.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptable baby bottle device has significant commercial potential in industries catering to specialized markets, such as high-altitude recreation, disaster relief, high-security facilities, extreme weather condition survival, and water-scarce regions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J11/02 |
| A | A61 | A61J9/04 |
| A | A61 | A61J11/04 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Baby feeding devices and medical equipment for infant nutrition, specifically focusing on bottle design, valve mechanisms, and environmental adaptability in pediatric care technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or product designer with expertise in medical device design, fluid dynamics, materials engineering, and infant care product development, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of specialized experience
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that adapting a standard baby bottle valve unit to function in specialized environments represents a predictable engineering solution using known design modification techniques. The core structural elements of the source patent remain unchanged, with variations primarily addressing environmental performance parameters. These modifications would be considered routine design optimization within the technical capabilities of a skilled practitioner.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,501 |
|---|---|
| Title | Baby bottle device |
| Assignee(s) | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |