EP1151740A2 - Feeding bottle - Google Patents

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EP1151740A2
EP1151740A2 EP20010420099 EP01420099A EP1151740A2 EP 1151740 A2 EP1151740 A2 EP 1151740A2 EP 20010420099 EP20010420099 EP 20010420099 EP 01420099 A EP01420099 A EP 01420099A EP 1151740 A2 EP1151740 A2 EP 1151740A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J11/00—Teats
    • A61J11/001—Teats having means for regulating the flow rate
    • A61J11/002—Teats having means for regulating the flow rate by using valves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J9/00—Feeding-bottles in general
    • A61J9/04—Feeding-bottles in general with means for supplying air
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J9/00—Feeding-bottles in general
    • A61J9/06—Holders for bottles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J9/00—Feeding-bottles in general
    • A61J9/06—Holders for bottles
    • A61J9/0607—Holders for bottles having aesthetic features, e.g. toy-like or imitating a female breast
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J9/00—Feeding-bottles in general
    • A61J9/06—Holders for bottles
    • A61J9/063—Holders for bottles having a particular supporting function
    • A61J9/0646—Holders for bottles having a particular supporting function for supporting only in a non-feeding position
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J9/00—Feeding-bottles in general
    • A61J9/06—Holders for bottles
    • A61J9/0653—Holders for bottles characterised by the type of support
    • A61J9/0684—Holders for bottles characterised by the type of support having a self-supporting base

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  • the present invention relates to a nursing bottle.
  • such a bottle comprises a body, for example made of plastic, intended to receive a liquid for feeding an infant, especially milk.
  • This body is surmounted by a flexible nipple, which is secured to this body by means of a threaded ring, called screw ring, cooperating with an external thread formed on the upper body.
  • the invention relates more particularly to such a bottle , which is fitted with a non-return valve, arranged in the vicinity of the teat, as well as admission means of air in the interior volume of this bottle, provided upstream non-return valve, in the direction of flow of the liquid.
  • a non-return valve arranged in the vicinity of the teat, as well as admission means of air in the interior volume of this bottle, provided upstream non-return valve, in the direction of flow of the liquid.
  • the air intake in the bottle takes place through the thread which ensures the retention of the nipple fixing ring, on the upper part body open.
  • the more or less accentuated deformation of the teat then provides an adjustable closure of the inlet allowing the modification of the flow and the filling speed.
  • the invention proposes to produce a nursing bottle allowing to overcome all of these drawbacks.
  • a nursing bottle comprising a body intended to be filled with a liquid food, in particular milk, a teat attached to the body, a non-return valve, provided in the vicinity of the teat and means for admitting air into the interior volume of the bottle, provided upstream of said valve in the direction of flow liquid, characterized in that this bottle includes in addition to an intermediate element, having first and second open ends, as well as first and second removable fixing means, respectively on the body and on the teat, this intermediate element being provided with the valve non-return and air intake means.
  • the bottle shown in Figure 1, and designated in its together by reference 2 includes a base 4 of stabilization, which is shaped so as to form a figurine, namely a rabbit.
  • This base 4 is hollowed out with a opening 6 into which the body of the bottle, as will be described below.
  • the base 4 can form a figurine different from a rabbit.
  • the opening 6 may not be through, and be replaced by a blind housing.
  • Two 12 cylindrical gripping rods coming from material with base, extend from ends side of this base 4.
  • Each of these rods 12 comprises, at its free end, a peripheral bead 14, more particularly visible in Figure 3.
  • the bottle also includes a body 16, produced by plastic example.
  • This body which has a oval cross section, has a closed bottom 18, from from which side walls 20 extend, which define a open end 22, opposite the bottom 18. This oval shape provides easy grip on the body 16.
  • the bottom 18 can, in variant, be opening and constitute a second end body open.
  • the inner surface 24 of the walls 20 is perfectly smooth and continuous, as shown in particular in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4. Furthermore, the walls 20 define, in the vicinity from the end 22, a substantially frustoconical portion 26, whose thickness increases opposite the end 22 and which is terminated by a shoulder 28, as shown in especially figure 4.
  • the bottle 2 is also provided with an intermediate element, designated as a whole by the reference 30, which has a curved profile. It has a first end open 32, of large transverse dimension, communication with the interior volume of the body 16 (see in particular figure 2).
  • This element 30 is provided, in the vicinity of this first end 32, of a sleeve 34 whose wall interior includes a frustoconical portion intended for cooperate with the frustoconical portion 26 of the body ( Figure 4).
  • this open end 32 is bordered by a peripheral flange 38, visible in particular at the Figure 2, which is dug with two blind holes 40.
  • the the periphery of each of these is hollowed out, so as to form a peripheral notch 42, intended to cooperate with the bead 14 of each rod 12.
  • the intermediate element also has a second open end 44, the transverse dimensions of which are substantially lower than those of the first end 32.
  • This second end 44 is defined by a cylindrical barrel 46, provided with a thread.
  • This barrel is extended by a portion main 48, roughly frustoconical, the end of which opposite the barrel 46 is provided with the collar 38.
  • the inner wall of the barrel 46 is provided with a re-entrant shoulder 50, in which an opening 52 is made, of non-circular section, by rectangular example.
  • an opening 52 is made, of non-circular section, by rectangular example.
  • a body removable insert designated as a whole by the reference 54, roughly circular in shape.
  • This organ 54 includes a gripping finger 56 as well as a nipple 58, opposite to this finger, allowing the attachment of the member 54 in the opening 52 cited above.
  • This member includes a track 60 articulated at in the vicinity of finger 56, so as to form a non-return valve.
  • the outer wall of the main portion 48 is provided with a flat 62, in which is made an orifice 64.
  • the latter is intended for receiving a tablet 66, illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 12 but not shown in Figure 1.
  • Lateral recesses 68 are provided in the semi-circular portion of this patch 66, portion located bottom in Figures 9 to 12. So, once this pellet housed in the orifice 64, these recesses 68 form, with the periphery of the orifice 64, passages through 70, or vents.
  • passages which ensure the admission of air into the inside volume of the bottle 2
  • the pad 66 is equipped with a pin 72, allowing the mounting of a flap pivoting 74 provided with a gripping projection 76.
  • the bottle 2 finally comprises a teat 78, of known type.
  • the latter can be secured on the intermediate element 30, thanks to a ring 80 provided with a tapping, with a view to screwing it onto the barrel 46.
  • the body 16 is first filled with a liquid food. Then, we plug the bottom 18 of this body 16 into the opening 6 of the base 4. The element is then brought back intermediate 30 on the body 16, as illustrated in the figures 3 and 4, while securing the rods 12 on this element intermediate 30. The attached member 54 is then fixed in the opening 52, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, and we screw the pacifier 78 onto the barrel 46.
  • the shutter 74 is then activated, so as to allow the admission of outside air, by at least one of the passages 70. As indicated in FIGS. 10 to 12, it is possible to modulate the intensity of this pressurization atmospheric, depending on the number of passages 70 maintained closed by shutter 74.
  • the child then rocks the bottle and starts sucking.
  • the internal volume of the nipple 78 arranged in downstream of the valve 60, is filled with a dose of liquid, which does not can return to the interior volume of the intermediate element 30, due to the presence of the valve 60.
  • the latter also prevents any outside air from entering the teat 78. In this way, the child is not able to swallow air, which makes it possible to remedy the problems of aerophagia in the baby.
  • passages 70 are very small dimension of the passages 70, only air, not liquid, can communicate through these passages. As a result, any flow of liquid, particularly unpleasant, is obscured, especially since, under the baby's sucking effect, the bottle is constantly in depression. Thanks to the presence of the flap, the passages 70 can be released individually and added together to each other gradually.
  • the invention makes it possible to achieve the objectives previously mentioned.
  • the presence of the intermediate element 30 allows to realize the body of the bottle according to an arrangement particularly simple.
  • this body can be devoid of threads, and do not present the shapes specific, intended in the prior art for fixing the nipple.
  • this intermediate element is provided, in service, both air intake means and valve non-return, which allows the bottle according to the invention to simulate maternal feeding.
  • the means of air intake which is provided with the bottle of the invention, allow effective adjustment of the amount of air admitted into the bottle, and therefore the flow of liquid ingested by the infant.
  • teats physiological the cross section of which is not circular, but for example oval. This was impossible in the prior art, which required rotation of the teat in the child's mouth.
  • a stabilization base is also advantageous. Indeed, the latter ensures a balance satisfying the entire bottle, especially when is made using a curved intermediate element. Through elsewhere, it is possible to conform this base, so that it represents a figurine, which gives it a additional playfulness.
  • rods forming handles guarantees the bottle of the invention a particularly easy grip, both by the infant and by the nurse.

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Abstract

Bottle comprises a body (16) with a teat (78). A non-return valve (60) is provided near the teat. Air admission passage into the internal volume of the bottle is provided upstream of the valve in the direction of liquid flow. Bottle also has an intermediate element (30) having first (32) and second (44) openings as well as first (34) and second removable fixings to the body and teat respectively. Intermediate element is provided with the non return valve and the air admission passage.

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La présente invention concerne un biberon d'allaitement.The present invention relates to a nursing bottle.

De façon connue, un tel biberon comprend un corps, par exemple réalisé en matière plastique, destiné à recevoir un liquide d'alimentation d'un nourrisson, notamment du lait. Ce corps est surmonté d'une tétine souple, qui est solidarisée à ce corps par l'intermédiaire d'une bague taraudée, dite bague à vis, coopérant avec un filetage externe ménagé sur la partie supérieure du corps.In known manner, such a bottle comprises a body, for example made of plastic, intended to receive a liquid for feeding an infant, especially milk. This body is surmounted by a flexible nipple, which is secured to this body by means of a threaded ring, called screw ring, cooperating with an external thread formed on the upper body.

L'invention vise plus particulièrement un tel biberon d'allaitement, qui est pourvu d'un clapet anti-retour, disposé au voisinage de la tétine, ainsi que de moyens d'admission d'air dans le volume intérieur de ce biberon, prévus en amont du clapet anti-retour, dans le sens d'écoulement du liquide. Un tel biberon est décrit par exemple dans la demande de brevet français FR-A-2 446 632.The invention relates more particularly to such a bottle , which is fitted with a non-return valve, arranged in the vicinity of the teat, as well as admission means of air in the interior volume of this bottle, provided upstream non-return valve, in the direction of flow of the liquid. Such a bottle is described for example in the application for French patent FR-A-2 446 632.

Dans ce document, l'admission d'air dans le biberon s'effectue à travers le filetage qui assure la retenue de la bague de fixation de la tétine, sur la partie supérieure ouverte du corps. La déformation plus ou moins accentuée de la tétine assure alors une obturation réglable de l'entrée d'air, permettant ainsi la modification du débit et de la vitesse de remplissage.In this document, the air intake in the bottle takes place through the thread which ensures the retention of the nipple fixing ring, on the upper part body open. The more or less accentuated deformation of the teat then provides an adjustable closure of the inlet allowing the modification of the flow and the filling speed.

Ce biberon connu présente cependant certains inconvénients, inhérents en particulier à son utilisation. En effet, le remplissage du liquide alimentaire dans le corps, ainsi que le nettoyage et la stérilisation de ce dernier ne s'avèrent pas d'une simplicité et d'une rapidité satisfaisantes.This known bottle has certain drawbacks, inherent in particular in its use. Indeed, the filling of food liquid in the body, as well as cleaning and sterilization of the latter is not not of satisfactory simplicity and speed.

L'invention se propose de réaliser un biberon d'allaitement permettant de pallier l'ensemble de ces inconvénients.The invention proposes to produce a nursing bottle allowing to overcome all of these drawbacks.

A cet effet, elle a pour objet un biberon d'allaitement, comprenant un corps destiné à être rempli d'un liquide alimentaire, en particulier de lait, une tétine solidaire du corps, un clapet anti-retour, prévu au voisinage de la tétine et des moyens d'admission d'air dans le volume intérieur du biberon, prévus en amont dudit clapet selon le sens d'écoulement du liquide, caractérisé en ce que ce biberon comprend en outre un élément intermédiaire, possédant des première et seconde extrémités ouvertes, ainsi que des premier et second moyens de fixation amovible, respectivement sur le corps et sur la tétine, cet élément intercalaire étant pourvu du clapet anti-retour et des moyens d'admission d'air.For this purpose, it relates to a nursing bottle, comprising a body intended to be filled with a liquid food, in particular milk, a teat attached to the body, a non-return valve, provided in the vicinity of the teat and means for admitting air into the interior volume of the bottle, provided upstream of said valve in the direction of flow liquid, characterized in that this bottle includes in addition to an intermediate element, having first and second open ends, as well as first and second removable fixing means, respectively on the body and on the teat, this intermediate element being provided with the valve non-return and air intake means.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention :

  • l'élément intermédiaire est muni de moyens de fixation amovible d'un organe rapporté muni dudit clapet anti-retour ;
  • les moyens de fixation amovible du clapet comprennent une ouverture ménagée dans une paroi intérieure dudit élément intermédiaire, ladite ouverture étant apte à coopérer avec un téton de fixation dont est pourvu ledit organe rapporté ;
  • les moyens d'admission d'air comprennent au moins un passage traversant, ménagé dans une paroi dudit élément intermédiaire ;
  • le ou chaque passage est formé par au moins un renfoncement latéral ménagé sur une pastille amovible, le ou chaque renfoncement coopérant avec un pourtour en regard d'un orifice dans lequel est rapportée ladite pastille ;
  • la dimension transversale de chaque passage est inférieure à 8 micromètres ;
  • il est prévu un volet d'obturation sélective du ou de chaque passage ;
  • la première extrémité ouverte dudit élément intermédiaire, mise en communication avec le volume intérieur du corps, possède des dimensions transversales nettement supérieures à celles de la seconde extrémité ouverte, mise en communication avec le volume intérieur de la tétine ;
  • le biberon comprend en outre une embase de stabilisation, pourvue de moyens permettant de fixer le corps sur cette embase ;
  • les moyens de fixation comprennent une ouverture, ménagée dans ladite embase et apte à emmancher un fond dudit corps ;
  • il est prévu au moins une tige de préhension, s'étendant entre ladite embase de stabilisation et l'élément intermédiaire ;
  • chaque tige de préhension est venue de matière avec l'embase et comprend des moyens de fixation amovible sur l'élément intermédiaire.
According to other characteristics of the invention:
  • the intermediate element is provided with removable fixing means of an attached member provided with said non-return valve;
  • the removable fixing means of the valve comprise an opening formed in an inner wall of said intermediate element, said opening being able to cooperate with a fixing stud which is provided with said added member;
  • the air intake means comprise at least one through passage formed in a wall of said intermediate element;
  • the or each passage is formed by at least one lateral recess formed on a removable patch, the or each recess cooperating with a periphery facing an orifice in which said patch is attached;
  • the transverse dimension of each passage is less than 8 micrometers;
  • a selective shutter is provided for the or each passage;
  • the first open end of said intermediate element, placed in communication with the interior volume of the body, has transverse dimensions clearly greater than those of the second open end, placed in communication with the interior volume of the teat;
  • the bottle further comprises a stabilization base, provided with means for fixing the body on this base;
  • the fixing means comprise an opening, formed in said base and capable of fitting a bottom of said body;
  • at least one gripping rod is provided, extending between said stabilization base and the intermediate element;
  • each gripping rod came integrally with the base and comprises removable fixing means on the intermediate element.

L'invention va être décrite ci-dessous, en référence aux dessins annexés, donnés uniquement à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée, illustrant les différents éléments constitutifs du biberon d'allaitement selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de côté, partiellement en coupe, illustrant le biberon de la figure 1 une fois monté ;
  • les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues en coupe à plus grande échelle, illustrant la fixation d'un élément intermédiaire du biberon, respectivement sur des tiges de préhension et sur le corps de ce biberon ;
  • les figures 5 et 6 sont des vues en coupe partielle, illustrant la mise en oeuvre d'un clapet anti-retour dont est pourvu le biberon de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue de dessus du clapet anti-retour illustré aux figures 5 et 6 ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue en coupe, illustrant des moyens d'admission d'air dont est pourvu le biberon de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 8A est une vue en perspective éclatée, illustrant les moyens d'admission d'air de la figure 8 ;
  • les figures 9 à 12 sont des vues schématiques, illustrant le fonctionnement des moyens d'admission représentés à la figure 8.
The invention will be described below, with reference to the accompanying drawings, given only by way of nonlimiting examples and in which:
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view, illustrating the various elements of the nursing bottle according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a side view, partially in section, illustrating the bottle of Figure 1 once mounted;
  • Figures 3 and 4 are sectional views on a larger scale, illustrating the attachment of an intermediate element of the bottle, respectively on gripping rods and on the body of this bottle;
  • Figures 5 and 6 are views in partial section, illustrating the implementation of a non-return valve which is provided with the bottle of Figure 1;
  • Figure 7 is a top view of the check valve illustrated in Figures 5 and 6;
  • Figure 8 is a sectional view illustrating air intake means which is provided with the bottle of Figure 1;
  • FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view, illustrating the air intake means of FIG. 8;
  • FIGS. 9 to 12 are schematic views, illustrating the operation of the intake means shown in FIG. 8.

Le biberon représenté à la figure 1, et désigné dans son ensemble par la référence 2, comprend une embase 4 de stabilisation, qui est conformée de façon à former une figurine, à savoir un lapin. Cette embase 4 est creusée d'une ouverture 6 dans laquelle peut être emmanché le corps du biberon, comme cela sera décrit dans ce qui suit. Une partie en saillie 8, figurant la tête du lapin, s'étend à partir d'un côté de cette ouverture 6.The bottle shown in Figure 1, and designated in its together by reference 2, includes a base 4 of stabilization, which is shaped so as to form a figurine, namely a rabbit. This base 4 is hollowed out with a opening 6 into which the body of the bottle, as will be described below. A part protruding 8, depicting the head of the rabbit, extends from a side of this opening 6.

En variante, l'embase 4 peut former une figurine différente d'un lapin. Par ailleurs, l'ouverture 6 peut ne pas être débouchante, et être remplacée par un logement borgne. As a variant, the base 4 can form a figurine different from a rabbit. Furthermore, the opening 6 may not be through, and be replaced by a blind housing.

Deux tiges de préhension 12 cylindriques, venues de matière avec l'embase, s'étendent à partir des extrémités latérales de cette embase 4. Chacune de ces tiges 12 comporte, à son extrémité libre, un bourrelet périphérique 14, plus particulièrement visible à la figure 3.Two 12 cylindrical gripping rods, coming from material with base, extend from ends side of this base 4. Each of these rods 12 comprises, at its free end, a peripheral bead 14, more particularly visible in Figure 3.

Le biberon comprend également un corps 16, réalisé par exemple en matière plastique. Ce corps, qui présente une section transversale ovale, possède un fond 18 fermé, à partir duquel s'étendent des parois latérales 20, qui définissent une extrémité 22 ouverte, opposée au fond 18. Cette forme ovale assure une préhension aisée au corps 16. Le fond 18 peut, en variante, être débouchant et constituer une seconde extrémité ouverte du corps.The bottle also includes a body 16, produced by plastic example. This body, which has a oval cross section, has a closed bottom 18, from from which side walls 20 extend, which define a open end 22, opposite the bottom 18. This oval shape provides easy grip on the body 16. The bottom 18 can, in variant, be opening and constitute a second end body open.

La surface intérieure 24 des parois 20 est parfaitement lisse et continue, comme le montrent notamment les figures 1, 2 et 4. Par ailleurs, les parois 20 définissent, au voisinage de l'extrémité 22, une portion sensiblement tronconique 26, dont l'épaisseur augmente à l'opposé de l'extrémité 22 et qui est terminée par un épaulement 28, comme le montre en particulier la figure 4.The inner surface 24 of the walls 20 is perfectly smooth and continuous, as shown in particular in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4. Furthermore, the walls 20 define, in the vicinity from the end 22, a substantially frustoconical portion 26, whose thickness increases opposite the end 22 and which is terminated by a shoulder 28, as shown in especially figure 4.

Le biberon 2 est également pourvu d'un élément intermédiaire, désigné dans son ensemble par la référence 30, qui présente un profil cintré. Il possède une première extrémité ouverte 32, de grande dimension transversale, mise en communication avec le volume intérieur du corps 16 (voir notamment figure 2). Cet élément 30 est muni, au voisinage de cette première extrémité 32, d'un manchon 34 dont la paroi intérieure comprend une portion tronconique destinée à coopérer avec la portion tronconique 26 du corps (figure 4).The bottle 2 is also provided with an intermediate element, designated as a whole by the reference 30, which has a curved profile. It has a first end open 32, of large transverse dimension, communication with the interior volume of the body 16 (see in particular figure 2). This element 30 is provided, in the vicinity of this first end 32, of a sleeve 34 whose wall interior includes a frustoconical portion intended for cooperate with the frustoconical portion 26 of the body (Figure 4).

Par ailleurs, cette extrémité ouverte 32 est bordée par une collerette périphérique 38, visible en particulier à la figure 2, qui est creusée de deux trous borgnes 40. Le pourtour de chacun de ces derniers est évidé, de manière à former une échancrure périphérique 42, destinée à coopérer avec le bourrelet 14 de chaque tige 12.Furthermore, this open end 32 is bordered by a peripheral flange 38, visible in particular at the Figure 2, which is dug with two blind holes 40. The the periphery of each of these is hollowed out, so as to form a peripheral notch 42, intended to cooperate with the bead 14 of each rod 12.

L'élément intermédiaire possède également une deuxième extrémité ouverte 44, dont les dimensions transversales sont sensiblement inférieures à celles de la première extrémité 32. Cette seconde extrémité 44 est définie par un fût cylindrique 46, pourvu d'un filetage. Ce fût est prolongé par une portion principale 48, à peu près tronconique, dont l'extrémité opposée au fût 46 est pourvue de la collerette 38.The intermediate element also has a second open end 44, the transverse dimensions of which are substantially lower than those of the first end 32. This second end 44 is defined by a cylindrical barrel 46, provided with a thread. This barrel is extended by a portion main 48, roughly frustoconical, the end of which opposite the barrel 46 is provided with the collar 38.

Comme le montrent les figures 5 à 7, la paroi intérieure du fût 46 est munie d'un épaulement rentrant 50, dans lequel est pratiquée une ouverture 52, de section non circulaire, par exemple rectangulaire. Il est par ailleurs prévu un organe rapporté amovible, désigné dans son ensemble par la référence 54, de forme à peu près circulaire. Cet organe 54 comporte un doigt de préhension 56 ainsi qu'un téton 58, opposé à ce doigt, permettant la fixation de l'organe 54 dans l'ouverture 52 précitée. Cet organe comprend une plage 60 articulée au voisinage du doigt 56, de manière à former un clapet anti-retour.As shown in Figures 5 to 7, the inner wall of the barrel 46 is provided with a re-entrant shoulder 50, in which an opening 52 is made, of non-circular section, by rectangular example. There is also a body removable insert, designated as a whole by the reference 54, roughly circular in shape. This organ 54 includes a gripping finger 56 as well as a nipple 58, opposite to this finger, allowing the attachment of the member 54 in the opening 52 cited above. This member includes a track 60 articulated at in the vicinity of finger 56, so as to form a non-return valve.

En faisant maintenant référence, d'une part à la figure 1 et, d'autre part, aux figures 8 à 12, la paroi extérieure de la portion principale 48 est munie d'un méplat 62, dans lequel est pratiqué un orifice 64. Ce dernier est destiné à la réception d'une pastille 66, illustrée aux figures 8 à 12 mais non représentée sur la figure 1.Referring now, on the one hand to the figure 1 and, on the other hand, in Figures 8 to 12, the outer wall of the main portion 48 is provided with a flat 62, in which is made an orifice 64. The latter is intended for receiving a tablet 66, illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 12 but not shown in Figure 1.

Des renfoncements latéraux 68 sont ménagés dans la portion semi-circulaire de cette pastille 66, portion située en bas sur les figures 9 à 12. De la sorte, une fois cette pastille logée dans l'orifice 64, ces renfoncements 68 forment, avec le pourtour de l'orifice 64, des passages traversants 70, ou évents.Lateral recesses 68 are provided in the semi-circular portion of this patch 66, portion located bottom in Figures 9 to 12. So, once this pellet housed in the orifice 64, these recesses 68 form, with the periphery of the orifice 64, passages through 70, or vents.

Ces passages, qui assurent l'admission d'air dans le volume intérieur du biberon 2, possèdent avantageusement une section transversale de passage inférieure à 8 micromètres. Cette dimension assure, d'une part, une admission fiable d'air à l'intérieur du biberon et évite, d'autre part, toute sortie de liquide hors de ce biberon.These passages, which ensure the admission of air into the inside volume of the bottle 2, advantageously have a passage cross section less than 8 micrometers. This dimension ensures, on the one hand, a reliable air intake inside the bottle and prevents, on the other hand, any exit of liquid out of this bottle.

Comme le montre notamment la figure 8, la pastille 66 est équipée d'un pion 72, permettant le montage d'un volet pivotant 74 muni d'une saillie de préhension 76.As shown in particular in FIG. 8, the pad 66 is equipped with a pin 72, allowing the mounting of a flap pivoting 74 provided with a gripping projection 76.

En faisant à nouveau référence à la figure 1, ainsi qu'aux figures 5 à 7, le biberon 2 comporte enfin une tétine 78, de type connu. Cette dernière peut être solidarisée sur l'élément intermédiaire 30, grâce à une bague 80 pourvue d'un taraudage, en vue de son vissage sur le fût 46.Referring again to Figure 1, as well that in FIGS. 5 to 7, the bottle 2 finally comprises a teat 78, of known type. The latter can be secured on the intermediate element 30, thanks to a ring 80 provided with a tapping, with a view to screwing it onto the barrel 46.

Le fonctionnement du biberon 2 va maintenant être décrit en référence à l'ensemble des figures.The operation of the bottle 2 will now be described with reference to all of the figures.

On remplit tout d'abord le corps 16 au moyen d'un liquide alimentaire. Puis, on emmanche le fond 18 de ce corps 16 dans l'ouverture 6 de l'embase 4. On rapporte ensuite l'élément intermédiaire 30 sur le corps 16, comme illustré aux figures 3 et 4, tout en solidarisant les tiges 12 sur cet élément intermédiaire 30. On fixe ensuite l'organe rapporté 54 dans l'ouverture 52, comme le montrent les figures 5 à 7, et on visse la tétine 78 sur le fût 46.The body 16 is first filled with a liquid food. Then, we plug the bottom 18 of this body 16 into the opening 6 of the base 4. The element is then brought back intermediate 30 on the body 16, as illustrated in the figures 3 and 4, while securing the rods 12 on this element intermediate 30. The attached member 54 is then fixed in the opening 52, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, and we screw the pacifier 78 onto the barrel 46.

Afin de mettre le volume intérieur du biberon à la pression atmosphérique, on actionne ensuite le volet 74, de manière à permettre l'admission d'air extérieur, par au moins un des passages 70. Comme indiqué aux figures 10 à 12, il est possible de moduler l'intensité de cette mise à la pression atmosphérique, en fonction du nombre de passages 70 maintenus obturés par le volet 74.In order to bring the interior volume of the bottle to the atmospheric pressure, the shutter 74 is then activated, so as to allow the admission of outside air, by at least one of the passages 70. As indicated in FIGS. 10 to 12, it is possible to modulate the intensity of this pressurization atmospheric, depending on the number of passages 70 maintained closed by shutter 74.

L'enfant bascule alors le biberon et entame la succion. De la sorte, le volume intérieur de la tétine 78, disposé en aval du clapet 60, est rempli d'une dose de liquide, qui ne peut revenir dans le volume intérieur de l'élément intermédiaire 30, du fait de la présence du clapet 60. Ce dernier empêche également toute entrée d'air extérieure dans la tétine 78. De la sorte, l'enfant n'est pas à même d'avaler de l'air, ce qui permet de remédier aux problèmes de l'aérophagie chez le nourrisson.The child then rocks the bottle and starts sucking. In this way, the internal volume of the nipple 78, arranged in downstream of the valve 60, is filled with a dose of liquid, which does not can return to the interior volume of the intermediate element 30, due to the presence of the valve 60. The latter also prevents any outside air from entering the teat 78. In this way, the child is not able to swallow air, which makes it possible to remedy the problems of aerophagia in the baby.

Par ailleurs, étant la dimension très faible des passages 70, seul l'air, et non le liquide, peut communiquer par ces passages. De ce fait, tout écoulement de liquide, particulièrement désagréable, est occulté, d'autant plus que, sous l'effet de la succion du bébé, le biberon se trouve constamment en dépression. Grâce à la présence du volet, les passages 70 peuvent être libérés individuellement et additionnés les uns aux autres de façon progressive.Furthermore, being the very small dimension of the passages 70, only air, not liquid, can communicate through these passages. As a result, any flow of liquid, particularly unpleasant, is obscured, especially since, under the baby's sucking effect, the bottle is constantly in depression. Thanks to the presence of the flap, the passages 70 can be released individually and added together to each other gradually.

L'invention permet de réaliser les objectifs précédemment mentionnés.The invention makes it possible to achieve the objectives previously mentioned.

En effet, la présence de l'élément intermédiaire 30 permet de réaliser le corps du biberon selon un agencement particulièrement simple. En particulier, ce corps peut être dépourvu de pas de vis, et ne pas présenter les formes spécifiques, destinées dans l'art antérieur à la fixation de la tétine.Indeed, the presence of the intermediate element 30 allows to realize the body of the bottle according to an arrangement particularly simple. In particular, this body can be devoid of threads, and do not present the shapes specific, intended in the prior art for fixing the nipple.

De la sorte, le remplissage de ce corps est particulièrement aisé, dans la mesure où son ouverture de remplissage peut présenter des dimensions généreuses. En outre, le nettoyage et la stérilisation de ce corps sont rendus extrêmement aisés, étant donné la simplicité de ses formes.In this way, the filling of this body is particularly easy, insofar as its filling opening may have generous dimensions. In addition, the cleaning and sterilization of this body are made extremely easy, given the simplicity of its forms.

Par ailleurs, cet élément intermédiaire est pourvu, en service, à la fois des moyens d'admission d'air et du clapet anti-retour, ce qui permet au biberon selon l'invention de simuler la tétée maternelle.Furthermore, this intermediate element is provided, in service, both air intake means and valve non-return, which allows the bottle according to the invention to simulate maternal feeding.

Les moyens d'admission d'air, dont est pourvu le biberon de l'invention, permettent d'assurer un réglage efficace de la quantité d'air admise dans le biberon, et donc du débit du liquide ingéré par le nourrisson. De ce fait, il est désormais possible de conférer un débit variable aux tétines dites physiologiques, dont la section transversale n'est pas circulaire, mais par exemple ovale. Ceci était impossible dans l'art antérieur, qui nécessitait la rotation de la tétine dans la bouche de l'enfant.The means of air intake, which is provided with the bottle of the invention, allow effective adjustment of the amount of air admitted into the bottle, and therefore the flow of liquid ingested by the infant. As a result, it is now possible to give a variable flow to the so-called teats physiological, the cross section of which is not circular, but for example oval. This was impossible in the prior art, which required rotation of the teat in the child's mouth.

La présence d'un organe rapporté amovible, pourvu du clapet anti-retour, est avantageuse. En effet, cette mesure assure un nettoyage et une stérilisation particulièrement aisés, à la fois de cet organe et de l'élément intermédiaire.The presence of a removable insert, provided with non-return valve, is advantageous. Indeed, this measure provides particularly cleaning and sterilization easy, both from this body and from the intermediate element.

Faire appel à une embase de stabilisation est également avantageux. En effet, cette dernière assure un équilibre satisfaisant à l'ensemble du biberon, en particulier lorsqu'il est fait appel à un élément intermédiaire cintré. Par ailleurs, il est possible de conformer cette embase, de façon à ce qu'elle représente une figurine, ce qui lui confère un caractère ludique supplémentaire.Using a stabilization base is also advantageous. Indeed, the latter ensures a balance satisfying the entire bottle, especially when is made using a curved intermediate element. Through elsewhere, it is possible to conform this base, so that it represents a figurine, which gives it a additional playfulness.

Enfin, la présence de tiges formant poignées garantit au biberon de l'invention une préhension particulièrement aisée, à la fois par le nourrisson et par la nourrice.Finally, the presence of rods forming handles guarantees the bottle of the invention a particularly easy grip, both by the infant and by the nurse.

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Biberon d'allaitement (2), comprenant un corps (16) destiné à être rempli d'un liquide alimentaire, en particulier de lait, une tétine (78) solidaire du corps (16), un clapet anti-retour (60), prévu au voisinage de la tétine (78) et des moyens (70) d'admission d'air dans le volume intérieur du biberon (2), prévus en amont dudit clapet (60) selon le sens d'écoulement du liquide, caractérisé en ce que ce biberon comprend en outre un élément intermédiaire (30), possédant des première (32) et seconde (44) extrémités ouvertes, ainsi que des premier (34) et second moyens de fixation amovible, respectivement sur le corps (16) et sur la tétine (78), cet élément intercalaire (30) étant pourvu du clapet anti-retour (60) et des moyens d'admission d'air (70).Nursing bottle (2), comprising a body (16) intended to be filled with a liquid food, in particular milk, a teat (78) integral with the body (16), a non-return valve (60), provided in the vicinity of the teat (78) and means (70) for admitting air into the interior volume of the bottle (2), provided upstream of said valve (60) in the direction of flow of the liquid, characterized in that this bottle further comprises an intermediate element (30), having first (32) and second (44) open ends, as well as first (34) and second removable fixing means, respectively on the body (16) and on the nipple (78), this intermediate element (30) being provided with the non-return valve (60) and air intake means (70). Biberon selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'élément intermédiaire (30) est muni de moyens (52) de fixation amovible d'un organe rapporté (54) muni dudit clapet anti-retour (60).Bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that the intermediate element (30) is provided with means (52) for removable fixing of an attached member (54) provided with said non-return valve (60). Biberon selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fixation amovible du clapet (60) comprennent une ouverture (52) ménagée dans une paroi intérieure dudit élément intermédiaire (30), ladite ouverture (52) étant apte à coopérer avec un téton de fixation (58) dont est pourvu ledit organe rapporté (54).Bottle according to claim 2, characterized in that the removable fixing means of the valve (60) comprise an opening (52) formed in an inner wall of said intermediate element (30), said opening (52) being able to cooperate with a stud fixing (58) which is provided with said insert (54). Biberon selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'admission d'air comprennent au moins un passage traversant (70), ménagé dans une paroi dudit élément intermédiaire (30).Bottle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the air intake means comprise at least one through passage (70), formed in a wall of said intermediate element (30). Biberon selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le ou chaque passage (70) est formé par au moins un renfoncement latéral (68) ménagé sur une pastille amovible (66), le ou chaque renfoncement coopérant avec un pourtour en regard d'un orifice (64) dans lequel est rapportée ladite pastille (66).Bottle according to claim 4, characterized in that the or each passage (70) is formed by at least one lateral recess (68) formed on a removable pad (66), the or each recess cooperating with a periphery opposite a orifice (64) in which said patch (66) is attached. Biberon selon la revendication 4 ou 5, caractérisé en ce que la dimension transversale de chaque passage (70) est inférieure à 8 micromètres.Bottle according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the transverse dimension of each passage (70) is less than 8 micrometers. Biberon selon l'une des revendications 4 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu un volet (74) d'obturation sélective du ou de chaque passage (70).Bottle according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that a shutter (74) for selective closure of the or each passage (70) is provided. Biberon selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la première extrémité ouverte (32) dudit élément intermédiaire (30), mise en communication avec le volume intérieur du corps (16), possède des dimensions transversales nettement supérieures à celles de la seconde extrémité ouverte (44), mise en communication avec le volume intérieur de la tétine (78).Bottle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first open end (32) of said intermediate element (30), placed in communication with the internal volume of the body (16), has transverse dimensions significantly greater than those of the second open end (44), placed in communication with the interior volume of the teat (78). Biberon selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre une embase de stabilisation (4), pourvue de moyens (6) permettant de fixer le corps (16) sur cette embase.Bottle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a stabilization base (4), provided with means (6) for fixing the body (16) on this base. Biberon selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fixation comprennent une ouverture (6), ménagée dans ladite embase (4) et apte à emmancher un fond (18) dudit corps (16).Bottle according to claim 9, characterized in that the fixing means comprise an opening (6), formed in said base (4) and capable of fitting a bottom (18) of said body (16). Biberon selon l'une des revendications 9 ou 10, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu au moins une tige de préhension (12), s'étendant entre ladite embase de stabilisation (4) et l'élément intermédiaire (30).Bottle according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that at least one gripping rod (12) is provided, extending between said stabilization base (4) and the intermediate element (30). Biberon selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que chaque tige de préhension (12) est venue de matière avec l'embase (4) et comprend des moyens (14) de fixation amovible sur l'élément intermédiaire (30).Bottle according to claim 11, characterized in that each gripping rod (12) is integrally formed with the base (4) and comprises means (14) for removable fixing on the intermediate element (30).
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