EP3493784A2 - Pressure equaliser for baby bottle and baby bottle assembly - Google Patents

Pressure equaliser for baby bottle and baby bottle assembly

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EP3493784A2
EP3493784A2 EP17767984.2A EP17767984A EP3493784A2 EP 3493784 A2 EP3493784 A2 EP 3493784A2 EP 17767984 A EP17767984 A EP 17767984A EP 3493784 A2 EP3493784 A2 EP 3493784A2
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sealing element
hollow
compensation device
pressure compensation
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Florian Enghard
Armin Enghard
Thomas Busch
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BUSCH, THOMAS
ENGHARD, FLORIAN
Enghard Armin
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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
    • 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
    • A61J11/00—Teats
    • A61J11/04—Teats with means for fastening to 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
    • A61J9/006—Feeding-bottles in general having elongated tubes, e.g. for drinking from bottle in upright 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
    • A61J9/08—Protective covers for bottles
    • A61J9/085—Lids for closing the bottle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
    • A47G19/2266—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
    • A47G19/2266—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids
    • A47G19/2272—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids from drinking glasses or cups comprising lids or covers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G21/00—Table-ware
    • A47G21/18—Drinking straws or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a pressure equalization device, in particular for a baby bottle, which is easy to clean, as well as to a baby bottle assembly comprising this pressure compensation device.
  • Bottles for babies or toddlers are typically composed of different parts, basically the bottle as a container for the liquid, a nipple, which may vary in size depending on the age of the baby or toddler, and a bottle and the nipple connecting ring are provided.
  • the nipple-receiving ring is screwed onto the bottle.
  • a cap is provided which protects the nipple from the environment.
  • the nipple has in his head a larger opening through which the drinking liquid can be sucked out.
  • a pressure equalization between the bottle inside and outside is provided, which can be effected for example by small slit-shaped openings on the side of the teat.
  • WO 2016/061226 A1 describes a baby bottle with a dual configuration, which has a bottle container, a valve arrangement and a ring element.
  • the valve assembly may be disposed with its rim inside the bottle container to perform a valve function for the bottle during use.
  • the head of this valve assembly is matched to the opening of the bottle container and extends with an elongated end into the bottle.
  • the ring member basically constitutes a closure for the bottle, while at the same time being adapted to fix the valve assembly to the bottle container.
  • WO 2015/006386 A1 describes a very similar dual-configuration bottle which also has a bottle container, a valve assembly and a ring member, in which case the ring member is designed in two configurations
  • Confirmation copy is a first configuration in which the ring member the bottle container with the valve assembly closes together, so that the valve assembly seals substantially with the edge of the bottle container, and a second configuration in which the ring element basically closes the bottle container, if the valve element is not provided is.
  • the baby bottle systems described in the prior art are referred to as "Dr.
  • the valve assemblies are thereby a kind of tunnel system, so that the "Dr. Brown baby bottle” allows an open system without the contents of the beverage leaking, whereby the special shape of the valve arrangement ensures the best possible exchange of air between the teat and the interior the bottle is made possible.
  • This arrangement prevents babies and toddlers who drink from the bottle from swallowing air while drinking, thus preventing colic.
  • the "Dr. Brown baby bottles” “have one of the best known anti-colic systems on the market thanks to the open system that guarantees the air exchange in the bottle while drinking, while the open system is designed as a kind of tunnel system leakage of the beverage liquid from the bottle is prevented.
  • a pressure compensation device (1) comprising a hollow member (101) having a cup-shaped portion (101 1) and a pipe portion (1013), which merge seamlessly into one another, and
  • a sealing element (103) having an upper edge (1031) with a first inner diameter (D1) and a middle part (1033) with a second inner diameter (D2),
  • cup-shaped portion (1011) of the hollow element (101) is received with its upper edge in the second inner diameter (D2) of the middle part (1033) of the sealing element (103),
  • a baby bottle assembly comprising
  • the present invention is fundamentally based on the idea of reversibly splitting the tubular part of the valve arrangement known from the prior art into two parts, in order to construct the tunnel system of the "Dr. Brown baby bottles "to open and reveal the previously difficult to access interior, making it possible in a few simple steps, the hollow element (101) to unfold in order to access the interior.
  • the first aspect of the present invention relates to a pressure compensating device (1) comprising a hollow member (101) and a sealing member (103).
  • the hollow element (101) has a cup-shaped section (1011) and a tube section (1013), which merge seamlessly into one another. This transition can be provided funnel-shaped rectilinear to bell-shaped rounded.
  • the sealing element (103) has an upper edge (1031) with a first diameter (D1) and a middle part (1033) with a second diameter (D2).
  • the first diameter (D1) is in particular an outer diameter which is matched to the opening (neck opening) of a baby bottle in order to complete it with a perfect fit.
  • the second diameter (D2) is in particular an inner diameter, which is matched to the outer diameter of the cup-shaped portion (101 1) of the hollow element (101) and encloses this outside.
  • the cup-shaped portion (1011) of the hollow element (101) is thus received with its upper edge in the second diameter (D2) of the central part (1033) of the sealing element (103).
  • the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention is characterized in that at least the hollow element (101) in at least two hollow-element parts (101 a, 101 b) is designed such that it can be dismantled in its longitudinal axis.
  • the invention has the great advantage that the pressure compensation device can be opened and disassembled in a few steps, so that the interior is easy and effective to clean and can be dried quickly.
  • the present invention even allows for machine cleaning (for example, in a dishwashing machine) because the exposed interior is easy to clean and to dry.
  • the two hollow element parts (101a, 101b), in which the hollow element (101) is decomposed, do not have to be the same size or a mirror image. The prerequisite is that sufficient accessibility of the interior is ensured.
  • the hollow element (101) is divided into two substantially equal parts (halves). In particular, halving results in halves of 180 ° each.
  • the sealing element (103) is preferably made of a soft or elastic material, for example of a silicone. This serves among other things the better sealing ability.
  • the sealing element (103) is designed to be dismountable in at least two sealing element parts (103a, 103b).
  • the hollow element (101) may have a hinged connection (1015) which connects the two hollow element parts (101a, 101b) to one another.
  • the hollow element (101) may consist of two different materials, so that a soft and elastic material is provided for the joint connection.
  • connecting elements are provided on the opposite side of the articulated connection (1015). This ensures that after the folding of the parts of the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention, this is reassembled safely and sealingly and fulfills its basic function flawlessly.
  • the divisibility of the hollow element (101) can be achieved in various ways.
  • the two parts can be completely separated from each other and connected to each other via a snap-in connection or click connection.
  • the hollow element (101) has at least one fastening element (1019) which reversibly connects the two hollow element parts (101 a, 101 b).
  • the joint function can be omitted for various reasons or due to special requirements, without departing from the basic idea of the present invention.
  • the fastening element (1019) can be selected in this development from rings, brackets, snap-in connections, clip connections, tongue-and-groove connections, guide elements and / or crimp joints. Specific details will be given below in describing preferred embodiments.
  • Another embodiment relates to the configuration of the sealing element (103), which further comprises in the middle part (1033) in diameter a transverse tube (1037) and a central tube (1035) which communicates with the transverse tube (1037) and from the Central part (1033) protrudes.
  • transverse tubes (1037) and central tubes (1035) serve for improved ventilation of the pressure compensation device (1) and thus even easier pressure equalization.
  • the sealing element (103) is made divisible along its diameter. This means that the sealing element (103) is divisible in the vertical.
  • the sealing element (103) can also have a hinged connection (1035) which connects the two sealing element parts (103a, 103b) to one another. Another advantage is the easy opening, cleaning and drying. Alternatively, the sealing element (103) may also have at least one fastening element which reversibly connects the two sealing element parts (103a, 103b). Another advantage is the easy opening, cleaning and drying. As an alternative embodiment, the sealing element (103) is asymmetrically divisible by dividing the transverse tube (1037) and the central tube (1035) along their respective longitudinal axis with a portion of the transverse tube (1037) connected to a portion of the central tube (1035) is. In this way, the basic structure of the sealing element (103) remains undivided in its round shape without impairing the good cleaning ability.
  • the second aspect of the present invention relates to a baby bottle assembly comprising a bottle-shaped container (3), the above-described pressure equalizing device (1), a screw member (5), and a nipple (7a) or a closure lid (7b).
  • the advantages of the baby bottle arrangement are basically the same as the advantages of the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention, namely that the baby bottle arrangement in all its parts easy to disassemble and then easy to clean and dry.
  • the baby bottle arrangement further comprises a spiral element (9) which has two helical spiral parts (901, 905) with at least one helical spiral part (903) arranged axially therebetween.
  • the spiral element (9) with its helical spiral part (903) is slidably disposed around the tube element (101) of the pressure compensation device (1).
  • the spiral element (9) has the advantage that it can be used for the preparation, mixing and / or preparation of the beverage liquid without having to completely disassemble the baby bottle arrangement. If, for example, a milk powder is carried dry in the baby bottle arrangement, only the required amount of water has to be added. By shaking the baby bottle assembly, the spiral element (9) is moved up and down and thus mixed with a few movements in this example, a baby milk.
  • a sleeve (907) may be arranged in the interior of the helical spiral part (903) in the space between the tube element (101).
  • This sleeve (907) is designed according to the invention in at least two sleeve parts (907a, 907b) dismantled. Again, there is the advantage in the easy dismantling with subsequent good cleaning and drying.
  • the sleeve (907) can be used to optimize the pH of the drinking liquid. Due to the hollow shape, a larger surface area is available which chemically communicates with the drinking liquid (in particular water) in order to adjust the pH.
  • a third aspect of the present invention relates to a drinking member (11) comprising a tubular member.
  • the drinking element (11) is characterized in that at least the tubular element is designed such that it can be dismantled in at least two semi-tubular element parts (11a, 11b) in its longitudinal axis.
  • the drinking element (11) according to the invention can be combined, for example, with the baby bottle arrangement according to the invention.
  • the drinking element (11) supplement or replace the pressure compensation device according to the invention (1), for example, if older children want to continue to use the cherished bottle, without the parents have to give up the usual good properties for cleaning and drying.
  • this filter element (11) still adds a filter element (11c) to this third aspect. This serves to prevent particulate matter from entering the tubular member so as to avoid clogging and debris. Likewise, the filter element (11c) serve to protect the drinking liquid from insects.
  • FIG. A, B, D and E show parts of the originally claimed device, as described below
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a hollow element according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
  • Fig. 5 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
  • Fig. 7 is a schematic representation of a demountable sealing element 103 according to a further embodiment of the invention in the assembled
  • Fig. 8 is a schematic representation of the sealing element shown in Fig. 7
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic representation of a baby bottle arrangement according to a
  • Fig. 1 1 is a schematic representation of a spiral element 9 after a
  • Fig. 12 is a schematic representation of a Trinkelements 1 1 after a
  • these devices are preferably divided into two parts, but designed to be reassembled.
  • a in 1 is a straw and 1.2 a disc with tunnel ducts from the baby bottle. Brown known.
  • these devices 1, 1.1, 3 and 4 are longitudinally or transversely separated, but again waterproof or even airtight in their desired embodiment fauxbringbar.
  • 2.3 and 2.4 are ring elements in which 2.2 is inserted from above to guarantee optimum grip. It could also be click elements.
  • E 1 and 1.1 show the anti colic disc by Dr. med. Brown.
  • this disc (1 and 1.1.) Is separated, but not in half, but to different sized parts.
  • the channels are uncovered.
  • Dr. Ing. Brown Systems split longitudinally by a separation and thus exposed to the channel.
  • 3 is used on 2 with 3.1 in the opening to the channel below the disc.
  • FIG. 1 shows a pressure compensation device 1 according to the present invention in the closed state.
  • the hollow element 101 in the upper region on a cup-shaped portion 101 1, which is connected to the sealing element 103.
  • This sealing element 103 positions the pressure compensation device in the bottleneck (see Fig. 9) and at the same time provides a seal against the screw 5 with the suction 7a.
  • On the opposite side of the cup-shaped portion 101 1 passes into a pipe section 1013, which is so dimensioned in that it reaches almost to the bottom of the bottle-shaped container 3.
  • the pipe section 1013 ends 1 mm to 5 mm in front of the bottom of the bottle.
  • the tube section 1013 may terminate with the bottom of the bottle but at the same time have recesses 1015 at the bottom, such as small semicircles, so that an air exchange is ensured when the bottle is used.
  • the hollow element 101 as well as the sealing element 103 each consist of a food-safe and approved for babies and toddlers material, in particular polypropylene (PP) for the pipe section and silicone for the sealing element.
  • PP polypropylene
  • FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which the hollow element 101 has a hinged connection 1015 which connects the two hollow element parts 101a, 101b to one another.
  • a hinged connection 1015 which connects the two hollow element parts 101a, 101b to one another.
  • two different materials can be used here, for example a silicone as a joint-like connection 1015, since it is very soft and elastic, and a plastic such as polypropylene (PP) for the two hollow-element parts 101a, 101b.
  • PP polypropylene
  • a further variant according to the invention for sealingly joining the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b can be achieved by a crimping or a rail fitting into a depression (tongue-and-groove arrangement).
  • Figures 3 and 4 show schematically variants in which the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b are separated from each other and are joined again by fasteners 1019.
  • rings are shown as fasteners 1019, which are attached to one of the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b. These rings serve as a guide over which the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b can now be pushed back into one another from above.
  • the system of rings is designed so fitting that the pressure on the interfaces the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b pressed together so that a tightness is given for a closed system.
  • a sprayed lip of a soft material, preferably silicone, on the cut edges can optimize the tightness.
  • click elements are shown as fasteners 1019, which are used for fixed engagement.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show divided sealing elements 103 in different embodiments.
  • FIG 5 a plug-in system (click system) is shown, in which the two sealing element parts 103a, 103b are inserted, for example, with small pins on the cutting edge of the one part in the corresponding precisely fitting opening on the cutting edge of the other part, so that the two Sealing element parts (103a, 103b) and with each other and can disengage.
  • the tightness can preferably be improved by spraying a soft material such as silicone.
  • the sealing element 103 shown in Figure 5 is preferably divided vertically in the middle, so that the tunnel system is exposed and can be easily cleaned.
  • the sealing element 103 shown in Figure 6 is asymmetrically divided, as already described above.
  • a smaller part 103b covers half of the top of the tunnel system, at the same time the tunnel system is exposed for the larger part 103a.
  • the smaller part 103b is inserted from above into the lower part 103a to restore the tunnel system.
  • the sealing element 103 seals the cup-shaped section 101 1, thereby ensuring an open air exchange by means of the tunnel system.
  • the tunnel system for example, run horizontally through the center of the sealing element 103 and preferably via a further directly connected vertical tunnel to direct the air into the interior of the pressure compensation device 1.
  • FIG. 7 and 8 another embodiment of the sealing element 103 is shown, in which two substantially mirror-symmetrical sealing element parts 103a, 103b are connected via a hinged connection and can be easily opened to open for cleaning.
  • FIG. 9 shows a baby bottle arrangement according to the invention with a bottle-shaped container 3, pressure compensation device 1 arranged therein, a screw element 5 and a suction device 7a.
  • a closure lid 7b may be provided as an alternative to the sucker 7a. Not shown is a conventional cap that protects the teat 7a.
  • the spiral element 9 is shown with the two helical spiral parts 901, 905 and the axially interposed helical spiral part 903, while in Figure 11, a sleeve 907 is further added, which in the interior of the helical spiral part 903 in the space to the tubular element 101st is arranged.
  • the sleeve 907 is inserted accurately and can also be divided into two sleeve parts 907a, 907b for cleaning.
  • FIG. 12 a drinking element 11 is shown in FIG. 12, which in its basic form is reminiscent of a straw, wherein the illustration shows the mold opened for cleaning, the drinking element 11 is preferably produced in a sprue cast
  • venting device in its preferred embodiment is dimensioned for use with the "Dr.
  • the present invention may also be embodied in any other dimension and for any marketed bottle system, for example for use with NUK bottles or MAM bottles.
  • At least the tube element is offered in different lengths, so that with each bottle size used reliable ventilation is ensured.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a pressure equaliser (1) comprising: - a hollow element (101) with a cup-shaped section (1011) and a tubular section (1013) that merge seamlessly one into the other, and - a sealing element (103) that comprises a top edge (1031) with a first diameter (DT) and a central part (1033) with a second diameter (D2), wherein the top edge of the cup-shaped section (1011) of the hollow element (101) is inserted into the second inner diameter (D2) of the central part (1033) of the sealing element (103), the pressure equaliser being characterised in that at least the hollow element (101) can be disassembled into at least two hollow element parts (10a, 101b) along its longitudinal axis. The present invention further relates to a baby bottle assembly comprising: - a bottle-shaped container (3), - a pressure equaliser (1) according to the invention, - a screw element (5) and - a nipple (7a) or closure cap (7b).

Description

Druckausgleichsvorrichtung für eine Babyflasche und Babyflaschenanordnung  Pressure equalization device for a baby bottle and baby bottle arrangement
Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Druckausgleichsvorrichtung, insbesondere für eine Babyflasche, die einfach zu reinigen ist, sowie auf eine Babyflaschenanordnung umfassend diese Druckausgleichsvorrichtung. The present invention relates to a pressure equalization device, in particular for a baby bottle, which is easy to clean, as well as to a baby bottle assembly comprising this pressure compensation device.
Trinkflaschen für Babys oder Kleinkinder sind typischerweise aus verschiedenen Teilen zusammengesetzt, wobei grundsätzlich die Flasche als Behältnis für die Trinkflüssigkeit, ein Sauger, der je nach Alter des Babys oder Kleinkindes unterschiedlich groß sein kann, und ein die Flasche und den Sauger verbindender Ring vorgesehen sind. Bei den meisten Systemen wird der den Sauger aufnehmende Ring auf die Flasche geschraubt. Schließlich wird in den meisten Fällen eine Kappe bereitgestellt, welche den Sauger gegenüber der Umgebung schützt. Der Sauger besitzt in seinem Kopf eine größere Öffnung, durch welche die Trinkflüssigkeit herausgesogen werden kann. Um das Trinken zu erleichtern, ist ein Druckausgleich zwischen dem Flascheninneren und Außen vorgesehen, welcher beispielsweise durch kleine schlitzförmige Öffnungen an der Seite des Saugers bewirkt werden kann. Andere Systeme arbeiten mit absichtlichen Undichtigkeiten an der Verschraubung zwischen Sauger und Flasche. Diese Systeme sind jedoch nicht vollständig gegen ein Auslaufen geschützt, das heißt die Trinkflüssigkeit kann nicht nur über die Öffnung im Sauger austreten, sondern im ungünstigen Falle auch über die Druckausgleichsöffnung. Bottles for babies or toddlers are typically composed of different parts, basically the bottle as a container for the liquid, a nipple, which may vary in size depending on the age of the baby or toddler, and a bottle and the nipple connecting ring are provided. In most systems, the nipple-receiving ring is screwed onto the bottle. Finally, in most cases a cap is provided which protects the nipple from the environment. The nipple has in his head a larger opening through which the drinking liquid can be sucked out. To facilitate the drinking, a pressure equalization between the bottle inside and outside is provided, which can be effected for example by small slit-shaped openings on the side of the teat. Other systems work with deliberate leaks at the screw connection between the nipple and the bottle. However, these systems are not completely protected against leakage, that is, the drinking liquid can not only escape through the opening in the teat, but in the worst case, via the pressure equalization opening.
Ferner gibt es die Möglichkeit, Druckausgleichselemente an der Flasche zu befestigen, wenn diese verwendet wird. Dies ist jedoch besonders dann wenig praktikabel, wenn die Trinkflasche unterwegs verwendet werden soll, da dieses Druckausgleichselement dann einzeln mitgeführt werden muss. Furthermore, there is the possibility of attaching pressure equalization elements to the bottle when it is used. However, this is particularly impractical if the bottle is to be used on the way, since this pressure compensation element must then be carried individually.
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Druckausgleichsvorrichtungen an sich bekannt. So beschreibt beispielsweise WO 2016/061226 A1 eine Babyflasche mit dualer Konfiguration, welche einen Flaschenbehälter, eine Ventilanordnung und ein Ringelement aufweist. Die Ventilanordnung kann mit ihrem Rand innerhalb des Flaschenbehälters angeordnet werden, um während der Verwendung eine Ventilfunktion für die Flasche auszuüben. Der Kopf dieser Ventilanordnung ist dabei auf die Öffnung des Flaschenbehälters abgestimmt und erstreckt sich mit einem länglichen Ende in die Flasche hinein. Das Ringelement stellt grundsätzlich einen Verschluss für die Flasche dar, wobei es gleichzeitig dazu ausgelegt ist, die Ventilanordnung an dem Flaschenbehälter zu befestigen. Ferner beschreibt WO 2015/006386 A1 eine sehr ähnliche Flasche mit dualer Konfiguration, welche ebenfalls einen Flaschenbehälter, eine Ventilanordnung und ein Ringelement aufweist, wobei hier das Ringelement auf zwei Konfigurationen ausgelegt Pressure equalization devices are known per se from the prior art. For example, WO 2016/061226 A1 describes a baby bottle with a dual configuration, which has a bottle container, a valve arrangement and a ring element. The valve assembly may be disposed with its rim inside the bottle container to perform a valve function for the bottle during use. The head of this valve assembly is matched to the opening of the bottle container and extends with an elongated end into the bottle. The ring member basically constitutes a closure for the bottle, while at the same time being adapted to fix the valve assembly to the bottle container. Furthermore, WO 2015/006386 A1 describes a very similar dual-configuration bottle which also has a bottle container, a valve assembly and a ring member, in which case the ring member is designed in two configurations
|Bestätigungskopie| ist, eine erste Konfiguration, bei der das Ringelement den Flaschenbehälter mit der Ventilanordnung gemeinsam verschließt, so dass die Ventilanordnung im Wesentlichen mit dem Rand des Flaschenbehälters abdichtet, und eine zweite Konfiguration, in welcher das Ringelement den Flaschenbehälter grundsätzlich verschließt, wenn das Ventilelement nicht vorgesehen ist. | Confirmation copy | is a first configuration in which the ring member the bottle container with the valve assembly closes together, so that the valve assembly seals substantially with the edge of the bottle container, and a second configuration in which the ring element basically closes the bottle container, if the valve element is not provided is.
Die aus dem Stand der Technik vorstehend beschriebenen Babyflaschensysteme werden beispielweise als„Dr. Brown Babyflasche" vertrieben. Die Ventilanordnungen stellen dabei eine Art Tunnelsystem dar, so dass die„Dr. Brown Babyflasche" ein offenes System ermöglicht, ohne dass der Getränkeinhalt ausläuft, wobei durch die spezielle Form der Ventilanordnung ein bestmöglicher Luftaustausch zwischen dem Sauger und dem Inneren der Flasche ermöglicht wird. Diese Anordnung verhindert bei Babys und Kleinkindern, welche aus der Flasche trinken, ein Schlucken von Luft während des Trinkens, so dass Koliken verhindert werden. For example, the baby bottle systems described in the prior art are referred to as "Dr. The valve assemblies are thereby a kind of tunnel system, so that the "Dr. Brown baby bottle" allows an open system without the contents of the beverage leaking, whereby the special shape of the valve arrangement ensures the best possible exchange of air between the teat and the interior the bottle is made possible. This arrangement prevents babies and toddlers who drink from the bottle from swallowing air while drinking, thus preventing colic.
Die im Stand der Technik beschriebenen„Dr. Brown Babyflaschen" weisen somit eines der besten Anti-Kolik-Systeme auf, das bekannt ist. Dies liegt an dem offenen System, welches den Luftaustausch in der Flasche beim Trinken garantiert. Gleichzeitig ist das offene System als eine Art Tunnelsystem ausgestaltet, so dass es ein Auslaufen der Getränkeflüssigkeit aus der Flasche verhindert wird. The "Dr. Brown baby bottles "have one of the best known anti-colic systems on the market thanks to the open system that guarantees the air exchange in the bottle while drinking, while the open system is designed as a kind of tunnel system leakage of the beverage liquid from the bottle is prevented.
Neben den unbestrittenen Vorteilen der„Dr. Brown Babyflaschen" ergibt sich der große Nachteil dieses Systems in der Reinigung, insbesondere der Ventilanordnung. Gerade der rohrförmige Abschnitt der Ventilanordnung, welcher sich bis fast zum Boden der Babyflasche erstreckt, ist nur schwer und mit großem Aufwand zu reinigen. Eine maschinelle Reinigung scheint nahezu ausgeschlossen zu sein, da nicht sichergestellt ist, dass keine Getränkereste oder Speichel in der Röhre verbleiben und so zu problematischen Verschmutzungen führen. Folglich bleibt zur Reinigung nur eine manuelle Vorgehensweise, bei welcher mit einer schmalen, dünnen Bürste das Innere der Ventilanordnung sorgfältig gereinigt und anschließend schnell getrocknet werden muss. Besides the undisputed advantages of "Dr. Brown baby bottles "is the great disadvantage of this system in the cleaning, in particular the valve assembly.More, the tubular portion of the valve assembly, which extends almost to the bottom of the baby bottle, is difficult and with great effort to clean because there is no guarantee that no remains of drink or saliva will remain in the tube, resulting in problematic soiling, so cleaning is just a manual procedure, with a thin, thin brush to carefully clean the interior of the valve assembly and then clean it must be dried quickly.
Angesichts dieser gravierenden Nachteile der bekannten Ventilanordnung liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Ventilanordnung, wie sie aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt ist, derart zu verbessern, dass sie leicht und sicher zu reinigen ist, ohne dass Getränkereste oder Feuchtigkeit darin verbleiben. Ferner soll die von der Ventilanordnung des Standes der Technik bekannte Handhabbarkeit in nahezu gleicher weise erhalten bleiben. Diese Aufgabe wird in einem ersten Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung durch eine Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) gelöst, umfassend ein Hohlelement (101), das einen becherförmigen Abschnitt (101 1 ) und einen Rohrabschnitt (1013) aufweist, die nahtlos ineinander übergehen, und In view of these serious drawbacks of the known valve arrangement, the object of the present invention is to improve a valve arrangement known from the prior art in such a way that it can be cleaned easily and safely, without any residues of drink or moisture remaining in it. Furthermore, the well-known from the valve assembly of the prior art handleability should be maintained in almost the same way. This object is achieved in a first aspect of the present invention by a pressure compensation device (1), comprising a hollow member (101) having a cup-shaped portion (101 1) and a pipe portion (1013), which merge seamlessly into one another, and
ein Dichtelement (103), das einen oberen Rand (1031) mit einem ersten Innendurchmesser (D1) und ein Mittelteil (1033) mit einem zweiten Innendurchmesser (D2) aufweist,  a sealing element (103) having an upper edge (1031) with a first inner diameter (D1) and a middle part (1033) with a second inner diameter (D2),
wobei der becherförmige Abschnitt (1011) des Hohlelements (101) mit seinem oberen Rand in dem zweiten Innendurchmesser (D2) des Mittelteils (1033) des Dichtelement (103) aufgenommen ist,  wherein the cup-shaped portion (1011) of the hollow element (101) is received with its upper edge in the second inner diameter (D2) of the middle part (1033) of the sealing element (103),
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest das Hohlelement (101) in zumindest zwei Hohlelement-Teile (101 a, 101 b) in seiner Längsachse zerlegbar ausgestaltet ist. characterized in that at least the hollow element (101) in at least two hollow-element parts (101 a, 101 b) designed to be separable in its longitudinal axis.
Die Aufgabe wird darüber hinaus in einem zweiten Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung durcheine Babyflaschen-Anordnung gelöst, umfassend The object is further achieved in a second aspect of the present invention by a baby bottle assembly comprising
einen flaschenförmigen Behälter (3),  a bottle-shaped container (3),
- eine erfindungsgemäße Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1 ), a pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention,
ein Schraubelement (5) und  a screw element (5) and
einen Sauger (7a) oder einen Verschlussdeckel (7b).  a nipple (7a) or a closure lid (7b).
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt grundsätzlich die Idee zugrunde, den rohrförmigen Teil der aus der im Stand der Technik bekannten Ventilanordnung reversibel in zwei Teile zu zerlegen, um das Tunnelsystem der„Dr. Brown Babyflaschen" zu öffnen und das bislang schwer zugängliche Innere offen zu legen. Hierdurch ist es möglich, mit wenigen Handgriffen das Hohlelement (101) im einfachsten Falle aufzuklappen, um an das Innere zu gelangen. The present invention is fundamentally based on the idea of reversibly splitting the tubular part of the valve arrangement known from the prior art into two parts, in order to construct the tunnel system of the "Dr. Brown baby bottles "to open and reveal the previously difficult to access interior, making it possible in a few simple steps, the hollow element (101) to unfold in order to access the interior.
Nachstehend wir die vorliegende Erfindung im Detail beschrieben. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.
Der erste Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung betrifft eine Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1), die ein Hohlelement (101) und ein Dichtelement (103) umfasst. The first aspect of the present invention relates to a pressure compensating device (1) comprising a hollow member (101) and a sealing member (103).
Das Hohlelement (101 ) weist einen becherförmigen Abschnitt (1011) und einen Rohrabschnitt (1013) auf, die nahtlos ineinander übergehen. Dieser Übergang kann trichterförmig geradlinig bis glockenförmig gerundet vorgesehen werden. Das Dichtelement (103) weist einen oberen Rand (1031) mit einem ersten Durchmesser (D1 ) und ein Mittelteil (1033) mit einem zweiten Durchmesser (D2) auf. Der erste Durchmesser (D1) ist insbesondere ein Außendurchmesser, der auf die Öffnung (Halsöffnung) einer Babyflasche abgestimmt ist, um mit diesem passgenau abzuschließen. Der zweite Durchmesser (D2) ist insbesondere ein Innendurchmesser, der auf den Außendurchmesser des becherförmigen Abschnitts (101 1) des Hohlelement (101 ) abgestimmt ist und diesen außen umschließt. Der der becherförmige Abschnitt (1011) des Hohlelements (101) ist so mit seinem oberen Rand in dem zweiten Durchmesser (D2) des Mittelteils (1033) des Dichtelement (103) aufgenommen. Die erfindungsgemäße Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass zumindest das Hohlelement (101) in zumindest zwei Hohlelement-Teile (101 a, 101b) in seiner Längsachse zerlegbar ausgestaltet ist. The hollow element (101) has a cup-shaped section (1011) and a tube section (1013), which merge seamlessly into one another. This transition can be provided funnel-shaped rectilinear to bell-shaped rounded. The sealing element (103) has an upper edge (1031) with a first diameter (D1) and a middle part (1033) with a second diameter (D2). The first diameter (D1) is in particular an outer diameter which is matched to the opening (neck opening) of a baby bottle in order to complete it with a perfect fit. The second diameter (D2) is in particular an inner diameter, which is matched to the outer diameter of the cup-shaped portion (101 1) of the hollow element (101) and encloses this outside. The cup-shaped portion (1011) of the hollow element (101) is thus received with its upper edge in the second diameter (D2) of the central part (1033) of the sealing element (103). The pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention is characterized in that at least the hollow element (101) in at least two hollow-element parts (101 a, 101 b) is designed such that it can be dismantled in its longitudinal axis.
Die Erfindung hat den großen Vorteil, dass die Druckausgleichsvorrichtung mit wenigen Handgriffen geöffnet und auseinander gebaut werden kann, so dass das Innere einfach und wirkungsvoll zu reinigen ist und schnell getrocknet werden kann. Die vorliegende Erfindung ermöglicht sogar eine maschinelle Reinigung (beispielsweise in einer Geschirrspülmaschine), da das offen gelegte Innere gut zu reinigen und zu trocknen ist. Die beiden Hohlelement-Teile (101a, 101b), in welche das Hohlelement (101) zerlegt wird, müssen dabei nicht gleich groß oder spiegelbildlich sein. Voraussetzung ist, dass eine ausreichende Erreichbarkeit des Inneren gewährleistet ist. Vorzugsweise wird das Hohlelement (101) aber in zwei im Wesentlichen gleichgroße Teile (Hälften) zerlegt. Insbesondere ergeben sich durch die Halbierung Halbelemente zu je 180°. The invention has the great advantage that the pressure compensation device can be opened and disassembled in a few steps, so that the interior is easy and effective to clean and can be dried quickly. The present invention even allows for machine cleaning (for example, in a dishwashing machine) because the exposed interior is easy to clean and to dry. The two hollow element parts (101a, 101b), in which the hollow element (101) is decomposed, do not have to be the same size or a mirror image. The prerequisite is that sufficient accessibility of the interior is ensured. Preferably, however, the hollow element (101) is divided into two substantially equal parts (halves). In particular, halving results in halves of 180 ° each.
Das Dichtelement (103) besteht vorzugsweise aus einem weichen, bzw. elastischen Material, zum Beispiel aus einem Silikon. Dies dient unter anderem der besseren Dichtfähigkeit. In einer Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) ist auch das Dichtelement (103) in zumindest zwei Dichtelement-Teile (103a, 103b) zerlegbar ausgestaltet. The sealing element (103) is preferably made of a soft or elastic material, for example of a silicone. This serves among other things the better sealing ability. In a further development of the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention, the sealing element (103) is designed to be dismountable in at least two sealing element parts (103a, 103b).
Hierdurch wird es in vorteilhafter Weise möglich, die ganze Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) zu zerlegen, um alle Teile gut reinigen und trocknen zu können. This makes it possible in an advantageous manner to disassemble the entire pressure compensation device (1) to clean all parts well and to be able to dry.
In einer Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) kann das Hohlelement (101) eine gelenkartige Verbindung (1015) aufweisen, welche die beiden Hohlelement-Teile (101a, 101 b) miteinander verbindet. In one embodiment of the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention, the hollow element (101) may have a hinged connection (1015) which connects the two hollow element parts (101a, 101b) to one another.
So ist es möglich, zwischen den beiden Teilen an einer Seite eine Gelenkfunktion vorzusehen, welche einerseits durch eine mechanische Verbindung der beiden Teile in Form eines Gelenks erreicht werden kann. Andererseits kann das Hohlelement (101) aus zwei verschiedenen Materialien bestehen, so dass für die Gelenkverbindung ein weiches und elastisches Material vorgesehen wird. In einer Weiterbildung dieser Ausführungsform sind auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite der gelenkartigen Verbindung (1015) Verbindungselemente vorgesehen. So wird sichergestellt, dass nach dem Zusammenklappen der Teile der erfindungsgemäßen Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1 ) diese wieder sicher und dichtend zusammengefügt ist und ihre grundlegende Funktion fehlerlos erfüllt. Thus, it is possible to provide a joint function between the two parts on one side, which can be achieved on the one hand by a mechanical connection of the two parts in the form of a joint. On the other hand, the hollow element (101) may consist of two different materials, so that a soft and elastic material is provided for the joint connection. In a further development of this embodiment, connecting elements are provided on the opposite side of the articulated connection (1015). This ensures that after the folding of the parts of the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention, this is reassembled safely and sealingly and fulfills its basic function flawlessly.
Die Teilbarkeit des Hohlelements (101) kann dabei auf verschiedene Weise erreicht werden. So können beispielweise die beiden Teile vollständig voneinander separiert werden und über eine Rastverbindung oder Klickverbindung miteinander verbunden werden. The divisibility of the hollow element (101) can be achieved in various ways. For example, the two parts can be completely separated from each other and connected to each other via a snap-in connection or click connection.
Eine andere, alternative Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) sieht daher vor, dass das Hohlelement (101 ) zumindest ein Befestigungselement (1019) aufweist, welches die beiden Hohlelement-Teile (101 a, 101 b) reversibel miteinander verbindet. So kann auf die Gelenkfunktion aus verschiedenen Gründen oder aufgrund spezieller Anforderungen verzichtet werden, ohne von der Grundidee der vorliegenden Erfindung abzuweichen. Another, alternative development of the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention therefore provides that the hollow element (101) has at least one fastening element (1019) which reversibly connects the two hollow element parts (101 a, 101 b). Thus, the joint function can be omitted for various reasons or due to special requirements, without departing from the basic idea of the present invention.
Das Befestigungselement (1019) kann in dieser Weiterbildung ausgewählt sein aus Ringen, Klammern, Rastverbindungen, Klipsverbindungen, Nut-und-Feder- Verbindungen, Führungselementen und/oder Quetschfugen. Konkrete Details werden nachstehend bei der Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsformen angegeben. The fastening element (1019) can be selected in this development from rings, brackets, snap-in connections, clip connections, tongue-and-groove connections, guide elements and / or crimp joints. Specific details will be given below in describing preferred embodiments.
Eine andere Ausführungsform betrifft die Ausgestaltung des Dichtelements (103), das hier ferner in dem Mittelteil (1033) im Durchmesser ein Querröhrchen (1037) umfasst und ein Zentralröhrchen (1035) aufweist, das mit dem Querröhrchen (1037) in Verbindung steht und aus dem Mittelteil (1033) herausragt. Another embodiment relates to the configuration of the sealing element (103), which further comprises in the middle part (1033) in diameter a transverse tube (1037) and a central tube (1035) which communicates with the transverse tube (1037) and from the Central part (1033) protrudes.
Querröhrchen (1037) und Zentralröhrchen (1035) dienen vorliegend einer verbesserten Belüftung der Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) und damit einem noch einfacheren Druckausgleich. In the present case, transverse tubes (1037) and central tubes (1035) serve for improved ventilation of the pressure compensation device (1) and thus even easier pressure equalization.
Um auch das Dichtelement (103) in gleicher Weise gut reinigen zu können, ist in einer Ausführungsform vorgesehen, dass das Dichtelement (103) entlang seines Durchmessers teilbar ausgestaltet ist. Dies bedeutet, dass das Dichtelement (103) in der Vertikalen teilbar ist. In order to be able to clean the sealing element (103) equally well, it is provided in one embodiment that the sealing element (103) is made divisible along its diameter. This means that the sealing element (103) is divisible in the vertical.
Ähnlich wie im Falle des Hohlelements (101) kann auch das Dichtelement (103) eine gelenkartige Verbindung (1035) aufweisen, welche die beiden Dichtelement-Teile (103a, 103b) miteinander verbindet. Vorteil ist auch hier das einfache Öffnen, Reinigen und Trocknen. Alternativ kann auch das Dichtelement (103) zumindest ein Befestigungselement aufweist, welches die beiden Dichtelement-Teile (103a, 103b) reversibel miteinander verbindet. Vorteil ist ebenfalls das einfache Öffnen, Reinigen und Trocknen. Als einer alternative Ausführungsform ist das Dichtelement (103) asymmetrisch teilbar ausgestaltet, indem das Querröhrchen (1037) und das Zentralröhrchen (1035) entlang ihrer jeweiligen Längsachse teilbar sind, wobei ein Teil des Querröhrchen (1037) mit einem Teil des Zentralröhrchen (1035) verbunden ist. Auf diese Weise bleibt die Grundstruktur des Dichtelements (103) in seiner runden Form ungeteilt vorhanden, ohne die gute Reinigungsfähigkeit zu beeinträchtigen. Similar to the case of the hollow element (101), the sealing element (103) can also have a hinged connection (1035) which connects the two sealing element parts (103a, 103b) to one another. Another advantage is the easy opening, cleaning and drying. Alternatively, the sealing element (103) may also have at least one fastening element which reversibly connects the two sealing element parts (103a, 103b). Another advantage is the easy opening, cleaning and drying. As an alternative embodiment, the sealing element (103) is asymmetrically divisible by dividing the transverse tube (1037) and the central tube (1035) along their respective longitudinal axis with a portion of the transverse tube (1037) connected to a portion of the central tube (1035) is. In this way, the basic structure of the sealing element (103) remains undivided in its round shape without impairing the good cleaning ability.
Die vorstehenden Ausführungen und Bevorzugungen im Hinblick auf die erfindungsgemäße Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) gelten für die nachstehend beschriebene erfindungsgemäße Babyflaschen-Anordnung entsprechend. Ebenso gelten die nachstehenden Ausführungen und Bevorzugungen im Hinblick auf die erfindungsgemäße Babyflaschen-Anordnung für die erfindungsgemäße Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1 ) entsprechend. The above statements and preferences with regard to the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention apply correspondingly to the baby bottle arrangement according to the invention described below. Likewise, the following statements and preferences with regard to the baby bottle arrangement according to the invention for the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention apply accordingly.
Der zweite Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Babyflaschen- Anordnung, welche einen flaschenförmigen Behälter (3), die erfindungsgemäße, vorstehend beschriebene Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) ein Schraubelement (5) und einen Sauger (7a) oder einen Verschlussdeckel (7b) umfasst. The second aspect of the present invention relates to a baby bottle assembly comprising a bottle-shaped container (3), the above-described pressure equalizing device (1), a screw member (5), and a nipple (7a) or a closure lid (7b).
Die Vorteile der Babyflaschen-Anordnung sind grundsätzlich die Gleichen wie die Vorteile der erfindungsgemäßen Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1), nämlich dass die Babyflaschen-Anordnung in allen ihren Teilen einfach zu demontieren und anschließend gut zu reinigen und zu trocknen ist. The advantages of the baby bottle arrangement are basically the same as the advantages of the pressure compensation device (1) according to the invention, namely that the baby bottle arrangement in all its parts easy to disassemble and then easy to clean and dry.
In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung umfasst die Babyflaschen-Anordnung ferner ein Spiralelement (9), das zwei schneckenförmige Spiralteile (901 , 905) mit mindestens einem axial dazwischen angeordneten schraubenförmigen Spiralteil (903) aufweist. Dabei ist das Spiralelement (9) mit seinem schraubenförmigen Spiralteil (903) um das Rohrelement (101 ) der Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) herum gleitbar angeordnet. Das Spiralelement (9) hat den Vorteil, dass es für die Zubereitung, Mischung und/oder Aufbereitung der Getränkeflüssigkeit verwendet werden kann, ohne die Babyflaschen- Anordnung vollständig demontieren zu müssen. Wird in der Babyflaschen-Anordnung beispielsweise ein Milchpulver trocken mitgeführt, muss nur noch die benötigte Menge an Wasser zugefügt werden. Durch Schütteln der Babyflaschen-Anordnung wird das Spiralelement (9) auf und ab bewegt und mischt so mit wenigen Bewegungen in diesem Beispiel eine Babymilch. Um den Effekt noch zu erhöhen und das Gleiten des Spiralelements (9) zu erleichtern kann in einer anderen Ausführungsform im Inneren des schraubenförmigen Spiralteils (903) im Zwischenraum zum Rohrelement (101) eine Hülse (907) angeordnet sein. Diese Hülse (907) ist erfindungsgemäß in zumindest zwei Hülsen-Teile (907a, 907b) zerlegbar ausgestaltet. Auch hier besteht der Vorteil in der einfache Zerlegbarkeit mit anschließender guter Reinigung und Trocknung. In a preferred development, the baby bottle arrangement further comprises a spiral element (9) which has two helical spiral parts (901, 905) with at least one helical spiral part (903) arranged axially therebetween. In this case, the spiral element (9) with its helical spiral part (903) is slidably disposed around the tube element (101) of the pressure compensation device (1). The spiral element (9) has the advantage that it can be used for the preparation, mixing and / or preparation of the beverage liquid without having to completely disassemble the baby bottle arrangement. If, for example, a milk powder is carried dry in the baby bottle arrangement, only the required amount of water has to be added. By shaking the baby bottle assembly, the spiral element (9) is moved up and down and thus mixed with a few movements in this example, a baby milk. In order to further increase the effect and to facilitate the sliding of the spiral element (9), in another embodiment a sleeve (907) may be arranged in the interior of the helical spiral part (903) in the space between the tube element (101). This sleeve (907) is designed according to the invention in at least two sleeve parts (907a, 907b) dismantled. Again, there is the advantage in the easy dismantling with subsequent good cleaning and drying.
Ferner kann die Hülse (907) zur Optimierung des pH-Werts der Trinkflüssigkeit herangezogen werden. Durch die hohle Form steht eine größere Oberfläche zur Verfügung, welche mit der Trinkflüssigkeit (insbesondere Wasser) chemisch kommuniziert um den pH-Wert einzustellen. Furthermore, the sleeve (907) can be used to optimize the pH of the drinking liquid. Due to the hollow shape, a larger surface area is available which chemically communicates with the drinking liquid (in particular water) in order to adjust the pH.
Ein dritter Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung betrifft ein Trinkelement (1 1), das ein rohrförmiges Element umfasst. Das Trinkelement (11) zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass zumindest das rohrförmige Element in zumindest zwei halbrohrförmige Element-Teile (1 1a, 11b) in seiner Längsachse zerlegbar ausgestaltet ist. A third aspect of the present invention relates to a drinking member (11) comprising a tubular member. The drinking element (11) is characterized in that at least the tubular element is designed such that it can be dismantled in at least two semi-tubular element parts (11a, 11b) in its longitudinal axis.
In diesem Aspekt wird er erfindungsgemäße Grundgedanke weiterentwickelt, so dass das erfindungsgemäße Trinkelement (11) beispielsweise mit der erfindungsgemäßen Babyflaschen-Anordnung kombiniert werden kann. Dabei kann das Trinkelement (11) die erfindungsgemäße Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) ergänzen oder ersetzen, beispielsweise wenn ältere Kinder die liebgewonnene Flasche weiter nutzen möchten, ohne dass die Eltern auf die gewohnten guten Eigenschaften für Reinigung und Trocknung verzichten müssen. In this aspect, he inventive idea is further developed, so that the drinking element (11) according to the invention can be combined, for example, with the baby bottle arrangement according to the invention. In this case, the drinking element (11) supplement or replace the pressure compensation device according to the invention (1), for example, if older children want to continue to use the cherished bottle, without the parents have to give up the usual good properties for cleaning and drying.
In einer Weiterbildung wird diesem dritten Aspekt an dem Trinkelement (1 1) noch ein Filterelement (11c) hinzugefügt. Dieses dient dazu, Schwebstoffe am Eintreten in das rohrförmige Element zu hindern, um so Verstopfungen und Ablagerungen zu vermeiden. Ebenso kann das Filterelement (11c) dem Schutz der Trinkflüssigkeit vor Insekten dienen. In a further development, this filter element (11) still adds a filter element (11c) to this third aspect. This serves to prevent particulate matter from entering the tubular member so as to avoid clogging and debris. Likewise, the filter element (11c) serve to protect the drinking liquid from insects.
Weitere Ziele, Merkmale, Vorteile und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von die Erfindung nicht einschränkenden Ausführungsbeispielen anhand der Figuren. Dabei bilden alle beschriebenen und/oder bildlich dargestellten Merkmale für sich oder in beliebiger Kombination den Gegenstand der Erfindung, auch unabhängig von ihrer Zusammenfassung in den Ansprüchen oder deren Rückbeziehung. Es zeigen: Other objects, features, advantages and applications will become apparent from the following description of the invention not limiting embodiments with reference to FIGS. All described and / or illustrated features alone or in any combination form the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their combination in the claims or their dependency. Show it:
Fig. A, Fig. B, Fig. D und Fig. E Teile der ursprünglich beanspruchten Vorrichtung, wie sie nachstehend beschrieben werden, Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen HohlelementsFig. A, B, D and E show parts of the originally claimed device, as described below, Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a hollow element according to the invention
101 nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung, 101 according to an embodiment of the invention,
Fig. 2 eine schematische Darstellung eines zerlegten erfindungsgemäßen Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
Hohlelements 101 nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung mit gelenkartiger Verbindung 1015,  Hollow element 101 according to an embodiment of the invention with articulated connection 1015,
Fig. 3 eine schematische Darstellung eines zerlegten erfindungsgemäßen  Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
Hohlelements 101 nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung mit Hollow element 101 according to an embodiment of the invention with
Befestigungselementen 1019, Fasteners 1019,
Fig. 4 eine schematische Darstellung eines zerlegten erfindungsgemäßen Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
Hohlelements 101 nach einer anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung mit Hollow element 101 according to another embodiment of the invention with
Befestigungselementen 1019, Fasteners 1019,
Fig. 5 eine schematische Darstellung eines zerlegten erfindungsgemäßen Fig. 5 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
Dichtelement 103 nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung,  Sealing element 103 according to an embodiment of the invention,
Fig. 6 eine schematische Darstellung eines zerlegten erfindungsgemäßen Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of a disassembled inventive
Dichtelement 103 nach einer anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung, Sealing element 103 according to another embodiment of the invention,
Fig. 7 eine schematische Darstellung eines zerlegbaren Dichtelements 103 nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung im zusammengesetztenFig. 7 is a schematic representation of a demountable sealing element 103 according to a further embodiment of the invention in the assembled
Zustand, Status,
Fig. 8 eine schematische Darstellung des in Fig. 7 dargestellten Dichtelements  Fig. 8 is a schematic representation of the sealing element shown in Fig. 7
103 nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung im zerlegten Zustand, 103 according to an embodiment of the invention in the disassembled state,
Fig. 9 eine schematische Darstellung einer Babyflaschen-Anordnung nach einer 9 is a schematic representation of a baby bottle arrangement according to a
Ausführungsform der Erfindung,  Embodiment of the invention,
Fig. 10 eine schematische Darstellung eines Spiralelements 9 nach einer 10 is a schematic representation of a spiral element 9 after a
Ausführungsform der Erfindung,  Embodiment of the invention,
Fig. 1 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines Spiralelements 9 nach einer Fig. 1 1 is a schematic representation of a spiral element 9 after a
Ausführungsform der Erfindung mit eingesetzter Hülse 907 und  Embodiment of the invention with inserted sleeve 907 and
Fig. 12 eine schematische Darstellung eines Trinkelements 1 1 nach einer Fig. 12 is a schematic representation of a Trinkelements 1 1 after a
Ausführungsform der Erfindung. Nachstehend wird Bezug genommen auf die prioritätsbegründende Erstanmeldung, welche im Zusammenhang mit den Figuren A, B, D, und E folgende Merkmale definierte:  Embodiment of the invention. Reference is now made to the priority-based first application, which defined in connection with the figures A, B, D, and E the following features:
Easy Clean Es gibt viele praktische Vorrichtungen, die aber durch angelegte Hohlräume oder Tunnelvorrichtungen schwer zu reinigen sind. Easy Clean There are many practical devices that are difficult to clean with built-up cavities or tunneling devices.
Um dies zu lösen, aber dabei die Funktion nicht zu beeinträchtigen, werden diese Vorrichtungen in vorzugsweise zwei Teile aufgeteilt, aber wieder zusammenbringbar ausgelegt. To solve this, but not to impair the function, these devices are preferably divided into two parts, but designed to be reassembled.
Somit werden die Hohlräume freigelegt und das Reinigen ist einfach. A in 1 ist ein Strohhalm und 1.2 eine Scheibe mit Tunnelgängen aus der Babyflasche Dr. Brown bekannt. Thus, the voids are exposed and the cleaning is easy. A in 1 is a straw and 1.2 a disc with tunnel ducts from the baby bottle. Brown known.
In 3 ein herkömmlicher Strohhalm. In 3 a conventional straw.
In 4 ein Inlay für eine Spirale, bekannt aus der DE 10 2013 017 310.8. 4 shows an inlay for a spiral, known from DE 10 2013 017 310.8.
In B sind diese Vorrichtungen 1 , 1.1 , 3 und 4 längs oder quer getrennt, aber wieder wasserdicht oder auch luftundurchlässig in ihre gewollte Ausführungsform zusammenbringbar. In B, these devices 1, 1.1, 3 and 4 are longitudinally or transversely separated, but again waterproof or even airtight in their desired embodiment zusammenbringbar.
Durch die Trennung werden die Hohlräume freigelegt und sind leicht zu reinigen. By separating the cavities are exposed and are easy to clean.
D)1 zeigt den Dr. Brown Strohhalm anti colic. D) 1 shows the dr. Brown straw anti colic.
2.1 und 2.2 die beiden getrennten Hälften des Strohhalms. Beide sind wieder in ein geschlossenes System wie in 1. zusammensetzbar. 2.1 and 2.2 the two separate halves of the straw. Both are again in a closed system as in 1 composable.
2.3 und 2.4 sind Ringelemente, in die 2.2 von oben eingeführt wird, um so optimalen Halt zu garantieren. Es könnten auch Klickelemente sein. 2.3 and 2.4 are ring elements in which 2.2 is inserted from above to guarantee optimum grip. It could also be click elements.
E 1 und 1.1 zeigen die Anti Kolik Scheibe von Dr. Brown. E 1 and 1.1 show the anti colic disc by Dr. med. Brown.
In 2 und 3 ist diese Scheibe (1 und 1.1.) getrennt, aber nicht hälftig, sondern zu verschieden großen Teilen. Die Kanäle sind aber freigelegt. In 3.1 und 3.2 ist auch der unterhalb der Scheibe angeordnete Kanal des Dr. Brown Systems durch eine Trennung längs geteilt und somit mit dem Kanal offengelegt. In 2 and 3, this disc (1 and 1.1.) Is separated, but not in half, but to different sized parts. The channels are uncovered. In 3.1 and 3.2, the channel of Dr. Ing. Brown Systems split longitudinally by a separation and thus exposed to the channel.
3 wird auf 2 eingesetzt mit 3.1 in die Öffnung zum Kanal unterseitig der Scheibe. 3 is used on 2 with 3.1 in the opening to the channel below the disc.
3.2 und 3.1 werde somit wider als ein geschlossenes System zusammengebracht. In 2.2. ist eine weitere Ansicht des offengelegten Kanals. 3.2 and 3.1 are therefore brought together as a closed system. In 2.2. is another view of the revealed channel.
In Figur 1 wird eine Druckausgleichsvorrichtung 1 gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung in geschlossenem Zustand dargestellt. Dabei weist das Hohlelement 101 , im oberen Bereich einen becherförmigen Abschnitt 101 1 auf, der mit dem Dichtelement 103 verbunden wird. Dieses Dichtelement 103 positioniert die Druckausgleichsvorrichtung im Flaschenhals (vgl. Fig. 9) und stellt gleichzeitig eine Abdichtung gegenüber dem Schraubelement 5 mit dem Sauger 7a dar. Auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite geht der becherförmigen Abschnitt 101 1 in einen Rohrabschnitt 1013 über, welcher so dimensioniert ist, dass er bis fast zu Boden des flaschenförmigen Behälters 3 reicht. Eine Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass der Rohrabschnitt 1013 1 mm bis 5 mm vor dem Flaschenboden endet. In einer alternativen Ausführungsform kann der Rohrabschnitt 1013 mit dem Flaschenboden abschließen aber gleichzeitig am unteren Rand Aussparungen 1015 aufweisen, wie beispielsweise kleine Halbkreise, so dass ein Luftaustausch gewährleistet ist, wenn die Flasche verwendet wird. FIG. 1 shows a pressure compensation device 1 according to the present invention in the closed state. In this case, the hollow element 101, in the upper region on a cup-shaped portion 101 1, which is connected to the sealing element 103. This sealing element 103 positions the pressure compensation device in the bottleneck (see Fig. 9) and at the same time provides a seal against the screw 5 with the suction 7a. On the opposite side of the cup-shaped portion 101 1 passes into a pipe section 1013, which is so dimensioned in that it reaches almost to the bottom of the bottle-shaped container 3. One embodiment provides that the pipe section 1013 ends 1 mm to 5 mm in front of the bottom of the bottle. In an alternative embodiment, the tube section 1013 may terminate with the bottom of the bottle but at the same time have recesses 1015 at the bottom, such as small semicircles, so that an air exchange is ensured when the bottle is used.
Der Hohlelement 101 sowie auch das Dichtelement 103 bestehen jeweils aus einem lebensmittelechten und für Babys und Kleinkinder zugelassenen Werkstoff, insbesondere aus Polypropylen (PP) für den Rohrabschnitt und aus Silikon für das Dichtelement. The hollow element 101 as well as the sealing element 103 each consist of a food-safe and approved for babies and toddlers material, in particular polypropylene (PP) for the pipe section and silicone for the sealing element.
In Figur 2 ist eine Ausführungsform dargestellt, bei der das Hohlelement 101 eine gelenkartige Verbindung 1015 aufweist, welche die beiden Hohlelement-Teile 101 a, 101 b miteinander verbindet. Somit ergibt sich grundsätzlich ein Teil, das zum Reinigen aufgeklappt werden kann und das für den Funktionsgebrauch wieder zusammengeklappt wird. Bevorzugt können hier zwei verschiedene Materialen verwendet werden, beispielsweise ein Silikon als gelenkartige Verbindung 1015, da es sehr weich und elastisch ist, und ein Kunststoff wie Polypropylen (PP) für die beiden Hohlelement-Teile 101a, 101 b. FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which the hollow element 101 has a hinged connection 1015 which connects the two hollow element parts 101a, 101b to one another. Thus, in principle results in a part that can be opened for cleaning and is folded back for functional use. Preferably, two different materials can be used here, for example a silicone as a joint-like connection 1015, since it is very soft and elastic, and a plastic such as polypropylene (PP) for the two hollow-element parts 101a, 101b.
Es besteht ferner die Möglichkeit, ein weiches Material an Stellen anspritzen, an denen die beiden Hohlelement-Teile 101 a, 101 b wieder zusammengefügt werden. Dadurch wird sichergestellt, dass das Hohlelement 101 wieder luftdicht und wasserdicht verschlossen ist. There is also the possibility of spraying a soft material at locations where the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b are joined together again. This ensures that the hollow element 101 is again hermetically sealed and watertight.
Eine weitere erfindungsgemäße Variante, um die beiden Hohlelement-Teile 101 a, 101 b dichtend zu fügen, kann durch eine Verquetschung oder eine Schiene passend in eine Vertiefung (Nut-und-Feder-Anordnung) erreicht werden. Die Figuren 3 und 4 zeigen schematisch Varianten, in denen die beiden Hohlelement- Teile 101 a, 101 b voneinander separiert sind und durch Befestigungselemente 1019 wieder gefügt werden. A further variant according to the invention for sealingly joining the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b can be achieved by a crimping or a rail fitting into a depression (tongue-and-groove arrangement). Figures 3 and 4 show schematically variants in which the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b are separated from each other and are joined again by fasteners 1019.
In Figur 3 sind dazu beispielsweise Ringe als Befestigungselemente 1019 dargestellt, die an einem der beiden Hohlelement-Teile 101 a, 101 b angebracht sind. Diese Ringe dienen so als Führung, über welche die beiden Hohlelement-Teile 101 a, 101 b nun von oben wieder ineinander geschoben werden können. Das System der Ringe ist dabei so passend ausgelegt, dass der Druck auf die Schnittstellen die beide Hohlelement-Teile 101 a, 101 b so aneinander presst, dass eine Dichtigkeit für ein geschlossenes System gegeben ist. Eine aufgespritzte Lippe aus einem weichen Material, vorzugsweise Silikon, auf den Schnittkanten kann die Dichtigkeit optimieren. In Figur 4 sind Klickelemente als Befestigungselemente 1019 dargestellt, die zum festen Einrasten gebraucht werden. In Figure 3, for example, rings are shown as fasteners 1019, which are attached to one of the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b. These rings serve as a guide over which the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b can now be pushed back into one another from above. The system of rings is designed so fitting that the pressure on the interfaces the two hollow-element parts 101 a, 101 b pressed together so that a tightness is given for a closed system. A sprayed lip of a soft material, preferably silicone, on the cut edges can optimize the tightness. In Figure 4 click elements are shown as fasteners 1019, which are used for fixed engagement.
Die Figuren 5 und 6 zeigen geteilte Dichtelemente 103 in unterschiedlichen Ausführungsformen. Figures 5 and 6 show divided sealing elements 103 in different embodiments.
In Figur 5 ist ein Stecksystem (Klicksystem) dargestellt, bei dem die beiden Dichtelement-Teile 103a, 103b beispielsweise mit kleinen Stiften auf der Schnittkante von des einen Teils in die entsprechende passgenaue Öffnung auf der Schnittkante des anderen Teils gesteckt werden, so dass die beiden Dichtelement-Teile (103a, 103b) und miteinander ein- und ausrasten können. Auch hier kann die Dichtigkeit vorzugsweise durch das Aufspritzen eines weichen Materials wie Silikon verbessert werden. Das in Figur 5 dargestellte Dichtelement 103 ist vorzugsweise mittig vertikal geteilt, so dass das Tunnelsystem offenliegt und leicht gereinigt werden kann. In Figure 5, a plug-in system (click system) is shown, in which the two sealing element parts 103a, 103b are inserted, for example, with small pins on the cutting edge of the one part in the corresponding precisely fitting opening on the cutting edge of the other part, so that the two Sealing element parts (103a, 103b) and with each other and can disengage. Again, the tightness can preferably be improved by spraying a soft material such as silicone. The sealing element 103 shown in Figure 5 is preferably divided vertically in the middle, so that the tunnel system is exposed and can be easily cleaned.
Das in Figur 6 dargestellte Dichtelement 103 ist asymmetrisch geteilt, wie vorstehend schon beschrieben wurde. Ein kleineres Teil 103b deckt dabei hälftig die Oberseite des Tunnelsystems auf, gleichzeitig wird für das größere Teil 103a das Tunnelsystem freigelegt. Das kleinere Teil 103b wird zur Wiederherstellung des Tunnelsystems von oben in das untere das größere Teil 103a gesteckt. The sealing element 103 shown in Figure 6 is asymmetrically divided, as already described above. A smaller part 103b covers half of the top of the tunnel system, at the same time the tunnel system is exposed for the larger part 103a. The smaller part 103b is inserted from above into the lower part 103a to restore the tunnel system.
Das Dichtelement 103 dichtet insbesondere den becherförmigen Abschnitt 101 1 ab und sorgt dabei mittels des Tunnelsystems für einen offenen Luftaustausch. Das Tunnelsystem kann beispielsweise horizontal mittig durch das Dichtelement 103 laufen und vorzugsweise über einen weiteren direkt verbundenen vertikalen Tunnel die Luft ins Innere der Druckausgleichsvorrichtung 1 leiten. In particular, the sealing element 103 seals the cup-shaped section 101 1, thereby ensuring an open air exchange by means of the tunnel system. The tunnel system, for example, run horizontally through the center of the sealing element 103 and preferably via a further directly connected vertical tunnel to direct the air into the interior of the pressure compensation device 1.
In den Figuren 7 und 8 ist eine andere Ausführungsform des Dichtelements 103 gezeigt, bei der zwei im wesentlichen spiegelsymmetrische Dichtelement-Teile 103a, 103b über eine gelenkartige Verbindung verbunden sind und zum Öffnen für eine Reinigung einfach aufgeklappt werden können. In Figures 7 and 8, another embodiment of the sealing element 103 is shown, in which two substantially mirror-symmetrical sealing element parts 103a, 103b are connected via a hinged connection and can be easily opened to open for cleaning.
Figur 9 stellt eine erfindungsgemäße Babyflaschen-Anordnung mit einem flaschenförmigen Behälter 3, darin angeordneter Druckausgleichsvorrichtung 1 , einem Schraubelement 5 und einem Sauger 7a. Alternativ zum Sauger 7a kann ein Verschlussdeckel 7b vorgesehen sein. Nicht dargestellt ist eine übliche Kappe, die den Sauger 7a schützt. FIG. 9 shows a baby bottle arrangement according to the invention with a bottle-shaped container 3, pressure compensation device 1 arranged therein, a screw element 5 and a suction device 7a. As an alternative to the sucker 7a, a closure lid 7b may be provided. Not shown is a conventional cap that protects the teat 7a.
In Figur 10 ist das Spiralelement 9 mit den beiden schneckenförmigen Spiralteilen 901 , 905 und dem axial dazwischen angeordneten schraubenförmigen Spiralteil 903 dargestellt, während in Figur 11 ferner eine Hülse 907 hinzugefügt ist, welche im Inneren des schraubenförmigen Spiralteils 903 im Zwischenraum zum Rohrelement 101 angeordnet wird. Die Hülse 907 ist passgenau eingefügt und kann zum Reinigen ebenfalls in zwei Hülsen-Teile 907a, 907b zerlegt werden. In Figure 10, the spiral element 9 is shown with the two helical spiral parts 901, 905 and the axially interposed helical spiral part 903, while in Figure 11, a sleeve 907 is further added, which in the interior of the helical spiral part 903 in the space to the tubular element 101st is arranged. The sleeve 907 is inserted accurately and can also be divided into two sleeve parts 907a, 907b for cleaning.
Schließlich wird in Figur 12 ein Trinkelement 11 dargestellt, das in seiner Grundform an einen Strohhalm erinnert, wobei die Darstellung die zur Reinigung geöffnete Form zeigt, das Trinkelement 11 wird vorzugsweise in einem Spriotzguss hergestellt Finally, a drinking element 11 is shown in FIG. 12, which in its basic form is reminiscent of a straw, wherein the illustration shows the mold opened for cleaning, the drinking element 11 is preferably produced in a sprue cast
Die Belüftungsvorrichtung ist in ihrer bevorzugten Ausführungsform in ihrer Dimension zur Verwendung mit den„Dr. Brown Babyflaschen" ausgelegt. Grundsätzlich kann die vorliegende Erfindung jedoch auch in jeder anderen Dimension und für jedes am Markt befindliche Flaschensystem ausgeführt werden, beispielsweise zur Verwendung mit Flaschen der Firma NUK oder der Firma MAM. The venting device in its preferred embodiment is dimensioned for use with the "Dr. However, in principle, the present invention may also be embodied in any other dimension and for any marketed bottle system, for example for use with NUK bottles or MAM bottles.
Da die meisten Hersteller verschiedene Flaschengrößen anbieten, wird in einer weiteren Ausführungsform zumindest das Rohrelement in unterschiedlichen Längen angeboten, so dass bei jeder verwendeten Flaschengröße eine zuverlässige Belüftung sichergestellt wird. Since most manufacturers offer different bottle sizes, in another embodiment, at least the tube element is offered in different lengths, so that with each bottle size used reliable ventilation is ensured.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1 ), umfassend 1. pressure compensation device (1), comprising
- ein Hohlelement (101), das einen becherförmigen Abschnitt (10 1 ) und einen - A hollow element (101) having a cup-shaped portion (10 1) and a
Rohrabschnitt (1013) aufweist, die nahtlos ineinander übergehen, und ein Dichtelement (103), das einen oberen Rand (1031) mit einem ersten Durchmesser (D1) und ein Mittelteil (1033) mit einem zweiten Durchmesser (D2) aufweist, Pipe section (1013), which merge seamlessly into one another, and a sealing element (103) which has an upper edge (1031) with a first diameter (D1) and a middle part (1033) with a second diameter (D2),
wobei der becherförmige Abschnitt (101 1) des Hohlelements (101 ) mit seinem oberen Rand in dem zweiten Innendurchmesser (D2) des Mittelteils (1033) des Dichtelement (103) aufgenommen ist,  wherein the cup-shaped portion (101 1) of the hollow element (101) is received with its upper edge in the second inner diameter (D2) of the central part (1033) of the sealing element (103),
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest das Hohlelement (101) in zumindest zwei Hohlelement-Teile (101a, 101 b) in seiner Längsachse zerlegbar ausgestaltet ist.  characterized in that at least the hollow element (101) in at least two hollow-element parts (101 a, 101 b) is designed to be separable in its longitudinal axis.
2. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 1 , wobei das Dichtelement (103) in zumindest zwei Dichtelement-Teile (103a, 103b) zerlegbar ausgestaltet ist. Second pressure compensating device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the sealing element (103) in at least two sealing element parts (103 a, 103 b) is configured separable.
3. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1 ) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei das Hohlelement (101 ) eine gelenkartige Verbindung (1015) aufweist, welche die beiden3. pressure compensation device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the hollow element (101) has a hinged connection (1015), which are the two
Hohlelement-Teile (101 a, 101 b) miteinander verbindet. Hollow element parts (101 a, 101 b) connects to each other.
4. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 3, wobei auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite der gelenkartigen Verbindung (1015) Verbindungselemente vorgesehen sind. 4. pressure compensation device (1) according to claim 3, wherein on the opposite side of the articulated connection (1015) connecting elements are provided.
5. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei das Hohlelement (101 ) zumindest ein Befestigungselement (1019) aufweist, welches die beiden Hohlelement-Teile (101 a, 101 b) reversibel miteinander verbindet. 5. Pressure equalization device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the hollow element (101) has at least one fastening element (1019), which reversibly connects the two hollow-element parts (101 a, 101 b).
6. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 5, wobei das Befestigungselement (1019) ausgewählt ist aus Ringen, Klammern, Rastverbindungen, Klipsverbindungen, Nut-und-Feder- Verbindungen, Führungselementen, Quetschfugen. 6. pressure compensation device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the fastening element (1019) is selected from rings, clamps, snap-in connections, clip connections, tongue and groove joints, guide elements, crushed joints.
7. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 6, wobei das Dichtelement (103) ferner in dem Mittelteil (1033) im Durchmesser ein Querröhrchen (1037) umfasst und ein Zentralröhrchen (1035) aufweist, das mit dem Querröhrchen (1037) in Verbindung steht und aus dem Mittelteil (1033) in der dem oberen Rand (1031 ) entgegengesetzten Richtung herausragt. 7. Pressure equalizing device (1) according to one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the sealing element (103) further in the central part (1033) in diameter comprises a transverse tube (1037) and a central tube (1035) which with the transverse tube (1037) is in communication and protrudes from the central part (1033) in the direction opposite to the upper edge (1031).
8. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 7, wobei das Dichtelement (103) entlang seines Durchmessers teilbar ausgestaltet ist. 8. pressure compensation device (1) according to one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the sealing element (103) is designed to be divisible along its diameter.
9. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 8, wobei das Dichtelement (103) eine gelenkartige Verbindung (1035) aufweist, welche die beiden Dichtelement-Teile (103a, 103b) miteinander verbindet. 9. pressure compensation device (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the sealing element (103) has a hinged connection (1035) which connects the two sealing element parts (103 a, 103 b) together.
10. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 9, wobei das Dichtelement (103) zumindest ein Befestigungselement aufweist, welches die beiden Dichtelement-Teile (107a, 107b) reversibel miteinander verbindet. 10. Pressure compensation device (100) according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the sealing element (103) has at least one fastening element which reversibly connects the two sealing element parts (107a, 107b).
1 1. Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (100) nach Anspruch 7, wobei das Dichtelement (103) asymmetrisch teilbar ausgestaltet ist, indem das Querröhrchen (1037) und das Zentralröhrchen (1035) entlang ihrer jeweiligen Längsachse teilbar sind, wobei ein Teil des Querröhrchen (1037) mit einem Teil des Zentralröhrchen (1035) verbunden ist. A pressure compensating device (100) according to claim 7, wherein the sealing element (103) is asymmetrically divisible configured by the transverse tube (1037) and the central tube (1035) along their respective longitudinal axis are divisible, wherein a part of the transverse tube (1037) a part of the central tube (1035) is connected.
12. Babyflaschen-Anordnung, umfassend 12. Baby bottle assembly comprising
einen flaschenförmigen Behälter (3),  a bottle-shaped container (3),
- eine Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 1 1 , ein Schraubelement (5) und  - A pressure compensation device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 1 1, a screw (5) and
einen Sauger (7a) oder einen Verschlussdeckel (7b).  a nipple (7a) or a closure lid (7b).
13. Babyflaschen-Anordnung nach Anspruch 12, ferner umfassend ein Spiralelement (9), das zwei schneckenförmige Spiralteile (901 , 905) mit mindestens einem axial dazwischen angeordneten schraubenförmigen Spiralteil (903) aufweist, wobei das Spiralelement . (9) mit seinem schraubenförmigen Spiralteil (903) um das Rohrelement (101) der Druckausgleichsvorrichtung (1) herum gleitbar angeordnet ist. The baby bottle assembly of claim 12, further comprising a scroll member (9) having two helical scroll members (901, 905) with at least one helical helical member (903) disposed axially therebetween, the helical member. (9) is slidably disposed with its helical spiral member (903) around the tube member (101) of the pressure compensating device (1).
14. Babyflaschen-Anordnung nach Anspruch 13, ferner umfassend eine Hülse (907), welche im Inneren des schraubenförmigen Spiralteils (903) im Zwischenraum zum Rohrelement (101 ) anordenbar ist, wobei die Hülse (907) in zumindest zwei Hülsen- Teile (907a, 907b) zerlegbar ausgestaltet ist. A baby bottle assembly according to claim 13, further comprising a sleeve (907) locatable in the interior of the helical spiral member (903) in the space between the tube member (101), the sleeve (907) being formed into at least two sleeve members (907a , 907b) is configured dismantled.
15. Trinkelement (11), umfassend ein rohrförmiges Element, 15. drinking element (11) comprising a tubular element,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest das rohrförmige Element in zumindest zwei halbrohrförmige Element-Teile (11a, 1 1 b) in seiner Längsachse zerlegbar ausgestaltet ist.  characterized in that at least the tubular element in at least two semi-tubular element parts (11a, 1 1 b) is designed to be separable in its longitudinal axis.
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