FR3084583A1 - TEAT DEVICE WITH INFANT TANK - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for feeding a baby on demand, consisting of a teat (1) equipped with a small flexible tank (2) intended to receive liquid. It makes it possible to distribute liquid to an infant, when he claims it by a sucking action of the pacifier. The teat (1) is connected to the reservoir by a screw system or by interlocking, which allows the assembly to be dismantled for cleaning. The connection between pacifier (1) and reservoir (2) is pierced by a valve which opens when the child sucks vigorously to release the liquid contained in the reservoir. The quantity of liquid delivered and the number of sucks necessary to trigger the opening of the valve are adjustable. A sensor placed in the teat, can control the opening of the valve and the distribution of liquid in the event of a rise in temperature or lack of humidity in the mouth.

Description

Teat device with infant reservoir

Technical area

The present invention relates to a device intended for an infant in order to absorb a little liquid, at a dose chosen by the parents, with a programmed measuring device.

State of the art

The teats or pacifiers on the market meet the need for suction of the newborn. However, they do not allow him to absorb milk when he feels the need.

Îi are popsicles for taking drugs but they do not have a device to trigger the distribution of liquid when the demand arises.

Infants are put on a special diet so as not to rush their stomachs, which are still too fragile and not used to foods other than those provided by the mother during pregnancy. But as soon as the dose prescribed by the doctor is reached, the baby feels the need to be still hungry.

Doctors prescribe the following doses:

ml at birth and during hospital stay

- 90mî since discharge from the hospital

120ml from the ^1st month

With our patent for invention, the baby will always be able to receive liquid in small doses without rushing it through our programmed teat.

-2Descriptif

Newborns do not have the capacity to regulate their appetite since during pregnancy, they are permanently nourished by the umbilical cord.

The problem facing young parents is therefore to make them accept the splitting of meals. To do this, the baby must observe time periods during which he is not fed and at the same time, that he eats enough during meals.

The invention presented below aims to make this learning easier, by allowing the newborn to consume, at will, a little milk.

It also helps prevent dehydration of newborns during hot weather if water is put in it.

It is also possible to use it to make the child absorb semiliquid food (purees, compotes) or solids which "dissolves" (example pieces of watermelons)

The author of the present invention has therefore imagined the device of this patent, of which he has defined a certain number of objectives such as below:

According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the device consists of a teat (1) to which is fixed a small reservoir (2) intended to contain milk or water.

According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the reservoir is flexible so as not to cause injury to the infant during handling. It is removable and is fixed to the teat by a screw thread, interlocking or snap-in connection system (3) and can be completely turned over for easy cleaning. It is compatible with the various sterilization devices (steam, boiling water, bleach ...).

-3According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the device comprises a valve (4) which ensures communication between the reservoir and the teat. It is activated by an energetic sucking movement exerted by the infant on the pacifier. When the baby heads vigorously, the valve opens and lets the milk flow into the child's mouth. The opening of the valve is adjustable to modulate the volume dispensed.

According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the connection + valve assembly is inserted into the plastic disc which remains outside the child's mouth when using the teat (5).

According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the device is provided with a slider which makes it possible to adjust the number of suction movements necessary to trigger the dispensing of a sip of product.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the device can be provided with a sensor, placed on or in the nipple, which makes it possible to measure the temperature or the humidity of the mouth and to trigger the distribution of liquid when the parameters observed require. This feature is particularly interesting for sick children or in case of risk of dehydration.

The figures appended to this document show:

- A view of the teat and its reservoir (Fig. 1);

- A view of the connection and the valve (Fig. 2).

Conclusion

The present invention is innovative because it does not appear in existing applications or in patents already filed. The idea is interesting because technically easy to implement and it is a way to simplify the life of young parents or early childhood professionals. Indeed, it allows

-4to gradually accustom the infant to taking fractional meals. It can also be used to fight against the dehydration of a newborn during hot weather. The invention can be protected by a patent for invention. The basic idea can be extended to various applications when writing the description, for example for feeding sick or disabled people. The product can be available in several forms (teats, lozenges, pacifiers ...) to adapt to the needs and morphology of the target audiences.

Claims (5)

-5REVENDICATIONS 1) Device for feeding a baby at his request, characterized in that it consists of a teat (1) equipped with a small flexible tank (2) intended to receive milk or water. 2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the teat (1) is connected to the reservoir by a screw system, by interlocking or by snap-fastening, which makes it possible to dismantle the assembly for cleaning and sterilization. 3) Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the connection (3) between teat (1) and reservoir (2) is pierced by a valve which opens when the child sucks vigorously to release the liquid contained in the reservoir, the quantity of liquid delivered and the number of suction necessary to trigger the opening of the valve being adjustable. 4) Device according to claims 1, 2 and 3 characterized in that a sensor is placed on or in the nipple (1), allowing the initiation of the distribution of liquid and allowing to measure the temperature or detect a fault of moisture in the mouth. 5) Device according to claim 3 characterized in that the connection + valve assembly is inserted in a plastic disc which remains outside of the child's mouth when using the teat (5).