MXPA06009942A - Bottle assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A bottle assembly is provided. The bottle has inner and outer bodies that are selectively engageable and form a space therebetween for insulation by air. The inner and outer bottles can be selectively secured by a deformable collar. The bottle assembly may have a vented nipple that promotes latch-on to an areola region of the nipple.

Description

BOTTLE MOUNTING FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to bottles. More particularly, the present invention relates to insulated bottles.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Bottles having a feeding apparatus, such as baby bottles having a flexible pacifier, are commonly used to feed infants, children or adults with milk, formula, juices and other fluids. These bottles are provided for coupling the feeding apparatus for example, the pacifier, with the body of the bottle. A typical bottle has an open upper end that is threaded for coupling a pacifier ring, which joins the pacifier to the open end. While providing security against breakage, and facilitating feeding through the use of a pacifier, these contemporary bottles suffer from the disadvantage of failing to adequately isolate the content they contain. Accordingly, there is a need for a baby bottle and / or bottle, which reduces or eliminates these disadvantages. There is also a need for a bottle that Ref .: 175517 provides appropriate insulation while providing security against breakage and facilitates feeding, cleaning and manufacturing.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a bottle that is thermally insulated. It is another object of the present invention to provide such a bottle with components that are selectively connectable. It is still another object of the present invention to provide such a bottle that facilitates feeding, cleaning and manufacturing. It is still a further object of the present invention to provide such a bottle that facilitates use, assembly and storage. It is still a further object of the present invention to provide such a bottle that facilitates handling and handling. These and other aspects and advantages of the present invention are provided by a bottle assembly having selectively removable components that can be assembled to provide an insulation layer between a pair of bottles. In another aspect, a bottle having an external body and an internal body is provided. The internal body has an internal volume for storage in this and is selectively connectable with the external body. The internal body is at least substantially arranged between the external body when it is connected to it. An opening or separation is formed between the internal and external bodies when connected to it, providing a layer of thermal insulation for the internal body components. In another aspect, a method for thermally isolating the contents of a bottle assembly is provided. The method includes but is not limited to, removably connecting a first bottle with a second bottle, thereby substantially disposing the second bottle in the first bottle, and capturing air during the connection between the first and second bottles to form an insulation layer. for the contents of the second bottle. In another aspect, a bottle pacifier having a stem, a base and an air outlet is provided. The rod has a hole, a proximal end and a distal end. The base is connected to the proximal end of the rod. The base has a region of areola and a bulbous region. The areola region is disposed between the proximal end of the stem and the bulbous region. The areola region has a first curved outer surface and the bulbous region has a second curved outer surface. The air outlet provides fluid communication between the atmosphere and the bottle. In another aspect, a pacifier for a bottle is provided, which has a rod having a rod surface with a rod texture; a base having a base surface with a base texture; and an air outlet that provides fluid communication between the atmosphere and the bottle. At least a portion of the base texture is different from at least a portion of the rod texture. The external body or bottle, it can have a curved shape. The inner body or bottle may have a substantially cylindrical shape. The inner body may have an upper end and a lower end, and the internal body may be internally tapered towards the lower end. The bottle may also have a pacifier that is selectively connectable to the inner bottle. Either or both of the external body and the internal body, may have anti-rotation structures that prevent the external and internal bodies from rotating with respect to each other when they are connected. The anti-rotation structures may be a first detent structure formed on the outer surface of the inner body and a second retainer structure formed on an inner surface of the outer body, wherein the first and second retainer structures may be coupled. The first retainer structure can be a first series of teeth and the second retainer structure can be a second series of teeth. The first and second series of teeth can be engaged. The first series of teeth may extend along substantially the entire outer circumference of the inner body and the second series of teeth may extend along substantially the entire inner circumference of the outer body. The bottle may also have a flexible element that selectively couples the external body to the internal body. The flexible element may have a non-circular shape. The flexible element can have an oval shape. The flexible element may be a ring having an internal surface with first and second security elements. The first security element can connect or couple the flexible element to the external body and the second security element can connect or couple the flexible element to the internal body. The external body may have a first flange extending externally therefrom. The inner body may have a second flange extending externally therefrom. The first security element can be removably connected to the first flange and the second security element can be removably connected to the second flange. The second security element can be a pair of diametrically opposed security elements along the inner surface of the flexible element. The pair of security elements each may have a distal edge which is chamfered and the second flange may have a lower edge which is chamfered. The flexible element may have an external surface opposite the inner surface and such external surface may have a pair of indicators disposed therein. The indicators can represent a portion of the flexible element that is tightened thereby, releasing the internal body of the flexible element. The method for isolating the bottle assembly may also include preventing rotation of the first and second bottles with respect to each other after being connected. The removable connection of the first and second bottles can be made by deforming a flexible element to release the first bottle from the second bottle. The method may also include indicating at least a portion of the flexible element that deforms to release the first bottle of the second bottle. The first curved external surface of the pacifier can be externally convex. The base may have only two portions, which are the areola region and the bulbous region. The rod may be internally tapered towards the distal end. The rod may be substantially concentrically aligned with the areola region and the bulbous region when viewed in a superior view. The second curved outer surface may be externally convex. The pacifier may have a flange extending externally of the bulbous region, wherein the air outlet is disposed along a lower surface of the flange. The texture of the base It can be a first texture and a second texture. The first texture may be arranged between the texture of the rod and the second texture. The first texture may be different from the texture of the rod. The first texture can be rough. The texture of the rod can be smooth. The second texture can be soft. The first texture may be arranged along the surface of the base and in an externally curved region. Other objects and additional advantages and features of the present invention, will be understood by reference to the following: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 is a plan view of a preferred embodiment of the bottle assembly of the present invention; Figure 2 is an enlarged plan view of the bottle assembly of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the bottle assembly of Figure 1, taken along line 3-3 of Figure 1; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the external bottle of Figure 1; Figure 5 is a plan view of the external bottle of Figure 4; Figure 6 is a plan view of the inner bottle of Figure 2; Figure 7 is a perspective view of the tightening collar of Figure 2; Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the pacifier of Figure 2; Figure 9 is a bottom view of the pacifier of Figure 8; Figure 10 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the internal bottle for the bottle assembly of Figure 1, with a flexible coating; and Figure 11 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the bottle assembly of the present invention, with the internal bottle shown in shading.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION With reference to the figures, and in particular to Figures 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the bottle assembly of the present invention is generally referred to by the reference number 10. The bottle assembly 10 includes a first or external bottle 100, a second or inner bottle 200, a tightening collar 300, a pacifier ring 400, a feeding apparatus or pacifier 500, and a hood 660. As will be described herein, the external bottles internal 100, 200, are selectively attachable or connectable to provide an insulated bottle assembly 10 with liquid or food that is contained in the internal volume of the inner bottle. With reference to Figures 1 to 5, the outer bottle 100 has a first end 105 and a second end 110. The first end 105 is open and the second end 110 is closed. Preferably, the outer bottle 100 has a body 115 with a curved shape that facilitates handling and handling of the bottle assembly 10 by providing a narrower area or portion that is easy to grasp. More preferably, the body 115 has a similar globoid shape, for example, a middle or upper middle portion of the outer bottle 100 having a diameter smaller than the diameters of the first and second ends 105, 110. The difference in shape of the external bottle 100, compared to the shape of inner bottle 200, which is preferably a substantially straight cylinder, provides a separation or opening 120 (shown clearly in Figure 3), between the inner and outer bottles. The separation 120 captures and contains air when the inner bottle 200 is mounted with and substantially inside the outer bottle 100, thereby, providing thermal insulation of the contents of the inner bottle. While the preferred embodiment has an external bottle 100 with a non-linear cylindrical shape, the present invention contemplates the use of other forms of either or both of the outer bottle 100 and the inner bottle 200, so that the separation 120 is formed between these when they are mounted. The present invention also contemplates the use of first and second shapes for the outer and inner bottle 100, 200, respectively, wherein the first and second shapes are different to form the spacing 120 therebetween. The outer bottle 100 has a first neck 130 defining the opening of the first end 105. Preferably, the first neck 130 is of a reduced diameter, compared to the diameter of the body 115. However, the present invention contemplates the use of the same diameter or even, a larger diameter for the first neck 130, compared to the body 115. The first neck 130 has a first annular rim 135 formed along the upper portion of the first neck. The first annular rim 135 extends externally of the first neck 130. Preferably, a first annular rim 135 is formed continuously along the outer circumference of the first neck 130. However, the first annular rim 135 may alternatively be formed into separate pieces or elements along the outer circumference of the first neck 130. The first annular flange 135 and the body 115 form an annular channel 140 between these along a first neck 130 of the external bottle 100. As will be described later in greater detail, the first annular flange 135 and the annular channel 140, they are used with the tightening collar 300 to selectively couple, connect or close the outer bottle 100 with the inner bottle 200. With reference to Figures 2, 3 and 6, the inner bottle 200 has a third end 205 and a fourth end 210 The third end 205 is open and the fourth end 210 is closed. Preferably, the inner bottle 200 has a body 215 with a substantially cylindrical shape that is tapered internally towards a closed end room 210. The outer diameter of the body 2315 is smaller than the inner diameter of the first opening 105 and the body 115 of the external bottle 100, so that the inner bottle can slide through the first -extreme open and substantially arranged in the outer bottle. The tapered shape of the body 215 facilitates the insertion of the inner bottle 200 into the outer bottle 100. As described above, the difference in shape of the outer bottle 100 compared to the shape of the inner bottle 200 provides the separation 120 between the inner and outer bottles to isolate the bottle. However, the present invention contemplates the use of other shapes for either or both of the outer bottle 100 and the inner bottle 200, so that various forms of separation or openings 120 may be formed between them, when the outer and inner bottles they are mounted. Additionally, the gap 120 can be formed with a non-linear shape resulting from the difference in shape of the outer and inner bottles 100, 200. The inner bottle 200 has a second neck 230 defining the opening of the third end 205. Preferably , the second neck 230 is of a diameter similar to the diameter of the body 215. However, the present invention contemplates the use of a reduced diameter or even, a larger diameter for the second neck 230, compared to the body 215 of the bottle internal 200. The second neck 230 has a second annular rim 235 formed along the lower portion of the second neck. The second annular rim extends externally of the second neck 235. Preferably, the second annular rim 235 is formed continuously along the outer circumference of the second neck 230. However, the second annular rim 235 can also be formed into separate pieces or elements along the outer circumference of the second neck 230. The second annular ridge 235 has an upper surface 236 and a lower surface 237. Preferably, the lower surface 237 of the second annular rim 235 is a chamfered or angled edge. As will be described later in greater detail, the chamfered bottom edge 237 of the second annular rim 235, facilitates the selective connection of the tightening collar 300 with the inner bottle 200. The second neck 230 of the inner bottle 200 preferably has external threads 240 formed in East. The threads 240 correspond to, and are provided for engagement with, internal threads in the ring of the pacifier 400, so that the pacifier 500 can be connected to the external and internal bottles 100, 200. While the preferred embodiment threadably couples the Pacifier 400 ring and pacifier 500 with external and internal bottles 100, 200, the present invention contemplates the use of other connection structures or methods for selectively connecting the pacifier ring and the pacifier with the external and internal bottles. Such other connections include, but are not limited to, pressure adjustment. The second neck 230 has an upper surface or edge 245, preferably flat, on which the pacifier 500 can be placed and substantially sealed in it. With reference to Figures 1 to 7, the external and internal bottle 100, 200, can be removed and selectively coupled together, and closed, connected or coupled through the use of a tightening collar 300. The tightening collar 300 is preferably a separate component, and more preferably, a ring. The tightening collar 300 preferably has an oval shape. However, the present invention contemplates the use of other forms for the tightening collar 300 to provide selective connection of the outer bottle 100 with the inner bottle 200. In the preferred embodiment, the tightening collar 300 is made of a material or materials which have sufficient flexibility to allow the user to deform the oval shape into a circular shape by squeezing the opposite ends of the collar. The tightening collar 300 has a lower portion 310 which has a number of internally extending safety elements or lower teeth 320. The tightening collar 300 also has an upper portion 330 having internally extending safety elements or upper teeth 340. Preferably, lower teeth 320 adjacent one another are formed in series, along the inner circumference of the lower portion 310 of the tightening collar 300. The upper teeth 340 are preferably diametrically opposed along the inner surface of the upper portion 330 of the tightening collar 300. The upper teeth 340 preferably have a chamfered or angled edge 345, which facilitates the selective connection of the tightening collar 300 with the inner bottle 200. In the preferred embodiment, the tightening collar 300 has an internal diameter along its narrowest amplitude that includes, the internal extension of upper and lower teeth 320, 340 (based on its non-biased oval shape), which is smaller than the outer diameter of the first annular flange 135 of the outer bottle 100 and the second annular rim 235 of the inner bottle 200. When the tightening collar 300 is deformed by the user in a substantially circular manner, the internal diameter of the tightening collar, which includes the internal extension of the lower and upper teeth 320, 340, is larger than, or approximately equal to, outer diameter of the first annular flange 135 of the external bottle 100 and the second annular rim 235 of the inner bottle 200. This selective change in dimension allows the tightening collar 300 to be selectively connected to the external and internal bottle 100, 200, so that the inner and outer bottles can be easily assembled and removed from each other. To facilitate the selective connection of the inner bottle 200 with the tightening collar 300, the chamfered edge 345 of the upper teeth 340 of the tightening collar is aligned with and slides along the chamfered bottom edge 237 of the second annular rim 235 The directions of the chamfering or angles are opposite each other, to facilitate the upper teeth 340, to slide past the second annular flange 235 and to engage with it. The connection between the tightening collar 300 and the outer bottle 100 is similarly provided by the lower teeth 320 being moved beyond the first annular flange 135 and engagement with the annular channel 140. The connection of the tightening collar 300 and the outer bottle 100, requires less facilitation and in this way, the edges are preferably not chamfered, since the tightening collar need not be uncoupled from the outer bottle so that the inner bottle 200 is removed from the outer bottle. Although, alternatively, these edges can also be chamfered. When the tightening collar 300 moves again in its unbiased position, the oval shape of the tightening collar engages, engages or closes tightly, the outer and inner bottles 100, 200, as described above. The tightening collar 300 preferably has handles or indicators 350 that facilitate the deformation of the tightening collar by providing a gripping surface, as well as indicating to the user, the location on the collar that must be tightened. Additionally, the tightening collar 300 can have areas of deformation that are more easily deformed or bent than the rest of the collar, such as, for example, areas of reduced wall thickness or elaborate areas of a more flexible material than the rest of the collar . The indicators 350 may be disposed along the tightening collar 300 'so that deformation occurs in these areas of deformation. The external and internal bottles 100, 200 are further provided with anti-rotation structures to prevent the two bottles from rotating with respect to each other once they are coupled. In the preferred embodiment, the anti-rotation structures extend internally to the first tooth 150 disposed on the inner surface of the first neck 130 of the external bottle 100 and extends externally to the second tooth 250 disposed on the external surface of the body 215 of the bottle internal 200, below the second annular rim 235. The first and second teeth 150, 250, preferably have a wave-like, waviness shape, which facilitates the engagement and engagement of the teeth when the external and internal bottles 100, 200 are coupled with each other, with this, the rotation of the internal and external bottles with respect to each of the other is prevented. The large number of waves or teeth, as well as its curved, wave-like shape, facilitates the connection of the external and internal bottles 100, 200, while requiring only a slight adjustment in orientation, at most, to engage the first tooth 150 with the second tooth 250. While the preferred embodiment uses first and second gear teeth 150, 250, the present invention contemplates other structures and methods for preventing rotation of the outer and inner bottles 100, 200 relative to each other, such as for example, corresponding detent elements or a hermetic friction fit. The preferred embodiment of the bottle assembly 10 uses the tightening collar 300, for selectively connecting, coupling or closing, the external bottle 100 with the inner bottle 200. However, the present invention contemplates the use of alternative structures and methods for coupling, selectively connecting or closing the outer and inner bottles 100, 200, such as, for example, a rigid collar that provides a snap fit, a bayonet locking mechanism, corresponding threads, or a separate locking or locking mechanism. Additionally, the preferred embodiment uses tightening collar 300 to close and connect the inner bottle 200 to the outer bottle 200. The upper open end 105 of the outer bottle 100 and the upper open end 205 of the inner bottle 200 are classified and formed in such a way that the body 215 of the inner bottle engages tightly in the body 115 of the outer body, while the tightening collar 300 closes the inner and outer bottles in place. The present invention also contemplates other structures, shapes, sizes and methods for tightly coupling both the inner bottle 200 in the outer bottle 100, as well as closing the bottles together, such as, for example, separating the structures formed on the inner surface of the bottle. the outer bottle to fit snugly with the external surface of the inner bottle or a separate closing mechanism that also densely engages or assists in tightly fitting the inner bottle into the outer bottle. In the preferred mode, the external bottle 100 is made of a rigid material. The inner bottle 200 is also preferably made of a rigid material. However, the present invention contemplates a bottle assembly 10 having other materials and combinations of materials with various properties, and which are provided to selectively couple the inner bottle 200 with the outer bottle 100 to form the insulated bottle assembly. Additionally, the external and internal bottles 100, 200 are preferably transparent or semitransparent to allow the contents and inside of the bottles to be seen during feeding and cleaning. The inner bottle 200 can be inked with a different color than the collar of the outer bottle 100 to provide contrast between the two bottles and make the inner bottle and its contents more easily visible, for example, a green inner bottle contrasts with a bottle transparent external The ring of the pacifier 400 is mounted on the second neck 230 of the inner bottle 200, and preferably, is threadedly engaged therein. The pacifier 500, which will be discussed later in greater detail, preferably includes an annular mounting flange 585. In the preferred embodiment, the flange 585 of the pacifier 500 substantially seals against the edge 245 of the inner bottle 200 when the ring of the pacifier 400 It is threaded in the inner bottle. A protective hood 600 can be removably connected to the ring of the pacifier 400, to keep the pacifier 500 sanitary and capture any spillage of fluid through the pacifier. The hood 600 has retaining elements 625. The retaining elements 625 are projections or teeth that extend internally from the inner surface of the hood 600 and provide coupling between the hood and an annular channel 450 formed along the outer, upper circumference , of the sucker ring 400. Preferably, pairs of retainer members 625 are diametrically opposed along the inner surface of the hood 600, to provide a balanced engagement of the hood with the sucker ring 400.

Alternatively, other retention structures or methods could also be used, such as, for example, a friction fit or threaded coupling. With reference to Figure 8, the pacifier 500 has a stem 520 and a base connected to the rod. Pacifier 500 preferably also has a safety structure 580. Rod 580 has a first or distal end 522, a second or proximal end 524, and an outer surface 526. Base 540 has an area of areola 545 with an outer surface 546 and a bulbous region 550 with an outer surface 556. The rod 520 is substantially cylindrical in shape and is tapered internally from the second end 524 towards the first end 522. Preferably, the rod 520 is smoothly internally tapered in the vicinity of the second end 524. However, the alternative taper of the rod 520 can also be used to include tapering over the entire length of the rod. The first end 522 has an externally curved apex surface 523. The second end 524 of the stem 520 preferably has a circular disc-shaped or internally concave shape and more preferably, a smooth shape. The tapered shape of the stem 520 towards the first end 522 helps to promote the proper "hooking" by the baby. During breast feeding, the baby is hooked in the areola of a woman's breast. Conventional suckers often promote snagging on the rod by having a meshing located along the stem or being of a uniform cylindrical shape. This inappropriate attachment promotes "pacifier confusion", that is, the baby forgets how to properly latch onto the mother's breast. The tapered stem 520 promotes engagement in the region of the areola 545. The tapered shape of the trunk 520 causes the baby to slide past the rod and over the region of the areola 545. The present invention preferably further provides an elongated stem 520 The stem 520 is elongated to simulate the extension of the nipple or breast of a woman's breast during breastfeeding, which has a shorter length when not fed. The first end 522 of the stem 520 has at least one hole 528 disposed therebetween. Preferably, the hole 528 is located at or near the center point of the apex surface 523 at the first end 522. The inner surface of the rod 520 has a plurality of grooves 529 disposed therebetween. Preferably, it has at least three grooves 529. More preferably, the grooves 529 are disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rod 520. The grooves 529 provide resistance to the rod 520 and also prevent complete collapse of the rod due to its shape It extends internally. With reference to Figures 8 and 9, the second end 524 of the rod 520 is secured to, and encircled by, the region of the areola 545 of the base 540 along the edge of the rod 535. Preferably, the edge of the rod 535 is circular. The second end 524 is preferably integrally formed with an area of areola 545 along the edge of the stem 535. The region of the areola 545 is designed to simulate the areola of a female breast. The areola region 545 preferably has an externally curved, convex or raised shape, which provides a high appearance and feel. This elevated appearance and sensation allows to drink to hook in the region of the areola 545 just as a baby could be hooked in the areola of a woman's breast during breastfeeding. The preferred embodiment provides surface geometries and different texture sensations for different surfaces of pacifiers 500. The terms texture, geometry and surface sensation include the shape of the surface when viewed parallel to the surface. The terms texture, geometry and surface sensation, also include different materials or variations to the properties of a material, to provide a different feeling to the baby, such as, for example, hard and soft materials or different coefficients of friction between the materials. The outer surface 564 of the areola region 545 has a different geometry or surface texture sensation, in at least a portion thereof, compared to at least a portion of the outer surface 526 of the stem 520 and at least one portion of the outer surface 556 of the bulbous region 550. Preferably, the entire outer surface 546 has a different geometry or surface texture sensation, than the entire outer surface 526 and the entire outer surface 556. Providing the outer surface 546 with a geometry or surface feel of different texture, compared to the outer surface 526 and the outer surface 556, the baby receives a signal to latch on and also receives a handle to latch on. The signal is preferably provided by the attractive tactile feel of the outer surface 546, compared to the rest of the pacifier 500. Preferably, the outer surface 526 and the outer surface 556, have a smooth surface geometry or feel, while the outer surface 546 of the areola region 545 has a geometry or surface sensation, of rough texture. By providing the outer surface 526 of the stem 520 with a smooth texture, as well as tapering the rod, the baby will more easily slide down the rod and over the region of the areola 545 for proper engagement. More preferably, the rough texture of the outer surface 546 is continuously formed along the surface, preferably being discrete pumps. The outer surface 546 may have alternative surface geometries or textures that include dimples, grooves, or other non-smooth textures. While the present invention preferably has an areola region 45 with an externally curved, convex or elevated shape, providing a high appearance and feel, the present invention also contemplates other shapes and / or textures for the areola region, such as, for example, , concave or recessed, which makes it easier for the infant to get hooked in the region of the areola. Also, the region of the areola 545 with the outer surface 546 may be of a different material than the rod 520 with the outer surface 526 and the bulbous region 550 with the outer surface 556, such as, for example, the rod and the region bulbous may be silicone and the areola region may be a plastic, such as, for example, a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Additionally, the outer surface 546 may be of a different material than the rest of the pacifier 500, such as, for example, a molded pacifier 500, which includes outer surfaces 526 and 556, with silicone or other material that is different from TPE, and TEP over molding on the outer surface 546. The outer surface 546 may have alternate surface textures or geometries including thick, hatched, hatched, egg shell, tactile, structured structures, such as dimples or grooves or other non-smooth textures . Preferably, the texture, geometry or surface feel of the surface 546 and the texture, geometry or surface feel of the outer surfaces 526 and 556 are obtained during the molding processes. The desired texture is added to those portions of the cavity and core corresponding to the outer surface 546 and the outer surfaces 526 and 556. Alternatively, the texture, geometry or surface feel of the outer surface 546 can be obtained by a process secondary after the pacifier 500 is molded. In this embodiment, the rough texture of the outer surface 546 can be obtained by texturizing such a portion of the cavity and core corresponding to the external surface 546 by electrical shock machining, chemical attack or any other known method of texturing or machining. The portion of the cavity and core corresponding to the outer surface 526 of the rod 520 and the outer surface 556 of the bulbous region 550, can be polished to a smooth or fine finish to provide a surface geometry or feel, of smooth texture of the outer surfaces 526 and 556. The region of the areola 545 is connected to, and surrounded by the bulbous region 550 along the edge of the areola 547. Preferably, the edge of the areola 547 is circular. The region of the areola 545 is preferably integrally molded or formed with the bulbous region 550 along the edge of the areola 547. The bulbous region 550 is designed to simulate the region of a woman's breast, which encircles the region of the areola . The bulbous region 550 preferably has an externally curved or convex shape. In the preferred embodiment, the surface area of the bulbous region 550 is greater than the surface area of the areola region 545. The areola region 545 is preferably substantially concentrically aligned with the bulbous region 550 in a top view. Also, the stem 520 is preferably substantially concentrically aligned with both the areola region 545 and the bulbous region 550, in a top view. As shown in the cross-sectional plane view of Figure 8, a second or proximal end 524 of the stem 520 has opposite sides in internally concave shapes, when viewed in a front view. The region of the areola 545 and the second end 524 of the stem 520 are connected along an internally smooth concave surface.

The bulbous region 550 has an upper region 552 and a lower region 554. The upper region 552 curves downwardly from the edge of the areola 547 to form an externally convex or elevated shape. The lower portion 554 extends substantially vertically downward from the upper portion 552. By providing an outer surface 556 of the bulbous region 550 with a smooth surface, as well as also an upper portion 552 of the bulbous region with an externally convex shape, the baby it will slide more easily back into the areola region 545 for the proper hitch. The bulbous region 550 is connected to, and surrounded by, the security structure 580 along the bulbous edge 560. The bulbous edge 550 is preferably circular. The bulbous region 550 is preferably integrally formed with the security structure 580 along the bulbous edge 560. The security structure 580 has a rim 585 with an upper surface 586. The rim 585 extends externally of the bulbous edge 560 and is preferably circular in form. More preferably, the flange 585 is perpendicular to the outer surface 556 of the lower portion 554. Preferably, the flange 585 is integrally formed with and surrounds the bulbous edge 560. The flange 585 allows a pacifier ring or other device to be secured, substantially sealingly coupling the pacifier 500 to the inner bottle 200 through a downward compressive force on the upper surface 586 of the flange against the projecting edge or edge 245 of the inner bottle. The flange 585 preferably has a safety channel 587 formed on the upper surface 586. The safety channel 587 is an annular channel or groove on the upper surface 586 of the flange 585. The safety channel 587 can be used to close and seal the flange 585 to pacifier ring 400. Lower portion 554 of bulbous region 550 has a sealing ring 590. Closing ring 590 is an externally extending annular ring of lower portion 554. Preferably, sealing ring 590 is integrally formed or molded with the lower portion 554. The closure ring 590 is preferably parallel to the flange 585 so that the distance between the closure ring and the flange is the same along the entire circumference of the lower portion 554 In this embodiment, the closure ring 590 is triangular in shape but alternative shapes may be used, such as, for example, a semi-circular ring. The closure ring 590 provides a coupling structure or closure structure between the pacifier 500 and the pacifier ring 400, so that the pacifier and the pacifier ring can remain mounted while being removed from the baby bottle. The pacifier 500 preferably has an air outlet 595. Preferably, the air outlet 595 is a channel or groove formed along the bottom surface of the flange 585. The air outlet 595 provides communication between the internal volume of the inner bottle 200 and the atmosphere. While the present invention provides a groove or channel for air outlet 595 exiting the inner bottle between the inner surface of the sucker flange 585 and the edge of the inner bottle 245, alternative structures, methods and positioning can be used to take out the air of the bottle assembly 10. The pacifier 500 is preferably made of a flexible, resistant material. More preferably, the pacifier 500 is made of silicone, latex or other rubber materials. This material provides flexibility to the pacifier 500 that also simulates the function of a woman's breast during feeding with breast. During feeding with breast, a baby is hooked in the region of the areola of a woman's breast. The present invention provides a region of areola 545 in pacifier 500 for a baby to latch during bottle feeding. The region of areola 545 is elevated or externally convex surface that facilitates the hooking by the baby and promotes a safer attachment by the baby, which reduces the escape of air in the pacifier 500 or the escape of liquid from the pacifier. With reference to Figure 10, there is shown an alternative embodiment of an internal bottle that can be used with the bottle assembly 10 and is generally represented by the reference number 1200. The inner bottle 1200 has many of the same characteristics as the bottle. the inner bottle 200 of the preferred embodiment of Figures 1 through 9, including body 215, second neck 230, second annular rim 235 and threads 240. However, inner bottle 1200 can be used with a disposable or flexible liner 1300. The flexible liner 1300 has an outer diameter that is smaller than the internal diameter of the body 215, so that the liner can be disposed in the inner bottle 1200. The flexible liner 1300 has a rim 1350 extending externally from an upper part of the liner and can sit on the edge 245 of the inner bottle 200. The body 215 of the internal bottle 1200 has a number of grooves 1250 form adas in this. Slots 1250 facilitate lining 1300 to collapse during feeding. With reference to Figure 11, an alternative embodiment of a bottle assembly is shown and is generally represented by the reference number 2000. The bottle assembly 2000 has many features that are similar to the bottle assembly 10 of the embodiment Preferred of Figures 1 through 9, which include the external bottle 2100, inner bottle 2200, and tightening collar 2300. The bottle assembly 2000 is adapted for use with a spill-proof or valve cap (not shown) that is removably connects to the threads 2240 disposed on the neck 2230 of the inner bottle 2200. Additionally, the inner bottle 2200 can be used only as a spill-proof cup or connected to the outer bottle 2100 to form the thermal separation or volume 2120. The preferred embodiment uses various couplings or connection structures to selectively connect the various components of the bottle assembly 10 to each other, such as, for example, the tightening collar 300 and the threaded nipple ring 500. However, the present invention contemplates the use of other safety methods and structures for assembling the various components of the bottle assembly 10 to provide a insulated bottle with removable bottle bodies 115, 215. The bottle assembly 10 facilitates the manufacture of the insulated bottle, since the components do not need to be permanently secured by welding and the like. The bottle assembly 10 also facilitates cleaning, since all the components can be disassembled and there is no condensation formed between the external and internal bottles 100, 200, since they can be separated. Additionally, the removal capacity characteristic of the inner bottle 200 of the outer bottle 100, provides additional security when a hot beverage is fed because the inner bottle can feel hot instead of the outer surface of the bottle assembly 10, the which is isolated from the internal bottle. The inner bottle 200 can be heated or cooled directly preferably through the insulation layer, for example, air, which improves the heating efficiency or cooled the contents of the inner bottle. The inner bottle 200 can also be stored alone or used to directly feed the child, where the thermal insulation property is not desired. The preferred embodiment describes the features of a bottle assembly 10 with respect to a baby bottle and includes components for feeding a baby, such as the pacifier feeding apparatus 500. However, the present invention contemplates the use of one or more of the features described in this document, individually or in combination with each other, for alternative uses, such as, for example, spill-proof children's cups, sports cups or food / liquid storage. Various components of these alternative uses can be exchanged with the components of the bottle assembly 10, such as, for example, using the removable internal and external bottles 100, 200, with a spill-proof valve and spikes or sealing caps for storage of food / liquid. The present invention having thus been described with particular reference to the preferred forms thereof, it will be obvious that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims. It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

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1. CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the content of the following claims is claimed as property: 1. Isolated bottle, characterized in that it comprises: an external body; and an internal body that has an internal volume for storage therein and that is selectively connectable with the external body, wherein the external body is at least substantially arranged in the external body when connected to it, and where it is formed an opening between the internal and external bodies when they connect.
2. 2. Bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that the external body has a curved shape.
3. 3. Bottle according to claim 2, characterized in that the internal body has a substantially cylindrical shape. .
4. 4. Bottle according to claim 3, characterized in that the internal body has an upper end and a lower end, and wherein the internal body is tapered internally towards the lower end.
5. 5. Bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a pacifier that is selectively connectable to the internal body.
6. 6. Bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that either or both of the external body and internal body, have anti-rotation structures that prevent the external and internal body from rotating with respect to each other when they are connected.
7. Bottle according to claim 6, characterized in that the anti-rotation structures are a first retainer structure formed on an external surface of the internal body and a second retainer structure formed on an internal surface of the external body, and wherein the first and second retainer structures can be coupled.
8. 8. Bottle according to claim 7, characterized in that the first retainer structure is a first series of teeth and the second retainer structure is a second series of teeth, and wherein the first and second series of teeth engage.
9. 9. Bottle according to claim 8, characterized in that the first series of teeth extends continuously along an external circumference of the internal body and the second series of teeth extends continuously along an internal circumference of the external body.
10. 10. Bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a flexible element that is selectively connected to the external body with the internal body.
11. 11. Bottle according to claim 10, characterized in that the flexible element has a non-circular shape.
12. 12. Bottle in accordance with the claim 10, characterized in that the flexible element has an oval shape.
13. 13. Bottle in accordance with the claim 11, characterized in that the flexible element is a ring cgue has an internal surface with the first and second security elements, wherein the first security element connects the flexible element to the external body, and wherein the second security element connects to the element flexible to the inner body.
14. 14. Bottle in accordance with the claim 13, characterized in that the external body has a first flange extending externally of this, the internal body has a second flange extending externally of this, the first safety element is removably connected to a first flange, and the second element of Safety is removably connected to the second flange.
15. 15. Bottle in accordance with the claim 14, characterized in that the second security element is a pair of diametrically opposed security elements along the inner surface of the flexible element.
16. 16. Bottle according to claim 15, characterized in that the pair of security elements each has a distal edge which is chamfered, and wherein the second flange has a lower edge which is chamfered.
17. 17. The bottle according to claim 15, characterized in that the flexible element has an opposite surface external to an internal surface, and where the external surface has a pair of indicators disposed therein, these indicators represent a portion of the flexible element that is tightened thereby, the inner body is disconnected. of the flexible element.
18. 18. Method for thermally isolating the contents of a bottle assembly, characterized in that it comprises: removably connecting a first bottle with a second bottle, thereby substantially arranging the second bottle in the first bottle; and capturing air between the first and second bottles to form an insulation layer for the contents of the second bottle during the removable connection.
19. 19. Method according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises preventing the rotation of the first and second bottles with respect to each other after being connected.
20. 20. Method according to claim 18, characterized in that removably connecting the first and second bottles comprises deforming a flexible element to connect the second bottle with the flexible element.
21. 21. Method according to claim 20, characterized in that it also comprises indicating at least one portion of the flexible element that is deformed to connect a second bottle with the flexible element.
22. 22. Method according to claim 20, further characterized in that the flexible element is removably connectable to the first bottle.
23. 23. Pacifier for a bottle, characterized in that it comprises: a rod having a hole, a proximal end and a distal end; a base that is connected to the proximal end of the stem, the base has a region of areola and a bulbous region, the areola region is disposed between the proximal end of the stem and bulbous region, the areola region has a first curved outer surface, the bulbous region has a second curved outer surface; and an air outlet that provides fluid communication between the atmosphere and the bottle.
24. 24. Pacifier according to claim 23, characterized in that the first curved surface of an areola region is externally convex.
25. 25. Pacifier according to claim 23, characterized in that the base has only two portions which are in the areola region and the bulbous region.
26. 26. Pacifier according to claim 23, characterized in that a rod is internally tapered toward the distal end.
27. 27. Pacifier according to claim 23, characterized in that a rod is substantially concentrically aligned with the areola region and the bulbous region when viewed in a top view.
28. 28. Pacifier according to claim 23, characterized in that the second curved outer surface of a bulbous region is externally convex.
29. 29. Pacifier according to claim 23, characterized in that it comprises a flange extending externally of a bulbous region, wherein the air outlet is disposed in the flange.
30. 30. Pacifier according to claim 29, characterized in that the flange has a lower surface, and wherein the air outlet is a groove formed in the lower surface.
31. 31. Pacifier for a bottle, characterized in that it comprises: a rod having a rod surface with a rod texture; a base having a base surface with a base texture; and an air outlet that provides fluid communication between the atmosphere and the bottle, wherein at least a portion of the base texture is different from at least a portion of the rod texture.
32. 32. Pacifier according to claim 31, characterized in that the base texture is a first texture and a second texture, the first texture is disposed between the texture of the rod and the second texture, and wherein the first texture is different from the texture. stem texture.
33. 33. Pacifier according to claim 32, characterized in that the first texture is rough.
34. 34. Pacifier in accordance with the claim 33, characterized by the texture of the rod is smooth.
35. 35. Pacifier according to claim 34, characterized in that the second texture is smooth.
36. 36. Pacifier according to claim 32, characterized in that the first texture is disposed along a base surface in an externally curved region.
37. 37. Pacifier according to claim 31, further characterized by comprising a flange extending externally from a base, wherein the air outlet is disposed in the flange.
38. 38. Pacifier according to claim 37, characterized the flange because it has a lower surface, and wherein the air outlet is a groove formed in the lower surface.