WO2007091878A1 - Device for a feeding bottle, which prevents the lid from being misplaced and improves the hygienic liquid dispensing conditions - Google Patents

Device for a feeding bottle, which prevents the lid from being misplaced and improves the hygienic liquid dispensing conditions Download PDF

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WO2007091878A1
WO2007091878A1 PCT/MX2007/000009 MX2007000009W WO2007091878A1 WO 2007091878 A1 WO2007091878 A1 WO 2007091878A1 MX 2007000009 W MX2007000009 W MX 2007000009W WO 2007091878 A1 WO2007091878 A1 WO 2007091878A1
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to containers of liquids for human or animal consumption, of the type used to feed infants and commonly known as bottles, and specifically, with devices to prevent contamination by external agents of the means of dispensing the liquid or mammals, and more specifically, with means that when added to the conventional design of a bottle, avoid the loss of said devices and allow to improve the hygiene conditions in the transport and dispensing of the liquid to the infant.
  • a problem that occurs frequently during the use of containers with removable lids is that the lid can be easily lost when it is removed from its use position on the container in order to have access to the contents.
  • Another problem, especially serious, is that the area of the plug that has to be in contact or proximity with the breast (which has to be sucked directly by the infant), is exposed to contamination, for example by dust, insects or by any other source;
  • the plug when removed from the lid with mamila is open to contact with the environment and therefore the infant is able to acquire some contaminant (bacteria, fungi, etc.) through the breast that has made contact with the plug.
  • 'US Patent No. 3,363,924 presents a typical garbage container, in which the lid is held by two diametrically located elastic elements that run from the vertical posts of the lid handle to the diametrically opposite handles on the body of the container; To aid coupling, the elastic elements are attached to the handle of the lid and fastened to the handles of the container by means of hooks.
  • US Patent No. 6,041,960 (Leal, 2000) is an alternative modality that takes advantage of the configuration of the container with handles near the mouth of the container and the concavity of the lid to use as a fastener to a semi-flexible strip that is held firmly to the middle, highest point of the lid; it bends down and the ends of the strip will hold the handles on the body of the container; in this way the strip itself exerts a downward pressure on the lid, to keep it closed.
  • To release the lid only one of the ends of the strip is released, which is removed by sliding upwards and then hanging from the other handle.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,361,918 ⁇ Mason, 1994 describes a cap that is attached to the bottle cap with a bottle and that also has the function of keeping inside of your body, a determined amount of a material such as powder from a food formulation;
  • the device is attached to the bottle cap with a bottle, and can be separated from it to allow access to the bottle as well as the contents of the bottle and the device itself.
  • the patent US No. 6,302,286 discloses a bottle in which the stopper the bottle remains close to the bottle 'when not using it to cover the nipple, by means of an arm which is fastened at one end to the cap and at the other end to a ring that is arranged around the neck of the bottle body and held in that place by the coupling of the lid with the bottle, which is screwed into the upper part of the body of the bottle.
  • the ring can rotate freely and can also move along the neck of the bottle;
  • the arm is flexible enough so that the cap can be adjusted on the lid with the bottle to protect it from contaminants / as well as to allow the bottle to be released for use by the infant.
  • the cap when not in its position of use, protecting the mammoth, rotates freely around the body of the bottle leaving its inner surface exposed to the weather, with the consequent risk of contamination.
  • an object of the present invention to provide a 'device to keep the caps of bottles available and next, while the bottle is being used by the infant, so that they will not stray and will maintain an adequate degree 'hygiene in handling such bottles once the infant has stopped using.
  • Figure 1 is a front plan view of a bottle with the improvements and additions of the invention in a first position of use.
  • Figure 2 is a front plan view of a bottle with the improvements and additions of the invention in a second position of use.
  • Figure 3 is a schematic view of the first stage for bringing the bottle from the first position of use of Figure 1 to the second position of use of Figure 2.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic view of the second stage for bringing the bottle from the first use position of Figure 1 to the second use position of Figure 2.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic view of the third stage for bringing the bottle from the first use position of Figure 1 to the second use position of Figure 2.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic view of the fourth stage for bringing the bottle from the first use position of Figure 1 to the second use position of Figure 2.
  • Figure 7a is a side plan view of a conventional bottle cap with a bottle in its use position.
  • Figure 7b is a top plan view of a conventional bottle cap with a bottle in its use position.
  • Figure 8a is a side plan view of a conventional bottle cap with one of the modifications of the present invention.
  • Figure 8b is a top plan view of a conventional bottle cap with one of the modifications of the present invention.
  • Figure 9 is a schematic representation of the placement of the bottle cap of Figures 8a and 8b on a conventional bottle cap with a bottle in its position of use.
  • Figure 10a is a side view of a conventional bottle cap without mamila.
  • Figure 10b is a top view of a conventional bottle cap without mamila.
  • Figure lia is a side view of a conventional seal disc adaptable to a conventional bottle cap.
  • Figure 11b is a top view of a conventional seal device adaptable to a conventional bottle cap.
  • Figure 12 is a schematic representation of the process for placing a replacement bottle and a seal disc in a conventional bottle cap.
  • Figure 13 is a side view of a conventional bottle cap, with a replacement bottle and a seal disc in position to guard while waiting for use.
  • Figure 14 is a schematic representation of the placement of the replacement cap, seal and mammoth assembly of Figure 13 on a vertical face of the body of a conventional bottle.
  • Figures 15a to 15e are schematic representations of the procedure for placing a replacement mammoth from its guard position to its replacement position ready to be placed in the bottle in its use position.
  • Figure 16 is a schematic representation of a cross-sectional view of a part of the channel into which the repositioning arm object of the present invention slides.
  • Figure 17a is a schematic representation of a top plan view of a part of the channel into which the repositioning arm object of the present invention slides, with the sliding element inside.
  • Figure 17b is a schematic representation of a cross-sectional view of a part of the channel into which the repositioning arm object of the present invention slides, with the sliding element inside.
  • Similar means the blister of elastic material, usually latex or soft plastic through which the liquid flows from the container to the outside by the sucking action of the infant; by “cover” refers to the normally internally threaded ring that holds the “mamila” and retains it against the mouth of the container; “Bottle” means the container assembly, “lid” and “mamila” described above;
  • the references to the term “plug” should be understood as being made to a truncocoecal device and whose base is a low-rise cylinder, which serves to cover and protect the cap-mamila pair, and which is normally attached to this torque by pressure along the annular zone of the cover which corresponds to the respective lower cylindrical (annular) zone of the cap, to which it fits; conventionally, the contact surfaces of the cap and the cap have roughness or textures that improve the fit between them and prevent, although not totally, the inadvertent detachment of the cap from
  • the present invention relates to modifications that can be made to a conventional bottle or that can be incorporated into the factory design, such that it is possible to keep the cap close to the body of the bottle at all times, so that the chances of contamination are minimized of its areas of possible contact with the mammoth, and where the modifications also allow a spare cap and mamila set to be protected to be placed in the bottle when necessary.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of the bottle (100) incorporating the additional elements and modifications in accordance with the present invention.
  • the bottle consists of an open container at one end, whose body (110) is preferably cylindrical.
  • a neck is formed to which a cover (120) can be coupled generally in a threadable relationship between them;
  • the lid (120) supports a mammoth (130) and the lid assembly (120) and mamila (130) can be covered by the cap (140) to prevent contamination.
  • the cap (140) must be removed in order to leave the bottle (130) exposed;
  • the cap is located on a nearby surface or is protected in some other place during the time that the infant is using the bottle (100), with the risk of being removed or simply its interior is exposed to contamination by external environmental agents.
  • the body of the bottle is provided with a second section of bottle with neck and mouth (115) on which a spare cap (150) can be screwed that can receive on it to the cap ( 140) when it is removed from its use position protecting the assembly cap (120) and mamila (130) on the neck of the body (110) of the bottle (100) illustrated in Figure 1 to be located as illustrated in Figure 2.
  • the cap ( 140) is kept within reach of the hand for when it is necessary to replace it on the breast (130) once the infant stops using it, and by virtue of being on the replacement cap (150) sealed by a seal disc (160 ) as will be explained later, the inner surface of said plug (140) is not exposed to the environment and therefore the chances of contamination are diminished.
  • a rigid arm (170) joining the cap (140) with the body (110) of the bottle (100) is added to the bottle (100), by means of a pair of elements (174) and (178) which are located at the ends of said rigid arm (170) and which, as will be described later, have a pulley or reel shape that allows them to slide along a channel (172) with a cross-section in the form of ⁇ C ", attached to the body (110) of the bottle (100) by one end, and to another channel (176) of shorter length and with a" C "shaped cross section, attached to the base of the cap (140); combination of both channels allows the cap to be displaced a distance sufficient to alternate it from its first use position illustrated in Figure 1 to the second use position illustrated in Figure 2, as described below.
  • the extra cover (150) is attached to the "vertical" face of the body (110) of the bottle (100) thanks to a section (115) having the precise shape of the upper part of the bottle, and whose profile in the area of union (116) with the body (110) conforms exactly to the face of the bottle's body, leaving enough free space inside it to house a spare mammoth (152) that is properly fastened to the spare cover (150) and protected from contamination by the seal disc (160).
  • the section (115) is located on the outer face of the body (110) of the bottle (100) so that its line of symmetry forms an angle of 90 ° with respect to the vertical central axis of said channel
  • FIG. 1 schematically illustrate the procedure for moving the plug (140) from its first use position of Figure 1 to its second use position in which it fits the spare cover (150).
  • the repositioning arm (170) moves vertically upwards by sliding the element (174) into the channel ⁇ 172) as shown by arrow "A" of Figure 3, a length not less than the distance between the base of the lid and the end of the mammoth, thereby releasing the cap (140) from the lid (120) and exposing the mammilla (130); the cap (140) is rotated together with the arm (170) towards the side of the bottle (100) where the second neck (115) is located, as indicated by the arrow arc "B” of Figure 4, displacing the arm down inside the channel (172) according to the direction of the arrow "C” of Figure 5 as much as necessary to position the cap (140) exactly on the cover of 'spare part (150), to finally hold it firmly said cover of spare (150) to the push to it in .the direction of arrow "D” in Figure 6. it should be noted that this movement will produce 'a further displacement in the vertical direction of one or both of the slidable elements (174 ) and (17
  • Figure 7a is a front or side view, due to the symmetry exhibited by the described elements, of a conventional bottle cap (120), which normally has a circular bottom edge (122) and a cylindrical body (124) that can be smooth or present a polygonal prism shape with rounded edges, as illustrated in Figure 7a; the cover (120) has threaded elements (not shown) for its adjustment in the threaded neck of the open end of the bottle (100), and a concentric recess (126) through which a mammoth is passed and adjusted (130) of latex or other plastic material, which is firmly held in the recess (126) of the lid (120) by the pressure exerted by the manufacturing material itself when returning to its original shape; Conventional mammals usually have an annular depression in the coupling area with a lid to ensure their correct position within said recess.
  • Figure 7b shows a top plan view of the assembly.
  • a hollow cap (140) that is schematically represented in Figures 8a and 8b and which in most conventional modes includes approximately the same elements: a base (142) essentially cylindrical of low height whose inner diameter is designed to fit under pressure around the outer periphery of the cover (120) to which it is intended; On this base (142) a hollow and open truncochonic structure (144) is raised at its lower end of connection with the base (142) in an annular zone (146); the height of the section (144) is such that it allows the mammoth (130) supported in a conventional cover (120) to be accommodated in its interior; the truncoconic body (144) is delimited in its upper part by a surface (148) that completely closes the "dome", then forming the cap (140) in a flared shape illustrated.
  • the plug (140) is used to isolate the cover assembly (120) and mamila (130) by sliding over the assembly in the direction indicated by the arrows M E "in the
  • a seal disc (160) illustrated in Figures lia and 11b which It has a circular shape, and whose main body (162) has a diameter that allows its introduction into - a replacement cover (150) illustrated in Figures 10a and 10b, identical to the cover
  • the disc (160) is inserted in the appropriate direction in said cover (150) as indicated by the arrow ⁇ G "in Figure 12.
  • the disc (160) • is complemented by a small handle (166) that projects on the face opposite to the one occupied by the high relief
  • a device such as that formed by the cover (150) and the seal disc (160) can be manufactured in one piece forming a "blind" cover.
  • the lid assembly (150) and seal disc (16Q) can be associated with a replacement mammoth (152) which is inserted as indicated by the arrow "F", so that a assembly as illustrated in Figure 13, where the replacement bottle (152) is available for use instead of the bottle (130) when necessary.
  • one of these sets of lid (150) seal disc (160) and replacement mamila (152) occupies the second mouth (115) in the body (110) of the bottle (100) modified in accordance with the present invention, it being possible to hold or remove said assembly, as indicated by the arrow "I” of Figure 14, by rotating it in one direction or another as indicated by the curved arrow * H "in one same figure.
  • the additional body (115) is located on the outer surface of the wall of the bottle (100) so it never contacts the fluid inside it, while preserving the smoothness of the face inside the body (110) of the bottle (100) for easy cleaning and to avoid the accumulation of waste; note also that, as indicated above, the distance between the outer wall of the bottle and the mouth of the additional body (115) is such that it allows to perfectly accommodate the replacement mallet (152) without it touching said wall when the assembly of Figure 13 is placed threadably on said body (115).
  • the body (115) can be adapted from another bottle body from which it is cut so that the cutting line (116) fits perfectly to the body profile (110); or where appropriate, said body (115) can be formed with a similar configuration from the manufacture of the bottle (100), always considering that the inner surface of the main body (110) remains smooth.
  • the replacement mamila (152) is available to replace the mamila (130) at any time, by carrying it from its backup position shown in Figure 13 to its position of use, as in Figure 7a, following the well-known and schematically illustrated procedure in Figures 15a to 15e, as follows: after unscrewing the replacement assembly as indicated in the Figure 14, the assembly of Figure 15a is disassembled as indicated by the arrows "J" and "K” in Figure 15b, the disc (160) (arrow ⁇ L ") is removed; subsequently the" mammoth "is turned over (152) according to the arrow "M” of Figure 15c, is inserted through the central hole of the cover (150) according to the arrow "N” of Figure 15d and is adjusted therein, to finally be as shown in Figure 15e; already assembled in this way, the assembly can replace the lid (120) and mamila (130) that originally occupied the mouth of the body (110) of the bottle (100), and this at the same time is carried to the guard position for later cleaning, reversing the steps of Figures 15
  • Figure 16 shows a section of a section of the channel (172), identical to the channel (176) although the latter with shorter length, where one of the sliding elements (178) can be seen
  • the device of the invention can be constituted not only by an arm like the one described, but by a pair of them, placed diametrically opposite in the bottle body and subject to the cap in diametrically opposite points, its operation being as previously described.

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The invention relates to additions and improvements to a feeding bottle, comprising a plurality of elements which can be added to a standard feeding bottle or integrated during production. The invention consists of an arm with sliding elements at the ends thereof. One of the aforementioned elements is housed in a channel provided along the length of at least part of the outer surface of the body of the bottle, while the other element is housed in a similar fixed channel located on the lower part of the base of the lid, such that the lid is permanently fixed to the body of the bottle to prevent same from being misplaced. In this way, the lid can be placed on and removed from the teat for use by a nursing infant or animal. The invention reduces the possibility of the inside of the lid being contaminated when it is not covering the teat since an additional body is provided in order to receive and secure the lid when it is ot in use, as well as to house a spare teat. In an alternative preferred embodiment, two of the above-mentioned arms are positioned at diametrically-opposing points on the wall of the feeding bottle and the lid for increased stability and security.

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DISPOSITIVO PARA BIBERONES QUE EVITA EL EXTRAVÍO DEL TAPÓN Y MEJORA LAS CONDICIONES HIGIÉNICAS DE DISPENSADO DEL LÍQUIDO BIBERON DEVICE THAT AVOID THE REMOVAL OF THE PLUG AND IMPROVES HYGIENIC LIQUID DISPENSING CONDITIONS
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La presente Invención se relaciona con contenedores de líquidos para consumo humano o animal, del tipo empleado para alimentar a lactantes y conocidos comúnmente como biberones, y específicamente, con dispositivos para evitar la contaminación por agentes externos de los medios de dispensado del liquido o mamilas, y más específicamente, con medios que al adicionarse al diseño convencional de un biberón, evitan el extravío de dichos dispositivos y permiten mejorar las condiciones de higiene en el transporte y dispensado del líquido al lactante .The present invention relates to containers of liquids for human or animal consumption, of the type used to feed infants and commonly known as bottles, and specifically, with devices to prevent contamination by external agents of the means of dispensing the liquid or mammals, and more specifically, with means that when added to the conventional design of a bottle, avoid the loss of said devices and allow to improve the hygiene conditions in the transport and dispensing of the liquid to the infant.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
ün problema que se presenta con frecuencia durante el uso de contenedores con tapas removibles, es que la tapa puede extraviarse fácilmente cuando es retirada de su posición de uso sobre el contenedor a fin de tener acceso al contenido. Existen muchos ejemplos en el campo de los contenedores en general que se dirigen a resolver dicho problema, proponiendo diversas alternativas para mantener la tapa próxima al contenedor e incluso para sujetarla a éste mientras la tapa no está en uso,A problem that occurs frequently during the use of containers with removable lids is that the lid can be easily lost when it is removed from its use position on the container in order to have access to the contents. There are many examples in the field of containers in general that are aimed at solving this problem, proposing various alternatives to keep the lid close to the container and even to hold it while the lid is not in use,
El problema descrito se agrava cuando el contenedor en cuestión es uno destinado a conservar materiales destinados al consumo humano o animal. Es bien conocido por las personas que han alimentado lactantes por medio de biberones, que es fácil extraviar el tapón que cubre la tapa con mamila de un biberón,The problem described is aggravated when the container in question is one intended to conserve materials intended for human or animal consumption. It is well known to people who have fed infants by means of bottles, that it is easy to misplace the cap that covers the bottle cap with a bottle,
,,,ya sea por la expulsión inadvertida del tapón durante su transporte, o bien por la pérdida en el momento de retirarlo para acceder a la mamila y alimentar al lactante, y durante el tiempo que dure la alimentación, tiempo en el cual el tapón normalmente es colocado lejos del lactante para evitar que le pueda causar algún daño. El extravio del tapón imposibilita volver a cubrir la mamila, ya sea para resguardar el contenido no utilizado para uso posterior, o para su transporte y uso futuro. La única manera de reponer el tapón es mediante la compra de un repuesto.,,, either by the inadvertent expulsion of the cap during transport, or by the loss at the time of removal to access the breast and feed the infant, and for the duration of the feeding, time in which the cap It is usually placed away from the infant to prevent damage. The loss of the cap makes it impossible to cover the bottle again, either to protect the contents not used for later use, or for transport and future use. The only way to replace the cap is by buying a spare.
Otro problema, especialmente grave es que aquella zona del tapón que ha de estar en contacto o proximidad con la mamila (que ha .de ser succionada directamente por el lactante) , se vea expuesta a contaminación, por ejemplo por el polvo, por insectos o por cualquier otra fuente; en las soluciones propuestas hasta ahora, el tapón cuando se retira de la tapa con mamila queda abierto al contacto con el medio ambiente y por tanto el lactante es susceptible de adquirir algún contaminante (bacterias, hongos, etc.) a través de la mamila que haya tomado contacto con .el tapón.Another problem, especially serious, is that the area of the plug that has to be in contact or proximity with the breast (which has to be sucked directly by the infant), is exposed to contamination, for example by dust, insects or by any other source; In the solutions proposed so far, the plug when removed from the lid with mamila is open to contact with the environment and therefore the infant is able to acquire some contaminant (bacteria, fungi, etc.) through the breast that has made contact with the plug.
Algunos ejemplos de las alternativas propuestas para resolver los problemas planteados, se exponen a continuación.Some examples of the proposed alternatives to solve the problems raised, are set out below.
En el ámbito de los contenedores en general, se encuentran algunas aplicaciones interesantes especialmente para los contenedores de basura.In the field of containers in general, there are some interesting applications especially for garbage containers.
'La patente de los Estados Unidos No. 3,363,924 (Remig, 1968) presenta un contenedor de basura tipico, en el cual la tapa se sujeta por medio de dos elementos elásticos localizados diametralmente opuestos que van desde los postes verticales del asa de la tapa hacia las asas localizadas diametralmente opuestas sobre el cuerpo del contenedor; para ayudar al acoplamiento, los elementos elásticos se atan al asa de la tapa y se sujetan a las asas del contenedor por medio de ganchos. 'US Patent No. 3,363,924 (Remig, 1968) presents a typical garbage container, in which the lid is held by two diametrically located elastic elements that run from the vertical posts of the lid handle to the diametrically opposite handles on the body of the container; To aid coupling, the elastic elements are attached to the handle of the lid and fastened to the handles of the container by means of hooks.
La patente de los Estados Unidos No. 6,041,960 (Leal, 2000) es una modalidad alternativa que aprovecha la configuración del contenedor con asas próximas a la boca del mismo y la concavidad de la tapa para usar como un sujetador a una tira semiflexible que se sujeta firmemente al punto medio, más alto, de la tapa; se dobla hacia abajo y los extremos de la tira se sujetan a las asas en el cuerpo del contenedor; de esta manera la propia tira ejerce una presión hacia abajo en la tapa, para mantenerla cerrada. Para liberar la tapa, se suelta uno solo de los extremos de la tira, la que se retira deslizándose hacia arriba y quedando entonces colgando de la otra asa.US Patent No. 6,041,960 (Leal, 2000) is an alternative modality that takes advantage of the configuration of the container with handles near the mouth of the container and the concavity of the lid to use as a fastener to a semi-flexible strip that is held firmly to the middle, highest point of the lid; it bends down and the ends of the strip will hold the handles on the body of the container; in this way the strip itself exerts a downward pressure on the lid, to keep it closed. To release the lid, only one of the ends of the strip is released, which is removed by sliding upwards and then hanging from the other handle.
En la patente de los Estados Unidos No. 5,156,292 (Ross, 1992) la tapa de un contenedor se sujeta desde dos extremos diametraímente opuestos por un par de bandas elásticas que se unen a un gancho común en la parte inferior del contenedor; el gancho se sujeta a una ranura o acanaladura en el extremo inferior del contenedor. La tapa se mantiene en su lugar por la presión en la dirección hacia abajo ejercida por las bandas elásticas .In US Patent No. 5,156,292 (Ross, 1992) the lid of a container is held from two diametrically opposed ends by a pair of elastic bands that are attached to a common hook in the bottom of the container; The hook is attached to a groove or groove in the lower end of the container. The lid is held in place by the pressure in the downward direction exerted by the elastic bands.
La patente de los Estados Dnidos No. 5,090,583 (Hoffman et. al., 1992) describe un tapón para un recipiente, él cual se mantiene próximo a dicho contenedor por medio de dos brazos flexibles que le sujetan al cuerpo del contenedor por medio de un anillo, y que se sitúan en dos puntos diametralmente opuestos de dicho tapón; . Para abrir el contenedor, es necesario romper uno de los brazos de manera que el tapón se desplace longitudinalmente hacia fuera de la punta del contenedor al flexionar el segundo brazo. — D """Dnid States Patent No. 5,090,583 (Hoffman et. Al., 1992) describes a cap for a container, which is held close to said container by means of two flexible arms that hold the container body by means of a ring, and which are located at two diametrically opposite points of said stopper; . To open the container, it is necessary to break one of the arms so that the cap moves longitudinally out of the tip of the container when flexing the second arm. - D """
En el ámbito de los contenedores del tipo de biberones, la patente de los Estados Unidos No. 5,361,918 {Masón, 1994) describe un tapón que se sujeta a la tapa con mamila de un biberón y que además tiene la función de mantener en el interior de su cuerpo, una cantidad -determinada de un material tal como polvo de una formulación alimenticia; el dispositivo se acopla a la tapa con mamila del biberón, y puede separarse de aquella para permitir el acceso a la mamila así como al contenido del biberón y del propio dispositivo.In the field of bottle-type containers, U.S. Patent No. 5,361,918 {Mason, 1994) describes a cap that is attached to the bottle cap with a bottle and that also has the function of keeping inside of your body, a determined amount of a material such as powder from a food formulation; The device is attached to the bottle cap with a bottle, and can be separated from it to allow access to the bottle as well as the contents of the bottle and the device itself.
La patente de los Estados Unidos No. 5,653,353 (Otto et al, 1997) describe un tapón para biberón, que se sujeta por medio de una correa desprendible a la propia tapa que sujeta la mamila al biberón; como se puede apreciar, este simple dispositivo resuelve el problema de mantener al tapón sujeto al cuerpo del biberón, a fin de evitar el extravío de aquél, sin embargo aún se mantiene el problema de contaminación del interior del tapón y por ende de la mamila cuando el tapón se reposiciona sobre éste.United States Patent No. 5,653,353 (Otto et al, 1997) describes a bottle cap, which is fastened by means of a removable strap to the cap that holds the bottle to the bottle; As can be seen, this simple device solves the problem of keeping the cap attached to the body of the bottle, in order to avoid the loss of the bottle, however the problem of contamination of the inside of the cap and therefore of the bottle is still maintained when the cap is repositioned on it.
La patente de los Estados Unidos No. 6,302,286 (Whiterspoon, 2001) describe un biberón en el que el tapón de la mamila se mantiene cercano al biberón ' cuando no se le está usando para tapar la mamila, por medio de un brazo que se sujeta en un extremo al tapón y en el otro extremo a un anillo que se dispone alrededor del cuello del cuerpo del biberón y se mantiene en ese lugar por el acoplamiento de la tapa con la mamila, que se enrosca en la parte superior del cuerpo del biberón. El anillo puede girar libremente y también puede moverse a lo largo del cuello del biberón; el brazo es suficientemente flexible para que el tapón pueda ajustarse sobre la tapa con la mamila para resguardarlo dé contaminantes/ asi como para permitir liberar la mamila para su utilización por el lactante. El tapón cuando no está en su posición de uso resguardando la mamila, gira libremente alrededor del cuerpo del biberón dejando expuesta su superficie interior a la intemperie, con el consecuente riesgo de contaminación.The patent US No. 6,302,286 (Witherspoon, 2001) discloses a bottle in which the stopper the bottle remains close to the bottle 'when not using it to cover the nipple, by means of an arm which is fastened at one end to the cap and at the other end to a ring that is arranged around the neck of the bottle body and held in that place by the coupling of the lid with the bottle, which is screwed into the upper part of the body of the bottle. The ring can rotate freely and can also move along the neck of the bottle; The arm is flexible enough so that the cap can be adjusted on the lid with the bottle to protect it from contaminants / as well as to allow the bottle to be released for use by the infant. The cap, when not in its position of use, protecting the mammoth, rotates freely around the body of the bottle leaving its inner surface exposed to the weather, with the consequent risk of contamination.
Una aproximación diferente a los problemas de manejo de los componentes de un biberón, lo presenta la patente de los Estados Unidos No. 6,123,210 (Kim, 2000), en donde para evitar la pérdida del tapón del biberón cuando éste está en uso por el lactante, el tapón sé acopla a un segundo sitio diseñado a tal fin en el cuerpo del biberón; la posición de esta segunda locación permite que el conjunto de biberón y tapón pueda usarse para posicionar correctamente al biberón para una succión apropiada por el lactante (evitar la succión de burbujas de aire cuando el lactante está recostado sobre su espalda) . OBJETIVOS DE LA INVENCIÓNA different approach to the problems of handling the components of a bottle is presented by United States Patent No. 6,123,210 (Kim, 2000), where to avoid the loss of the bottle cap when it is in use by the infant , the cap is coupled to a second site designed for this purpose in the body of the bottle; The position of this second location allows the bottle and cap assembly to be used to correctly position the bottle for proper suction by the infant (avoid sucking air bubbles when the infant is lying on his back). OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION
A la luz de las limitaciones y problemas que presentan los desarrollos hasta ahora propuestos en el arte previo, es un objeto de la presente invención, proporcionar un' dispositivo para mantener los tapones de los biberones disponibles y próximos, mientras el biberón está siendo utilizado por el lactante, de manera que éstos no se extravien y permitan mantener un grado adecuado 'de higiene en la manipulación de dichos biberones una vez que el lactante ha dejado de utilizarlo.In light of the limitations and problems presented developments so far proposed in the prior art, an object of the present invention to provide a 'device to keep the caps of bottles available and next, while the bottle is being used by the infant, so that they will not stray and will maintain an adequate degree 'hygiene in handling such bottles once the infant has stopped using.
Es otro objeto de la presente invención, proporcionar un dispositivo que permita mantener al tapón de un biberón en una locación fija y próxima al biberón para su aplicación sobre los medios de dispensado del fluido una vez concluida su utilización por el lactante.It is another object of the present invention, to provide a device that allows the bottle cap to be kept in a fixed location and close to the bottle for application on the means of dispensing the fluid once its use by the infant is concluded.
Es otro objeto de la presente invención, proporcionar un dispositivo que además de permitir mantener al tapón del biberón en proximidad a éste, lo haga de manera que se conserve el interior de dicha tapa libre de contacto con contaminantes del medio, tales como polvo o insectos. Es aún otro objeto de la invención, que dicho dispositivo tenga elementos que permitan un uso fácil y rápido por un usuario a cargo de la alimentación del lactante .It is another object of the present invention, to provide a device that, in addition to allowing the bottle cap to be kept close to it, so as to keep the inside of said lid free of contact with contaminants from the environment, such as dust or insects . It is yet another object of the invention, that said device has elements that allow easy and fast use by a user in charge of feeding the infant.
Es aún otro objeto más de la invención/ proporcionar elementos que permitan el soporte y resguardo de medios de dispensado de fluido de repuesto, de manera segura e higiénica y de forma tal que dichos elementos de repuesto estén disponibles de manera inmediata .It is yet another object of the invention / to provide elements that allow the support and protection of means for dispensing replacement fluid, in a safe and hygienic manner and in such a way that said replacement elements are immediately available.
Estos y otros objetos y ventajas de la presente invención se harán evidentes a la luz de la descripción que sigue, misma que se acompaña de una serie de figuras para las modalidades preferidas de la invención, que deben entenderse son elaboradas con fines ilustrativos y no limitativos de las enseñanzas de la invención.These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent in the light of the description that follows, which is accompanied by a series of figures for the preferred embodiments of the invention, which are to be understood as elaborated for illustrative and non-limiting purposes. of the teachings of the invention.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE IAS FIGURASDESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Para una mejor comprensión de las ventajas del dispositivo de la invención, se presenta una serie de dibujos y figuras que pretenden mostrar de manera ilustrativa las características del dispositivo y la manera de usarlo, sin pretender ser limitativas . La Figura 1 es una vista en plano frontal de un biberón con las mejoras y adiciones de la invención en una primera posición de uso .For a better understanding of the advantages of the device of the invention, a series of drawings and figures are presented which are intended to illustratively show the characteristics of the device and how to use it, without pretending to be limiting. Figure 1 is a front plan view of a bottle with the improvements and additions of the invention in a first position of use.
La Figura 2 es una vista en plano frontal de un biberón con las mejoras y adiciones de la invención en una segunda posición de uso.Figure 2 is a front plan view of a bottle with the improvements and additions of the invention in a second position of use.
La Figura 3 es una vista esquemática de la primer etapa para llevar al biberón desde la primera posición de uso de la Figura 1 a la segunda posición de uso de la Figura 2.Figure 3 is a schematic view of the first stage for bringing the bottle from the first position of use of Figure 1 to the second position of use of Figure 2.
La Figura 4 es una vista esquemática de la segunda etapa para llevar al biberón desde la primera posición de uso de la Figura 1 a la segunda posición de uso de la Figura 2.Figure 4 is a schematic view of the second stage for bringing the bottle from the first use position of Figure 1 to the second use position of Figure 2.
La Figura 5 es una vista esquemática de la tercer etapa para llevar al biberón desde la primera posición de uso de la Figura 1 a la segunda posición de uso de la Figura 2.Figure 5 is a schematic view of the third stage for bringing the bottle from the first use position of Figure 1 to the second use position of Figure 2.
La Figura 6 es una- vista esquemática de la cuarta etapa para llevar al biberón desde la primera posición de uso de la Figura 1 a la segunda posición de uso de la Figura 2.Figure 6 is a schematic view of the fourth stage for bringing the bottle from the first use position of Figure 1 to the second use position of Figure 2.
La Figura 7a es una vista en plano lateral de una tapa convencional para biberón con una mamila en su posición de uso. La Figura 7b es una vista en plano superior de una tapa convencional para biberón con una mamila en su posición de uso.Figure 7a is a side plan view of a conventional bottle cap with a bottle in its use position. Figure 7b is a top plan view of a conventional bottle cap with a bottle in its use position.
La Figura 8a es una vista en plano lateral de un tapón convencional para biberón con una de las modificaciones de la presente invención.Figure 8a is a side plan view of a conventional bottle cap with one of the modifications of the present invention.
La Figura 8b es una vista en plano superior de un tapón convencional para biberón con una de las modificaciones de la presente invención.Figure 8b is a top plan view of a conventional bottle cap with one of the modifications of the present invention.
La Figura 9 es una representación esquemática de la colocación del tapón para biberón de las Figuras 8a y 8b sobre una tapa convencional para biberón con una mamila en su posición de uso.Figure 9 is a schematic representation of the placement of the bottle cap of Figures 8a and 8b on a conventional bottle cap with a bottle in its position of use.
La Figura 10a es una vista lateral de una tapa convencional para biberón sin mamila.Figure 10a is a side view of a conventional bottle cap without mamila.
La Figura 10b es una vista superior de una tapa convencional para biberón sin mamila.Figure 10b is a top view of a conventional bottle cap without mamila.
La Figura lia es una vista lateral de un disco de sello convencional adaptable a una tapa convencional para biberón. La Figura 11b es una vista superior de un dispo de sello convencional adaptable a una tapa convencional para biberón.Figure lia is a side view of a conventional seal disc adaptable to a conventional bottle cap. Figure 11b is a top view of a conventional seal device adaptable to a conventional bottle cap.
La Figura 12 es una representación esquemática del proceso para la colocación de una mamila de repuesto y un disco de sello en una tapa convencional para biberón.Figure 12 is a schematic representation of the process for placing a replacement bottle and a seal disc in a conventional bottle cap.
La Figura 13 es una vista lateral de una tapa convencional para biberón, con una mamila de repuesto y un disco de sello en posición para resguardarse en espera de su uso.Figure 13 is a side view of a conventional bottle cap, with a replacement bottle and a seal disc in position to guard while waiting for use.
La Figura 14 es una representación esquemática de la colocación del conjunto de tapa, sello y mamila de repuesto de la Figura 13 sobre una cara vertical del cuerpo de un biberón convencional.Figure 14 is a schematic representation of the placement of the replacement cap, seal and mammoth assembly of Figure 13 on a vertical face of the body of a conventional bottle.
Las Figuras 15a a 15e son representaciones esquemáticas del procedimiento para colocar una mamila de repuesto desde su posición de resguardo a su posición de reemplazo lista para ser colocada en el biberón en su posición de uso.Figures 15a to 15e are schematic representations of the procedure for placing a replacement mammoth from its guard position to its replacement position ready to be placed in the bottle in its use position.
La Figura 16 es una representación esquemática de una vista seccional transversal de una parte del canal dentro del que se desliza el brazo reposicionador objeto de la presente invención. La Figura 17a es una representación esquemática de una vista de plano superior de una parte del canal dentro del que se desliza el brazo reposicionador objeto de la presente invención, con el elemento deslizable en su interior.Figure 16 is a schematic representation of a cross-sectional view of a part of the channel into which the repositioning arm object of the present invention slides. Figure 17a is a schematic representation of a top plan view of a part of the channel into which the repositioning arm object of the present invention slides, with the sliding element inside.
La Figura 17b es una representación esquemática de una vista seccional transversal de una parte del canal dentro del que se desliza el brazo reposicionador objeto de la presente invención, con el elemento deslizable en su interior.Figure 17b is a schematic representation of a cross-sectional view of a part of the channel into which the repositioning arm object of the present invention slides, with the sliding element inside.
DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DE LA INVENCIÓNDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
La siguiente descripción será referida a los dibujos acompañantes antes descritos,. que deben entenderse como ilustrativos de la invención, y no limitativos del alcance de la misma. Los elementos comunes en las figuras, tienen las mismas referencias numéricas en todas ellas.The following description will refer to the accompanying drawings described above. which should be understood as illustrative of the invention, and not limiting the scope thereof. The common elements in the figures have the same numerical references in all of them.
A fin de evitar confusiones en cuanto al uso de ciertos términos, se conviene en las siguientes acepciones: por "mamila" se entenderá la ampolla de material elástico, generalmente látex o plástico suave por el que fluye el liquido desde el contenedor hacia el exterior por la acción de succión del lactante; por "tapa" se refiere al anillo normalmente roscado internamente que sujeta a la "mamila" y la retiene contra la boca del contenedor; por "biberón" se entenderá el conjunto del contenedor, "tapa" y "mamila" descritos antes; finalmente, las referencias al término "tapón" han de entenderse que se hacen hacia un dispositivo de forma truncocóήica y cuya base es un cilindro de baja altura, que sirve para cubrir y proteger al par tapa-mamila, y que normalmente se sujeta a este par por presión a lo largo de la zona anular de la tapa que se hace corresponder con la respectiva zona cilindrica inferior (anular) del tapón, a la que se ajusta; convencionalmente las superficies en contacto de la tapa y el tapón presentan rugosidades o texturizados 'que mejoran el ajuste entre ellos e impiden en buena medida, aunque no totalmente, el desprendimiento inadvertido del tapón del conjunto de biberón.In order to avoid confusion regarding the use of certain terms, it is agreed in the following meanings: "mamila" means the blister of elastic material, usually latex or soft plastic through which the liquid flows from the container to the outside by the sucking action of the infant; by "cover" refers to the normally internally threaded ring that holds the "mamila" and retains it against the mouth of the container; "Bottle" means the container assembly, "lid" and "mamila" described above; Finally, the references to the term "plug" should be understood as being made to a truncocoecal device and whose base is a low-rise cylinder, which serves to cover and protect the cap-mamila pair, and which is normally attached to this torque by pressure along the annular zone of the cover which corresponds to the respective lower cylindrical (annular) zone of the cap, to which it fits; conventionally, the contact surfaces of the cap and the cap have roughness or textures that improve the fit between them and prevent, although not totally, the inadvertent detachment of the cap from the bottle assembly.
La presente invención se relaciona con modificaciones susceptibles de hacerse a un biberón convencional o que pueden incorporarse en el diseño de fábrica, tales que sé permite mantener el tapón próximo al cuerpo del biberón en todo momento, de manera tal que se minimizan las posibilidades de contaminación de sus áreas de posible contacto con la mamila, y donde las modificaciones también permiten resguardar un conjunto de repuesto de tapa y mamila para ser colocados en el biberón cuando sea necesario. La Figura 1 es una vista lateral del biberón (100) que incorpora los elementos adicionales y las modificaciones de conformidad con la presente invención. El biberón consiste de un contenedor abierto en un extremo, cuyo cuerpo (110) es preferentemente cilindrico.The present invention relates to modifications that can be made to a conventional bottle or that can be incorporated into the factory design, such that it is possible to keep the cap close to the body of the bottle at all times, so that the chances of contamination are minimized of its areas of possible contact with the mammoth, and where the modifications also allow a spare cap and mamila set to be protected to be placed in the bottle when necessary. Figure 1 is a side view of the bottle (100) incorporating the additional elements and modifications in accordance with the present invention. The bottle consists of an open container at one end, whose body (110) is preferably cylindrical.
Convencionalmente, en el extremo "superior" del cuerpo cilindrico (110) , abierto, se forma un cuello al que se puede acoplar una tapa (120) generalmente en una relación roscable entre ellos; la tapa (120) a su vez, soporta una mamila (130) y el conjunto de tapa (120) y mamila (130) puede ser cubierto por el tapón (140) para evitar su contaminación. Como es conocido por los usuarios de los biberones convencionales, que para que el lactante tenga acceso a la mamila y pueda succionar el fluido en el biberón, el tapón (140) debe retirarse a fin de dejar la mamila (130) expuesta; el tapón se ubica sobre alguna superficie cercana o se resguarda en algún otro sitio durante el tiempo que el lactante esté usando al biberón (100), con riesgo de que se extravie o simplemente su interior se exponga a contaminación por agentes ambientales externos.Conventionally, at the "upper" end of the open cylindrical body (110), a neck is formed to which a cover (120) can be coupled generally in a threadable relationship between them; The lid (120), in turn, supports a mammoth (130) and the lid assembly (120) and mamila (130) can be covered by the cap (140) to prevent contamination. As is known by users of conventional bottles, so that the infant has access to the bottle and can suck the fluid in the bottle, the cap (140) must be removed in order to leave the bottle (130) exposed; The cap is located on a nearby surface or is protected in some other place during the time that the infant is using the bottle (100), with the risk of being removed or simply its interior is exposed to contamination by external environmental agents.
En la modificación que se propone en la presente invención, el cuerpo del biberón se dota de una segunda sección de biberón con cuello y boca (115) sobre la que puede enroscarse una tapa de repuesto (150) que puede recibir sobre ella al tapón (140) cuando se retira de su posición de uso resguardando el conjunto de tapa (120) y mamila (130) sobre el cuello del cuerpo (110) del biberón (100) ilustrada en la Figura 1 para quedar localizado como se ilustra en la Figura 2. Es claro que en esa nueva posición, el tapón (140) se mantiene al alcance de la mano para cuando sea necesario repσsicionarlo sobre la mamila (130) una vez que el lactante deje de usarlo, y en virtud de encontrarse sobre la tapa de repuesto (150) obturada por un disco de sello (160) como se explicará más adelante, la superficie interior de dicho tapón (140) no está expuesta al ambiente y por tanto se disminuyen las posibilidades de contaminación .In the modification proposed in the present invention, the body of the bottle is provided with a second section of bottle with neck and mouth (115) on which a spare cap (150) can be screwed that can receive on it to the cap ( 140) when it is removed from its use position protecting the assembly cap (120) and mamila (130) on the neck of the body (110) of the bottle (100) illustrated in Figure 1 to be located as illustrated in Figure 2. It is clear that in that new position, the cap ( 140) is kept within reach of the hand for when it is necessary to replace it on the breast (130) once the infant stops using it, and by virtue of being on the replacement cap (150) sealed by a seal disc (160 ) as will be explained later, the inner surface of said plug (140) is not exposed to the environment and therefore the chances of contamination are diminished.
Por otra parte, para evitar el extravio del tapón (140) cuando por algún descuido se desprenda inadvertidamente de la segunda posición ilustrada en la Figura 2, sobre la tapa de repuestoOn the other hand, to avoid the loss of the plug (140) when, due to some carelessness, it inadvertently detaches itself from the second position illustrated in Figure 2, on the replacement cover
(150), se adiciona al biberón (100) un brazo rígido (170) que une al tapón (140) con el cuerpo (110) del biberón (100), por medio de un par de elementos (174) y (178) que se localizan en los extremos de dicho brazo rigido (170) y que, como se describirá más adelante, tienen una forma de polea o carrete que les permite deslizarse a lo largo de un canal (172) con una sección transversal en forma de λΛC", sujeto al cuerpo (110) del biberón (100) por un extremo, y a otro canal (176) de menor longitud y con una sección transversal en forma de "C", sujeto a la base del tapón (140) ; la combinación de ambos canales permite que el tapón pueda ser desplazado una distancia suficiente para alternarlo de su primera posición de uso ilustrada en la Figura 1 a la segunda posición de uso ilustrada en la Figura 2, como se describe abajo.(150), a rigid arm (170) joining the cap (140) with the body (110) of the bottle (100) is added to the bottle (100), by means of a pair of elements (174) and (178) which are located at the ends of said rigid arm (170) and which, as will be described later, have a pulley or reel shape that allows them to slide along a channel (172) with a cross-section in the form of λΛ C ", attached to the body (110) of the bottle (100) by one end, and to another channel (176) of shorter length and with a" C "shaped cross section, attached to the base of the cap (140); combination of both channels allows the cap to be displaced a distance sufficient to alternate it from its first use position illustrated in Figure 1 to the second use position illustrated in Figure 2, as described below.
Podrá apreciarse en las Figuras 1 y 2, que la tapa extra (150) se sujeta a la cara "vertical" del cuerpo (110) del biberón (100) gracias a una sección (115) que tiene la forma precisa de la parte superior del biberón, y cuyo perfil en la zona de unión (116) con el cuerpo (110) se conforma exactamente a la cara del cuerpo del biberón, dejando un espacio libre en su interior suficiente para albergar una mamila (152) de repuesto que se sujeta apropiadamente a la tapa de repuesto (150) y que se protege de contaminación por el disco de sello (160) . La sección (115) se ubica sobre la cara exterior del cuerpo (110) del biberón (100) de manera que su linea de simetría forme un ángulo de 90° respecto del eje central vertical de dicho canalIt can be seen in Figures 1 and 2, that the extra cover (150) is attached to the "vertical" face of the body (110) of the bottle (100) thanks to a section (115) having the precise shape of the upper part of the bottle, and whose profile in the area of union (116) with the body (110) conforms exactly to the face of the bottle's body, leaving enough free space inside it to house a spare mammoth (152) that is properly fastened to the spare cover (150) and protected from contamination by the seal disc (160). The section (115) is located on the outer face of the body (110) of the bottle (100) so that its line of symmetry forms an angle of 90 ° with respect to the vertical central axis of said channel
(172), la boca de dicha sección (115) siendo obturada por una tapa adicional (150) que en una modalidad puede contener una mamila de repuesto; el ángulo que forma la boca de la sección (115) con respecto de la veitical del biberón (100) es tal que permite que el tapón pueda ser colocado fácilmente sobre ella y que también permita mantener a la mamila de repuesto (señalada con linea punteada) fuera de contacto con la pared exterior del cuerpo (110) del biberón (100) . Las Figuras 3 a 6, ilustran de manera esquemática el procedimiento para trasladar el tapón (140) desde su primera posición de uso de la Figura 1 a su segunda posición de uso en que se ajusta a la tapa (150) de repuesto. El brazo de reposicionamiento (170) se desplaza verticalmente hacia arriba deslizando el elemento (174) dentro del canal {172) como lo muestra la flecha "A" de la Figura 3, una longitud no menor a la distancia entre la base de la tapa y el extremo de la mamila, con lo que se libera al tapón (140) de la tapa (120) y deja al descubierto la mamila (130) ; el tapón (140) se gira junto con el brazo (170) hacia el lado del biberón (100) donde se localiza el segundo cuello (115) , como se indica por el arco de flecha "B" de la Figura 4, desplazando el brazo hacia abajo dentro del canal (172) de acuerdo a la dirección de la flecha "C" de la Figura 5 tanto como sea necesario para posicionar al tapón (140) exactamente sobre la tapa de 'repuesto (150) , para finalmente sujetarlo firmemente a dicha tapa de repuesto (150) al empujarlo hacia ésta en .la dirección de la flecha "D" de la Figura 6. Deberá notarse que este movimiento producirá' un desplazamiento adicional en dirección vertical de uno o ambos de los elementos deslizables (174) y (178) dentro de sus correspondientes canales (172) y (176), respectivamente.(172), the mouth of said section (115) being sealed by an additional cover (150) which in one embodiment may contain a spare mammoth; the angle that forms the mouth of the section (115) with respect to the veitical of the bottle (100) is such that it allows the cap to be easily placed on it and also allows to keep the replacement mammoth (marked with dotted line ) out of contact with the outer wall of the body (110) of the bottle (100). Figures 3 to 6 schematically illustrate the procedure for moving the plug (140) from its first use position of Figure 1 to its second use position in which it fits the spare cover (150). The repositioning arm (170) moves vertically upwards by sliding the element (174) into the channel {172) as shown by arrow "A" of Figure 3, a length not less than the distance between the base of the lid and the end of the mammoth, thereby releasing the cap (140) from the lid (120) and exposing the mammilla (130); the cap (140) is rotated together with the arm (170) towards the side of the bottle (100) where the second neck (115) is located, as indicated by the arrow arc "B" of Figure 4, displacing the arm down inside the channel (172) according to the direction of the arrow "C" of Figure 5 as much as necessary to position the cap (140) exactly on the cover of 'spare part (150), to finally hold it firmly said cover of spare (150) to the push to it in .the direction of arrow "D" in Figure 6. it should be noted that this movement will produce 'a further displacement in the vertical direction of one or both of the slidable elements (174 ) and (178) within their corresponding channels (172) and (176), respectively.
Se ofrecen a continuación algunos detalles de los elementos constitutivos de la invención y ñu modo de empleo. La Figura 7a es una vista frontal o lateral, debido a la simetría que exhiben los elementos descritos, de una tapa (120) convencional para biberón, que normalmente tiene un borde inferior (122) circular y un cuerpo cilindrico (124) que puede ser liso o presentar una forma de prisma poligonal con bordes redondeados, como se ilustra en la Figura 7a; la tapa (120) presenta en su interior elementos de roscado (no ilustrados) para su ajuste en el cuello roscado del extremo abierto del biberón (100) , y un hueco concéntrico (126) por el que se hace pasar y se ajusta una mamila .(130) de látex u otro material plástico, que queda sujeta firmemente en el hueco (126) de la tapa (120) por la presión que ejerce el propio material de fabricación al retomar su forma original; las mamilas convencionales suelen presentar una depresión anular en la zona de acoplamiento con una tapa para asegurar su posición correcta dentro de dicho hueco. La Figura 7b muestra una vista de plano superior del conjunto.Some details of the constituent elements of the invention and its mode of use are given below. Figure 7a is a front or side view, due to the symmetry exhibited by the described elements, of a conventional bottle cap (120), which normally has a circular bottom edge (122) and a cylindrical body (124) that can be smooth or present a polygonal prism shape with rounded edges, as illustrated in Figure 7a; the cover (120) has threaded elements (not shown) for its adjustment in the threaded neck of the open end of the bottle (100), and a concentric recess (126) through which a mammoth is passed and adjusted (130) of latex or other plastic material, which is firmly held in the recess (126) of the lid (120) by the pressure exerted by the manufacturing material itself when returning to its original shape; Conventional mammals usually have an annular depression in the coupling area with a lid to ensure their correct position within said recess. Figure 7b shows a top plan view of the assembly.
También de manera convencional, los biberones y mamilas disponibles comercialmente se acompañan de un tapón (140) hueco que se representa esquemáticamente en las Figuras 8a y 8b y que en la mayoría de las modalidades convencionales incluye aproximadamente los mismos elementos: una base (142) de forma esencialmente cilindrica de baja altura cuyo diámetro interior se diseña para ajustarse a presión alrededor de la periferia exterior de la tapa (120) a la que se destina; sobre esta base (142) se levanta una estructura truncocónica (144) hueca y abierta en su extremo inferior de unión con la base (142) en una zona, anular (146) ; la altura de la sección (144) es tal que permite acomodar en su interior sobradamente a la mamila (130) soportada en una tapa (120) convencional; el cuerpo truncocónico (144) se delimita en su parte superior por una superficie (148) que cierra completamente el "domo", formando entonces el tapón (140) de forma acampanada que se ilustra. De conformidad con las enseñanzas de la presente invención, se adiciona a dicho tapón (140), un canal (176) con sus extremos cerrados y dentro del cual se confina un elemento deslizable de forma general de polea (178).Also in a conventional manner, commercially available bottles and bottles are accompanied by a hollow cap (140) that is schematically represented in Figures 8a and 8b and which in most conventional modes includes approximately the same elements: a base (142) essentially cylindrical of low height whose inner diameter is designed to fit under pressure around the outer periphery of the cover (120) to which it is intended; On this base (142) a hollow and open truncochonic structure (144) is raised at its lower end of connection with the base (142) in an annular zone (146); the height of the section (144) is such that it allows the mammoth (130) supported in a conventional cover (120) to be accommodated in its interior; the truncoconic body (144) is delimited in its upper part by a surface (148) that completely closes the "dome", then forming the cap (140) in a flared shape illustrated. In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a channel (176) with its closed ends and within which a generally pulley sliding element (178) is confined is added to said stopper (140).
Como se ha mencionado, el tapón (140) se usa para aislar al conjunto de tapa (120) y mamila (130) al deslizarse sobre el conjunto en la dirección indicada por las flechas ME" en laAs mentioned, the plug (140) is used to isolate the cover assembly (120) and mamila (130) by sliding over the assembly in the direction indicated by the arrows M E "in the
Figura 9r haciéndolo descender hasta que las correspondientes secciones cilindricas de la tapa (120) y el tapón (140) (zonas designadas como (124) y (142) respectivamente en las Figuras previas) se ajustan entre si, logrando el efecto deseado de preservar a la mamila (130) del contacto con el aire y otros medios de contaminación.Figure 9 r by lowering it until the corresponding cylindrical sections of the lid (120) and the plug (140) (areas designated as (124) and (142) respectively in the previous Figures) fit together, achieving the desired effect of preserve the mamila (130) from contact with air and other means of contamination.
Los biberones y mamilas disponibles comercialmente se acompañan de algunos aditamentos adicionales, tales como un disco de sello (160) que se ilustra en las Figuras lia y 11b, el cual tiene forma circular, y cuyo cuerpo principal (162) tiene un diámetro que permite su introducción en - una tapa (150) de repuesto ilustrada en las Figuras 10a y 10b, idéntica a la tapaCommercially available bottles and bottles are accompanied by some additional attachments, such as a seal disc (160) illustrated in Figures lia and 11b, which It has a circular shape, and whose main body (162) has a diameter that allows its introduction into - a replacement cover (150) illustrated in Figures 10a and 10b, identical to the cover
(120) referida antes, aunque se emplean referencias diferentes para designar ambas y evitar confusiones, de manera que un altorrelieve (164) también de forma circular pueda llenar el hueco (156) de una tapa de repuesto (150), cuando dicho disco(120) referred to above, although different references are used to designate both and avoid confusion, so that a relief (164) also circularly can fill the gap (156) of a spare cover (150), when said disk
(160) se introduce en la dirección adecuada en dicha tapa (150) como se indica por la flecha ΛλG" en la Figura 12. El disco (160) • se complementa con una pequeña asa (166) que se proyecta sobre la cara opuesta a aquella ocupada por el , altorrelieve(160) is inserted in the appropriate direction in said cover (150) as indicated by the arrow Λλ G "in Figure 12. The disc (160) • is complemented by a small handle (166) that projects on the face opposite to the one occupied by the high relief
(164) , para la fácil manipulación del disco (160) . Es claro que, alternativamente, un dispositivo como el formado por la tapa (150) y el disco de sello (160) puede ser fabricado de una sola pieza formando una tapa "ciega".(164), for easy handling of the disc (160). It is clear that, alternatively, a device such as that formed by the cover (150) and the seal disc (160) can be manufactured in one piece forming a "blind" cover.
Como se ilustra en la Figura 12, el conjunto de tapa (150) y disco de sello (16Q) puede asociarse con una mamila de repuesto (152) que se introduce como lo indica la flecha "F", de manera que se obtiene un conjunto como se ilustra en la Figura 13, donde la mamila de repuesto (152) se encuentra disponible para ser usada en lugar de la mamila (130) cuando sea necesario.As illustrated in Figure 12, the lid assembly (150) and seal disc (16Q) can be associated with a replacement mammoth (152) which is inserted as indicated by the arrow "F", so that a assembly as illustrated in Figure 13, where the replacement bottle (152) is available for use instead of the bottle (130) when necessary.
Para los fines de la presente invención, uno de estos conjuntos de tapa (150) disco de sello (160) y mamila de repuesto (152) ocupa la segunda boca (115) en el cuerpo (110) del biberón (100) modificado de conformidad con la presente invención, siendo posible sujetar o retirar dicho conjunto, como se indica por la flecha "I" de la Figura 14, al hacerlo girar en uno u otro sentido como se indica por la flecha curva *H" en la1 misma Figura. Obsérvese que el cuerpo adicional (115) se ubica sobre la superficie exterior de la pared del biberón (100) por lo que nunca toma contacto con el fluido en el interior de éste, preservando la lisura de la cara interna del cuerpo (110) del biberón (100) para su fácil limpieza y para evitar la acumulación de residuos; nótese además que, como se indicó anteriormente, la distancia entre la pared exterior del biberón y la boca del cuerpo adicional (115) es tal que permite alojar perfectamente a la mamila de repuesto (152) sin que ésta toque dicha pared cuando se coloca el conjunto de la Figura 13 roscablemente sobre dicho cuerpo (115) .For the purposes of the present invention, one of these sets of lid (150) seal disc (160) and replacement mamila (152) occupies the second mouth (115) in the body (110) of the bottle (100) modified in accordance with the present invention, it being possible to hold or remove said assembly, as indicated by the arrow "I" of Figure 14, by rotating it in one direction or another as indicated by the curved arrow * H "in one same figure. Note that the additional body (115) is located on the outer surface of the wall of the bottle (100) so it never contacts the fluid inside it, while preserving the smoothness of the face inside the body (110) of the bottle (100) for easy cleaning and to avoid the accumulation of waste; note also that, as indicated above, the distance between the outer wall of the bottle and the mouth of the additional body (115) is such that it allows to perfectly accommodate the replacement mallet (152) without it touching said wall when the assembly of Figure 13 is placed threadably on said body (115).
Debe ser evidente que el cuerpo (115) puede adaptarse a partir de otro cuerpo de biberón del cual es cortado de manera que la linea de corte (116) se ajuste perfectamente al perfil del cuerpo (110); o en su caso, dicho cuerpo (115) puede formarse con una configuración similar desde la fabricación del biberón (100) , considerando siempre que la superficie interior del cuerpo principal (110) se mantenga lisa.It should be evident that the body (115) can be adapted from another bottle body from which it is cut so that the cutting line (116) fits perfectly to the body profile (110); or where appropriate, said body (115) can be formed with a similar configuration from the manufacture of the bottle (100), always considering that the inner surface of the main body (110) remains smooth.
La mamila de repuesto (152) está disponible para reemplazar a la mamila (130) en cualquier momento, al llevarla de su posición de resguardo mostrada en la Figura 13 a su posición de uso, como en la Figura 7a, siguiendo el procedimiento bien conocido e ilustrado esquemáticamente en las Figuras 15a a 15e, como sigue: una vez desenroscado el conjunto de repuesto como se indica en la Figura 14, el conjunto de la Figura 15a se desensambla como se indica por las flechas "J" y "K" en la Figura 15b, se retira el disco (160) (flecha ΛL") ; posteriormente se "voltea" la mamila (152) de acuerdo con la flecha "M" de la Figura 15c, se inserta a través del orificio central de la tapa (150) según la flecha "N" de la Figura 15d y se ajusta en él, para quedar finalmente como se muestra en la Figura 15e; ya ensamblado de esta manera, el conjunto puede reemplazar a la tapa (120) y mamila (130) que originalmente ocupaba la boca del cuerpo (110) del biberón (100) , y ésta a la vez se lleva a la posición de resguardo para su posterior limpieza, invirtiendo los pasos de las Figuras 15a a 15e de la Figura 14.The replacement mamila (152) is available to replace the mamila (130) at any time, by carrying it from its backup position shown in Figure 13 to its position of use, as in Figure 7a, following the well-known and schematically illustrated procedure in Figures 15a to 15e, as follows: after unscrewing the replacement assembly as indicated in the Figure 14, the assembly of Figure 15a is disassembled as indicated by the arrows "J" and "K" in Figure 15b, the disc (160) (arrow Λ L ") is removed; subsequently the" mammoth "is turned over (152) according to the arrow "M" of Figure 15c, is inserted through the central hole of the cover (150) according to the arrow "N" of Figure 15d and is adjusted therein, to finally be as shown in Figure 15e; already assembled in this way, the assembly can replace the lid (120) and mamila (130) that originally occupied the mouth of the body (110) of the bottle (100), and this at the same time is carried to the guard position for later cleaning, reversing the steps of Figures 15a to 15e of Figure 14.
La Figura 16 muestra un corte de un tramo del canal (172) , idéntico al canal (176) aunque este último con menor longitud, en donde se aprecia cómo uno de los elementos deslizables (178)Figure 16 shows a section of a section of the channel (172), identical to the channel (176) although the latter with shorter length, where one of the sliding elements (178) can be seen
(o (174) ), con forma de carrete o polea, ocupa la parte hueca del canal (172) con una sección transversal en forma de "C" con lados rectos, en el cual los bordes superiores dirigidos al interior (172') y (172") impiden que el elemento deslizable(or (174)), in the form of a reel or pulley, occupies the hollow part of the channel (172) with a "C" shaped cross section with straight sides, in which the upper edges directed inwards (172 ') and (172 ") prevent the sliding element
(178) pueda salir del interior de dicho canal (172), y limitan su movimiento a las direcciones indicadas por la flecha de doble punta "0" a lo largo del canal (172); esto también se indica en la vista superior mostrada en la Figura 17a,(178) can exit from inside said channel (172), and limit its movement to the directions indicated by the double-headed arrow "0" along the channel (172); this is also indicated in the top view shown in Figure 17a,
En la sección transversal a lo largo de la linea PP que se ilustra en la Figura 17b se muestra cómo los elementos deslizables (174, 178) se encuentran confinados al interior de los canales (172, 176) y cómo los bordes (172f, 172") evitan la salida y a la vez permiten el deslizamiento de los elementos deslizables (174, 178) .The cross-section along the PP line illustrated in Figure 17b shows how the sliding elements (174, 178) are confined inside the channels (172, 176) and how the edges (172 f , 172 ") prevent the exit and at the same time allow the sliding of the sliding elements (174, 178).
Nótese que tanto en el canal (172) como en el (176), los extremos son cerrados.Note that both the channel (172) and the (176), the ends are closed.
Si bien se ha descrito una modalidad preferida de la presente invención donde el dispositivo es aplicado a un biberón convencional posteriormente a su fabricación como una adición hecha por el usuario, será evidente para una persona con conocimientos en el arte de la fabricación de biberones que las modificaciones y adiciones a la estructura de un biberón convencional pueden ser realizadas al momento de la fabricación, como se ha mencionado durante la descripción. Asi mismo, será evidente para una persona con conocimientos en la materia, que el dispositivo de la invención puede estar constituido no solamente por un brazo como el descrito, sino por un par de ellos, colocados diametralmente opuestos en el cuerpo del biberón y sujetos al tapón en puntos también diametralmente opuestos, siendo su funcionamiento como se ha descrito previamente.While a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described where the device is applied to a conventional bottle after its manufacture as a user-made addition, it will be apparent to a person skilled in the art of bottle making that Modifications and additions to the structure of a conventional bottle can be made at the time of manufacture, as mentioned during the description. Likewise, it will be evident to a person with knowledge in the subject, that the device of the invention can be constituted not only by an arm like the one described, but by a pair of them, placed diametrically opposite in the bottle body and subject to the cap in diametrically opposite points, its operation being as previously described.
También será evidente que es posible realizar modificaciones a los elementos descritos e ilustrados con referencia a la modalidad preferida, los que sin embargo, no deben considerarse que van más allá del alcance de la presente invención, la que en cambio deberá entenderse a partir de las reivindicaciones que siguen. It will also be evident that it is possible to make modifications to the elements described and illustrated with reference to the preferred embodiment, which, however, should not be considered to go beyond the scope of the present invention, which instead should be understood from the claims that follow.

Claims

REIVINDICACIONESUna vez descrita la invención, lo que se considera novedoso y por tanto se reclama su propiedad, es : CLAIMS Once the invention has been described, what is considered novel and therefore its ownership is claimed, is:
1. Un dispositivo para mantener el tapón de un biberón, cercano, disponible y con un alto grado de higiene mientras el biberón está siendo utilizado por un lactante; el biberón es un contenedor de cuerpo esencialmente cilindrico; en el extremo abierto del biberón se acopla una tapa roscable; la tapa a su vez soporta una mamila y el conjunto puede ser cubierto por un tapón para evitar su contaminación; el dispositivo consta de: a. un brazo rigido, b. un par de elementos deslizables, c. un tapón convencional para biberón, d. un canal para el confinamiento y deslizamiento de uno de los elementos deslizables ubicado en la pared externa del cuerpo del biberón, e. un canal para el confinamiento y deslizamiento de otro de los elementos deslizables ubicado en la pared externa del tapón del biberón, y f . medios de soporte alternos para el tapón dispuestos en el cuerpo del biberón; dicho dispositivo caracterizado porque el brazo rígido sujeta a dicho tapón en una primera posición cubriendo la mamila y tapa del biberón, desde donde es posible desplazar dicho tapón hasta una segunda posición sobre los medios de soporte alternos donde su superficie interior se resguarda de posibles contaminantes, manteniéndose unido a dicho brazo para evitar su extravío; y donde los medios de soporte alternos tienen la forma de una segunda boca de biberón con tapa y se ubican sobre la cara exterior del cuerpo del biberón en un ángulo apropiado para recibir y soportar al tapón sujeto a dicho brazo.1. A device for keeping the cap of a bottle close, available and with a high degree of hygiene while the bottle is being used by an infant; the bottle is an essentially cylindrical body container; a screw cap is attached to the open end of the bottle; the lid in turn supports a mammoth and the assembly can be covered by a plug to prevent contamination; The device consists of: a. a stiff arm, b. a pair of sliding elements, c. a conventional bottle cap, d. a channel for the confinement and sliding of one of the sliding elements located in the outer wall of the bottle body, e. a channel for the confinement and sliding of another of the sliding elements located in the outer wall of the bottle cap, and f. alternate support means for the cap disposed in the bottle body; said device characterized in that the rigid arm holds said cap in a first position covering the bottle and bottle cap, from which it is possible to move said cap to a second position on the alternate support means where its inner surface is protected from possible contaminants, staying attached to said arm to avoid its loss; and where the alternate support means are in the form of a second bottle mouth with a lid and are located on the outer face of the bottle body at an appropriate angle to receive and support the cap attached to said arm.
2. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque dichos medios de soporte alternos se ubican sobre la cara exterior del cuerpo del biberón.2. The device for holding the cap of a bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that said alternate support means are located on the outer face of the bottle body.
3. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 2, caracterizado3. The device for holding the cap of a bottle according to claim 2, characterized
• porque la línea media de dichos medios de soporte alternos se encuentra a 90° respecto de la línea central de dicho canal sobre el cuerpo del biberón»• because the midline of said alternate support means is at 90 ° with respect to the central line of said channel on the bottle body »
4. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 2, caracterizado porque la boca de dichos medios de soporte alternos forma un ángulo de menos de 90° con respecto a la boca del biberón.4. The device for holding the cap of a bottle according to claim 2, characterized because the mouth of said alternate support means forms an angle of less than 90 ° with respect to the mouth of the bottle.
5. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 2, caracterizado porque dichos medios de soporte alternos forman un espacio que puede alojar a una mamila de repuesto.5. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 2, characterized in that said alternate support means form a space that can accommodate a spare mallet.
6. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con las reivindicaciones 2 a 5, caracterizado porque dichos medios de soporte alternos pueden obtenerse por corte a partir de la parte superior de un biberón convencional con tapa, donde la linea de corte se ajusta perfectamente al contorno de la pared exterior del biberón.The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claims 2 to 5, characterized in that said alternate support means can be obtained by cutting from the top of a conventional bottle with a lid, where the cutting line is fits perfectly to the contour of the outer wall of the bottle.
7. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 6, caracterizado porque dichos medios de soporte alternos se sujetan firmemente a la cara exterior del biberón por cualquier técnica conocida en el arte tal que permita un sellado hermético entre el borde de corte de dichos medios y la cara exterior del biberón. 7. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 6, characterized in that said alternate support means are firmly attached to the outer face of the bottle by any technique known in the art such that it allows a tight seal between the edge of cutting said means and the outer face of the bottle.
8. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con las reivindicaciones 2 a 5, caracterizado porque dichos medios de soporte alternos se forman en una sola pieza con el biberón cuando se fabrica éste.8. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claims 2 to 5, characterized in that said alternate support means are formed in one piece with the bottle when it is manufactured.
9. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con las reivindicaciones 1 y 2, caracterizado porque la boca de dichos medios de soporte alternos es ocupada por una tapa "ciega".9. The device for holding the cap of a bottle according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the mouth of said alternate support means is occupied by a "blind" cover.
10. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, caracterizado porque dicha tapa "ciega" se forma al fijar permanentemente un disco de sello convencional dentro de una tapa convencional, de manera que el hueco de la tapa convencional destinado a recibir una mamila convencional sea obturado por dicho disco de sello.10. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 9, characterized in that said "blind" cap is formed by permanently fixing a conventional seal disc inside a conventional cap, so that the gap of the conventional cap destined to receive a conventional mamila be sealed by said seal disc.
11. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 10, caracterizado porque dicha tapa "ciega" es fabricada de una sola pieza.11. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 10, characterized in that said "blind" cap is manufactured in one piece.
12, El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, caracterizado porque al interior de dicha tapa "ciega" se sujeta una mamila de repuesto.12, The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 9, characterized because inside the cover "blind" is attached a spare mamila.
13. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 12, caracterizado porque dicha mamila de repuesto se mantiene libre de contacto con contaminantes mientras ocupa su lugar al interior de los medios alternos de soporte, sujeta a la tapa "ciega".13. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 12, characterized in that said replacement maila is kept free of contact with contaminants while taking its place inside the alternate support means, attached to the blind cover " ".
14. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 13, caracterizado porque dicha mamila de repuesto puede intercambiarse con la mamila montada sobre la tapa del biberón para uso y ésta a su vez resguardarse en el interior de los medios alternos de soporte, cuando dicha mamila se ha contaminado o es requerido su reemplazo por otro motivo.14. The device for holding the cap of a bottle according to claim 13, characterized in that said replacement bottle can be exchanged with the bottle mounted on the cover of the bottle for use and this in turn protected inside the alternate means of support, when said mamila has been contaminated or its replacement is required for another reason.
15. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque un extremo de cada uno de dichos elementos deslizables se sujeta a uno de los extremos de dicho brazo rígido y el extremo que queda libre de cada uno de dichos elementos deslizables se confina dentro de cada uno de dichos canales para permitir su deslizamiento. 15. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that one end of each of said sliding elements is attached to one of the ends of said rigid arm and the end that is free of each of said sliding elements are confined within each of said channels to allow sliding.
16. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 15, caracterizado porque uno de dichos canales con una longitud no menor a la distancia entre la base de la tapa y el extremo de la mamila está colocado fijamente sobre la cara exterior del cuerpo del biberón de manera que el brazo pueda deslizarse en la dirección de la longitud del biberón, desde una posición ajustada sobre el conjunto de tapa y mamila hasta una posición sobre el extremo de la mamila.16. The device for holding the cap of a bottle according to claim 15, characterized in that one of said channels with a length not less than the distance between the base of the lid and the end of the bottle is fixedly placed on the face outside of the body of the bottle so that the arm can slide in the direction of the bottle length, from an adjusted position on the cover and mammoth assembly to a position on the end of the bottle.
17. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 15, caracterizado porque el otro canal, de una longitud similar a la altura de la pared que rodea la base del tapón, se sujeta firmemente a dicha pared en una ubicación próxima al extremo abierto del mismo.17. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 15, characterized in that the other channel, of a length similar to the height of the wall surrounding the base of the cap, is firmly attached to said wall in a location next to the open end of it.
18. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 15, caracterizado porque los elementos deslizables pueden girar dentro de los canales, y permiten la rotación del brazo y del tapón con respecto del cuerpo del biberón para colocar y retirar el tapón sobre el conjunto de tapa y mamila en su primera posición de uso de protección al conjunto, o en su segunda posición de uso sobre los medios alternos de soporte. 18. The device for holding the cap of a bottle according to claim 15, characterized in that the sliding elements can rotate within the channels, and allow rotation of the arm and the cap with respect to the body of the bottle to place and remove the bottle cap on the cover and mammoth assembly in its first position of use of protection to the assembly, or in its second position of use on the alternate support means.
19. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque los elementos deslizables tienen preferentemente una forma de carrete o polea.19. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that the sliding elements preferably have a reel or pulley shape.
20. El dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque dichos canales tienen un perfil de XΛC" de lados rectos, con los extremos del lado abierto extendiéndose hacia el interior a fin de impedir la salida del elemento deslizafale confinado en su interior.20. The device for securing the cap of a bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that said channels have an XΛ C "profile of straight sides, with the ends of the open side extending inwardly so as to prevent the exit of the sliding element confined inside.
21. Un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 caracterizado por la presencia de un solo dispositivo para sujetar el tapón de un biberón.21. A bottle according to claim 1 characterized by the presence of a single device for holding the cap of a bottle.
22. ün biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 caracterizado por la presencia de dos dispositivos para sujetar el tapón de un biberón,22. A bottle according to claim 1 characterized by the presence of two devices for holding the cap of a bottle,
•23. ün biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 22 caracterizado porque los canales para el confinamiento y deslizamiento de los elementos deslizables en el extremo de cada brazo de cada uno de dichos dispositivos que se ubican sobre la pared externa del cuerpo del biberón, están en sitios diametralmente opuestos. • 23. A bottle according to claim 22 characterized in that the channels for the confinement and sliding of the sliding elements at the end of each arm of each of said devices that are they are located on the outer wall of the bottle's body, they are in diametrically opposite places.
24. Un biberón de conformidad con la reivindicación 22 caracterizado porque los canales para el confinamiento y deslizamiento de los elementos deslizables en el extremo de cada brazo de cada uno de dichos dispositivos que se ubican sobre la pared externa del cuerpo del tapón, están en sitios diametralmente opuestos. 24. A bottle according to claim 22 characterized in that the channels for the confinement and sliding of the sliding elements at the end of each arm of each of said devices that are located on the outer wall of the body of the cap, are in places diametrically opposed.
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