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Apparatus and method for preparing ingredients for a baby bottle

US9022081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2012
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/401
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for preparing infant formula to be supplied to a bottle, and methods and circuits for operating the same, are disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having a shape for integrating together components of the apparatus. A fluid reservoir for holding fluid and configured to be coupling to the housing is provided. Further provided is a formula disc disposed at a first location of the housing. The first location defined above a dispense location of the bottle, and the formula disc having a top end and a dispense end, the formula disc further includes a plurality of slots for holding the infant formula in a powder state. The apparatus has an end plate that is coupled to the dispense end of the formula disc, and the end plate has a dispense hole, such that the end plate is rotatable relative to the formula disc.

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