Filter cap for filtering and dispensing a nutritional composition
US9474407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2201/006
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a filter cap (1) for filtering liquid and dispensing an aqueous nutritional composition to a human, the filter cap (1) comprising a liquid inlet means (6) designed to be supplied with liquid from external liquid dispensing means (20), an adaptor (2) for connecting the filter cap (1) to the liquid dispensing means (20), connection means (2) designed for selectively connecting an opening (10) of the filter cap (1) to a container (3) designed to hold a powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base (5) for the preparation of the nutritional composition (5a) upon hydration with the supplied liquid, and a filter assembly (7) in the flow path of the liquid from the inlet means (6) to the opening (10), the filter assembly (7) being configured to remove contaminants from liquid fed into the container through the inlet means (6).
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