Abrégé

A bottle assembly is provided. The bottle assembly comprises a bottle having an end portion including a first detent formation, and a collar having a second complementary detent formation. The collar is arranged to snap fit to the end portion by engagement of the detent formations by application of force only in a direction towards the bottle. In addition, a valve assembly for use with a drinking vessel is provided. The valve assembly comprises a base member and a sealing member. The sealing member is moveable, dependent on a pressure difference across it, between a sealed position, wherein the sealing member is sealed against the base member, and an unsealed position, wherein the sealing member is unsealed from the base member. One or more channels are formed between the base member and the sealing member and extend to a periphery of the sealing member. The one or more channels are arranged to allow air to enter the drinking vessel from the periphery of the sealing member when the sealing member is in the unsealed position.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 9/00 - Biberons en général
• A61J 9/04 - Biberons en général à système d'alimentation en air
• A61J 11/04 - Tétines avec système de fixation aux biberons

Abrégé

A nipple for use with an infant drinking cup is disclosed herein. The nipple comprises a domed portion having a central region and an inner surface, a teat portion radially offset from the central region, and a radially-outer wall. The radially-outer wall is joined to the domed portion at a joining location and comprises an inner fluid-flow surface, defining a fluid flow direction. A region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location is substantially parallel to said fluid flow direction, or the inner fluid-flow surface of the teat portion extends radially outwardly, away from said region of the inner surface of the domed portion at the joining location.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 11/00 - Tétines
• A61J 11/02 - Tétines avec alimentation en air
• A61J 11/04 - Tétines avec système de fixation aux biberons

Abrégé

Disclosed herein is a valve assembly for a feeding or drinking vessel. The valve assembly comprises a valve seat surface (229), and a valve element having a valve face opposing said valve seat surface (229), a centre axis and a rim (232). The valve element further comprises a biasing element (242) configured such that, in a rest position, the valve face is biased against the valve seat surface (229), wherein the valve element rim (232) is arranged to be anchored and the biasing element (242) is arranged intermediate the valve element centre axis and rim (232).

Classes IPC  ?

• F16K 7/12 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p. ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme plat, en forme d'assiette ou en forme de bol
• A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table
• F16K 15/14 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes flexibles

Abrégé

There is described a valve assembly (100) for a drinking vessel. The valve assembly comprises a first valve portion (130) having a fluid outlet (131) formed therein, and a second valve portion (120) comprising a flexible diaphragm (122) having a blocking portion movable from a closed sealing position to an open position. The second valve portion (120) holds the flexible diaphragm (122) relative to the first valve portion (130) such that in the closed sealing position the blocking portion seals the fluid outlet (131) so as to prevent fluid flow therethrough. The second valve portion (120) further comprises one or more apertures (124) formed therein and spaced from the blocking portion such that a fluid flow path is formed from the fluid outlet (131) to at least one of the apertures (124) when the blocking portion is moved from the closed sealing position to the open position. By having the blocking portion seal the fluid outlet, the blocking portion may flex in the same direction as fluid flowing through the liquid outlet, therefore making it easier for a user to break the seal when using a drinking cup.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table

Abrégé

A teether is provided for infant use. The teether comprises an exterior portion and a mouthpiece wherein the mouthpiece includes a substantially U-shaped biting section comprising first and second arms extending from a central portion. At least part of said central portion is resiliency collapsible upon application of pressure thereto during use of the teether by an infant.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 17/02 - Anneaux de dentition

Abrégé

The invention relates to a breast attachment, in particular a flexible insert for a breast pump or a nipple shield, wherein the insert or shield applies a positive massaging effect on a breast mimicking the natural stimulation of a baby breast feeding.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 1/06 - Tire-lait
• A61J 13/00 - Articles de protection des bouts de seins

Abrégé

A teat for a baby product comprises a flexible wall which is collapsible and has first and second protrusions disposed on an inner face thereof. When a force is applied to the wall, portions of the wall are brought proximal to one another and a protrusion is arranged to contact the inner face of the wall.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 11/00 - Tétines

Abrégé

A soother comprising a teat and a shield is constructed by co-moulding the teat and the shield and over-moulding the teat material on the shield material. As a result a secure bond is formed and a simple and easily cleanable soother is provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 17/00 - Sucettes pour bébésAnneaux de dentition

Abrégé

A soother (10) is provided comprising a baglet (12) and a shield ring (14). The baglet (12) includes a continuous external bead (32) which extends beyond the outer periphery of the shield ring (14). The soother (10) further comprises a handle ring (16), wherein the external bead (32) also extends beyond the outer periphery of the handle ring (16). According to an alternative embodiment, a soother (10) is provided which comprises a baglet (12) having a continuous external bead (32), at least one discontinuous shield ring segment (44, 50) and at least one discontinuous handle ring segment (42, 48).

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 17/00 - Sucettes pour bébésAnneaux de dentition