A retainer (1) for releasably retaining an item, such as a bottle, is described. The retainer comprises a housing (19); and a latch. The latch is configurable between: i) an unlocked state for insertion of the item into, or removal of the item from, the housing, in which the latch is movable between an open position and a closed position; and ii) a locked state for retaining the item in the housing, in which the latch is maintained in the closed position. Configuration between the locked state and the unlocked state is effected by a change in orientation of the retainer.

Systems and methods including a container assembly configured to maintain a controlled environment for storing a product therein are disclosed. Controlled environmental parameters may include at least one of the following: temperature, humidity, payload moisture content, solar radiation, magnetism, microwave, or light illumination. In certain implementations, the system includes a payload chamber and a self-contained environmental control unit (ECU) that may be coupled to the payload chamber using a substantially airtight seal. In certain embodiments, the ECU may include a condenser, a humidity controller, a liquid tank and a power source. Certain embodiments may include a warmer, temperature and/or humidity sensors, and/or a lock. Various combinations of the foregoing components and features may be incorporated, depending on the requirements of each particular implementation.

A reusable food pouch having a removably insertable one-way valve is disclosed herein. The one-way valve may be used with the reusable food pouch if food product having a water-like consistency is being stored in the reusable food pouch to prevent spills if the reusable food pouch is inadvertently laid on its side. Conversely, the one-way valve may be removed from the reusable food pouch if the food product has a consistency more like thick oatmeal and/or applesauce to allow for free flow of the food product through a spout of the reusable food pouch.

A container for feeding a patient includes a deformable receptacle having a cavity for holding a flowable food product and a rigid cover attachable to the upper end of the deformable receptacle. The rigid cover may have a male feeding tube connector that is uniquely connectable to a female feeding tube connector of a feeding tube or may have a female feeding tube connector that is uniquely connectable to a male feeding tube connector of a syringe. With the male and female feeding tube connectors connected, the deformable receptacle and the feeding tube or syringe are in fluid tight fluid communication to allow the flowable food product to be forced out of the opening of the deformable receptacle and into the feeding tube or syringe when the deformable receptacle is squeezed.

A deflating device for transferring a liquid content from a supply container into a baby feeding device is disclosed, comprising a positioning and holding arrangement configured for positioning and for holding a dual structure comprising (i) a squeezable bag prefilled with a liquid content and constituting said supply container, and (ii) an inflatable container constituting said baby feeding device, the positioning and holding arrangement being configured to allow transferring the liquid content from the squeezable bag into the inflatable container while the dual structure is held by; the device is further comprising a deflating mechanism configured to apply a deflating pressure on the squeezable bag thereby evacuating its liquid content into the inflatable container. A method for finalizing a baby feeding formula and introducing it into a disposable inflatable container is also disclosed.

A retaining device configured for securing a bottle. The retaining device includes a receptacle that is configured to receive a bottle. The receptacle includes a cylindrical wall portion that is configured to secure the bottle. The cylindrical wall portion further includes a six-leaf mouth opening that expands to accommodate different size bottles and provides a snug grip to bottles. The retaining device further includes a base and configured to create a wide suction base, that is extended out from the bottom portion of the cylindrical portion.

A container for feeding a patient includes a deformable receptacle having a cavity for holding a flowable food product and a rigid cover attachable to the upper end of the deformable receptacle. The rigid cover may have a male feeding tube connector that is uniquely connectable to a female feeding tube connector of a feeding tube or may have a female feeding tube connector that is uniquely connectable to a male feeding tube connector of a syringe. With the male and female feeding tube connectors connected, the deformable receptacle and the feeding tube or syringe are in fluid tight fluid communication to allow the flowable food product to be forced out of the opening of the deformable receptacle and into the feeding tube or syringe when the deformable receptacle is squeezed.

The present application relates to the technical field of baby appliance structure, and provides a feeding bottle, including: a body and at least one non-return valve integrally formed at a lower of the body. The non-return valve includes a connection portion that is connected at the body, an extension portion for disturbing the laminar flow state of the internal liquid of the body when shaking the body, and a valve for allowing only the air outside to enter into the body, the extension portion is tapered and extends along a surface of the body toward the interior of the body, the extension portion is located at the inside of the bottom of the body, or located above the inside of the bottom of the body and in the vicinity of the inside of the bottom of the body. This design can solve the problem that the structure of the existing feeding bottle may cause flatulence to the baby due to the unbalanced pressure and may easily lead to incomplete dissolution of the milk powder.

An article holder device, is disclosed. The holder device includes a suction device, configured to create a vacuum on a fixed surface, resulting in being affixed to the fixed surface. The holder device includes a base member configured to provide leveling support to an article. The holder device includes a hollowed-out portion centrally positioned on the base member, and extending in an upward direction. The holder device includes a grip positioned within the inner periphery of the hollowed-out portion, configured to prevent the article from inadvertent slipping.

A bottle holder with a body includes an upper portion; a base; a cup seat disposed in the upper portion; and one or more lighting elements, at least one of the lighting elements being disposed below the cup seat and oriented to direct light upward. The bottle holder further includes a cup removably positioned in the cup seat, the cup being constructed to support a bottle. The bottle holder may include a control system configured to control the one or more lighting elements and other electronic components that may optionally be included. A system for illuminating a container includes a bottle holder and a remote control unit constructed to communicate with a control unit of the bottle holder.