Abstract
The invention is a baby formula making device comprising, a water tank (12) adapted for storing sterilized water, a heating unit adapted for heating water stored in the water tank (12), a formula container (14) adapted for storing a formula, and a feed opening adapted for feeding the heated water and the formula directly into a baby formula container (40, 40′). The baby formula making device is characterised in that it further comprises: a rotatable member (16) adapted for engaging a neck portion (42) of the baby formula container (40, 40′) such that the neck portion (42) fits the feed opening (38); and a motor adapted for driving the rotatable member (16) for mixing the formula and the water fed to the baby formula container (40, 40′). The invention is furthermore baby formula container for the baby formula making device and a method for making a baby formula.
Claims
1. A baby formula making device comprising a water tank (12) adapted for storing sterilized water, a heating unit adapted for heating water stored in the water tank (12), a formula container (14) adapted for storing a formula, and a feed opening adapted for feeding the heated water and the formula directly into a baby formula container (40, 40′), characterised by further comprising a rotatable member (16) adapted for engaging a neck portion (42) of the baby formula container (40, 40′) such that the neck portion (42) fits the feed opening (38), and a motor adapted for driving the rotatable member (16) for mixing the formula and water fed into the baby formula container (40, 40′).
2. The baby formula making device according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises a motor adapted to be controlled to drive the rotatable member (16) with a controlled rise and fall rate, providing a splash-proof mixing of the formula and water fed into the baby formula container (40, 40′).
3. The baby formula making device according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises a motor adapted to continuously unidirectionally rotate the rotatable member (16) for mixing the formula and water fed into the baby formula container (40, 40′).
4. The baby formula making device according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises a motor adapted to rotate the rotatable member (16) by a sinusoidal speed profile.
5. The baby formula making device according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises a first conduit (11) adapted for feeding heated water and being arranged between the water tank (12) and the feed opening (38), and a second conduit (13) adapted for feeding the formula and being arranged between the formula container (14) and the feed opening (38).
6. The baby formula making device according to claim 5, characterised in that the baby formula container (40, 40′), the water tank (12) and the first conduit (11) connected thereto, as well as the baby formula container (40, 40′), the formula container (14) and the second conduit (13) connected thereto constitute a closed system enabling sterile feeding.
7. The baby formula making device according to claim 1, characterised in that it further comprises a removable first cover (20) adapted for covering an area comprising the rotatable member (16) and the baby formula container (40, 40′) connected thereto, and/or a removable second cover (22) adapted for covering the water tank (12) and the formula container (14).
8. The baby formula making device according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises a display (18) adapted for displaying a status of the device and/or a status of the baby formula being prepared.
9. The baby formula making device according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises an artificial intelligence-based control unit that is adapted for forecasting the duration of the baby formula preparation process, for monitoring formula consumption habits, and/or for communicating with a communications device, preferably with a smartphone.
10. A baby formula container (40, 40′) for the baby formula making device according to claim 1, comprising a neck portion (42) allowing for securing a closing member, a side wall (44) connected to the neck portion (42), and a base portion (46) delimiting the side wall (44) at the bottom, characterised by further comprising a vortex generator member (48) that is adapted to generate vortices in a liquid received in the baby formula container (40, 40′) for mixing components of the liquid and/or substances added to the liquid when the baby formula container (40, 40′) is rotated.
11. The baby formula container (40, 40′) according to claim 10, characterised in that the vortex generator member (48) is arranged on the side wall (44) and/or on the base portion (46).
12. The baby formula container (40, 40′) according to claim 10, characterised in that the neck portion (42) has a threaded configuration.
13. A method for making baby formula by applying the baby formula making device according to claim 1, comprising the steps of attaching an empty baby formula container (40, 40′) to the rotatable member (16) of the baby formula making device, feeding into the baby formula container (40, 40′) an amount of formula from the formula container (14) of the baby formula making device corresponding to a specific amount of baby formula to be made, and feeding into the baby formula container (40, 40′), after applying heating, an amount of sterilized water from the water tank (12) of the baby formula making device corresponding to the specific amount of baby formula to be made, characterised by rotating the baby formula container (40, 40′) by controlling a drive of a motor, whereby mixing the formula and the water fed into the baby formula container (40, 40′).
14. The method according to claim 13, characterised by controlling the motor by applying a controlled speed rise and fall rate, such that splash-proof mixing of the substances fed into the baby formula container (40, 40′) is provided.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Preferred embodiments of the invention are described below by way of example with reference to the following drawings, wherein
[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the baby formula making device according to the invention,
[0026] FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of the baby formula making device according to FIG. 1,
[0027] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the baby formula making device according to FIG. 1,
[0028] FIG. 4 shows a side view of the baby formula making device according to FIG. 1 without the cover portions,
[0029] FIG. 5 shows a side view of the baby formula making device according to FIG. 3 without the water tank and the formula container,
[0030] FIG. 6 is another perspective view of the baby formula making device according to FIG. 1,
[0031] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the baby formula making device according to FIG. 5 without the cover portions,
[0032] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the baby formula making device according to FIG. 6 without the water tank and the formula container,
[0033] FIG. 9 shows yet another perspective view of the baby formula making device according to FIG. 1,
[0034] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a perspective front view of the baby formula making device according to FIG. 1,
[0035] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the baby formula container according to the invention,
[0036] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the baby formula container according to the invention, and
[0037] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a preferred rotational speed curve of the motor of the baby formula making device according to the invention.
MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0038] In FIG. 1 there can be seen a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the baby formula making device according to the invention. The baby formula making device that is shown in FIG. 2 in sectional view comprises a water tank 12 receiving sterilized water, a heating unit (not shown) adapted for heating the water received in the water tank 12, a formula container 14 adapted for storing formula, and a feed opening 38 adapted for feeding the heated water and the formula directly into the baby formula container 40 (for example, the container portion of a baby or formula bottle), the feed opening 38 being depicted in more detail in FIG. 2.
[0039] In the context of the present description, the term “formula” is used to refer to nutritional preparations for infants, babies or kids, i.e. infant formula (for replacing breast milk), instant drinks or drink concentrates for babies or small children. In the context of the present description, the term “baby formula” is used to refer to ready-to-consume products, for example ready-to-consume infant- or baby formula or drinks, preferably made by adding water or other liquids at the appropriate ratio corresponding to the type of the formula.
[0040] In the preferred embodiment depicted in the figure, the baby formula making device comprises a housing 10; the water tank 12 and the formula container 14 are arranged in the housing 10 (see FIG. 2). In certain embodiments the water tank 12 and/or the formula container 14 are arranged outside the housing 10 of the baby formula making device. The water tank 12 is preferably adapted for receiving sterilized water sufficient for preparing multiple portions of baby formula; the capacity of the water tank 12 is preferably at least 0.5 litre, more preferably at least 1 litre.
[0041] The heating unit adapted for heating the sterilized water is preferably arranged connected to the water tank 12, more preferably it is arranged connected to a first conduit 11 interconnecting the water tank 12 and the feed opening 38. If the heating unit is connected to the water tank 12 it usually heats up the entire contents of the water tank 12, while in case the heating unit is connected to the first conduit 11 it only heats up the water flowing through the first conduit 11, i.e. the amount of water required for making the baby formula, which typically requires less time than heating the entire contents of the water tank 12. The water is heated to body temperature by the heating unit so the baby formula is prepared at a temperature at which it can be consumed instantly.
[0042] The formula is stored in the formula container 14 in a form known from the prior art, preferably in a powdered, concentrate, liquid or gel form, from which ready-to-consume baby formula can be prepared by adding water.
[0043] In a manner depicted in FIG. 2, the feed opening 38 comprises separate respective openings for feeding formula and water, ensuring that the formula and the water can only come into contact and mix with each other in the baby formula container 40 attached to the device, so ready-to-consume baby formula (that can spoil quickly and has to be removed regularly) does not form in the device. The baby formula container 40 is preferably the container portion of a baby bottle, or other container suitable for storing ready-to-consume baby formula.
[0044] The baby formula making device according to the invention further comprises a rotatable member 16 adapted for engaging a neck portion 42 of the baby formula container 40 such that it the neck portion 42 fits the feed opening 38, and a motor controlled to drive the rotatable member 16 such that the latter mixes the formula and the water fed into the baby formula container 40. By fitting the neck portion 42 of the baby formula container 40 against the feed opening 38, the water and the formula to be fed through the feed opening 38 can be fed into the baby formula container 40 in their entirety. The rotatable member 16 preferably has a threaded configuration, to which member a baby formula container 40 having a threaded neck portion 42 can be affixed. In another preferred embodiment, the rotatable member 16 has a configuration enabling it to be connected in grooves disposed on the neck portion 42 of the baby formula container 40.
[0045] Once turned on, the motor drives the rotatable member 16 causing the baby formula container 40 affixed to the rotatable member 16 to also rotate. Due to the effect of the rotation of the baby formula container 40 the water and the formula fed into the baby formula container 40 are mixed, forming ready-to-consume, homogeneous baby formula. The efficacy of mixing may be further improved by the shape of the baby formula container 40. Shorter mixing times of the formula and the water can be achieved with the same rotation parameters by applying a baby formula container 40 comprising vortex generator members. Respective preferred embodiments of the baby formula container 40 are depicted by way of example in FIG. 11 and in FIG. 12.
[0046] In the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 1, the baby formula making device comprises a first cover 20 adapted for closing off the region around the rotatable member 16 and the baby formula container 40 attached thereto. Thereby, the first cover 20 prevents the rotating rotatable member 16 and the baby formula container 40 from contacting a foreign object and from being blocked in movement, while accidents caused by touching the rotating components can also be prevented. The first cover 20 can of course be opened or it has a removable configuration, enabling the baby formula container 40 to be attached to or removed from the device.
[0047] The baby formula making device preferably further comprises a second cover 22 and a third cover 24 that are adapted for covering the water tank 12 and the formula container 14 in the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 1. The second cover 22 and the third cover 24 is preferably configured such that they can be removed or opened, enabling the replacement or refilling of the water tank 12 and the formula container 14.
[0048] In the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 1 the baby formula making device comprises a collecting container 26 that is preferably arranged under the feed opening 38 and is adapted for collecting the formula falling from the feed opening 38 or the water flowing therefrom, for example in such a case wherein the device is operated without connecting a baby formula container 40 or wherein the baby formula container 40 is connected incorrectly. The top portion of the collecting container 26 preferably comprises perforations 28 adapted for letting the formula or water to enter into the inside of the collecting container 26. The collecting container 26 can preferably be detached from the baby formula making device and can be emptied, cleaned or washed separately.
[0049] In the preferred embodiment depicted in FIG. 1, the housing 10 of the baby formula making device comprises a display 18 that is arranged on the top side of the housing 10 in the embodiment according to FIG. 1. The display 18 can be implemented as any display type known in the art, for example, as a LED touch screen. The display 18 preferably also functions as an operator interface that can be used for entering instructions related to the baby formula preparation process, for example to the amount of the baby formula to be prepared. The baby formula making device preferably further comprises a status indicator 30 adapted for indicating the status of the device and/or of the baby formula being prepared, for example indicates the switched-on state of the device by different-colour illumination.
[0050] The baby formula making device is preferably equipped with a cable 32 adapted for providing, preferably from a power outlet, the electric power required for the operation of the heating unit and the motor. In other embodiments of the device, electric power required for operating the device can be provided by a rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery.
[0051] In FIG. 2 the sectional view of the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 1 is shown, depicting a preferred internal structural arrangement of the device. In the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 2 the formula container 14 is arranged above the water tank 12. Between the water tank 12 and the feed opening 38 a first conduit 11 is arranged, through which water can be fed into the baby formula container 40. The first conduit 11 is preferably connected to the water tank 12, preferably to the bottom of the water tank 12, through a first valve 34. The first valve 34 is adapted for preventing water held in the water tank 12 from entering the first conduit 11 when the baby formula making device is not in operation. The first valve 34 can be of any type known from prior art that is suited for the flow control of liquids. Optionally, a filter adapted for filtering the water to be fed into the baby formula container 40 is arranged at the outlet of the water tank 12 and/or in the first conduit 11. The filter can be of any filter type known in the art.
[0052] The formula container 14 arranged above the water tank 12 is preferably arranged at least partially above the feed opening 38. The formula container 14 is connected to the feed opening 38 by a second conduit 13; in the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 2 the second conduit 13 is arranged vertically and allows the contents of the formula container 14 to be fed into the baby formula container 40, even by gravity feed. In further preferred embodiments the second conduit 13 is arranged at a non-zero angle with respect to the vertical direction, so that the formula slides through it and through the feed opening 38 and into the baby formula container 40. A second valve 36 adapted for preventing formula from inadvertently dropping out from the formula container 14 is arranged between the formula container 14 and the second conduit 13. The second valve 36 can be implemented by applying any type of valve known in the art, preferably a valve or membrane that is permeable to materials having a consistency corresponding that of the formula, for example powder, concentrate, or gel. The formula container 14 is preferably arranged in the baby formula making device at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction, preferably at an angle not greater than 10°, more preferably at an angle not greater than 5°, such that the formula container 14 preferably inclines towards the second conduit 13, whereby the formula can be poured out from the formula container 14 without residue. The second conduit 13 preferably has larger cross-sectional area than the first conduit 11 such that any residual formula remaining in the second conduit 13 can be removed therefrom.
[0053] The formula container 14 preferably comprises a unique identifier, for example an RFID tag that is characteristic of the particular formula stored in the formula container 14. The baby formula making device is able to recognise this unique identifier and to accordingly measure the quantities of water and formula in order to prepare the desired quantity of baby formula. The user therefore has to specify only the desired amount of baby formula, while all the other tasks, for example measuring the right amount of formula and water by using the mixing ratios corresponding to the applied formula, setting the required temperature, and subsequently mixing the formula and the water are performed by the baby formula making device automatically, without any further user intervention.
[0054] The rotatable member 16 is adapted to fittingly attach the baby formula container 40 to the feed opening 38; in the preferred embodiment according to the figure the rotatable member 16 is configured to encompass the feed opening 38. The rotatable member 16 first engages the baby formula container 40, and then, driven by the motor connected thereto, the rotatable member 16 rotates the baby formula container 40 such that the content of the baby formula container 40 is mixed.
[0055] FIG. 2 shows a first cover 20 that is adapted for covering a first side (its front side as shown in the figure) of the baby formula making device and, as it was described in relation to FIG. 1, protects the feed opening 38 and the rotatable member 16 from contamination, while it also prevents the rotatable member 16 and the baby formula container 40 connected thereto from being blocked in their rotation from external effects, for example by a hand or an external object, while it also protects the user's hands against injury. The bottom portion of the first cover 20 is configured to fit against the collecting container 26. In the figure there can also be seen perforations 28 disposed at the top portion of the collecting container 26 that (as it was described in relation to FIG. 1) are adapted for enabling the formula or water falling from above to enter the collecting container 26.
[0056] Furthermore, in FIG. 2 it can be seen at the backside of the baby formula making device a second cover 22 and a third cover 24 adapted for covering the water tank 12 and the formula container 14, respectively, and a cable 32 adapted for providing power supply.
[0057] The features of the structural components depicted in FIG. 2 correspond to the features discussed above in relation to FIG. 1.
[0058] FIGS. 3-5 depict preferred embodiments of the baby formula making device in side elevation view. The preferred embodiment according to FIG. 3 corresponds to the preferred embodiments described in detail in relation to FIGS. 1 and 2. In FIG. 3 there can be seen a first cover 20 arranged at the front side of the baby formula making device and the rotatable member 16—arranged preferably behind the first cover 20—with the baby formula container 40 affixed thereto. At the backside of the baby formula making device there are arranged a second cover 22 and a third cover 24 that are adapted for covering the water tank 12 and the formula container 14 and are attached to the housing 10, and a cable 32 adapted for providing power supply. The features and potential alternative implementations of the structural components depicted in FIG. 3 correspond to those discussed above in relation to FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0059] Although FIG. 4 depicts the preferred embodiment of FIG. 3 without the covers 20, 22, 24, it can also be considered a further preferred embodiment. Like with FIG. 2, the formula container 14 is arranged preferably at the back portion of the baby formula making device, above the water tank 12.
[0060] FIG. 5 shows the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 4 without the water tank 12 and the formula container 14. In FIGS. 4 and 5 the rotatable member 16 encompassing the feed opening 38 and the baby formula container 40 attached thereto are arranged at the front side of the baby formula making device. The features and potential alternative implementations of the structural components depicted in FIGS. 4 and 5 correspond to those discussed above in relation to FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0061] FIG. 6 illustrates the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 1 in another (rear) perspective view. In the figure there can be seen a second cover 22 and a third cover 24 (both in a closed state) that are arranged at the rear portion of the housing 10 of the device and are adapted for covering the water tank 12 and the formula container 14, the figure also showing the cable 32. The display 18 is arranged at the top portion of the housing 10. In FIG. 6 there can also be seen, in a closed state, a first cover 20 arranged at the first (front) side of the housing 10, behind which first cover 20 the rotatable member 16 and the baby formula container 40 attached thereto are arranged. In the preferred embodiment according to the figure, the bottom portion of the first cover 20 is fitted against the collecting container 26. The features and potential alternative implementations of the structural components depicted the figure correspond to those discussed above in relation to FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0062] In FIGS. 7 and 8 the baby formula making device is shown in the view also shown in FIG. 6 but without the covers 20, 22, and 24, constituting a further preferred embodiment of the baby formula making device. In FIG. 7, a preferred arrangement of the water tank 12 and the formula container 14—that can be removed from their position in the housing 10, can be replaced and refilled—can be seen without the covers 22 and 24 disposed at the rear portion of the baby formula making device (i.e. with said covers being removed). In FIG. 8, the water tank 12 and the formula container 14 are removed from the baby formula making device. The water tank 12 and the formula container 14 are arranged in a manner described above in relation to FIG. 2. Like in FIG. 6, in FIGS. 7 and 8 there can also be seen the rotatable member 16 with a baby formula container 40 connected thereto, and the collecting container 26 with the perforations 28. In FIG. 8 there can also be seen a preferred embodiment of a first valve 34 connected to the water tank 12 (i.e. to the bottom portion of said water tank 12), through which water can be fed from the water tank 12 to the baby formula container 40 as it was described above in relation to FIG. 2.
[0063] In FIGS. 9 and 10 the preferred embodiment of the invention according to FIG. 1 is depicted in further (front) perspective views. In FIG. 9 at the front side of the baby formula making device there can be seen the first cover 20, wherein the bottom portion thereof is fitted against the collecting container 26, the status indicator 30, and a display 18 disposed at the top side of the housing 10.
[0064] FIG. 10 depicts a preferred embodiment of the baby formula making device according to the invention wherein a first cover 20 is not included, or wherein the first cover 20 is removed such that the rotatable member 16 and the baby formula container 40 attached thereto are visible. In FIG. 10, the vortices 41 produced in the baby formula container 40 brought into rotation by means of rotating the rotatable member 16 are depicted schematically. In FIG. 10 there can also be seen a status indicator 30 arranged on the front side of the apparatus and the collecting container 26 having the perforations 28 formed at the top portion thereof. The features and alternative implementations of the structural components depicted in FIGS. 9-10 correspond to those discussed above in relation to FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0065] In FIG. 11 a preferred embodiment of the baby formula container 40 according to the invention is shown. The baby formula container 40 is preferably implemented as a baby bottle for feeding infants that is expediently made of glass or plastic, and is adapted for receiving ready-to-consume baby formula.
[0066] The baby formula container 40 comprises a neck portion 42 allowing for securing a closing member, a side wall 44 adjacent to the neck portion 42, and a base portion 46 that is adapted for delimiting the side wall 44 at the bottom. The neck portion 42 preferably has a threaded configuration that allows for attaching a closing member, preferably a feeding nipple or cap to the neck portion 42.
[0067] The baby formula container 40 comprises a vortex generator member 48 that is adapted for generating vortices in the liquid, preferably water, received in the baby formula container 40, upon the rotation of the baby formula container 40, thereby mixing the components of the liquid and/or the substances, for example formula, that have been added to the liquid. The vortices generated by the vortex generator member 48 contribute to the effective mixing of the substances, preferably the formula and the water, fed into the baby formula container 40. The vortex generator member 48 is preferably formed at the side wall 44 and/or the base portion 46 of the baby formula container 40. The baby formula container 40 may preferably comprise more than one vortex generator members 48 that are located on the side wall 44 and/or the base portion 46. The vortex generator member 48 is preferably implemented as a shaped protrusion formed of the material of the side wall 44 and/or the base portion 46 of the baby formula container 40.
[0068] In the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 11 the baby formula container 40 comprises a vortex generator member 48 located on the base portion 46. The vortex generator member 48 preferably has a shape that does not significantly reduce the cleanability of the baby formula container 40 and ensures splash-proof mixing. By “splash-proof” mixing it is meant that during the mixing process the material fed into the container does not rise above the level of a neck opening of the baby formula container 40.
[0069] FIG. 12 illustrates another preferred embodiment of the baby formula container 40′ according to the invention, wherein the vortex generator member 48 is located on the side wall 44. In the baby formula container 40′ according to FIG. 12 there are two vortex generator members 48 arranged opposite to each other on the side wall 44. The features of the vortex generator member 48 described in relation to FIG. 11 also apply to the vortex generator member 48 according to FIG. 12.
[0070] In FIG. 13 a diagram illustrating a preferred rotational speed curve of the motor of the baby formula making device according to the invention is shown. To provide a “splash-proof” mixing of the water and the formula in the baby formula container 40, 40′ the rotational speed of the motor of the baby formula making device needs to be controlled. In order to prevent splashes and spills, the speed of rotation must not be changed abruptly, i.e. the speed has to change according to a sufficiently smooth function. It is also preferable to avoid changing the direction of rotation as it may cause an abrupt change of the rotational speed. At the start of the mixing process the rotational speed of the motor is preferably increased gradually, and at the end of the process it has to be reduced to zero also in a gradual fashion. In a preferred embodiment, during the mixing process the rotational speed of the motor periodically decreases and increases, for example according to a speed curve similar to the shape of a sine function. In addition to these examples, the rotational speed may be controlled according to various other curves.
[0071] The preferred embodiments of the baby formula making device illustrated in FIGS. 1-10 preferably comprise a control unit that is adapted for measuring and dispensing specific amounts of water and formula required for preparing the given amount of baby formula, for controlling the heating of the water up to the required temperature, and for controlling the motor adapted for mixing the ingredients of the baby formula, while it is also adapted for monitoring the amount of water and formula still remaining in the baby formula making device. The control unit is preferably adapted for monitoring and logging the operation and use of the device, i.e. the amount of baby formula consumed by the infant/baby, and, applying artificial intelligence, it evaluates the baby's feeding habits and forecasts the time of the next feeding and also estimates the amount of baby formula required for it. The logged data and the estimates can preferably also be transferred to and displayed on a device, for example a smartphone, that is connected to the control unit via a wireless data connection.
[0072] The invention also relates to a method for making baby formula by applying the baby formula making device according to claim 1. The method comprises the steps of attaching an empty, preferably sterilized baby formula container 40, 40′ to the baby formula making device, feeding into the baby formula container 40, 40′ an amount of the formula that is stored in the formula container 14 of the baby formula making device that corresponds to the specific amount of baby formula to be prepared, and feeding into the baby formula container 40, 40′, after applying heating, an amount of the sterilized water stored in the water tank 12 of the baby formula making device that corresponds to the specific amount of baby formula to be prepared.
[0073] The method also comprises rotating the baby formula container 40, 40′ attached to the baby formula making device by controlling the drive motor thereof, whereby the baby formula and the water fed into the baby formula container 40, 40′ are mixed.
[0074] In the course of the method the motor is controlled applying a controlled speed rise and fall rate, such that a splash-proof mixing of the substances fed into the baby formula container 40, 40′ is provided.
[0075] The manner of industrial application of the invention follows from the characteristics of the technical solution described above. As can be seen from the above, the invention achieves its objects in a very preferable manner compared to the prior art solutions.
[0076] The invention is, of course, not limited to the preferred embodiments described in details above, but further variants, modifications and developments are possible within the scope of protection determined by the claims.
LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS
[0077] 10 housing [0078] 11 (first) conduit [0079] 12 water tank [0080] 13 (second) conduit [0081] 14 formula container [0082] 16 rotatable member [0083] 18 display [0084] 20 (first) cover [0085] 22 (second) cover [0086] 24 (third) cover [0087] 26 collecting container [0088] 28 perforation [0089] 30 status indicator [0090] 32 cable [0091] 34 (first) valve [0092] 36 (second) valve [0093] 38 feed opening [0094] 40, 40′ baby formula container [0095] 41 vortex [0096] 42 neck portion [0097] 44 side wall [0098] 46 base portion [0099] 48 vortex generator member
