Infant Bottle with Formula Timer

Abstract

A infant bottle provides a timer to alert the user when an hour has elapsed. The infant bottle provides an endcap with a ring of LED lights around the base of the bottle, and a recessed button in the center of the bottom surface. Pressing the button once activates a one-hour timer. When the hour expires, the LED lights flash on and off until the button is pressed twice. Pressing the button twice at any time deactivates the timer. The endcap is easily removed for the purpose of placing the bottle in a dishwasher for cleaning.

Claims

1. An infant bottle with a formula timer, comprising: an infant bottle having a base, providing a removable endcap attached to the base; the removable endcap providing a ring of LED lights; a timer; and a recessed button on a bottom surface of the endcap; wherein said ring of LED lights are controlled by the timer.

2. The infant bottle of claim 1, wherein the recessed button is configured to activate the timer when pressed once.

3. The infant bottle of claim 1, wherein the timer is configured to last for one hour.

4. The infant bottle of claim 3, wherein the ring LED lights flash on and off when the timer expires.

5. The infant bottle of claim 2, wherein the timer is configured to last for one hour.

6. The infant bottle of claim 3, wherein the ring of LED lights are deactivated when the recessed button is pressed twice.

7. The infant bottle of claim 1, wherein the ring of LED lights provide subtle and gentle illumination.

8. The infant bottle of claim 4, wherein the ring of LED lights provide subtle and gentle illumination.

9. The infant bottle of claim 2, wherein the timer is deactivated by pressing the recessed button twice.

10. The infant bottle of claim 1, wherein the removable endcap is easily removed.

11. The infant bottle of claim 1, wherein the bottle is shatterproof and dishwasher safe.

12. The infant bottle of claim 1, wherein the removable endcap provides a removable lid, the lid covering a battery compartment and one or more batteries.

13. The infant bottle of claim 1, wherein the timer is an electric timer, and powered by batteries.

14. The infant bottle of claim 4, wherein the timer is an electric timer, and powered by batteries.

15. The infant bottle of claim 1, wherein the bottle and the removable endcap are manufactured from a rigid, durable material which is dishwasher safe, such as plastic, providing a nipple which is manufactured from a flexible, durable material which is dishwasher safe, such as silicone or plastic.

16. The infant bottle of claim 1, wherein the LED lights, the recessed button, the lid, the battery compartment, the batteries, and the timer are manufactured from rigid, durable materials such as plastic, steel, aluminum alloy, and copper alloy.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate one embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serves to explain the principles of the invention.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a side view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the bottle 10, the endcap 11, and the LED lights 12.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a side perspective transparency view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the bottle 10, the endcap 11, the LED lights 12, and the button 13.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a side transparency view of the first exemplary embodiment with the endcap removed, displaying the bottle 10, the endcap 11, and the LED lights 12.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the endcap 11, and the button 13.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a side perspective exploded view of the endcap of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the endcap 11, the lid 14, the battery compartment 15, and the batteries 16.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to an infant bottle 10 with a formula timer. The infant bottle 10 provides an endcap 11 with a ring of LED lights 12 attached to the base 17 of the bottle 10 and a recessed button 13 in the center of the bottom surface. Pressing the button 13 once activates a one-hour timer. When the hour expires on the timer, the timer controls the LED lights 12 to flash on and off until the button 13 is pressed twice. The LED lights 12 provide subtle and gentle illumination, such that they will not startle or frighten an infant who is feeding from the bottle. Pressing the button 13 twice at any time deactivates the timer. The endcap 11 is easily removed for the purpose of placing the bottle 10 in a dishwasher for cleaning.

[0023] In other respects, the structure and function of the bottle 10 are conventional for an infant bottle. The bottle 10 is preferably shatterproof and dishwasher safe. The endcap 11 provides a removable lid 14 covering a battery compartment 15 and one or more disposable batteries 16. The timer is a conventional one-hour electric timer, powered by the batteries 16.

[0024] To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user may mix infant formula, pour it into the infant bottle 10, and activate the one-hour timer by pressing the button 13. If there is formula remaining at the end of one hour, the timer causes the LED lights 12 to flash, and may be deactivated by pressing the button 13 twice. If the infant consumes the formula before the hour has expired, the user may press the button 13 twice to deactivate the timer.

[0025] The bottle 10 and the endcap 11 are preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material which is dishwasher safe, such as plastic, providing a nipple 18 which is preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable material which is dishwasher safe, such as silicone or plastic. The LED lights 12, the button 13, the lid 14, the battery compartment 15, the batteries 16, and the timer are preferably manufactured from rigid, durable materials such as plastic, steel, aluminum alloy, and copper alloy.

[0026] Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

[0027] While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.