Expandable container for preparation of a nutritional composition
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61J-009/00
B65B-001/04
출원번호
US-0352217
(2012-10-10)
등록번호
US-9301902
(2016-04-05)
우선권정보
EP-11185431 (2011-10-17)
국제출원번호
PCT/EP2012/070007
(2012-10-10)
국제공개번호
WO2013/057016
(2013-04-25)
발명자
/ 주소
Epars, Yann
Meier, Alain
출원인 / 주소
Nestec S.A.
대리인 / 주소
K&L Gates LLP
인용정보
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초록▼
The present invention relates to a container (1) for preparing of a nutritional composition from a powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base, the container (1) comprising: —liquid inlet means (6) designed to be supplied with liquid from liquid dispensing means (20), —an adaptor (4) be
The present invention relates to a container (1) for preparing of a nutritional composition from a powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base, the container (1) comprising: —liquid inlet means (6) designed to be supplied with liquid from liquid dispensing means (20), —an adaptor (4) being provided with engagement means (2) for connecting the container (1) to matching engagement means (20a) of the liquid dispensing means (20), and —a flexible wall portion (31), connected to the liquid inlet means (6) and at least partially defining a compartment (3) for containing a predefined amount of powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base (5) for the preparation of the nutritional composition (5a) upon hydration with the supplied liquid, wherein the flexible wall portion (31) is expandable in a manner that the volume of the compartment increases from a retracted position to an expanded position allowing a sufficient volume of liquid to be supplied into the compartment (3) through said liquid inlet means (6) for the preparation of the nutritional composition.
대표청구항▼
1. A container for preparing of a nutritional composition from a powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base upon hydration with supplied liquid, the container comprising: an adaptor comprising a liquid inlet positioned therewithin, an engagement member for connecting the container to a
1. A container for preparing of a nutritional composition from a powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base upon hydration with supplied liquid, the container comprising: an adaptor comprising a liquid inlet positioned therewithin, an engagement member for connecting the container to a matching engagement member of a liquid dispenser, and an inner membrane that covers the liquid inlet, the inner membrane comprising an outlet aperture in a different portion of the inner membrane relative to where the liquid inlet intersects the inner membrane; anda compartment for containing a predefined amount of powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base for the preparation of the nutritional composition upon hydration with the supplied liquid, the compartment comprising a flexible wall portion and a non-deformable neck portion with an opening connected to the adaptor;the flexible wall portion being expandable in a manner that the volume of the compartment increases from a retracted position to an expanded position allowing a sufficient volume of liquid to be supplied into the compartment through the liquid inlet for the preparation of the nutritional composition;wherein the liquid inlet communicates with the opening of the compartment and comprises at least one conduit to be supplied with liquid from the liquid dispenser, and the adaptor further comprises a liquid outlet communicating with the opening of the compartment at a different location relative to the liquid inlet and which is configured to release liquid from the compartment of the container to the exterior thereof. 2. The container according to claim 1, wherein the flexible portion is expandable due to liquid being supplied in the compartment. 3. The container according to claim 1, wherein the container is a sealed container and wherein the compartment contains a predefined amount of the powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base. 4. The container according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises an additional connection designed for connecting a feeding member to the container. 5. The container according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises a feeding member. 6. The container according to claim 1, wherein the flexible wall portion is designed to be expanded and then retracted from the expanded position to a retracted position. 7. The container according to claim 1, wherein the flexible wall portion is an expandable structure selected from the group consisting of: (i) a concertina-type structure;(ii) a stepped structure;(iii) circumferential lines of weakness or of reduced thickness in the material itself; and(iv) combinations thereof. 8. The container according to claim 1, wherein the flexible wall portion forms a folded portion of bag designed to unfold upon introduction of liquid into the compartment. 9. The container according to claim 1, wherein the wall portion forms an inflatable bag made of a material designed to expand due to a heated liquid. 10. The container according to claim 1, wherein the flexible wall portion is expandable to provide an increase of at least 1.5 times the total volume of the compartment from the retracted position to the expanded position. 11. The container according to claim 1, wherein the liquid inlet of the container is integrally formed with the adaptor. 12. The container according to claim 1, wherein the liquid inlet comprises a filter assembly configured to remove contaminants from liquid fed into the compartment through the inlet. 13. The container according to claim 1, wherein the adaptor of the container has a connection member adapted for connecting the container to an outer rigid container or holder which at least partially surrounds the compartment. 14. The container according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises a gas-liquid equilibrium member to allow gas to leave the compartment as liquid is fed thereto. 15. A beverage production system comprising: a container for preparing of a nutritional composition from a powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base upon hydration with supplied liquid, the container comprising:an adaptor comprising a liquid inlet positioned therewithin, an engagement member for connecting the container to a matching engagement member of a liquid dispenser, and an inner membrane that covers the liquid inlet, the inner membrane comprising an outlet aperture in a different portion of the inner membrane relative to where the liquid inlet intersects the inner membrane, anda compartment for containing a predefined amount of the powdered or concentrated liquid nutritional formula base for the preparation of the nutritional composition upon hydration with the supplied liquid, the compartment comprising a flexible wall portion and a non-deformable neck portion with an opening connected to the adaptor, and the flexible wall portion being expandable in a manner that the volume of the compartment increases from a retracted position to an expanded position allowing a sufficient volume of liquid to be supplied into the compartment through the liquid inlet for the preparation of the nutritional composition; anda liquid dispenser having an engagement member for connecting to the engaging member of the adaptor of the container and an outlet for supplying liquid to the liquid inlet of the container, wherein the liquid inlet communicates with the opening of the compartment and comprises at least one conduit to be supplied with liquid from the liquid dispenser, and the adaptor further comprises a liquid outlet communicating with the opening of the compartment at a different location relative to the liquid inlet and which is configured to release liquid from the compartment of the container to the exterior thereof. 16. The beverage production system according to claim 15, wherein the engagement member of the liquid dispenser comprises a guiding rail which interacts with a recessed or protruding portion of the engaging member of the adaptor.
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