Storing and mixing devices

Abstract

A storing and mixing device comprising a first chamber 2 to store a first substance and a second chamber 4 to store a second substance, which is removeably attachable to the first chamber 2. The first chamber has a first opening 18 (figure 3) which is sealable by a lid 20, and a second opening 26 which is sealed by a plugging device 24. The lid 20 has actuation means, which may be a deformable membrane 32 (which may by guided and supported by lid projections 40, 42), which a user can move from a storing position to a mixing position, in which the plugging device 24 is engaged to open the second opening 26. Additionally there are means for releaseably securing the plugging means 26 to the actuation means. The actuation means may remain in the mixing position after actuation, and when the actuation means is a deformable membrane 32 at least a portion of it moves from a stable, convex configuration to a stable concave configuration. The projections from the lid 40, 42 may be ring shaped, and the securing means 34 may comprise a clipping means. Also shown are 2nd chamber detachable modules 8, 10, 12, screw connection means 6, 14, 16, 22 between the modules and also between the 1st chamber and the lid and the body 38 and base 36 portions of the plugging means.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a device for storing and mixing two separate components, and more particularly to a device which allows a user to store and subsequently mix the component units required to make infant feeding formula. Background technique [0002] Most young children are fed powdered infant formula at some point in their early years. Infant formula is commonly used by parents to supplement the natural breast milk provided to their children and to fortify young children's early diets during and after weaning begins. While there are several brands of formula on the market, the preparation of infant formula has remained largely unchanged since Justus van Liebig developed the world's first commercial infant formula in 1867. [0003] The standard way of converting powdered infant formula to a liquid product suitable for young children is to measure out a quantity of dry powdered infant formula and mix the measured dry powdered infant formu...

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Problems solved by technology

It's often time consuming, something starved toddlers can't comprehend

Furthermore, it is entirely possible that parents may be outside and thus far from the proper kitchen facilities required for the preparation of infant formula

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