BABY BOTTLE WITH PASSIVE LIFE INDICATOR BASED ON STERILIZATION EXPOSURE AND USAGE CYCLE.

Abstract

The invention is a baby bottle with a passive end-of-life indicator for monitoring the end-of-life status based on sterilization exposure and usage cycles. The baby bottle comprises a bottle body (1), a sterilization exposure indicator (2), a usage cycle monitoring area (3), a risk assessment indicator (4), and a visual status window (5). The risk assessment indicator (4) creates distinguishable visual states at defined threshold levels corresponding to the progression of sterilization exposure and usage cycles. These visual states are displayed via the visual status window (5) indicating normal use, upcoming replacement time, and end-of-life status. The display system is a passive structure integrated into the bottle body (1), containing no battery, electronic sensor, or external power source.

Description

1 TARIFF BASED ON STERILIZATION EXPOSURE AND USAGE CYCLE. BABY BOTTLE WITH PASSIVE LIFE INDICATOR TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention relates to the technical aspects of infant feeding devices and passive life indicators. It relates to the following areas. The invention specifically concerns the repeated sterilization of baby bottles. as it is exposed to processes and as its use cycles progress showing visual changes at specified threshold levels; battery, electronic sensor or 10 with passive lifespan indicator system that does not require an external power source It is related to baby bottles. STATE OF THE ART Baby bottles are used to give liquid foods to babies and 15 repeated washing, sterilization and usage processes during the usage period These are the products that are exposed. Especially in polymer-based baby bottle bodies, the exposure rate is high. Temperature, repeated sterilization processes, and mechanical wear; over time Changes occur in the material structure that are difficult to discern with the naked eye. It can bring. Whether or not to continue using baby bottles in current practices is 20 visual inspection, mostly performed by the user, usage estimate of the lifespan or general replacement specified by the manufacturer It is evaluated according to the recommendations. However, the exposure of the baby bottle... regular sterilization processes and usage cycles Due to failure to monitor it properly, the situation regarding the lifespan of the baby bottle is 25. It cannot be determined objectively. WO2010093755A1 publication number, included in the known state of the art. The document includes a diagram showing the temperature of the liquid in the baby bottle. The baby bottle is described. The baby bottle in question has a temperature indicator for thermal control. 30 connected and extending between the bottom and top sections of the bottle body It contains a heat-conducting element. This structure provides information about the temperature of the bottle contents. It provides a snapshot of the bottle's repeated sterilization exposure. and it does not track usage cycles in terms of lifespan. 2 Publication number EP3834804A1, which is included in the known state of the art. The document describes an indicator system for milk cartons. The indicator... The system determines the time between milk preparation and when it reaches a certain freshness threshold. It includes a time scale and indicator elements for displaying the aforementioned information. The system monitors the storage time and freshness of the milk in the container. This is intended to demonstrate the sterilization exposure of the bottle body and It does not include a structure that tracks the service life based on usage cycles. In conclusion, applications in the current state of the technology include: baby bottles. the instantaneous temperature of the liquid inside or the time-dependent freshness of the stored milk It is intended to show the situation. Repeated sterilization of the baby bottle 10 exposure to processes and progression of usage cycles at defined thresholds Monitoring levels, requiring no external power source, and bottle-feeding a passive lifespan indicator that is visually visible on the body It needs a structure. THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM WE AIM TO SOLVE The fundamental technical problem that the invention aims to solve is the design of a baby bottle. repeated sterilization processes and usage cycles the lifespan status related to its progression, visual inspection, user without relying on estimation or an electronic tracking system 20 It is untraceable. Other technical problems that the invention aims to solve include:  Specified thresholds for sterilization exposure and usage cycles inability to be tracked in terms of levels,  Different situations regarding the lifespan of the baby bottle are determined by the user within 25 days. inability to be directly distinguished,  The display system requires a battery, electronic sensor, or external power source to operate. the need for a source,  The expiration date indicator is integrated into the bottle body and not visible from the outside. inability to present it in an observable structure and 30  A single visual status window showing the lifespan of the baby bottle. It cannot be displayed via [the device / platform]. 3 A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention addresses the repeated sterilization processes of baby bottles. remaining and usage resulting from the progression of usage cycles Passive lifespan for visual monitoring of lifespan status. This relates to a baby bottle with a display. 5 The purpose of the invention is to reduce the sterilization exposure and use of baby bottles. the user can visually see the lifespan status depending on the cycles The aim is to enable tracking. Another purpose of the invention is to adapt the normal use of the baby bottle to the upcoming changes. 10 The aim is to ensure that it is shown. Another purpose of the invention is to monitor the lifespan of batteries, electronic sensors, or with a passive display system that does not require an external power source to ensure its realization. Another purpose of the invention is to integrate the lifespan indicator with the bottle body. in an integrated and easily observable structure by the user The aim is to ensure its presentation. The general advantages of the invention are listed below: - It doesn't require electricity. - It is inexpensive. 20 - It is easy to use. - Easily interpreted by the user. - It can be integrated into existing baby bottle designs. - It offers a preventive approach to infant health. LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Passive sterilization based on exposure and usage cycle. Schematic view of a baby bottle with a shelf life indicator. The corresponding numbers in the figures are 30. 1. Bottle body 2. Sterilization exposure indicator 3. Usage cycle tracking area 4 4. Risk assessment indicator 5. Visual status window DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The subject of the invention is a baby bottle; bottle body (1), sterilization exposure 5 indicator (2), use cycle monitoring area (3), risk assessment indicator (4) and includes the visual status window (5). The bottle body (1) is the container into which the liquid used for infant feeding is placed and It is a structure that undergoes repeated sterilization processes throughout its lifespan. Bottle body (1), sterilization exposure indicator (2), usage cycle 10 monitoring area (3), risk assessment indicator (4) and visual status window (5) forms the supporting structure on which it rests. Sterilization exposure indicator (2), exposure of bottle body (1) passive, showing changes in relation to repeated sterilization processes. It is an indicator structure. Sterilization exposure indicator (2), sterilization 15 baby bottle to represent the progression of exposure resulting from the processes. It is located on the body (1). To monitor sterilization exposure, the outer surface of the bottle body (1) or into a protective transparent section formed on the bottle body (1), Heat that can cause permanent visual changes due to repeated heat exposure 20 A sensitive indicator strip / layer can be installed. This layer displays information inside the bottle. It will be positioned so that it does not come into direct contact with the liquid. Repeated the indicator depending on the cumulative thermal effect created by sterilization processes Its appearance will change gradually and irreversibly. The usage cycle tracking area (3) is the repeated 25 of the bottle body (1). It is the region that represents the progression of usage cycles depending on its usage. Use cycle monitoring zone (3), with sterilization exposure indicator (2) together form the basis for evaluating the lifespan of the baby bottle. It constitutes. Sterilization exposure indicator (2) and usage cycle monitoring zone 30 (3) are arranged in relation to each other. Thus, the lifespan of the baby bottle The situation depends not only on the time elapsed, but also on the exposure of the bottle body (1) Representation taking into account sterilization processes and usage cycles. is being done. Risk assessment indicator (4), sterilization exposure indicator (2) and is a passive indicator structure associated with the usage cycle tracking area (3). Risk assessment indicator (4), sterilization exposure and use at defined threshold levels corresponding to the progression of their cycles It creates distinguishable visual situations. 5 These threshold levels depend on the material type of the bottle body (1) and This is determined according to the conditions of use. Polypropylene (PP), polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), polyethersulfone (PES) and silicone-based bottle body materials sterilization exposure for bottle bodies (1) produced from at least one of them and Because their resistance characteristics differ against different usage cycles, the indicator is 10 The threshold levels related to this vary depending on the body material used. It can be determined. Thus, the risk assessment indicator (4) is on the baby bottle It offers a service life indication in accordance with the characteristics of its body (1). Risk assessment indicator (4), 15 according to the determined threshold levels Normal usage status, upcoming replacement time status, and service life. It contains at least three different visual states, including the final state. This visual The situations are presented as distinct representations. In an application, the normal usage status is green, indicating an upcoming change time. The current status is represented by a yellow indicator, and the end-of-life status by a red indicator. 20 Colors are used for different service life indicators (4) of risk assessment. These are visual representations that make their status distinguishable to the user. The visual status window (5) shows the risk assessment indicator (4) the visual situations created from outside the body of the bottle (1) It is located on the body of the bottle (1) as can be observed. Figure 25 The status window (5) shows the green indicator corresponding to the normal usage status. the yellow indicator and usage corresponding to the approaching time of change The red indicator corresponding to the end-of-life status is displayed by the user. It has a structure that allows it to be seen. The display system is integrated into the bottle body (1) 30 It is located. Thanks to this integrated structure, the sterilization exposure indicator (2), use cycle monitoring area (3), risk assessment indicator (4) and visual status window (5), bottle body (1) during use of the bottle It is kept on it. 6 Sterilization exposure indicator (2), usage cycle monitoring area (3) and risk assessment indicator (4), battery, electronic sensor or for their work They are passive structures that do not contain an external power source. Visual status change, without using an electrical measurement or electronic data processing operation is being carried out. 5 The usage cycle is followed from the moment bottle use begins. Progress is occurring in the region (3) depending on the usage cycles. Sterilization exposure occurs when the baby bottle is subjected to the sterilization process. In the indicator (2), progression occurs due to sterilization exposure. This progresses, threshold 10 determined on risk assessment indicator (4) They are represented by visual representations corresponding to their levels. Sterilization exposure and usage cycles for normal use. When the risk assessment indicator (4) is within the determined threshold range, visual green display in the status window (5) representing normal usage status It constitutes. 15 Sterilization exposure and the progression of usage cycles are approaching. risk assessment when the threshold level set for the change time is reached The indicator (4) creates a yellow display in the visual status window (5). Sterilization exposure and progression of usage cycles affect service life. When the threshold level set for the end is reached, the risk assessment indicator is 20. (4) creates the red display (5) in the visual status window. In this way, the user can assess the lifespan of the baby bottle. It also records sterilization processes and usage cycles externally. without needing to follow with a vehicle or operate an electronic system The status is monitored through the visual status window (5) on the body of the bottle (1). 25 In an application example, the bottle body in its first use case (1) risk assessment indicator (4) located on it, in the visual status window (5) is seen in green. Repeated use of the bottle body (1) and sterilization exposure indicator (2) by exposure to sterilization processes Progress is occurring in the usage cycle tracking region (3). 30 The visual will appear when the threshold level set for the upcoming change time is reached. In the status window (5) the yellow indicator is the threshold set for the end of service life. When this level is reached, a red indicator appears. 7 The invention establishes different threshold levels depending on the material type of the bottle body (1). It can be implemented using the threshold levels of the respective bottle body (1). based on changes under sterilization exposure and usage cycles It is determined. Thus, the same passive indicator approach is used for different bottle bodies (1) It can be adapted to the materials. 5 To track the usage cycle, check the bottle cap or nipple ring. a simple gear-claw that advances one step in one direction with each opening and closing The mechanism can be used. Thus, each opening and closing operation is a usage. The cycle is recorded mechanically and the system uses a battery or electronic sensor. It operates without requiring any additional tools. The indicator and mechanical tracking area are located on the bottle body. It can be integrated and edited in a way that is visible to the user from the outside. 20 30

Claims

8 REQUESTS 1. Bottle body (1) used for giving liquid food to babies. sterilization exposure indicator (2), usage cycle monitoring area (3), 5 which includes risk assessment indicator (4) and visual status window (5) It is a baby bottle, its features are; - sterilization exposure indicator (2), bottle body (1) located within a protective transparent section created on it, due to repeated heat exposure to the liquid inside the baby bottle heat-sensitive 10 exhibiting gradual and irreversible visual changes having a signage layer, - usage cycle tracking area (3), bottle nipple ring a gear-claw that moves one step in one direction when opened and closed It includes the mechanism, - risk assessment indicator (4), sterilization exposure with 15 defined thresholds corresponding to the progression of use cycles at least three visually distinguishable features at different levels including, - visual status window (5), risk assessment indicator (4) 20 of the visual conditions in question from the outside of the bottle body (1) as can be observed, it is located on the body of the bottle (1), - sterilization exposure indicator (2), usage cycle follow-up area (3), risk assessment indicator (4) and visual status The indicator system consisting of a window (5) on the body of the baby bottle (1) It is characterized by being an integrated passive structure. 25 2. It is a baby bottle according to claim 1, and its characteristic is that the bottle body (1), polypropylene (PP), polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), polyethersulfone (PES), and silicone by being made from at least one of the essential bottle body materials It is characteristic.

3. According to claim 1, it is a baby bottle, and its characteristic is; risk assessment 30 the distinguishable visual situations contained in the indicator (4) Normal usage status, upcoming changeover time status, and usage. It is characterized by being an end-of-life condition. 9 4. According to claim 3, it is a baby bottle, and its characteristic is that it is suitable for normal use. The green indicator shows that it's time for an upcoming change, and the yellow indicator shows that it's a time of change. with the end-of-life status indicated in red It is characteristic.

5. Baby bottle according to claim 1 or 2, with the characteristic of; specified threshold 5 the levels of the bottle body (1) depending on the material type and use It is characterized by being regulated according to its conditions. 15 25

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