INFANT FORMULA DEVICE

摘要

An apparatus is provided for accurately dispensing a powder such as powdered infant formula into a container, and pasteurizing and reconstituting the powdered formula while completely mixing the formula in the container. The apparatus includes a hopper assembly for storing powder, a dosing assembly for measuring and dispensing powder from a receptacle into the container, a dilution assembly and a mixing assembly for obtaining accurately and completely mixed formula from the dispensed powder. The hopper is shaped to promote powder bridging, and the resulting powder bridge is used in combination with the dosing assembly to provide a predetermined amount of powder using a single mechanical valve that is isolated from the powder. The mixing assembly mixes the contents of the container while holding the bottle at a fixed angle relative to the vertical. A method of providing pasteurized infant formula from an infant formula powder is also disclosed.

主权项

1. An apparatus for preparing within a container a reconstituted beverage from a powder, the apparatus including:
a receptacle configured to contain the powder; a measuring device configured to receive the powder from the receptacle and dispense the powder into the container, a liquid supply configured to dispense liquid into the container; and a mixing device configured to mix the contents of the container while supporting the container such that a closed base end of the container is disposed at an angle relative to the horizontal.