Feeding apparatus

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a feeding apparatus, comprising: a vessel, for storing food; and at least one depression the form of which corresponds to the convex form of a spoon for feeding an infant from the vessel; or an elastic object changeable to the form of the convex side of the spoon. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a kit for feeding an infant, the kit comprising: a spoon; and a vessel (such as a bowl and cup) having an arched depression the form of which corresponds to the contour of the convex side of the spoon. The depression may be a part of the rim of the vessel, a part of the rim of a reed attached to the vessel, a part of a tab of the vessel, and so on. (end of abstract)

Feeding apparatus description/claims

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of infant feeding devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Parents are familiar with the situation of mush that adheres to a spoon during feeding an infant. The mush that adheres to a spoon tends to fall on the way from food vessel to the mouth of an infant. In order to prevent this situation the parent “wipes” the spoon at the wall of the food vessel, i.e. pass the bottom of the spoon over a wall of the vessel, in order to discard from the mush adhered to the bottom of the spoon into the vessel. Since this act usually doesn\'t provide a satisfactory result, the parent repeats the operation one or twice, each time in a different angle between the spoon and the rim of the vessel.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an infant feeding apparatus which improves the operation of spoon wiping in comparison to the prior art.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent as the description proceeds.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following embodiments and aspects thereof are described and illustrated in conjunction with systems, tools and methods, which are meant to be merely illustrative, not limiting in scope. In various embodiments, one or more of the above-described problems have been reduced or eliminated, while other embodiments are directed to other advantages or improvements.

In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a feeding apparatus, comprising:

- a vessel, for storing food; and
- at least one depression the form of which corresponds to the convex form of a spoon for feeding an infant from the vessel (i.e., not any spoon, but a spoon directed to feed an infant from that particular vessel); or
- an elastic object changeable to the form of the convex side of the spoon (as illustrated in FIG. 5).

In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a kit for feeding an infant, the kit comprising: