Enteral feeding safety reservoir and system

Abstract

The present invention provides a one-piece bottle containing enteral feeding material and having a top end with a threaded section and a bottom end comprising a funneled connector port; and a threaded cap dimensioned to mate with the threaded section of the one-piece bottle; wherein the funneled connector port connects to an enteral feeding assembly; wherein the threaded cap provides a leak proof seal when tightened on the threaded section of the one-piece bottle, and allows venting of the bottle when loosened.

1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a one-piece bottle containing enteral feeding material and having a top end with a threaded section and a bottom end; and   a threaded cap dimensioned to mate with the threaded section of the one-piece bottle;   wherein the threaded cap provides a leak proof seal when tightened on the threaded section of the one-piece bottle, and allows venting of the bottle when loosened.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom end comprises a funneled connector port that connects to an enteral feeding assembly. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one-piece bottle is made of plastic and has a capacity of 50 ml to 2000 ml. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a reservoir liner disposed within the one-piece bottle. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the reservoir liner is integral with the one-piece bottle. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the reservoir liner is sealed using a material that is pierced as the cap is attached to the one-piece bottle. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the funneled connector port is made of a non-rigid material, and is tapered such that its bottom end has a diameter that is less than a diameter of its top end. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the bottom end of the funneled connector port includes an aperture such that enteral feeding material may pass through aperture and into the enteral feeding assembly. 
     
     
         9 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a one-piece bottle containing enteral feeding material and having a top end with a threaded section and a bottom end; and   a threaded cap having a filtered air vent port and dimensioned to mate with the threaded section of the one-piece bottle;   wherein the threaded cap provides a leak proof seal when tightened on the threaded section of the one-piece bottle, and allows venting of the bottle when loosened.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the bottom end comprises a funneled connector port that connects to an enteral feeding assembly. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the filtered air vent port is selectively closable using a snap-on seal attached via a hinge comprising an area of reduced thickness. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the filtered air vent port provides air compensation when opened, and provides a leak proof seal when closed. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the filtered vent port includes a 0.2 micron air filter comprising a bacterial barrier. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the bottom end of the funneled connector port includes an aperture such that enteral feeding material may pass through the aperture and into the enteral feeding assembly.