WO2011143713A1 - Heat transfer apparatus and container - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to temperature control of a liquid, and, in particular, to the heating and/or cooling of a selected volume of liquid.
- the present invention also relates to heat transfer apparatus including closures and containers suitable for facilitating heat transfer, as well as methods for heating liquids, and liquid heating apparatus.
- liquids that are stored at cold tem peratures but require heati ng or warming before use .
- examples include breast milk or infant formula for feeding babies and whole blood, plasma or serum for use in transfusion or infusion of patients. In both situations, it is important to heat or warm the liquid to a desired temperature, typically around 37°C, without overheating or uneven heating .
- Breast m ilk or formula Is generally stored in a refrigerator and heated from a storage temperature of about 4°c to a body temperature of approximately 37 c c before being fed to t h e n e w b o r n baby.
- Lower heated milk or liquid feeding temperatures may be used in cases where parents are weaning their infants from a reliance on warmed milk or liquid.
- One method of heating breast milk or formula is to use a microwave oven.
- microwave heating is known to result in hot spots within the volume of the liquid during the heating process. This can in turn lead to denaturing of nutrients present in milk.
- Another method of heating breast milk or formula is to place a baby bottle containing the . baby milk in an insulated cup containing hot water. This method of heating is generally slow since the walls of the baby bottle are usually bad conductors of heat.
- Another type of liquid that requires heating before use is medical liquid for infusion such as for example blood, plasma or serum.
- blood is generally stored at a temperature of approximately 4°C, Prior to use, the blood should be heated to body temperature of about 37°C. It is preferable that blood or plasma products be heated to body temperature as quickly as possible. It is also preferable for the blood heating system to be simple and straightforward to use. Some of these plasma products or other blood products can be frozen or partially frozen in storage.
- Blood and blood products are often required in mobile hospitals, for example in battleground situations or refugee camps where power supplies are unpredictable and sometimes nonexistent.
- Another system of heating blood uses a heat exchanger coupled with two pumps. Blood and a suitable heat transfer liquid such as water are continuously pumped through the heat exchanger, wherein the water is separated from the blood but in heat transfer relationship therewith. The water is heated externally of the heat exchanger to maintain the blood at a preset desired temperature.
- This method of heating is generally not suited for outdoor conditions since the heat exchanger is bulky and difficult to operate.
- the present invention seeks to provide a new heat exchange apparatus and method for heating or warming liquids.
- the present invention relates to heating or cooling of fluid disposed inside a container by a probe extending inside the container without the probe making direct contact with the fluid inside the container.
- a closure for a container comprising:
- the crown portion functions as a heat transfer device that enables heat to be transferred from the temperature control probe to a liquid which in use may be disposed in the container.
- the crown portion may be a panel or other surface which extends to cover the opening region of the container between edge regions of the engagement portion.
- the engagement portion facilitates use of the closure as a closure for sealing the liquid in the container for purposes other than heat transfer, such as storage or transport of the liquid.
- Sealing the liquid in the container is further beneficial, for example, in preventing spillage of the liquid during heating.
- having the liquid located above the crown enables more convection within the liquid than, for example, having the liquid located below the crown during heat transfer, in use. Convection increases the rate of heat transfer from the crown to the liquid, and further inhibits inadvertent overheating of the liquid In contact with the second surface area of the crown portion during heat transfer.
- the crown portion of the closure allows the liquid in the container to be heated without the need for prior removal of the crown, and insertion of, for example, a temperature control probe into the container.
- the direct contact between the outer surface area of the crown of the closure and the liquid improves the efficiency of heat transfer from the. crown to the liquid.
- an overcap is provided to facilitate improved engagement with the opening region of the container.
- the c r o w n portion is removably connected to the overcap.
- the crown may be removed from the overcap such that the crown and the overcap can be subjected to separate treatments, (for instance, sterilization) or can be disposed of separately.
- the crown portion and the overcap may be made from different materials according to their respective functions.
- the crown portion may be made from one or more materials with good thermal conductivity such that the crown portion may transfer heat efficiently and promptly
- the overcap may be made of one or more materials with good sealing properties and good temperature resistance such that the overcap may facilitate effective sealing of the liquid in the container, and further be cool to the touch immediately after heat transfer, respectively.
- the crown portion comprises one or more projections that function to increase the total heat transfer surface area.
- the crown portion includes major projections such that the crown portion extends into the container for improved heat transfer and forms the recess.
- the recess may be thought of as an invagination which is either formed when a temperature probe is inserted into the crown portion and extended to an interior volume of the container, or a pre-formed invagination or recess cooperating in geometry and size with the temperature probe, into which the temperature probe may be easily inserted.
- the crown portion includes minor projections in such an arrangement as a plurality of heat sink fins or for example villi of a stomach or small Intestine which also Increase the surface area for facilitation of heat transfer between liquid content and the crown portion.
- the rate of heat transfer is correspondingly increased.
- This is beneficial, for example, in instances wherein the liquid to be heated may not be subject to a large temperature gradient that will increase the rate of heat transfer during the heat transfer process.
- An example of such a liquid is milk, wherein the substantial amounts of proteins or other nutrients contained in the milk may be denatured when the liquid is exposed to high temperatures for a period of time such as that in excess of approximately 6D°C to 70°C.
- the increased total heat transfer surface area aids in minimising the time taken for the liquid to be heated.
- the closure and/or the overcap further comprises a tamper evident portion.
- the tamper evident portion allows the integrity of the liquid in the container to be guaranteed. This is particularly beneficial where the heat transfer cap is used in combination with a single use pre mixed baby milk or liquid container product.
- the c r o w n m a y b e made from one or more materials selected from a polymer, a ceramic, a glass, a substantially non-corroding metal, or a combination thereof.
- the one or more non-corroding materials prevent contamination of the liquid in the container.
- the crown portion is made of one or more flexible materials such that the crown portion is collapsible.
- the crown portion is a flexible and resilient membrane, between about 0.5 mm thick and 10 mm thick.
- the membrane may be about 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm or 9 mm thick.
- the use of one or more flexible materials in the manufacture of the crown portion allows the crown portion to better conform to the temperature control probe during heat transfer in some instances, in use. This is beneficial, for example, in ensuring a good contact is maintained between the crown portion and the temperature control probe such that heat can be effectively conducted from the temperature control probe to the crown portion, and heat loss from the temperature control probe to, for example, surrounding air, can be correspondingly minimized.
- the use of a collapsible crown is also beneficial as it enables the use of more economical materials which can be used as disposable components.
- the crown portion is made of one or more rigid materials such that the crown portion is rigid.
- trie rigid material is between about 0.2 and 10 mm thick. In some embodiments it may be about 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 mm thick.
- the use of one or more rigid materials in the manufacture of the crown portion allows the crown portion to better contact the temperature control probe during heat transfer In some. Instances, in use. This Is beneficial, for example, in ensuring a good contact is maintained between the crown portion and the temperature control probe such that heat can be effectively conducted from the temperature control probe to the crown portion, and heat loss from the temperature control probe to, for example, surrounding air, can be correspondingly minimized.
- the use of a rigid crown portion is also beneficial as the component is robust and can be cleaned and reused on numerous occasions.
- the c ro w n is made of one or more materials that are able to create a seal.
- the closure is able to seal the liquid in the container or includes a discrete seal itself attached thereto.
- the one or more sealing and/or crown materials are food grade.
- the one or more food grade materials further prevent contamination of the liquid in the container.
- the crown allows the liquid in the container to be heated without the need for prior removal of the crown, and insertion of, for example, a temperature control probe into the container. This inhibits the liquid in the container from becoming
- the substantially whole and direct contact between the outer surface area of the crown and the liquid improves the efficiency of heat transfer from the closure to the liquid
- the engagement portion is removable from the rim by peeling.
- the closure is easily and conveniently removable from the rim.
- the container is adapted to removably receive the overcap which may include a compression ring, and wherein the engagement portion of the closure sealingly abuts the rim of the container by being compressed between the compression ring and the rim when the cap is located on the container .
- the overcap which may include a compression ring
- the crown portion further comprises a weakened portion such that the liquid sealed in the container may be accessed in a controlled manner when the weakened portion is punctured.
- the crown portion can be easily punctured such that a liquid retrieval device, for example, a straw can be used to access the liquid in the container.
- a liquid retrieval device for example, a straw
- the crown portion is made of one or more substantially rigid materials such that the crown portion is substantially rigid.
- the use of one or more substantially rigid materials in the manufacture of the crown portion a lower mating force between the temperature control probe and the crown portion since an invagination may be already formed into the crown portion
- This is also beneficial, for example, in ensuring a good contact is maintained between the crown and the temperature control probe such that heat can be effectively conducted from the temperature control probe to the crown, and heat loss from the temperature control probe to, for example, surrounding air, can be correspondingly minimized.
- the use of a substantially rigid crown is also beneficial as the component is robust and can be cleaned and reused on numerous occasions.
- the crown is manufactured from stainless steel, a polymer, a steel, an alloy, aluminium, ceramic, or the like.
- the container comprises a wall defining the opening of the container, the wall having a rim region disposed adjacent to the rim and the engagement portion comprises a skirt portion that extends beyond the rim to cover the rim region.
- the skirt portion of the closure covers the rim region until the c r o w n a n d e n g a g e m e n t r e g i o n is removed.
- the rim region which comes into contact with a user's mouth, is covered with the skirt portion and prevented from being contaminated dunng, for example, storage and transport of the liquid.
- a container for holding liquid the container defining an inner region inside which liquid is adapted to be heJd, the container including one or more walls for facilitating heating or cooling of the liquid therethrough, the one or more walls being adapted for invagination by a temperature control probe such that the temperature control probe extends into the container without directly contacting contents of the inner region of the container.
- the one or more walls include a window of a discrete window material adapted for invagination by the temperature control probe.
- the material may be a resilient membrane or a substantially rigid material formed into a dosed hole substantially corresponding in shape to the heating or cooling probe.
- the window is an aperture which is closed in use by a closure as hereindescribed.
- the container is adapted to contain milk.
- the container is adapted to contain blood.
- the crown portion may be a window panel such that the window and window panel may not be disposed at a top portion of a closure or wall, but on a side or a bottom of a wall.
- an apparatus for controlling temperature of liquid within a container comprising:
- a temperature controller operatively connected to the one or more temperature control probes, the temperature controller adapted for controlling temperature In the one or more temperature control probes wherein the one or more temperature control probes are adapted to invaginate or be otherwise inserted into a wall, or window, crown or other panel of a closure as hereindescribed or a container as hereindescribed for heat transfer through the wall or window or crown.
- the tem pe ratu re co n trol ap p a ratus allows the liquid in the container to be heated by heat transfer from the temperature control probe to the inner surface area of the crown of the closure, without the need for prior removal of the closure, and Insertion of, for example, a tem pera tu re co n trol pro be into the container, This inhibits the liquid in the container from becoming contaminated due to, for example, contact with the temperature control probe.
- the amount of heat being transferred to the liquid in use is a specified amount of heat energy generated by the temperature control probe, and the specified amount of energy is provided by a power source, respectively,
- the temperature control probe is geometrically complementary to the crown such that the temperature control probe is substantially wholly, in contact with the outer surface area of the crown during heat transfer.
- the substanti al l y whole contact betwee n the temperature control probe with the crown, in use, f a ci l ita t e s that a s m u ch of the heat generated a s po s s i b l e is substantially transferred to the outer surface of the crown and
- the amount of heat loss from the temperature control probe to, for example, surrounding air is minimised.
- the sub sta ntia l ly m axim um contact of the temperature control probe with the in n er surface of the crown in use, also ensures that a maximum surface area of the temperature control probe and the inner surface of the crown are used to effect heat transfer via conduction from the temperature control probe to the crown.
- the apparatus includes a dock which Is adapted to receive a container as above described.
- the dock may include a dock base and one or more temperature control probes disposed thereon which extend upwardly from the dock base.
- the dock receives the container such that the container is inverted for temperature control of a liquid inside the container.
- a temperature sensor is provided to sense an initial temperature of a liquid in the container prior to control of the temperature of the liquid.
- the temperature sensor is selected from the group consisting of a thermocouple, a thermistor, an infrared thermometer, and a solid. state temperature sensor.
- a user input terminal is provided to receive user inputs including those selected from the group consisting of final desired temperature of the liquid, a specific heat capacity of the liquid, s mass of the liquid in the container, and a maximum permissible liquid temperature.
- the apparatus includes a processor which is adapted to calculate output energy based on user inputs to the user input terminal.
- the apparatus includes a mass sensor to sense the mass of the liquid in the container.
- the apparatus includes a power source, which may be portable and in the form of a battery, for example.
- a power source which may be portable and in the form of a battery, for example.
- the container is located above the temperature control probe in use.
- the liquid is correspondingly located above the crown and the temperature control probe during heat transfer.
- This fa ciJitat e s the liquid making contact with the crown po rt i o n even when the container is not completely filled with the liquid.
- having the liquid located above the temperature control probe enables more convection within the liquid than, for example, having the liquid located below the temperature control probe during heat transfer. Convection increases the rate of heat transfer from the crown to the liquid, and further inhibits Inadvertent overheating of the liquid in contact with the inner surface area of the crown during heat transfer.
- the initial temperature of the liquid may be detennined without the need for removal of the closure, and insertion of, for example, an external temperature measurement device such as a thermometer into the container.
- an external temperature measurement device such as a thermometer
- the temperature control apparatus is compatible for use with a range of different types and volumes of liquids since the apparatus contains one or more preprogrammed inputs that define the type or volume of the liquid in the container.
- the process or can be set to not hea t t he l iq u i d a b ove a preset maximum temperature so that the integrity of a heat-sensitive liquid can be maintained.
- the liquid is milk and wherein the substantial amounts of proteins or other nutrients contained in the milk may be denatured when the liquid is exposed to high temperatures for a period of time.
- the second surface area of the crown is not fully immersed in the milk when the container is substantially inverted on the temperature control apparatus during heating, as a temperature greater than the preset maximum temperature may cause damage to the proteins or other nutrients of milk particularly at the interface between the milk, the air in the container and the inner surface area of the crown.
- the temperature control apparatus is compatible for use with a range of different types and volumes of liquids since the user is able to input the one or more inputs that define the type or volume of the liquid in the container at the user input terminal.
- a heat loss correction factor allows the pro ces so r to va ry the h ea t e ne rg y i n p u t to th e te m p era tu re co ntro l p ro b e to take into consideration external factors such as heat loss to the surrounding from, for example, the temperature control probe and the container,
- the heat loss correction factor allows the processor to take into consideration system factors such as heat generation efficiency of, for example, the temperature control probe, and eneigy transfer efficiency of, for example, the power source to the temperature control probe.
- the temperature control apparatus further comprises a mass measure located to measure the mass of the liquid in the container prior to heating.
- the mass measure allows the mass of the liquid to be measured prior to heating such that the measured mass of the liquid can form, for example, a preprogrammed input corresponding to the mass of the liquid in the container, or be displayed on a display screen or other display device such that a user can input the mass of the liquid Into the input user terminal.
- a method of controlling temperature of a liquid in a container adapted to receive a temperature control probe including the steps of:
- the method further includes the following steps:
- the method further includes the steps of calculating heat required to heat a container of fluid based on one or more of: the desired temperature of the liquid, specific heat capacity of the liquid, mass of the liquid, and heat loss correction factor.
- the kind of control of these preferred embodiments is feed forward control.
- this feed forward control is an efficient way of delivering heat energy to a fluid since power spikes are reduced and the control is more even and stable, which is particularly advantageous when battery power is utilised.
- the present invention provides use of a temperature control probe to alter the temperature of a liquid in a container adapted to receive a temperature control probe, wherein the temperature control probe is isolated trom direct contact with the liquid in the container by a wall.
- Figure 1 is a partial sectional side elevation view of a closure suitable for sealing and transferring heat to a liquid in a container, the closure comprising an engagement arrangement to engage a complementary engagement portion of the container, and a crown portion in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 2 is a sectional side elevation view of the closure and container of Fig. 1 , the container being substantially inverted and located on a d o c k o f a te m p e ra t u re co n tro l a p p a ratu s , t h e a p pa ra tu s comprising a temperature control probe, a power source for powering the temperature control probe, and a user input terminal, such that in use an outer surface of the crown portion of the closure is substantially wholly in contact with the temperature control probe, in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present Invention;
- Figure 3 is a sectional side el e vat i o n view of the cl o s u re of Fig. 1, wherein the crown portion has been replaced with a teat, in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 4 is a partial sectional side elevation view of a closure for transferring heal to a liquid in a container in use, the closure comprising an engagement portion adapted to seal a rim of an opening of the container, and a crown portion in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 5 is a partial sectional side elevation view of the closure and container of Fig. 4, the container being adapted to removably receive a cap having a compression ring, and wherein the engagement portion of the crown seals the rim of the container by being compressed between the compression ring and the rim when the cap is located on the container in use in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
- Figure ⁇ is a side elevation section view of a temperature control apparatus for controlling the temperature of a liquid from an initial temperature to a final desired temperature in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention
- the temperature control apparatus comprising a container in sectional side view, for containing the liquid, and the temperature control unit of Fig. 2, the container comprising a wall being conductive and having a total heat transfer surface area including an in ner surface and an outer surface such that, in use, the outer surface contacts the temperature control probe of the tem peratu re control ap pa ratus and the inner surface area contacts the liquid to allow heat to be transferred from the temperature control probe to the liquid, and a remaining region;
- Figure 7 Is a perspective cutaway view of a temperature control apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention with a bottle docked in a dock of the apparatus for heating of liquid inside;
- Figure ⁇ is a perspective view of the temperature control apparatus of Figure 7 showing the bottle preparing for docking in the dock, on the temperature control probe;
- FIG 9 is another perspective view of the temperature control apparatus of Figure 7 which shows blood or blood products bags being warmed or cooled by the temperature control apparatus by being placed in a container which includes one or more temperature probes.
- a closure 10 for transferring heat to a liquid 1005 in a container 1000 in use is provided.
- the container 1000 is a baby bottle suitable for holding baby feed such as milk, that is su ita ble for heating to, for example, a body temperature of approximately 37 W C, before being fed to a baby,
- the container 1000' may be arranged for other purposes and/or to hold other liquids such as for example blood, which is held in flexible-walled bags.
- the closure 10 comprises an overcap 15 having an engagement arrangement 16 to engage a cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 of the container 1000 immediately adjacent to an opening 1015 of the container 1000 such that the liquid 1005 is sealed in the container 1000.
- the engagement arrangement 16 is a threaded arrangement and the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 is a complementary thread adapted to receive the threaded arrangement
- the engagement arrangement 6 is a smooth surface and the cooperative engagement 10 6 is a
- engagement arrangement 16 and the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 may take any suitable form within the scope of the present invention.
- the closure 10 further comprises a crown portion 20 being heat conductive and having a total heat transfer surface area including a outer surface 30 and a second surface area 25 such that, in use, the outer surface 30 contacts a temperature control probe 130 as shown in Fig. 2, and the second surface area 25 contacts the liquid 1005 to allow heat to be transferred from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005.
- the crown portion 20 may be a panel or other surface which extends between edge regions of the engagement region to cover the opening of the container.
- the crown portion 20 and the overcap 15 are constructed as a single part, in another embodiment, the crown portion 2Cr and the overcap 15 are constructed as separate parts and the crown portion 20 is removably connected to the overcap 15. In this embodiment, the crown portion 20 is held between the overcap 15 and a rim 1020 of the container 1000 when the engagement arrangement 16 of the overcap 15 is engaged to the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 of the container 1000 as shown in Fig. 2.
- the crown portion 20 can be removably connected to the overcap 15 by means of, for example, a screw threaded arrangement, before the overcap 15 is engaged to the container 000, It will be appreciated, therefore, that any suitable moans of connecting the crown portion 20 to the overcap 5 is possible within the scope of the present invention including adhesive.
- the crown portion 20 comprises one or more projections 35 that function to increase the total heat transfer surface area.
- the one or more projections 35 are a major single projection with a large surface area to volume ratio, for example, a tetrahedron or a cube.
- the one or more projections 35 are numerous projections of a suitable packing geometry, such as rectangular cuboid, that have a large total surface area to total volume ratio when considered together. It will therefore be appreciated that any suitable combination of the number and geometry of the one or more projections 35 to increase the - total heat transfer surface area, and maximise the total surface area to total volume, ratio of the one or more projections 35 is possible within the scope ofthe present invention.
- the crown otion 20 comprises one projection 35 which is substantially conical in shape.
- the projection 35 is either adapted to be forced into by an external probe, or pre-formed into, a recess or invagination so as to extend into the container to facilitate contact with a large volume of fluid in the container for better heat transfer by conduction lo the crown 20.
- the closure 10 is made from one or more materials selected from a polymer, a ceramic, a glass, a substantially non-corroding metal, or a combination thereof.
- the crown portion 20 of the closure 10 is made from one or more materials with good thermal conductivity such as stainless steel arid the overcap 15 of the closure 10 is made from one or more materials with good temperature resistance, and good sealing properties, such ae certain engineering polymers.
- the one or more materials used in the manufacture of the closure 10 are food grade materials.
- the material of the crown portio n 20 is not limited to stainless steel, but that other materials, including but not limited to; copper, aluminium, other alloys, ceramic, may also be used.
- the crown 20 is made from stainless steel, such as austenitic steel, as it is a food grade material.
- T e temperature control probe 130 is also preferably manufactured from a material with good thermal conductivity.
- the crown portion 20 is made of one or more flexible materials such that the crown portion 20 is collapsible. The use of a collapsible crown portion 20 is beneficial as it enables the use of more economical materials which can be used as disposable components.
- the crown portion 20 is made of one or more rigid ' materials such that the crown portion 20 is rigid. The use of a rigid crown portion 20 is also beneficial as it is robust and can be cleaned and reused on numerous occasions.
- the overcap 15 of the closure 10 is also adapted to receive a teat 1100 when the crown portion 20 is removed.
- the crown portion 20 may be in the form of a teat which may be pushed inwards and stretched to form an invagination or recess so as to heat the fluid in the way expressed by preferred embodiments of the present invention. In this manner, a separate teat is not required.
- the teat may be pierced adjacent or through a weakened portion in the teat so as to access the liquid in the container. Then the teat may be withdrawn from the container to form a leat again for dispensing from the bottle or container.
- the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 of the container 1000 may further receive one or more additional parts (not shown) adapted for use with the container 1000 to enable the teat 1100 to be located on the container 1000.
- the one or more additional parts may include the teat 1100 arranged on a teat holder (not shown) adapted to cooperatively engage with the container 1000 using the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 of the container 1000.
- the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 can be used for coupling both the teat holder and the closure 10 to the container 1000.
- the closure 10 functions both as a heat transfer device that enables heat to be transferred from the temperature control probe 30 to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000, and as a cap for sealing the liquid 006 in the container 1000 for purposes other than heat transfer, such as storage or transport of the liquid 1005. Sealing the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 further inhibits, for example, spillage of the liquid 000 during heat transfer.
- the (iquid 005 being sealed it is possible, in this embodiment, to substantially orient the container 1000 such that the closure 10 is located below the container 1000, and correspondingly, the liquid 1005 is located above the closure 10 in use.
- liquid 1005 makes maximum contact with the crown portion 20 of the closure 10 even when the container 1000 is not completely filled with the liquid 1005. Additionally, having the liquid 1005 located above the closure 10 enables more convection within the liquid 1005 than, for example, having the liquid 1005 located below the closure 10 during heat transfer, in use.
- the one or more projections 35 are preferably of a suitable size such that the second surface area 25 of the one or more projections 35 is in full contact with the liquid 1005 when the container 1000 is not completely filled with the liquid 1005. It will be appreciated, therefore, that in such instances, a range of closures 10 wtth one or more suitably sized projections 35 for transferring heat could be manufactured to cater for a range of volumes of liquid 1005.
- the crown 20 of the closure 10 allows the closure 10 to function as a heat transfer device such that heat may be transferred from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 without the need for prior removal of the closure 10, and insertion of, for example, an external heat transfer device into the container 1000. Therefore, a primary function of the crown portion 20 is to transfer heat efficiently and promptly from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the overcap 15 allows the closure 10 to function as a cap for sealing the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- a primary function of the overcap 15 is to ensure that a good seal is formed, for example, between the Crown 20 and the rim 1020 of the container 1000 or between the overcap 15 and the rim of the rim 1020 of the container 1000 by virtue of the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 of the container 1000 such that the liquid 1005 is sealed in the container 1000.
- a secondary function of the overcap 15 is to act as a heat insulator to provide a user a cool grip on the closure 10 such that the closure 0 may be easily removed from the container 1000 immediately after heat transfer.
- the crown portion 20 and the overcap 15 are made of different materials according to their respective functions.
- the crown portion 20 is made of one or more materials with good thermal conductivity such that the crown portion 20 may transfer heat efficiently and promptly; and the overcap 15 is made of one or more materials with good temperature resistance, and that are able to create a seal, such that the overcap 15 may be cool to the touch immediately after heat transfer, and further effectively seal the liquid 1005 in the container 1000, respectively.
- the crown portion 20 is removably connected to the circumferential portion 15 such that the. crown portion 20 and the overcap 5 can be conveniently made from different materials.
- the crown portion 20 can be removed from the overcap 15 such that the crown portion 20 and the overcap 15 can be subjected to separate treatments (for instance, sterilization), or can be disposed of independently.
- the crown portion 20 may be necessary for the crown portion 20 to be subjected to a more stringent sterilization process (for instance, higher temperatures) than the overcap 15, since the ' crown portion 20 comes into direct contact with the liquid 1005 in use.
- a more stringent sterilization process for instance, higher temperatures
- the overcap 15 may not be as critical for the overcap 15 that is made of, for example, an engineering polymer or wood to be as long lasting compared to the crown portion 20 due to the relatively low cost of the one or more materials used during its manufacture.
- the overcap 15 may be replaced independently once, for example, the sealing property of the overcap 15 has deteriorated due to conditions such as wear and tear in use.
- the closure 10 and the container 1000 can be subject to separate treatments (for instance, sterilization), or can be disposed of independently.
- the liquid 1005 is packaged for sale in the container 1000 and supplied with the closure 10 such that both the closure 10 and the container 1000 may be disposed of afler a single use.
- the closure 10 further comprises a tamper evident portion (not shown) adapted to, for example, tear from the closure 10 when the closure 10 is initially disengaged from the container 1000. This allows the tamper evident portion to provide a guarantee for the integrity of the liquid 005 in the container 1000.
- the closure 10 is reusable and supplied for use on a disposable container 1000.
- the liquid 1005 can be packaged for sale In the container 1000 with a storage cap (not shown) or any other suitable sealing means.
- the storage cap is replaced with the closure 10 such that heat can be transferred to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the container 1000 and the storage cap can be disposed of while the closure 10 is stenlized for further use.
- the one or more projections 35 function to Increase the total heat transfer surface area, and to correspondingly increase the rate of heat transfer from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005.
- the projections 35 also function to receive a temperature probe 130 shown in Figs 2, 6, 7 and 8 in a recess or invagination which cooperates with the shape of the temperature probe 130, either by being flexible and resilient enough to take the form of the temperature probe 130 or by being pre-formed into a shape cooperating with the temperature probe 130.
- the increased surface area to volume ratio of the shape formed by the one or more projections 35 further increases the rate of heat transfer from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 005.
- the large total heat transfer surface area is particularly significant, for example, in instances when the liquid 1005 to be heated is heat sensitive, and sho uld not be subject to a large temperature gradient to Increase the rate of heat transfer during the heat transfer process.
- An example of such a liquid 1005 is milk, wherein the proteins or other nutrients contained in the milk may be denatured when the liquid 1005 is exposed to high temperatures for a period of time such as that in excess of approximately 60°C to 70 C.
- the increased total heat transfer surface area aids in minimising the time taken for the liquid 1005 to be heated, other things being equal.
- the use of non-corroding and food grade materials in the manufacture of the closure 10 inhibits contamination of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 in use.
- the use of one or more flexible materials in the manufacture of the crown portion 20 allows- the crown portion 20 to better conform to the temperature control probe 130 during heat transfer, in use. This is beneficial, for example, in ensuring a good contact is maintained between the crown portion 20 and the temperature control probe 130 such that heat can be effectively conducted from the temperature control probe 130 to the crown portion 20, and heat loss from the temperature control probe 130 to, for example, surrounding air, can be correspondingly minimized.
- the use of one or more rigid materials in the manufacture of the crown portion 20 allows the crown portion 20 to better contact the temperature control probe 130. It will be appreciated, therefore, that any suitable type of material may be used to ensure that a good contact is achieved between the crown portion 20 and the temperature control probe 30.
- a temperature control apparatus 200 for heating a liquid 1005 from an initial temperature to a final desired temperature comprising a container 000 for containing the liquid 1006, having a closure 10 as described in the first embodiment of the present invention; a temperature control apparatus 200 comprising a temperature control probe 130; and a power source 135 for powering the temperature control probe 130 such that the temperature control probe 130 generates and transfers a specified amount of heat energy to the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20 of the closure 10 in response, and corresponding to, a specified amount of energy provided by the power source 35, such that the liquid 1005 is heated via the second surface area 25 of the crown portion 20.
- the temperature control probe 130 is geometrically complementary to the crown portion 20 such that the temperature control probe 130 is substantially in full and direct contact with the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20 during heat transfer in use.
- the crown portion 20 of the closure 10 comprises a single projection 35 of substantially conical geometry, as shown i Fig. 2
- the temperature control probe 130 is complementarily conical such that the temperature control probe 130 is substantially in full and direct contact with the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20 during heat transfer, in use.
- the temperature control probe 30 comprises projections that are complementary in number end geometry such that the temperature control probe 130 is substantially in full and direct contact with the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20 during heat transfer in use. It will therefore be appreciated that the temperature control probe 130 may be of any suitable geometry that affords the temperature control probe 130 a substantially full and direct contact with the internal surface area 30 of the crown portion 20 during heat transfer in use.
- the temperature control probe 130 is manufactured from one or more electrically resistive materials that generate heat when conducting electrical current.
- the one or more electrically resistive materials have positive temperature coefficients such that the one or more electrically resistive materials are able to prevent the temperature of the temperature control probe 130 from increasing above a preset maximum temperature.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 can be made safe for use since the temperature of the temperature control probe 130, and ultimately the second surface area 25 in contact with the liquid 1005, will not exceed the maximum temperature, In use. This is particularly beneficial in making the temperature control apparatus 200 suitable for use with heat sensitive liquids 1005.
- the maximum temperature can be set so that the temperature of the second surface area 25 will not exceed the maximum temperature which will cause the milk proteins and nutrients to denature.
- the maximum temperature can be set so as to prevent undesirable heat-induced cell destruction (e.g. haemolysis) if the temperature of the second surface area 25 becomes too great. In this instance, preferably, the maximum temperature is set so that the temperature of the second surface area 25 will not exceed the maximum temperature range of 37°C to 50°C.
- the ability to set the maximum temperature will be beneficial in circumstances where the second surface area 25 of the crown portion 20 is not fully immersed in the liquid 1005 when the container 1000 is substantially inverted on the temperature control apparatus 201 during heating.
- the second surface area 25 being partially exposed to the air in the container 1000 may heat up more quickly than the part of the second surface area 25 immersed in the liquid 1005, and as there is likely to be an uneven heat dissipation along the second surface area 25, the part of the second surface area 25 partially exposed to air may reach a temperature that is greater than a desired temperature needed for heating the liquid 1005. As such, if the liquid 1005 then contacts the exposed part of the second surface area 25.
- the liquid 1005 is a heat-sensltlve liquid 1005 such as milk, a temperature greater than the desired temperature for heating the milk may cause damage to the proteins or other nutrients in the milk, particularly at the interface between the milk, the air in the container 1000 and the second surface area 25 of the crown portion 20.
- the power source 135 may be adapted to only deliver a certain amount of energy to the temperature control probe 130 such that the maximum temperature of the temperature control probe 130 is limited to the preset maximum temperature.
- the liquid 1005 is first sealed in the container 000 b the overcap 15 of the closure 10, and then the container 1000 is substantially inverted such that the container 1000 is located above the temperature control probe 130 and correspondingly, the liquid 1005 is located above the closure 10 and the temperature control probe 130 during heat transfer, in use.
- This ensures that the liquid 1005 makes contact with the closure 10 even when the container 1000 is not completely filled with the liquid 1005.
- having the liquid 1005 located above the temperature control probe 130 enables more convection within the liquid 1005 than, for example, having the liquid 1005 located below the temperature control probe 130 during heat transfer, in use.
- Convection increases the rate of heat transfer from the closure 10 to the liquid 1005, and further inhibits inadvertent overheating of the liquid 1005 in contact with the second surface area 25 of the crown portion 20 during heat transfer.
- the container 1000 may be substantially oriented in any suitable position with respect to the temperature control probe 130 so long as the entirety of the second surface area 25 of the crown portion 20 of the closure 10 is in contact with, and fully immersed in, the liquid 1005 in use.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 further comprises a temperature sensor (not shown) located to measure approximately the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 prior to heat transfer,
- the temperature sensor is located such that the temperature sensor can be used to determine the temperature of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 through the container 1000.
- the temperature sensor is located such that the temperature sensor can be used to determine the temperature of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 through the crown portion 20 of the closure 10. It will therefore be appreciated that the temperature sensor may be located ' anywhere on the temperature control apparatus 200 to enable convenient approximation , of the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 without needing to remove the closure 10.
- the temperature sensor is selected from any one of the following types of temperature sensor:
- thermocouple i. a thermocouple
- thermometer iii. an infrared thermometer
- the temperature sensors and other measuring devices may be disposed on the probe 130.
- thermocouple possibly disposed on the probe 130 can be used to determine approximately the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 by measuring the temperature of the crown portion 20 of the closure I0. It will be appreciated, however, that the type of temperature sensor is not limited to those desenbed above and that any other suitable temperature sensor may be used to determine approximately the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 further comprises an input bank (not shown) adapted to contain one or more pre-programmed inputs.
- the one or more pre-programmed inputs include one or more of the following:
- the temperature of the temperature control probe 130, and ultimately the second surface area 25 in contact with the liquid 1005 will not exceed the maximum temperature, In use, such that the integrity of the heat-sensitive liquid 1005 can be maintained.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 further comprises a user input terminal 140 adapted to receive one or more inputs from the user.
- the one or more inputs take the form of one or more pre-programmed buttons corresponding to the type of liquid 1005 (for instance, milk or soup) to be heated.
- the one or more inputs may take the form of one or more numerical values corresponding to properties of the liquid 1005 (for instance, temperature, mass or specific heat capacity). It can be appreciated, however, that the one or more inputs may take any suitable form within the scope of the present invention.
- the one or more inputs include one or more of the following:
- the temperature control apparatus 200 further comprises a mass measure 150 adapted to determine the mass of the liquid 1005 in the container 000.
- the mass measure 150 is located below the temperature control probe 130 such that the mass measure 150 may be used to determine the mass of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 when the container 1000 containing the liquid 1005 and engaged with the closure 10 is located on the temperature control probe 130, as shown in Fig. 2.
- the mass measure 150 is adapted to give a reading of zero when en empty container 1000 with the closure 10 is placed on the temperature control probe 130 such that the mass measure 150 measures only the mass of the liquid 1005.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 comprises a zero button (not shown) that allows the user to give the mass measure 150 the reading of zero when the zero button is depressed.
- the mass measure 150 comprises a strain gauge based load cell (not shown).
- the temperature control apparatus 200 may further comprise a display screen (not shown) to display the mass of the liquid 1005 once it has been measured using the mass measure 150.
- the display screen could be an LCD display screen operatively connected to the mass measure 150 and powered by the power source 135. It will be appreciated that in this embodiment, the LCD display screen could also be operatively connected to the temperature sensor to display the temperature ot the liquid 1005.
- the user can obtain both the initial temperature and mass of the liquid 1005 from the LCD display and input these values Into the user Input terminal 140.
- the container 1000 may comprise a graduated scale (not shown) located on the side of the container 1 000 such that when the container 1000 containing the liquid 1005 is sealed by the overcap 15 of the closure 10, and then substantially inverted on the temperature control apparatus 200, the level of the liquid 1005 can e measured using the graduated scale to provide the volume of liquid 1005. Knowing the density of the liquid 1005 will therefore enable the mass of the liquid 1005 to be calculated.
- a graduated scale (not shown) located on the side of the container 1 000 such that when the container 1000 containing the liquid 1005 is sealed by the overcap 15 of the closure 10, and then substantially inverted on the temperature control apparatus 200, the level of the liquid 1005 can e measured using the graduated scale to provide the volume of liquid 1005. Knowing the density of the liquid 1005 will therefore enable the mass of the liquid 1005 to be calculated.
- the mass measure 150 could be a liquid level sensor (not shown) to measure the volume of the liquid 1005, which can then be used to calculate the mass of the liquid 1005 it the density of the liquid 1005 is known.
- the liquid level sensor could be any type of sensor used in the measurement of liquid levels, including, but not limited to any one of the following: an ultrasonic level sensor, an optical level sensor (e.g. laser light or light emitting diode), a sight glass, a float level sensor, a hydrostatic pressure level sensor, a capacitance level sensor. It can be appreciated, however, that a preferred liquid level sensor will be one which has little or no contact with the liquid 1005, such as an ultrasonic or an optical level sensor.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 further comprises a processor 230 adapted to calculate an output value corresponding to the specified amount of power as a function of one or more of the following:
- the processor may be any suitable kind of processing system such as for example a suitably programmed PC, terminal, laptop, handheld PC or the like.
- the processor may be connected to a memory, an input-output device and a visual display output such as a screen or LCD or LED output, and an external interface all coupled together via a bus.
- the external interface may be connected to an external communications network via a network interface card and a wired port or a wireless protocol 6uch as for example Bluetooth.
- the power sou roe 135 is a battery, a power supply connected to mains electricity or an exothermic reaction, in use.
- the power source may be a battery charged by a wind-up mechanism or other similar kind of mechanical charger.
- the power, source 135 is a battery.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 may further comprise one or more adaptors that allow the temperature control apparatus 200 to receive one or more corresponding types of power source 135 according to the circumstances of the user.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 may further comprise connectors adapted to allow a rechargeable battery to be recharged by, for example connected to mains electricity.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 allows the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 to be heated by heat transfer from the temperature control probe 130 to the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20 of the closure 10, without the need for prior removal of the closure 10, and insertion of, for example, an external heat transfer device into the container 1000.
- the full and direct contact of the temperature confrol probe 130 with the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20, in use ensures that most of the specified amount of heat generated Is substantially transferred to the liquid 1005 via the crown portion 20, and correspondingly, the amount of heat loss from the temperature control probe 130 to, for example, surrounding air is minimized. Furthermore, the full and direct contact also ensures that a maximum surface area of the temperature control probe 130 and the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20 are used to effect heat transfer via conduction from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005 in use.
- the rate of heat transfer from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 is increased, in this embodiment, the convection of die liquid 1005 generated by the location of the temperature control probe 130 and the closure 10 below the liquid 1005 during heat transfer functions to increase the rate of heat transfer from the closure 10 to the liquid 1005 In the container 1000.
- the temperature sensor allows the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 to be determined without the need for removal of the closure 10, and insertion of, for example, an external temperature measurement device such as a thermometer into the container 1000. This inhibits the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 from becoming contaminated due to, for example, contact with the external temperature measurement device.
- the temperature sensor provides user convenience, since the temperature sensor is inherent in the temperature control apparatus 200 and a separate temperature sensor that requires, for example, manual operation by the user is not required in use.
- the temperature sensor is adapted to provide a numerical temperature reading corresponding to the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000. In this instance, the user may subsequently input the numerical temperature reading to the temperature control apparatus 200 using the user input terminal 140. In another embodiment, the temperature sensor may be adapted to provide an input corresponding to the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 directly to the processor 230. Alternatively, the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 can be input by the user at the user input terminal 140 without requiring the use of the temperature sensor. For example, when the liquid 1005 to be heated is previously stored at a known storage temperature, the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 is correspondingly known and can be input directly into the user input terminal 140.
- the user input terminal 140 allows the temperature control apparatus 200 to be compatible for use with a range of different types and volumes of liquids 005, since the user is able to input the one or more inputs that define the type or volume of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 at the user input terminal 40.
- the user is able to Input the Input corresponding to the specific heat capacity of the liquid 1005 such that the temperature control apparatus 200 can be used with a range of liquids 1005 with differing specific heat capacities.
- the user is able to input the input corresponding to the final desired temperature of the liquid 1005 such that the temperature control apparatus 200 can be used to heat the liquid 1005 to a range of differing final desired temperatures.
- the user may not, for example, be required to enter the one or more fixed inputs.
- the one or more pre-programmed Inputs function as an alternative to the one or more inputs.
- the specific heat capacity of the liquid 1005 may be stored as a pre- programmed input such that the user is not required to provide the input corresponding to the specific heat capacity of the liquid 1005 when the temperature control apparatus 200 is used.
- the mass measure 150 affords the user a convenient means of determining the mass of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the mass measure 150 may be adapted to provide a numerical reading corresponding to the mass of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000. In this instance, the user may subsequently input the numerical reading to the temperature control apparatus 200 using the user input terminal 140.
- the mas ⁇ measure 150 may be adapted to provide an input corresponding to the mass of the liquid 1005 directly to the processor 230.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 may be, for example, adapted for use with only one type of liquid 1005 with a specified volume. In such embodiments, the mass of the liquid 1005 may be further stored as a pre-programmed input such that the mass of the liquid 1005 is not required to be determined by the mass measure 150 or input by the user.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 uses the output value to cause the power source 135 to provide the corresponding specified amount of energy to the temperature control probe 130 such that the temperature control probe 130 generates the corresponding specified amount of heat energy, respectively.
- This is a feed forward control system.
- a temperature sensor feeds back to the controller from a temperature sensor, but in preferred
- the output value I is calculated as a function of the initial temperature of the liquid 1005, the final desired temperature of the liquid 1005, the specific heat capacity of the liquid 1005, the mass of the liquid 1005, and the heat loss correction factor.
- the heat loss correction factor functions to allow the output value to take into consideration external factors such as heat loss to the surroundings from, for example, the temperature control probe 130 and the container 1000 during heat transfer, in use.
- the heat loss correction factor also functions to allow the output value to take into consideration system factors such as heat generation efficiency of, for example, the temperature control probe 130, and energy transfer efficiency from, for example, the power source 135 to the temperature control probe 130.
- the heat loss correction factor is determined from experiments conducted at, for example, a combination of a range of different atmospheric conditions (for instance, atmospheric temperature and wind speed).
- a range of different heat loss correction factors may be derived from the experiments for use in the respective combination of atmospheric conditions.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 further comprises an atmospheric temperature sensor (not shown) located to measure the ⁇ temperature of the atmosphere immediately surrounding the temperature control apparatus 200, in use.
- the processor 230 is further adapted to calculate the heaf loss correction factor as a function of the atmospheric temperature.
- the output value is calculated as a function of the initial temperature, the final desired temperature, the specified heat capacity and the mass of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000. For example, when the heat loss from the temperature control probe 130 is negligible such as when the temperature control apparatus 200 is well insulated, the heat loss correction factor is not required in the calculation of the output value.
- the closure 10 functions both as a heat transfer device that enables heat to be transferred from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000, and as a cap for sealing the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 for purposes other than heat transfer, such as storage or transport of the liquid 1005. Sealing the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 is further beneficial, for example, in preventing spillage of the liquid 1005 during heating. As a result of the liquid 1005 being sealed, it is possible, for example, to substantially orient the container 1000 such that the closure 10 is below the container 1000, and correspondingly, the liquid 1005 is located above the closure 10 In use. This ensures that the liquid 1005 . makes contact with the closure 10 even when the container 1000 is not completely filled by the liquid 1005.
- having the liquid 1005 located above the closure 10 enables more convection within the liquid 1005 than, for example, having the liquid 005 located below the closure 10 during heat transfer, in use. Convection increases the rate of heat transfer from the closure 10 to the liquid 1005, and further inhibits inadvertent overheating of the liquid 1005 in contact with the second surface area 25 of the crown portion 20 during heat transfer.
- the crown portion 20 of the closure 10 allows the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 to be heated without the need for prior removal of the closure 0, and insertion of, for example, an external heat transfer device into the container 1000.
- This is further beneficial in affording user convenience since the closure 10 does not need to be removed, for example, until the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 is heated and ready to be used.
- the direct contact between the second surface area 25 of the crown portion 20 of the closure 10 and the liquid 1005 improves the efficiency of heat transfer from the closure 0 to the liquid 1005.
- the crown portion 20 may be removed from the overcap 5 such that the crown portion 20 and the overcap 15 can be subjected to separate treatments, (for instance, sterilization) or can be disposed of separately.
- the crown portion 20 and the overcap 15 may be made from different materials according to their respective functions.
- the crown portion 20 may be made from one or more materials with good thermal conductivity such that the crown portion 20 may transfer heat efficiently and promptly
- the overcap 15 may be made of one or more materials with good sealing properties and good temperature resistance such that the overcap 15 may effectively seal the liquid 1005 in the container 1000, and further be cool to the touch immediately after heat transfer, respectively.
- the one or more projections 35 increase the total heat transfer surface area.
- the rate of heat transfer being directly proportional to the total heat transfer area, is correspondingly increased.
- An example of such a liquid 1005 is milk, wherein the proteins or other nutrients contained in the milk may be denatured when the liquid 1005 is exposed to high temperatures for a period of time, such as that in excess of 65°C to 70°C.
- the increased total heat transfer surface area aids in minimising the time taken for the liquid 005 to be heated.
- the tamper evident portion allows the integrity of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 to be guaranteed. This is particularly beneficial where the closure 10 and container 1000 containing a single use liquid 1005 such as, for example, a pre mixed baby milk, are packaged for sale for the purpose of being disposable after use.
- a single use liquid 1005 such as, for example, a pre mixed baby milk
- a further advantage of preferred embodiments of the present invention is that the use of one or more non-corroding materials in the manufacture of the closure 10 inhibits contamination of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the one or more food grade materials further prevent contamination of the liquid 1005 In the container 1000.
- the use of one or more flexible materials in the manufacture of the crown portion 20 allows the crown portion 20 to better conform to the temperature control probe 130 during heat transfer in some instances, in use. This is beneficial, for example, in ensuring a good contact is maintained between the crown portion 20 and the temperature control probe 130 such that heat can be effectively conducted from the temperature control probe 130 to the crown portion 20, and heat loss from the temperature control probe 130 to, for example, surrounding air, can be correspondingly minimized.
- the use of one or more materials that are able to create a s eal in the manufacture of the overcap 15 ensures that the overcap 15 is able to seal the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the temperature control apparatus 200 allows the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 to be heated by heat transfer from the temperature control probe 130 to the. outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20 of the closure 10, without the need for prior removal of the closure 10, and insertion of, for example, an external heal transfer device into the container 1000. This Inhibits the liquid 1005 In the container 1000 from becoming contaminated due to, for example, contact with the external heat transfer device.
- the amount of heat being transferred to the liquid 1005 in use is controlled by the specified amount of heat energy generated by the temperature control probe 130, and the specified amount of energy provided by the power source 135, respectively.
- the full and direct contact of the temperature control probe 130 with the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20, in use ensures that most of the heat generated is substantially transferred to the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20 and
- the amount of heat loss from the temperature control probe 130 to, for example, surrounding air is minimized. Furthermore, the full and direct contact of the temperature control probe 130 with the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20, in use, ensures that a maximum surface area of the temperature control probe 130 and the outer surface 30 of the crown portion 20 are used to effect heat transfer via conduction from the temperature control probe 130 to the crown portion 20.
- a further advantage of preferred embodiments of the present invention is that the liquid 1005 is located above the closure 10 and the temperature control probe 130 dunng heat transfer, in use. This ensures that the liquid 1005 makes contact with the closure 10 even when the container 1000 is not completely filled with the liquid 1005. Additionally, having the liquid 1005 located above the temperature control probe 130 enables more convection within the liquid 1005 than, for example, having the liquid 1005 located below the temperature control probe 130 during heat transfer, In use. Convection increases " the rate of heat transfer from the closure 10 to the liquid 1005, and further inhibits inadvertent overheating of the liquid 1005 in contact with the second surface area 25 of the crown portion 20 during heat transfer.
- the initial temperature of the liquid 1005 may be determined without the need for removal of the closure 10, and insertion of, for example, an external temperature measurement device such as a thermometer into the container 1000. This inhibits the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 from becoming contaminated due to, for example, contact with the external temperature measurement device.
- an external temperature measurement device such as a thermometer
- the temperature control apparatus 200 is compatible for use with a range of different types and volumes of liquids 1005 since the input bank contains one or more pre- programmed inputs that define the type or volume of the liquid 005 in the container 1000. Furthermore, the user is also able to input the one or more inputs that define the type or volume of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 at the user input terminal 140.
- the output value controls the specified amount of energy provided by the power source 135.
- the heat loss correction factor allows the output value to take into consideration external factors such as heat loss to the surrounding from, for example, the temperature control probe 130 and the container 1000.
- the heat loss correction factor allows the output value to take into consideration system factors such as heat generation efficiency of, for example, the temperature control probe 130, and energy transfer efficiency of, for example, the power source 135 to the temperature control probe 130.
- a closure 10A for transferring heat to a liquid 1005 in a container 1000 in use is provided.
- the container 000 is a baby bottle suitable for holding baby feed such as milk, that requires heating to, for example, body temperature of approximately 37°C, before being fed to a baby.
- the container 1000 may be arranged for other purposes and/or to hold other liquids 1005.
- the closure 10A comprises an engagement portion 15A adapted to sealingly abut a rim 1020 of an opening 1015 of the container 1000 such that the liquid 1005 is sealed in the container 1000.
- the engagement portion 15A sealingly abuts the rim 1020 of the container 1000 by adhesion.
- the engagement portion 15A may be adhered to the rim 1020 using one of a number of suitable adhesion means, including but not limited to: heat sealing or chemical adhesion.
- the engagement portion 15A is removable from the rim 1020 by peeling.
- the container 1000 Is adapted to removably receive a cap 45A having a compression ring (not shown), and wherein the engagement portion 15A ⁇ of the closure 10A sealingly abuts the rim 1020 of the container 1000 by being compressed between the compression ring and the rim 1020 when the cap 45A is located on the container 1000 in use.
- the engagement portion 15A can be made to sealingly abut the rim 1020 of the container 1000 by any suitable means within the scope of the present invention.
- the cap 45A comprises a cap engagement arrangement 16A to engage a cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 of the container 1000 immediately adjacent to the opening 1015 of the container 1000 such that the engagement portion 15A of the closure 10A is compressed between the compression ring and the rim 1020 of the container 1000.
- the cap engagement arrangement 16A is a threaded arrangement and the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 is a complementary thread adapted to receive the threaded arrangement.
- the cap engagement arrangement 16A . is a smooth surface and the cooperative engagement is a complementary smooth and flexible surface, such as one made of an elastomer, adapted to form a press fit with the smooth surface of the cap engagement arrangement 16A. It will therefore be appreciated that the cap engagement arrangement 16A and the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 may take any suitable form within the scope of the present invention.
- the closure 10A further comprises a crown 20A being heat conductive and having a total heat transfer surface area including a outer surface 30A and a second surface area 25A such that, in use, the outer surface 30A contacts a temperature control probe 130 as desaibed in the second embodiment of the present invention and as shown in Fig. 2, and the inner surface contacts the liquid 005 to allow heat to be transferred from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005.
- the crown 20A comprises one or more projections 35A that function to increase the total heat transfer surface area.
- the one or more projections 35A are a single projection of a geometry with a large surface area to volume ratio, for example, a tetrahedron or a cube.
- the one or more projections 35A are numerous projections of a suitable packing geometry, such as rectangular cuboid, that have a large total surface area to total volume ratio when considered together. It will therefore be appreciated that any suitable combination of the number and geometry of the one or more projections 3bA to increase the total heat transfer surface area, and maximise the total surface area to total volume ratio of the one or more projections 35 is possible within the scope of the present invention.
- the closure 10A further comprises a puncturable portion (not shown) such that the liquid 1005 sealed In the container 1000 can be accessed when the puncturable portion is punctured.
- the puncturable portion is made of a material (for instance, metal foil, metal foil with a polymer coating or simply a suitable polymer) that can be readily punctured by a sharp device such as the sharp end of a straw. It will however be appreciated that the puncturable portion may take any suitable form within the scope of the present Invention,
- the closure 10A is made from one or more materials selected from a polymer, a ceramic, a glass, a substantially non-corroding metal, or a combination thereof.
- the crown 20A of the closure 10A is made from one or more materials with good thermal conductivity such as metal foil with a polymer coating or metal foil.
- the crown 20A is made of one or more flexible materials such that the crown 20A is collapsible. The use of a collapsible crown 20A is beneficial as it enables the use of more economical materials which can be used as disposable components.
- the crown 20A is made of one or more rigid materials such that the crown 20A is rigid.
- the use of a rigid crown 20A is also beneficial as it is robust and can be cleaned and reused on numerous occasions.
- the engagement portion 20A is rriade of one or more materials that are able to create a seal. More preferably, the one or more materials used in the manufacture of the closure 10A are food grade.
- the container 1000 comprises a wall 1014 defining the opening 1015 of the container 1000, the wall 1014 having a rim region 1025 disposed adjacent to the rim 1020 and the engagement portion 15A of the closure 10A comprises a skirt portion 40 that extends beyond the rim 1020 of the container 1000 to cover the rim region 1025.
- the skirt portion 40 Is adapted to extend beyond the rim 1020 radially and fold around the rim region 1025. It will be appreciated however, that the skirt portion 40 may take any possible form within the scope of the present Invention.
- the cooperative engagement an-angement 1016 of the container 1000 may further receive one or more additional parts (not shown) adapted for use with the container 1000 to enable a teat (not shown) to be located on the container 1000.
- the one or more additional parts may include the teat arranged on a feat holder (not shown) adapted to cooperatively engage with the container 1000 using the cooperative engagement arrangement 1016 of the container 1000.
- the cooperative engagement an-angement 1016 can be used for coupling both the teat holder and the cap 45A to the container 1000.
- the closure 10A functions both as a heat transfer device that enables heat to be transferred from the temperature control probe to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000, and as a seal for sealing the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 for purposes other than heat transfer such as storage or transport of the liquid 1005. Sealing the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 inhibits, for example, spillage of the liquid 1000 during heat transfer.
- the closure 10A it is possible, in this embodiment, to substantially orient the container 1000 such that the closure 10A is located below the container 1000, and correspondingly, the liquid 1005 is located above the closure 10A in use. This ensures that the liquid 005 contacts the closure 10A even when the container 000 is not completely filled with the liquid 1005.
- having the liquid 1005 located above the closure 10A enables more convection within the liquid 1005 than, for example, having the liquid 1005 located below the heat transfer sheath 10A during heat transfer, in use. Convection increases the rate of heat transfer from the closure 10A to the liquid 1005, and further inhibits inadvertent overheating of the liquid 1005 in contact with the inner surface 25A of the crown 20A during heat transfer.
- the one or more projections 35A are preferably of a suitable size such that the inner surface 25A of the one or more projections 35A of the crown 20A is in full contact with the liquid 1005 when the container 1000 is not completely filled with the liquid 1005. It will be appreciated, therefore, that in such instances, a range of closures 10A with one or more suitably sized projections 35A for transferring heat could be manufactured to cater for a range of volumes of liquid 1005.
- the crown 20A of the closure 10A allows the closure 10A to function as a heat transfer device such that heat may be transferred from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 without the need for prior removal of the closure 10A, and insertion of, for example, an extemal heat transfer device into the container 1000. Therefore, a primary function of the crown 20A is to transfer heat efficiently and promptly from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the engagement portion 15A allows the closure 10A to further function as a seal for sealing the liquid 1005 In the container 1000. Therefore, a primary function of the engagement portion 15A is to ensure that a good seal is formed between the
- the closure 0A is made of a material with good thermal conductivity and good sealing properties, for example, aluminium foil.
- the crown 20A and the engagement portion 15A are made of different materials according to their respective functions.
- the crown 20A is made of one or more materials with good thermal conductivity such that the crown 20A may transfer heat efficiently and promptly; and the engagement portion 15A is made of one or more materials that are able to create a seal such that the engagement portion 15A may effectively seal the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the closure 10A and the container 1000 can be subject to separate treatments (for instance, sterilization), or can be disposed of independently.
- the liquid 1005 is packaged for sale in the container 1000 and supplied with the closure 10A such that both the closure 10A and the container 1000 may be disposed of after a single use.
- the engagement portion 15A of the heat transfer sheath 10A sealingly abuts the rim of the container 1000 by adhesion.
- the engagement portion 15A is removable from the rim 1020 by peeling such that the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 can be accessed, for example, after being heated by heat transfer.
- the puncturable portion allows the closure 10A to be easily punctured such that a liquid retrieval device, for example, a straw may be used to access the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the closure 10A further comprises a tamper evident portion (not shown) adapted to, for example, tear from the closure 0A when the closure 0A is, for example, peeled from the container 1000. This allows the tamper evident portion to provide a guarantee for the integrity of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the closure 10A Is reusable and supplied for use on a disposable container 1000
- the liquid 1005 can be packaged for sale in the container 1000 with a storage cap (not shown) or any other suifable sealing means.
- the storage cap is replaced with the closure 10 such that heat can be transfeaed to the liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the engagement portion 15A of the closure 10A sealingly abuts the rim 1020 of the container 1000 by being compressed between the compression ring and the rim 1020 of the container 1000.
- the container 1000 and the storage cap can be disposed of while the closure 10A and the cap 45A are sterilized for further use.
- the closure 10A, the container 1000 and cap 45A are all disposable after a single use.
- the liquid 1005 is packaged for sale in the container 1000 and supplied with the closure 10A and the cap 45A, with the liquid 1005 being sealed In the container 1000 by the closure 10A.
- the cap 45A further comprises a cap tamper evident portion 50A as shown in Fig. 6.
- the cap tamper evident portion 5QA is adapted to for example, tear from the cap 45A when the cap 45A Is initially removed from the container 1000. This is particularly beneficial where the closure 10A and container 1000 containing a single use liquid 1005 such as, for example, a pre mixed baby milk, are packaged for sale for the purpose of being disposable after use.
- the one or more projections 35A function to increase the total heat transfer surface area, and to correspondingly increase the rate of heat transfer from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005.
- the increased surface area to volume ratio of the one or more projections 35A further increases the rate of heat transfer from the temperature control probe 130 to the liquid 1005.
- the large total heat transfer surface area is particularly significant, for example, in instances when the liquid 1005 to be heated may not be subject to a large temperature gradient to increase the rate of heat transfer during the heat transfer process.
- An example of such a liquid 1005 is milk, wherein the proteins or other nutrients contained in the milk may be denatured when the liquid 1005 is exposed to high temperatures for a period of time, such as temperatures in excess of approximately 60°C to 70°C.
- the increased total heat transfer surface area aids in minimising the time taken for the liquid 1005 to be heated.
- the use of non-corroding and food grade materials in the manufacture of the closure 10A inhibits contamination of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 In use.
- the use of one or more flexible materials in the manufacture of the dosure 10A ensures that a good seal can be created between the closure 10A and the rim 1020 to effectively seal the liquid 1005 in the container 1000, arid that the closure 10A can be easily removed by peeling.
- the use of one or more flexible materials in the manufacture of the crown 10A allows the crown 10A to better conform to the temperature control probe 130 during heat transfer, in use.
- the use of one " or more rigid materials in the manufacture of the crown 20A allows the crown 20A to better contact the temperature control probe 30. It will be appreciated, therefore, that any suitable type of material may be used to ensure that a good contact is achieved between the crown 20A and the temperature control probe 130.
- the skirt portion 40 of the closure 10A functions to cover the rim region 1025 until the closure 10A is removed.
- a method of heating a liquid 1005 in a container designated as 1000 or 300 or 1300 in Figs. 2, 6 and 7 respectively, from an initial temperature to a final desired temperature comprises the following steps:
- the one or more of the final desired temperature of the liquid 1005, the specific heat capacity of the liquid 1005, the mass of the liquid 1005 and the heat loss correction factor are input by a user.
- the amount of energy generated in the form of heat to raise the temperature of the liquid 1005 to the final desired temperature corresponds to the amount of energy calculated as required to heat the liquid 1005 to the final temperature. This functions to prevent the temperature of the liquid 1005 from increasing above the final desired temperature in use.
- the heat loss correction factor allows the method to take into consideration external factors such as heat loss to the su oundings from, for example, the container 1000 or 300 in use.
- the ' method is compatible for use with a range of different types of liquids 1005 since the user ie able to input the specific heat capacity of the liquid 1005 that defines the type of the liquid 1005 in the container 1000 or 300.
- the method is also compatible for use with a range of different volumes of liquids 1005 since the user is able to input the mass of the liquid 1005 that defines the volume of liquid 1005 in the container 1000.
- the method can be used to heat the liquid 005 to a range of final desired temperatures since the user is able to input the final desired temperature of the liquid 1005.
- a first advantage of preferred embodiments of the present invention is that the method is suitable for use with heat sensitive liquids 1005 since the temperature of the liquid 1005 is prevented from increasing above the final desired temperature. Advantageously, this also avoids energy wastage.
- a further advantage of preferred embodiments of the present invention is accuracy, since the heat loss correction factor allows the method to take into consideration external factors such as heat loss to the surroundings from, for example, the container 1000 or 300 in use.
- the method is compatible for use with a range of different types and volume of liquids 1005. Furthermore, the method can be used to heat the liquid 1005 to a range of final desired temperatures,
- the temperature control apparatus is adapted to hRSt and cool a fluid in a bag 300.
- Each bag 300 includes a wall which is adapted to be invaginated by a temperature control probe 130 so that the fluid inside, in this case blood, may be heated.
- the bag 300 includes a window of closure material 320 which may be a flexible and stretchable membrane 325 or a substantially rigid membrane.
- the membrane may include a projection 335 so as to improve the surface area of contact with the blood.
- the bag includes Inlet and outlet ports 305, 306, 310 and an eye 340 hangs from a hook. This Is so that warmed Wood can be used straight away, even while it is being heated or kept warm on the temperature control apparatus 200.
- the temperature control probe 130 may be forced into the bag if the wall or window is a membrane (the whole wall may simply be flexible and pushed out of the way in one suitable embodiment) so as to create an invagination in the bag 300.
- the invagination may be pre-formed such that a rigid material 335 such as for example stainless steel or other polymer may form a closed hole to receive the probe 130.
- a temperature control apparatus generally indicated at 1200.
- the temperature control apparatus is adapted to heat and cool a fluid in a bottle 1300.
- the bottle 1300 may be as above described and is adapted to sit inverted in a dock 1500.
- One or more temperature control probes 1130 extend upwardly from a dock base 1550 and are adapted to either create an invagination (if the closure 1120 is a flexible, stretchable mambrane) in the closure or simply fit into a substantially pre-formed invagination in the closure 1120.
- the heat from the temperature control probe 1130 is then rapidly transferred into the liquid since the heat source is effectively inside the bottle and has a high surface area.
- the walls of the dock 1575 may also include heating elements to heat the bottle.
- the dock walls may also be filled with a heated fluid, or other heating elements may be placed around the dock walls to improve heat transfer.
- the dock may also be adapted to receive a plurality of blood bags 300 or other blood containers for heating by the one or more temperature control probes 130. This is advantageous because the bags or containers 300 may be placed Into. the dock around the one or more temperature control probes 130 for rapid and controlled heating by the temperature control probe 130 and/or dock walls. The bags may still be " operatively connected to Inlets and outlets.
- Figure 9 shows blood or blood products bags which are inserted or dropped into the dock which in this case can be considered a container 1500.
- the dock itself 1500 includes one or more temperature control probes 1130 (three on the left dock and one on the right dock) which may heat or cool the blood bags 300 or blood bag equivalents without any contact between the one or more temperature control probes 1130 and the blood contents themselves in the blood bags 300.
- Figure 9 is illustrative and a similar device can heat or cool two or more blood bags or blood bag equivalents 300. If, for example, three blood bags 1300 are to be heated, one blank bag may be held in the dock with the other three blood bags for even heating of the blood bags
- processing refers to the action and/or processes of a computer or computng system, or similar electronic computing device, that manipulate and/or transform data represented as physical, such as electronic, quantities into other data similarly represented as physical quantities.
- processor may refer to any device or portion of a device that processes electronic data, e.g., from registers and or memory to transform that electronic data into other electronic data that, e.g., may be stored in registers and/or memory.
- a "computer” or a 'computing device” or a “computing machine” or a “computing platform” may include one or more processors.
- the methodologies described herein are, in one embodiment, performab!e by one or more processors that accept computer-readable (also called machine-readable) code containing a set of instructions that when executed by one or more of the processors carry out at least one of the method$ described herein.
- Any processor capable of executing a et of instructions (sequential or otherwise) that specify actions to be taken are included.
- a typical processing system that includes one or more processors.
- the processing system further may Include a memory subsystem including main RAM and/or a static RAM, and/or ROM.
- a processor with the necessary instructions for carrying out such a method or element of a method forms an arrangement for carrying out the method or element of a method.
- an element described herein of an apparatus embodiment is an example of an arrangement for carrying out the function performed by the element for the purpose of carrying out the invention.
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