TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure generally relates to a baby bottle nipple, and more particularly, to a baby bottle nipple having a leak resistant opening and a method of forming the leak resistant opening.

BACKGROUND

A baby bottle nipple may allow a baby or infant to drink liquids. These liquids may include formula, breast milk, water, or other fluid. A number of nipples currently exist in the market. Orthodontic nipples, for example, may provide a flattened look while angled nipples may be slanted to tilt into a baby's mouth. Vented nipples may include a tiny hole to allow air to flow while liquid is taken out.

Unfortunately, these nipples have drawbacks. Liquids may accidentally be released when, for example, a bottle having the nipple is tipped or dropped. The nipples may also release liquid when a baby is not sucking which may lead to choking.

Therefore, it would be desirable to provide a system and method that overcomes the above. The present disclosure provides a baby bottle nipple and configurations thereof that solves each of the described concerns. Other benefits and advantages will become clear from the disclosure provided herein and those advantages provided above are for illustration.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a method of forming a nipple for a baby bottle is provided. The method comprises: forming a lower conical wall section; forming a higher conical wall section molded above the lower conical wall section; preventing deformation of the higher conical wall section; and cutting an opening through the higher conical wall section into an interior section of the nipple.

In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of forming a nipple for a baby bottle is disclosed. The method comprises: forming a lower conical wall section; forming a higher conical wall section molded above the lower conical wall section, wherein forming a higher conical wall section comprises: forming a cylinder extending upwards from the lower conical wall section; and forming a dome extending upwards from the cylinder; preventing deformation of the dome; and cutting an opening through the higher conical wall section into an interior section of the nipple while preventing deformation of the dome.

In accordance with yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of forming a nipple for a baby bottle is disclosed. The method comprises: forming a lower conical wall section; forming a higher conical wall section molded above the lower conical wall section; forming a base extending down from the lower conical wall section; preventing deformation of the higher conical wall section; and forming an opening through the higher conical wall section into an interior section of the nipple while preventing deformation of the higher conical wall section.

