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Our mission is to create a mealtime set that is microwave safe, non-breakable, and free of harmful chemicals. The set will implement the alternative materials that we have researched and will provide a safer, more efficient way for parents to feed their children. The end product will be marketable, affordable, and remain user and environmentally friendly.

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Team MembersSean Dunn ’10 – Mechanical EngineeringGeorge Ferko ’10 – Materials ScienceShannon Fitzpatrick ’10 – Mechanical EngineeringAshley Kamauf ’10 – Materials ScienceBinay Patel ’10 – IBE Industrial EngineeringSusan Sebelsky ’10 – Bioengineering

Not picturedTodd Watkins – Faculty AdvisorJeremy Giese – Company SponsorAdriana Kleigman – Company Sponsor

Alternative Materials for Infant Mealtime Products

• “Mom Group” of next generation prototype• Design updated based on final results• Large number of participants (~100)• Smaller group sizes per session• Marketing Strategy Development

• Emphasize “green” product• Emphasize ease of use and safety• Manufacturing Ramp up• Employ suggested foreign producers• Assemble small inventory• Consumer Testing

The mothers were asked which material they would most likely use in the microwave. Bagasse was primary choice for 12 of the 13 mothers surveyed.

The mothers like bagasse because it feels natural, is durable, and will not get too hot after heating.When presented the plate holder, one mother stated “the marriage of materials works.”Most attractive features of the plate holder design were the implementation of bagasse, ease of use, and suction of the holder.

Inclined bottom allows infants to easily scoop food from plate surface.

Aluminum Plate Molds

PLA Plate Holder Bagasse Plate

PLA Spoon PLA Fork

Flexible n-shaped hangle makes holding fork/spoon easier for infants.

Finger holes make it easier for parents to remove plates.

Unique base made specifically for Playtex plate, giving the system more stability.

“I think it‛s really exciting that you‛re developing these products – the natural ones” – Mother from group 1Of the 13 mothers in attendance, 100% do not heat plastic in the microwave when feeding their children.

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Test Our Prototype Performance3.18 secs on average

(4 plate stack)N/A

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3.99 kg of force on average 0.3 kg of force on average

0.973 kg of force on average (6 in pull)

No discernable force (6 in pull)

96% of spoon full (3 different foods used)

74% of spoon full (3 different foods used)

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1 1 Assem 1-1 Holder Body Mold CAD-1

Polylactic Acid/Cereplast

Hybrid Resins 1

Inner Diameter = 6 in, Out Diameter

= 7.5 in, Inner Hole = 1.5 in, Height

= 2 in, Inter Lining Perferated every

1/32 in Buy CEREPLAST,INC 301-676-5000 1.19$

2 1 Assem 1-2 Rubber Ring Bottom CAD-2 Rubber 1 Ring Diameter = 6 in. Buy 0.25$

3 1 Assem 1-3 Adhesive CAD-3 Resin 1 0.10$

4 2 Assem 2-1

Bagasse Compartment

Plate Insert BP-1 Bagasse 1

Diameter = 6 in, 3 Check Shaped

Cross Section Compartments, Height

= .60 in Buy HQ Energia International - Brazil 0.26$

5 2 Assem 2-2 Bagasses Bowl Insert BP-2 Bagasse 1 Diameter = 6 in, Height = 2.5 in Buy HQ Energia International - Brazil 0.24$

6 3 Assem 3-1 Outer Mold- Fork U-1

Polylactic Acid/Cereplast

Hybrid Resins 1 Length = 4.5in Buy CEREPLAST,INC 301-676-5000 0.33$

7 3 Assem 3-2 Outer Mold- Spoon U-2

Polylactic Acid/Cereplast

Hybrid Resins 1 Length = 4.5 in Buy CEREPLAST,INC 301-676-5000 0.30$

8 3 Assem 3-3 Inner Flex Stripe U-3 Polyethene 1 Length = 4 in Buy

Zhejiang Yulong

International Trading

Company Ltd International - China 0.25$

TOTAL $2.92

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