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Document | Title | Date |
20080208115 | Manual breast pump - A manual breast pump, including a housing; a funnel connected to the housing and forming a passage for breast milk; a cup for receiving a breast; a lid connected to an upper portion of the housing; a handle assembly connected to the lid; a substantially semi-circular finger grip connected to the housing; a piston movably connected to the handle assembly and reciprocally movable within the housing to create a negative pressure for the expression of breast milk from the breast; a flexible insert sealably secured to the cup and forming an isolated air volume between the cup and the flexible insert. A valve is removably connected to a lower portion of the housing; and a receptacle for receiving the breast milk, the receptacle being removably attached to a lower portion of the housing. The isolated air volume expands and contracts as the piston moves reciprocally within the housing, causing the flexible insert to move. | 08-28-2008 |
20080208116 | BREAST PUMP DEVICE WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREAST MILK RESERVOIR - The present invention is a compact and hands-free human breast milk collection device that fits into a mother's existing nursing or standard brassiere. The invention can be attached to a conventional electric or manual pump for active milk collection and also can be used without a pump for passive milk collection. Additionally, the invention can be used for collection of hand-expressed milk. The invention comprises a breast adaptor which, in an embodiment, has at one end a funnel-shaped inlet coupled to a reservoir, wherein when the breast is inserted into the breast adaptor, the breast milk is expressed into the reservoir through a unique valve assembly and the milk is stored in the reservoir until the device is removed and the collected milk emptied into a container. In an embodiment, the valve assembly is mounted concentrically on a second end of the breast adaptor. The valve assembly alternately opens and closes communication between the breast adaptor and the reservoir. The valve assembly further includes an overflow chamber and a baffle structure to prevent backflow of milk into the pump and associated vacuum or suction line. The invention, in an embodiment, also includes a unique connection apparatus that enables the vacuum hose of the disclosed breast milk collection device to be sealingly attached to a vacuum hose of varying sizes attached to a vacuum pump mechanism. | 08-28-2008 |
20080228134 | Methods to store human breast milk - Methods for storing human breast milk, preserving its natural flavor and nutritional content. Through the use of an apparatus such as a breast pump, breast milk is expressed from a lactating woman. The milk is transferred through a fill line into a storage container. After the container is substantially filled with breast milk, the fill line is decoupled from the breast pump output, and a vacuum is applied to the line. After the remaining air is evacuated from the container, an isolation valve in the fill line is closed, sealing the container in an evacuated condition. The fill line is removed from the valve, and the container is placed into a freezer or refrigerator for storage. When ready for use, the container is removed from the freezer or refrigerator, the milk is thawed, and the vacuum is broken, allowing removal of the milk for transfer to a bottle. | 09-18-2008 |
20080243059 | BREAST PUMP - A breast pump can include a breast pump main body having a milking portion and negative pressure generating structure for generating negative pressure. A storing structure can be provided for storing expressed milk, and an opening/closing structure can be disposed between the breast pump main body and the storing structure for temporarily halting or permitting passage of the expressed milk into the storing structure. The milking portion can include a shape maintaining portion and a negative pressure generating portion that serves as a part of the negative pressure generating structure and can be attached to and detached from an inner side of the shape maintaining portion. At least one end of the negative pressure generating portion on an enlarged diameter side can include a flexible diaphragm portion and a pressing portion formed when a folded-back portion of the diaphragm portion passes an imaginary line of extension of a contact portion contacting the breast to press the breast, while the other end of the negative pressure generating portion is connected to the opening/closing structure. | 10-02-2008 |
20080243060 | Breastpump - A breastpump comprising a breastshield ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080243061 | PUMP APPARATUS - An apparatus for use in extracting milk from a human breast includes a pliant receiving member having an inner receiving portion sized to receive the human breast and an adjacent inner connecting portion defining an opening extending therethrough. The receiving member has an inner surface defining a recess located in the inner receiving portion and a passageway extending from the recess to the opening to provide fluid communication between the recess and the opening during use. The passageway provides fluid communication between the recess and the opening such that negative pressure can be generated between the recess and the breast. | 10-02-2008 |
20080255503 | Method and apparatus for minimum negative pressure control, particularly for breastpump with breastshield pressure control system - A breastpump, manual or motorized, that includes a mechanism to regulate pressure change, e.g., vacuum, within a breastshield chamber, including in some cases to a maintained minimum pressure that is less than ambient (atmosphere). The pressure regulator provides control for varying negative pressure between a minimum value and a maximum value (and values in between), or to achieve a specific actually measured negative pressure value within a breastshield. | 10-16-2008 |
20080262419 | Breast Cap Part And Breast Cap For Using The Breast Cap Part - The invention relates to a breast cap part for a breast pump, which is disposed on an areola of a female breast when used. Said breast cap comprises a truncated base body ( | 10-23-2008 |
20080262420 | Breast pump device with self-contained breast milk reservoir - The present invention is a compact and hands-free human breast milk collection device that fits into a mother's existing nursing or standard brassiere, or in another preferred embodiment, comprises a complete nursing brassiere and milk collection system. The invention can be attached to a regular electric pump or manual pump for active milk collection and also can be used without a pump for passive milk collection. The invention comprises a breast adaptor which is preferably a funnel-shaped inlet coupled to a reservoir, wherein when the breast is inserted into the breast adaptor, the expressed breast milk is expressed into the reservoir and is stored there until the device is removed and emptied. | 10-23-2008 |
20080275385 | System for Collecting Breast Milk From a Human Breast - A portable, hands-free and user friendly breast pump for facilitating breast-feeding, incorporates a dome-shaped housing having a servomotor mechanism; a hat-shaped flange having a chamber portion, a brim portion and an outlet, the chamber portion being formed so as to be placed over a nipple on a breast so as to define a chamber between the flange and the breast, and the brim portion being formed to surround the nipple and thereby form a suction seal therebetween; and a one-way venting element formed to operatively communicate with the chamber so as to vent pumped milk from the chamber via the outlet. The housing, the flange and the venting element are connected into an integral device held against the breast and underneath clothing so as to keep the integral device hidden. Breast milk is collected via a plastic collection bag that connects directly with the pump underneath clothing such that the milk is isolated from any contaminants in the air and may be easily stored immediately after being collected. | 11-06-2008 |
20080275386 | HANDS-FREE BREAST PUMP WITH BALANCED RECIPROCATING DRIVE - A hands-free breast pump that includes a balanced push-pull reciprocating drive system that applies pumping force to a vacuum chamber formed by a breast interface cup during inward and outward pump strokes. The breast pump includes a breast cup that has a resilient bellows structure that partially collapses the volume of the vacuum chamber during the inward stroke and recovers the volume of the vacuum chamber during the outward stroke. The pump mechanism includes a cam drive system that translates rotary electric motor power into reciprocating linear action of an actuator arm that drives the bellows structure. The bellows structure acts like a spring that charges (resists the pump force) during the inward stroke and discharges (assists the pump force) during the outward stroke, and the shape of the cam track is designed to produce a desired operating profile for the pump. | 11-06-2008 |
20080281262 | Milk pump - A milk pump for pumping milk from a woman's breast comprises a breast hood for receiving tightly a woman's breast. Furthermore, there is a milk collecting arrangement for receiving milk pumped from said woman's breast. This milk collecting arrangement includes a support and a downwards directed opening in the support for providing a suction communication to the breast hood. Moreover, the milk collecting arrangement comprises a manual pumping unit above the said opening. The manual pumping unit includes a wall forming and surrounding a displacement space which comprise a front wall and a peripheral wall extending in longitudinal direction. A suction device is displaceable inside the displacement space to provide suction through the opening, wherein the displacement is provoked by an actuation device. Furthermore, there is a latching arrangement for releasably connecting at least part of the wall of the displacement space to the support for an easy exchange. | 11-13-2008 |
20080312586 | Breast Shield - A breast cup ( | 12-18-2008 |
20090024080 | ATTACHMENT FOR A MILK PUMP - An attachment for a milk pump including a position section which tapers in a funnel-shaped manner from a joining opening to a securing section which connects to the milk pump. The attachment is essentially dimensionally stable and at least one massage area is provided in positioning section, and manual massage pressure can be applied to the breast when said attachment is placed on said breast. | 01-22-2009 |
20090024081 | Device for Expressing Milk - A device for expressing milk, with a vacuum-generating unit, which includes a drive motor and a vacuum-generating device, with a switching unit, which is linked to the vacuum-generating unit and determines the suction cycles via a rotatably driven switching member, and with at least one milk expression attachment, which is or can be brought into flow communication therewith and which includes a suction funnel that can be placed on the breast, and a milk collection receptacle. A compact design with reliable function is achieved by the switching member being coupled to the drive motor of the vacuum-generating unit via a transmission for the rotary drive. | 01-22-2009 |
20090030368 | Device for Treatment of Breast Conditions - A device for treatment of engorgement or edema of the breast has an orifice within which a breast nipple is received, a force-applying surface that presses against the adjacent breast to push fluid away from the nipple, and a part to which a motive force is applied to press the force-applying surface against the breast. The device can be used manually, worn within a bra, or used with a breastshield of a breastpump. | 01-29-2009 |
20090062731 | Breast Pump - The breast pump shield assembly includes a breast shield having a parabolic shape with upper and lower apertures. A conduit in fluid communication with the lower aperture receives the expressed milk and directs it to a container. A vacuum introduces through the upper aperture creates a suction within the breast shield. A center insert fits closely within the lower aperture and has a flared end with an annular surface for contacting and applying an outward force against a circular area around the nipple. A stepped-down distal section of the center insert has an outlet end with a flap valve to prevent suction from being drawn into the breast milk container while permitting expressed milk to flow into the container. | 03-05-2009 |
20090088684 | FREEZER BAG - A breast milk freezer bag for receiving and conserving breast milk. The freezer bag includes a filling opening which has a collar which extends over the upper edge of the breast milk freezer bag and which is used to secure the breast milk freezer bag to a breast pump. At least two receiving units which are connected in a communicating manner, respectively, to at least one adjacent receiving unit by at least one connection channel are provided such that the breast milk in the receiving units can, in the frozen state, be distributed in portions which correspond to the receiving volume of the receiving units and in the defrosted state, can be administered in a portioned manner. | 04-02-2009 |
20090099511 | Method and Apparatus for Minimum Negative Pressure Control, Particularly for a Breastpump with Breastshield Pressure Control System - A breastpump, manual or motorized, that includes a mechanism to regulate pressure change, e.g., vacuum, within a breastshield chamber, including in some cases to a maintained minimum pressure that is less than ambient (atmosphere). The pressure regulator provides control for varying negative pressure between a minimum value and a maximum value (and values in between), or to achieve a specific actually measured negative pressure value within a breastshield. | 04-16-2009 |
20090149804 | Mother's Milk Container Closure and Attachment Assembly - An integral container closure securely seals the contents, such as breastmilk, within a container as well as provides for the rotary attachment of the container to other structures such as a breastpump. | 06-11-2009 |
20090156993 | Breast Milk Collection and Storage Device - In a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a breastmilk collection and storage device that contours to the natural form of a female human breast and consists of an outer layer, an inner layer and a sterile collection bag. Designed to fit under any standard brassiere, the device provides an opening to be comfortably worn around the nipple. The opening directs mild to the sterile collection bag and further provides a sealing means for coupling to a cap or other closure device when not being worn. | 06-18-2009 |
20090171270 | ATTACHMENT FOR A MILK PUMP - An attachment for a milk pump, including a one-walled, dimensionally stable positioning section which tapers in tunnel-shaped manner from the positioning opening to the securing section for connecting to the milk pump. The positioning section and the securing section are connected together by an articulated connection such that the longitudinal axis of the tunnel-shaped positioning section can be adjusted to an angle (alpha) which deviates by 180° in relation to the longitudinal axis of the securing section. | 07-02-2009 |
20090254028 | HANDS-FREE BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - A hands-free breast pump system is disclosed. A breast shield having an adhesive inner surface for adhering to a woman's breast is disclosed. An adapter is connected to the breast shield for transferring a vacuum generated by a pump to the breast. The adapter also allows milk expressed from the breast to drain from the adapter to a container. The breast shield adheres to the breast and supports the weight of the adapter and collector bottle without separate adhesives, gels, straps, or specially designed support bras. The adhesive breast shield allows for hand-free expression of milk. | 10-08-2009 |
20090254029 | BREAST PUMP - A breast pump can be configured to be capable of easily attaching/detaching a primary side serving as a sealed space which is in communication with a milking space and allows the passage of breast milk, with a secondary side in which a case is connected with a pressure changing apparatus. The breast pump can include a breast pump main body connected to the pressure changing apparatus by a conduit, wherein a milking part is disposed so as to liquid-tightly separate a sealed space (or a space that is in fluid communication with the sealed space), and the pressure changing apparatus from each other. A pressure transmission part for transmitting pressure changed by the pressure changing apparatus can be provided. The pressure transmission part can include a deformable part where a volume in the sealed space can be deformed by a pressure fluctuation generated by the pressure changing apparatus. A case can accommodate the deformable part and be connected with the pressure changing apparatus at one end, and the other end of the case can include attachment structure for communicably attaching/detaching the case with the portion of the milking part that forms the sealed space. | 10-08-2009 |
20100016789 | Breastpump Set - A breastpump set for expressing human breastmilk comprises at least one breastshield ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100049122 | Manual Breast Pump - A breast pump for pumping down breast milk, with a cylindrical hollow piston with at least one deepening circulating on the outside on the lower end with respect to the cylindrical superficies surface of the hollow piston, a suction cup, which is connected to the tipper end of the hollow piston via a passage for fluid, a soft elastic compensation element ( | 02-25-2010 |
20100121263 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELICITING MILK FORM MAMMALS - The invention provides a system and a method of eliciting milk from all mammals that possess teats, including but not limited to dairy animals and humans. A system may be comprised of an elastic system and a vacuum supply. | 05-13-2010 |
20100121264 | LINER FOR USE WITH A BREAST PUMP - A liner for use with a breast pump has an outer flange portion and a longitudinal portion extending outward from the outer flange portion. The outer flange portion has a first noncircular opening therein for receiving at least a portion of a breast including a nipple. The longitudinal portion has a second opening and a tubular passageway between the first noncircular opening and the second opening for allowing milk expressed from the breast received in the liner to pass through the liner. The outer flange portion is generally planar and adapted to engage a portion of the breast surrounding the nipple during use of the breast cup. The liner is configured for movement between an opened configuration of the noncircular opening and a collapsed configuration of the noncircular opening. | 05-13-2010 |
20100121265 | BREAST PUMP - A breast pump has at least one collection assembly for engaging at least a portion of a breast surrounding a nipple and a vacuum pump for applying a vacuum to the collection assembly and thereby to at least the nipple of the breast. A controller is operable to cyclically operate the vacuum pump between a maximum vacuum pressure in the range of about 70 mm Hg to about 150 mm Hg and a latching pressure of about 30 mm Hg. | 05-13-2010 |
20100121266 | BREAST CUP ASSEMBLY FOR A BREAST PUMP - A breast cup assembly for a breast pump has a generally funnel-shaped support member with an open wide end, an open narrow end, a tapered central passage extending between the wide end and the narrow end. A liner is positioned at least in part in the support member. The liner has a first noncircular opening therein for receiving at least a portion of a breast including a nipple, a second opening spaced from the first noncircular opening, and a tubular passageway between the first noncircular opening and the second opening for allowing milk expressed from the breast received in the liner to pass through the liner. The liner is configured for movement between an opened configuration of the noncircular opening and a collapsed configuration of the noncircular opening. | 05-13-2010 |
20100121267 | Breastshield With Multi-Pressure and Expansible Chamber Construction, Related Breastpump and Method - Inner and outer shield parts of a breastshield are joined to form an enclosure defining a pressurizable chamber. The inner shield part has at least a portion thereof movable relative to the outer shield part when the chamber is subject to a negative or a positive pressure. A first pressure port is in communication respectively with the chamber for connection with a fluid pressure source of a first pressure. A second pressure port is in communication with the interior for connection with a pressure source of a second pressure. The breastshield is thus capable of being subjected to two different pressures, such as a positive pressure to move (expand) the chamber into the interior, so as to compress or massage the nipple/breast, and a negative pressure in the interior to draw the nipple/breast further therein for the expression of milk. The pressures can be independently controlled, and may furthermore alternate being negative and positive through the same pressure port. In one embodiment, an enclosure defines first and second chambers. The chambers are separate from each other and independently pressurizable. A greater plurality of chambers is furthermore contemplated. The invention takes the form of a variety of different embodiments of breastshields and breastpumps for breastmilk pumping having sundry novel attributes and advantages. | 05-13-2010 |
20100130921 | NIPPLE COVERING MEMBER AND BREAST PUMP - A nipple coating member and a milking device for gathering mother's milk effectively. The pad of a milking device comprises a tubular frame having a large diameter side opening for inserting the nipple formed on one end side and a small diameter side opening formed on the other end side, a first flexible portion provided at a part in the circumferential direction between the large diameter side opening and the small diameter side opening of the tubular frame, and a second flexible portion provided at a position opposing the first flexible portion independently thereof. The first flexible portion can be deformed inward of the tubular frame by a pressing force from the outside of the pad, and the second flexible portion can be deformed outward of the tubular frame by a pressing force from the inside of the pad. | 05-27-2010 |
20100145264 | PORTABLE BREASTPUMP - A portable breast pump has a suction unit and a collecting unit which is connected to this suction unit via a flexible suction line. The collecting unit comprises a breast shield, a milk-receiving container and a coupling element which connects the breast shield to the milk-receiving container. The suction unit has a housing with an operating means for operating the pump and a fastening means for fastening the housing on a carrying means, which can be fastened on the mother's body. This breast pump is easy to operate, allows the milk to be expressed even in confined areas with no set-down surfaces and, in addition, does not hinder the mother's mobility. | 06-10-2010 |
20100152652 | CHAIR POWERED BREAST PUMP APPARATUS - A chair powered breast pump apparatus has at least one breast shield adapted to fit over a nipple of a breast, a pump having a stationary portion and a reciprocating portion engaged for reciprocating movement, one or more suction lines connected in series between the stationary portion and the breast shield, a first connecting bracket configured to secure the reciprocating portion to a first portion of a chair movement mechanism, and a second connecting bracket configured to secure the stationary portion to a second portion of a chair movement mechanism, the first and second portions being relatively movable, whereby movement of the chair by a user seated in the chair reciprocates the reciprocating portion in and out of the stationary portion so as to apply suction to the breast shield. | 06-17-2010 |
20100174232 | HAND HELD BREAST PUMP - A hand held breast pump comprises a powered head ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100185144 | BREAST PUMP SUPPORT - The present disclosure provides a breast pump support for securing first and second milk intake components of a breast pump to the nipples of a user's breasts. The breast pump support includes an elongated band securable around the user's chest. The elongated band is defined by at least first and second opposing pieces of folded over elastic material having first and second elongated folded edges. The first and second elongated folded edges are secured to one another along their length except for along first and second sections defining first and second openings in the elongated band. The breast pump support may further include first and second means for reinforcing the elongated band adjacent to the first and second openings. | 07-22-2010 |
20100217182 | Process for Use with Breastpump to Initiate Milk in Breastfeeding, Particularly for Premature Infants - The present invention provides a suction sequence which is considered to produce advantageous results, particularly for mothers with newborn infants. The sequence comprises a process of stimulation, expression, and pausing to closely mimic a newborn's sucking pattern. | 08-26-2010 |
20100217183 | Manual breastpump with stimulation feature - A manual breastpump has a pump mechanism for use in one mode of operation to produce an ejection (letdown) reflex in a nursing mother and in a separate mode of operation for the general expression of breastmilk. The breastpump further provides a pump mechanism having an expansible chamber device carried by the handle, which is operated by moving the handle relative to a handle mount. A double-pivot for the handle yields letdown mode as well as the general pumping mode. | 08-26-2010 |
20100228188 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A SUCTION HOSE - The device according to the invention for connecting a suction hose has a connecting piece which is designed in such a way that the suction hose can be pushed over a region of the connecting piece in a sealing manner. The device also comprises a sleeve which can be pushed over the aforementioned region of the connecting piece, at least partially covering said piece and leaving room between the sleeve and the connecting piece for the suction hose. The connection between the sleeve and the connecting piece can only be separated by the destruction of at least one of said two parts. The design of the exterior of the sleeve prevents a second suction hose from lying in a sealing manner against the sleeve. A suction hose that is connected in a sealing manner to the claimed device can therefore not be removed without destroying the device. In addition, it is impossible to push a hose with a greater diameter onto the sleeve in a sealing manner. | 09-09-2010 |
20100262072 | APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING MILK FROM A BREAST AND RELATED PUMP UNIT - An apparatus ( | 10-14-2010 |
20100280448 | ELECTRIC BREAST PUMP - A breast pump comprises a breast cup and a source of positive and vacuum to the breast cup. The pressure and vacuum are set to an initial value for a fixed period of time, and they are not adjusted by a user. The initial values are selected to allow the breast cup to be repositioned by a user before higher levels of pressure and vacuum are applied. | 11-04-2010 |
20100292636 | MANUAL BREAST PUMP - A manually actuated breast pump is provided. The breast pump has a breast cup, pump mechanism and a container. The components of the breast pump are easily assembled and disassembled to facilitate use, cleaning, manufacture and transport. The breast pump can apply a negative pressure, a positive pressure or both to a user's breast. The breast pump provides fluid isolation between the pressure source and the expressed milk. | 11-18-2010 |
20100324477 | Breast milk collection apparatus and components thereof - A breast milk collection apparatus includes a milk collection bottle, a breast shield, and a suction transfer assembly for mounting on the bottle. The suction transfer assembly includes a housing for connecting to the vacuum pump and the breast shield. Included in the suction transfer housing is a reversible diaphragm made of a deformable elastomeric material configured with a spiral undulatory configuration. The breast shield includes a unitary funnel member from a relatively rigid polymer as well as an annular deformable lip for enhanced comfort. In one preferred construction, a pump enclosure defines a well for receiving a bottle with deformable gripping projections which adapt to changes in bottle size. | 12-23-2010 |
20100324478 | Breast pump - An electronically controlled breast pump for generating cyclical suction includes a cumulative vacuum pump and a plurality of switches including at least an expression mode cycle time selection switch, a peak vacuum level selection switch, and a stimulation mode switch. A controller coupled to the cumulative vacuum pump controls the apparatus which optionally further includes a four-layer assembly of the various features, an adjustable safety valve, and/or a pump head with a groove traversing top dead center of the pump head. | 12-23-2010 |
20100324479 | MANUAL BREAST PUMP - A manual breast pump, including a housing; a funnel connected to the housing and forming a passage for breast milk; a cup for receiving a breast; a lid connected to an upper portion of the housing; a handle assembly connected to the lid; a substantially semi-circular finger grip connected to the housing; a piston movably connected to the handle assembly and reciprocally movable within the housing to create a negative pressure for the expression of breast milk from the breast; a flexible insert sealably secured to the cup and forming an isolated air volume between the cup and the flexible insert. A valve is removably connected to a lower portion of the housing; and a receptacle for receiving the breast milk, the receptacle being removably attached to a lower portion of the housing. The isolated air volume expands and contracts as the piston moves reciprocally within the housing, causing the flexible insert to move. | 12-23-2010 |
20110004154 | BREAST PUMP FOR EXPRESSING MILK FROM A BREAST - Breast pump for expressing milk from a breast, comprising at least one breast cup ( | 01-06-2011 |
20110004155 | BREAST PUMP - The present disclosed subject matter provides a breast pump in which, by means of an operation performed by a user, the negative pressure (suctioning pressure) can be adjusted in accordance with the amount of the operation in a linear fashion without the occurrence of a steep gradient, and the negative pressure can be readily adjusted even during the expression of milk. The breast pump comprises: pressure changing means or structure, connected to a milk expressing section, for alternately generating a negative pressure state and at least an atmospheric pressure state as a pressure higher than the negative pressure state; a deformable member which is provided so as to liquid-tightly separate a sealed space formed by abutment of the milk expressing section against the user's breast during the expression of milk, or a space connected to the sealed space, from the pressure changing means or structure, and which is capable of deforming elastically in order to adjust the negative pressure state of the milk expressing section by transmission of the pressure that is changed by the pressure changing means or structure; and pressure adjustment means or structure for adjusting the negative pressure by adjusting the amount of deformation of the deformable member. | 01-06-2011 |
20110009816 | Device for Treatment of Breast Conditions - A device for treatment of engorgement or edema of the breast has an orifice within which a breast nipple is received, a force-applying surface that presses against the adjacent breast to push fluid away from the nipple, and a part to which a motive force is applied to press the force-applying surface against the breast. The device can be used manually, worn within a bra, or used with a breastshield of a breastpump. | 01-13-2011 |
20110028893 | Connector Device - An adapter for use in connecting a vacuum source with a breast shield is disclosed including a housing with at least one female coupling component formed therein, at least one male coupling component that is adapted to attach to a tube at one end for conveying pressure from the vacuum source, while the other end is sized and shaped to be received in the female coupling component. A passageway extends between the first end and the second end of the male coupling component for conveying the pressure. The female coupling component is defined therein by an interior sidewall that has a channel formed therein open to the female coupling component at least somewhere along the interior sidewall. When the male coupling component is inserted in the female coupling component, a sealing portion of the male coupling component engages the interior sidewall surface such that ambient air is prevented from entering the channel and disrupting optimal vacuum pressure. | 02-03-2011 |
20110034869 | Suction Sequences for a Breastpump - A breastpump is provided with one or more novel suction sequences which are considered to produce advantageous particularized results. Such sequences include a suction method for increased milk production and an improved suction method in general. | 02-10-2011 |
20110071466 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT BREASTPUMP AND SYSTEM FOR EXPRESSING BREASTMILK - The present invention provides a breastshield for use in a breastpumping system for expressing milk, the breastshield being of such a construction that substantially limits the amount of air between the breast/nipple and the breastshield surrounding the breast/nipple, and most preferably virtually eliminates any air at least in the area of the breast and nipple. In some embodiments, any air in the breastpumping system is substantially eliminated. With the amount of air limited, the mechanism used for generating the pressure difference in the breastshield (e.g., vacuum or negative pressure), such as a diaphragm pump, does not need to do as much work. Less energy is required for the expression of milk, and thus the size of pump used can be decreased, thereby reducing the overall cost of the device. | 03-24-2011 |
20110087162 | Connector for Use in Single and Double Breast Pumping - The connector of the present invention provides fewer connections and attachments to a breastpump configured for expressing breast milk from both of a woman's breasts simultaneously, thereby facilitating easier use of the breast pump and yielding fewer pieces for the user to carry or misplace. The connector includes a manifold with four ports. Individual tubes extend from three of the four ports and each has a plug member. One tube engages with a vacuum source and the remaining two tubes engage with a breastshield assembly for double breast pumping. When single breastpumping is desired, one of the two tubes connected to the breastpump assemblies is disconnected and engaged with the dock port of the manifold. | 04-14-2011 |
20110098639 | Milk extraction device - A milk extraction device including at least one extraction part with an intermediate piece that is, or can be, detachably fastened on the opening of a receptacle and that is linked with a breast piece in a vacuum-tight manner so as to exert a sucking effect on the breast. The device also includes a cap that is, or can be, linked with the intermediate piece in a vacuum-tight manner. An elastic, liquid-tight separating membrane is inserted in the cap and transmits a varying vacuum from the pump unit to the interior of the intermediate piece and the breast piece. The cap is detachably connected to an adapted coupling section of the intermediate piece by a coupling counter-section, thereby meeting increased hygienic standards and simplifying the use of the milk extraction device. | 04-28-2011 |
20110160656 | BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - A breast pump system ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110190695 | BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - A breast receiving funnel ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110196291 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING COUPLINGS BETWEEN TWO SYSTEM COMPONENTS - In an apparatus for recognizing couplings between a first and a second component of a system, one of the two components is provided with an identification unit. A checking unit is operatively connected to the second component. The identification unit contains an item of information relating to the first component. The checking unit is designed for recognizing and processing this item of information. The checking unit moreover is designed such that, as a function of a result of the processing of the item of information, it allows or prevents coupling between the first and the second component. This apparatus enables a combined use of system components only in the case of an admissible coupling thereof. | 08-11-2011 |
20110238007 | Motorized head for a breast pump - A motorised head ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110245763 | HANDS-FREE BREAST PUMP WITH BALANCED RECIPROCATING DRIVE - A hands-free breast pump that includes a balanced push-pull reciprocating drive system that applies pumping force to a vacuum chamber formed by a breast interface cup during inward and outward pump strokes. The breast pump includes a breast cup that has a resilient bellows structure that partially collapses the volume of the vacuum chamber during the inward stroke and recovers the volume of the vacuum chamber during the outward stroke. The pump mechanism includes a cam drive system that translates rotary electric motor power into reciprocating linear action of an actuator arm that drives the bellows structure. The bellows structure acts like a spring that charges (resists the pump force) during the inward stroke and discharges (assists the pump force) during the outward stroke, and the shape of the cam track is designed to produce a desired operating profile for the pump. | 10-06-2011 |
20110251552 | HANDS-FREE BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - A hands-free breast pump system is disclosed. A breast shield having an adhesive inner surface for adhering to a woman's breast is disclosed. The breast shield may be connected to an adapter for transferring a vacuum generated by a pump to the breast. The adapter also allows milk expressed from the breast to drain from the adapter to a container. In the alternative, the breast shield may form part of a breast shield adapter system which is connected to a conventional breast shield by a drain line so that a conventional breast pump system is used to supply a vacuum and to collect the milk. | 10-13-2011 |
20110270162 | PISTON-TYPE BREAST PUMP - A piston-type breast pump includes a piston-type pumping device, a DC motor, a gear reducer, and a control circuit board arranged in a housing. A gears rocking block ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110270163 | BREAST PUMP AND METHOD OF USE - A breast pump convertible between a single breast pump mode and a double breast pump mode. The breast pump includes a pump and a conduit assembly coupled to the pump and at least one breast shield. The breast pump is operable to convert between the single breast pump mode and the double breast pump mode while maintaining substantially the same vacuum level applied to one of the breasts. | 11-03-2011 |
20110301532 | One Time Use Breastpump Assembly - A breastpump assembly is disclosed. The breastpump assembly includes a breast shield within which a woman's breast is received, a conduit structure communicating with the breast shield, a container for collecting milk, and a valve mechanism closing the breastpump assembly from ambient air when initially provided to a user, the valve mechanism being opened to allow ambient air to pass into the breastpump assembly through removal of the container, so as to substantially disable the breastpump. | 12-08-2011 |
20110301533 | HUGGABLE BREASTPUMP - A soft carrier for a breastpump is disclosed. The carrier includes a cushion made of a soft, malleable outer material, for at least partially enclosing a breastpump and associated accessories. One or more breast shields extend outwardly from holes in the cushion. The soft carrier provides a more comfortable experience for the mother during pumping. | 12-08-2011 |
20120004603 | BREASTFEEDING MILK CONSUMPTION MEASURING DEVICE - A device and method for measuring an amount of breast milk suckled during a breastfeeding session, the device including a mechanism for determining the change in volume of a breast during the breastfeeding session (before breastfeeding and after breastfeeding), and a calculation unit for calculating therefrom the quantity of milk suckled during the breastfeeding session. | 01-05-2012 |
20120004604 | INSERT FOR A BREAST PUMP - The present invention relates to an insert adapted to fit on a breast-receiving funnel of a breast pump. The insert comprises a circumferentially extending resiliently deformable wall which defines a teat receiving space and against which a user's teat is locatable, the insert being configured to define a pressure chamber between the resiliently deformable wall and a breast receiving funnel when the insert is fitted on a breast receiving funnel, wherein said wall is configured to deform towards a user's teat located in the teat receiving space in a predetermined manner when a pressure difference is applied between the teat receiving space and the pressure chamber such that a peristaltic action is applied to a user's teat, to aid the expression of milk therefrom. | 01-05-2012 |
20120022445 | MANUAL BREAST PUMP WITH RESILIENT RETURN - A manual breast pump comprising a pump housing defining an inlet orifice, an outlet orifice, and a pump orifice all in fluid communication with one another, the pump housing including a pump chamber, a repositionable actuator disposed within the pump chamber and repositionable within the pump chamber between a retracted position and an extended position, and a resilient band concurrently mounted to the pump housing and operatively mounted to the repositionable actuator. | 01-26-2012 |
20120029424 | Breastpump with Letdown Feature - Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
20120035536 | BREAST PUMP INSERT - A breast pump insert to receive the breast of a user of a breast pump is disclosed. The insert is formed from inner and outer materials, wherein the outer material exhibits greater hardness than the inner material. | 02-09-2012 |
20120041365 | BAG ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR BREASTPUMP - An attachment arrangement is disclosed for attaching a milk collecting bag to a breastpump assembly. In one form this includes an adaptor having mounting ears upon which portions of a bag with apertures therein are hung to suspend the bag in place below the breastpump assembly. | 02-16-2012 |
20120071820 | Self Returning Contamination Barrier - A barrier of a vacuum pump prevents contamination from entering a vacuum pump air line. The barrier separates parts of the pump and is moveable between an initial state and a distended state. The barrier is assembled within the pump with a pre-load. When the vacuum source is applied to the barrier, the barrier achieves a distended state and when the vacuum source is released, the barrier incrementally self returns to an initial state. The geometry and material construction of the barrier, along with the pre-load, assists in returning the barrier on its own to the initial state from the distended state. | 03-22-2012 |
20120089087 | Suction Device for Piston Breast Pump - A vertically hand palm pressing suction device for a piston breast pump comprises a casing ( | 04-12-2012 |
20120101432 | Soft Breastshield - A breastshield is constructed of a low Durometer material. The breastshield includes a nipple tunnel that generally accommodates the shape of a nipple and an aperture that conveys fluids through the breastshield. | 04-26-2012 |
20120116298 | SENSE A PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE - An apparatus comprising a sensing unit configured to detect a physiological response from a user of a breast pump and to trigger a change in an operation of the breast pump in dependence of the detected physiological response, the sensing unit being located separately from a funnel of the breast pump. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116299 | Flexible drive for breast pump - A drive mechanism for generating a negative pressure in a vacuum chamber ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120165729 | BREAST ATTACHMENT - The invention relates to a breast attachment, in particular a flexible insert for a breast pump or a nipple shield, wherein the insert or shield applies a positive massaging effect on a breast mimicking the natural stimulation of a baby breast feed— | 06-28-2012 |
20120197187 | BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides for a hands-free battery operated breast pump system having a battery operated breast pump, tubing, connector pieces, flask-type storage containers, funnels, a stretch bra and a vest with pockets. The vest provides covers the mother and baby sufficiently to provide privacy during a breastmilk expressing process such that the breast is not outwardly exposed, while also allowing the mother to perform other tasks unhindered while expressing breastmilk for storage. | 08-02-2012 |
20120316493 | BREAST SHIELD FOR EXPRESSING HUMAN BREAST MILK - A breast shield has a tubular connector and a funnel that is integrally formed thereon, and is intended for resting on a mother's breast. The funnel widens toward the free side thereof which faces away from the connector. A passage, which extends continuously from a breast-side end of the funnel as far as a pump-side end, being opposite the breast-side end, of the connector, and serves to apply a vacuum to the mother's breast and for the flowing away of the expressed breast milk. The funnel is of more flexible design than the connector, and the funnel has a main region extending over a substantial part of the length thereof with a first opening angle of the passage, and a breast-side end region with a second opening angle of the passage. When not in use, the first opening angle is smaller than the second opening angle. In use, at least the first opening angle can be enlarged by axial pressure on the breast shield. The breast shield is pleasant to wear and minimizes the dead volume. | 12-13-2012 |
20130023821 | BREASTSHIELD UNIT - A breastshield unit for expressing human breastmilk has a receiving part for receiving a human nipple, an underpressure chamber for applying an under-pressure to the nipple, wherein the receiving part opens into this underpressure chamber, and a membrane for generating an underpressure in the underpressure chamber. The membrane is designed in one or more pieces and at least partially surrounds the receiving part. This breastshield unit permits a separation of media in the area near the breast. It is small and easy to clean and is suitable in particular for use as a hands-free breastshield unit. | 01-24-2013 |
20130046234 | PRESSURE CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - The invention relates to a pressure control arrangement for a breast pump system comprising a first pressure chamber; a first opening for receiving milk, the first opening being in connection with the pressure chamber and the first opening being arranged to have a first tube connected to the first opening; a second opening in connection with the pressure chamber, the second opening being arranged to have a second tube connected to the second opening for connecting the pressure chamber to an under pressure source; and a third opening for delivering milk to a container, the third opening comprising a first valve for closing the pressure chamber if the pressure in the pressure chamber is substantially lower than on the other side of the third opening. By providing the first pressure chamber in combination with the first valve, a space with substantially constant size is provided at each pumping cycle. | 02-21-2013 |
20130053764 | ELECTRICAL PUMP FOR BREAST MILK - An electrical pump for breast milk, having an electric motor, a pump, at least one suction cup, a suction line connecting the suction cup to the pump, an outlet for breast milk connected to the suction cup, a venting line connected to the suction cup, an electrically activated venting valve in the venting line, an electronic control system which adjusts the speed of the electric motor and the electrically activated venting valve to switch the electric motor on and off to allow the electric motor to run at a desired speed and to operate the electric motor continuously and/or in cycles, in which the electric motor is alternately switched on and off, and the electronic control system opens the venting valve when the electric motor is switched off, and closes the venting valve when the electric motor is switched on. | 02-28-2013 |
20130072866 | BREAST PUMP - When milk is expressed using a breast pump, milk residue is left on a surface of a breast pump funnel ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130102958 | BREAST PUMP AND METHOD OF USE - A breast pump convertible between a single breast pump mode and a double breast pump mode. The breast pump includes a pump and a conduit assembly coupled to the pump and at least one breast shield. The breast pump is operable to convert between the single breast pump mode and the double breast pump mode while maintaining substantially the same vacuum level applied to one of the breasts. | 04-25-2013 |
20130110037 | BAG ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR BREASTPUMP | 05-02-2013 |
20130123687 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING COUPLINGS BETWEEN TWO SYSTEM COMPONENTS - In an apparatus for recognizing couplings between a first and a second component of a system, one of the two components is provided with an identification unit. A checking unit is operatively connected to the second component. The identification unit contains an item of information relating to the first component. The checking unit is designed for recognizing and processing this item of information. The checking unit moreover is designed such that, as a function of a result of the processing of the item of information, it allows or prevents coupling between the first and the second component. This apparatus enables a combined use of system components only in the case of an admissible coupling thereof. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123688 | BREAST PUMP - In a breast pump, milk expressed from a user's nipple may be drawn into the pumping mechanism used to create a vacuum. This can lead to unhygienic situations because pumping mechanisms are difficult or impossible to clean by a user. The present invention relates to a breast pump comprising first and second pressure chambers ( | 05-16-2013 |
20130123689 | PISTON PUMP WITH VARIABLE BUFFER - The invention comprises a breast pump apparatus comprising a vacuum pump and a variable-volume buffer volume coupled together in fluid communication. The apparatus also includes a breast-receiving portion coupled to the vacuum pump and the buffer volume such that the vacuum pump is operable to generate negative pressure at the breast-receiving portion to stimulate milk expression, and the negative pressure generated at the breast-receiving portion can be controlled by controlling the buffer volume. | 05-16-2013 |
20130131588 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT BREASTPUMP AND SYSTEM FOR EXPRESSING BREASTMILK - The present invention provides a breastshield for use in a breastpumping system for expressing milk, the breastshield being of such a construction that substantially limits the amount of air between the breast/nipple and the breastshield surrounding the breast/nipple, and most preferably virtually eliminates any air at least in the area of the breast and nipple. In some embodiments, any air in the breastpumping system is substantially eliminated. With the amount of air limited, the mechanism used for generating the pressure difference in the breastshield (e.g., vacuum or negative pressure), such as a diaphragm pump, does not need to do as much work. Less energy is required for the expression of milk, and thus the size of pump used can be decreased, thereby reducing the overall cost of the device. | 05-23-2013 |
20130165852 | Electric Breast Milk Pump - An breast milk pump having an electric motor, a pump driven by the motor, a suction cup, an electrically activated first three-way valve in a suction line, an electrically activated second three-way valve in a pressure line, an electronic control system, which sets the electric motor into an operating mode or an idle mode depending on an activation of a switch; in the operating mode, it operates the electric motor and the electrically activated first and second three-way valves in cycles, which comprise a suction phase, in which the electric motor is switched on, the inlet of the pump is connected to the suction cup via the first three-way valve and a floater valve, the pump outlet is connected via the second three-way valve. | 06-27-2013 |
20130178793 | Pump-to-Bottle Bag - The present disclosure relates to a pump-to-bottle bag which allows breast feeding mothers to transfer milk from a breast pump directly into the bag. The apparatus includes a cylindrical support which engages a pump receiving ring within its mouth so as to engage the free edges of the bag between the cylindrical support and the pump receiving ring. The pump receiving ring receives the breast pump so that the milk can be pumped directly into the bag. | 07-11-2013 |
20130190686 | FUNNEL FOR A BREAST PUMP - The present invention relates to a funnel for a breast pump. Milk expressed from a user's nipple is known to pool at a user's breast. The funnel for a breast pump according to the present invention comprises a breast receiving portion ( | 07-25-2013 |
20130245548 | BREAST PUMP - The present invention relates to a breast pump. The breast pump comprises a main body ( | 09-19-2013 |
20130324919 | Strapping Device for Use with Breast Pumps - A single piece strapping device that can be used with breast pumps. The strapping device has two ends, with each end having an attachment; the two attachments can be connected together such that the strapping device becomes a single piece unit surrounding the torso of the user. The strapping device has two openings, provided thus to attach funnel shaped components of the breast pumps onto each breast. | 12-05-2013 |
20140031744 | MILK EXPRESSING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SIMULATING A BABY'S SUCKLING - A milk expressing device capable of simulating a baby's suckling includes first and second vacuum sources, a throttle hole, a solenoid relief valve, first and second tubes, a breast shield, and a control circuit board. The first tube connecting the first vacuum source and the breast shield is provided with the throttle hole to communicate with the atmosphere. When the first vacuum source is turned off, negative pressure in the first tube and the breast shield disappears slowly through the throttle hole. The second tube connecting the second vacuum source and the breast shield is provided with the solenoid relief valve to communicate with the atmosphere. When the solenoid relief valve is activated, negative pressure in the second tube and in the breast shield is rapidly removed. The control circuit board controls the first and second vacuum sources and the solenoid relief valve. | 01-30-2014 |
20140052056 | Submersible Valve for a Breast Milk Collection Device with Self Contained Reservoir - The present invention is an improved valve system for a naturally shaped and hands-free human breast milk collection device that fits into a mother's existing nursing or standard brassiere. The invention comprises a submersible valve system within a breast milk collection device, which can significantly increase the breast milk collection capacity of the device without increasing the overall size of the device. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052057 | BREAST PUMP - The present invention relates to a breast pump operable to generate a negative pressure comprising a funnel ( | 02-20-2014 |
20140052058 | PUMPING BREAST MILK - A breast pump provides multiple orientations of the pumping lever with respect to the breast shield. A breast pump includes a liner extending from the breast shield, through the suction chamber, and out of the suction chamber, which liner shields other components of the pump from contamination by the flow of milk through the pump during pumping operation. A breast pumping device includes a pumping lever for manually providing a cyclical vacuum within the suction chamber and an external pumping source, connected to the suction bell, that the user can activate to provide a cyclical vacuum within the suction chamber. A breast pump provides a smaller change in the grip width from when the lever is fully-extended to when the lever is fully-retracted, allowing more comfortable manual pumping. | 02-20-2014 |
20140088495 | Manual Breast Pump - A breast milk pump that is easier to disassemble for cleaning and is easier to reassemble. It includes a housing, a cup-like displacement chamber a connection channel and a milk collection container releasably attached. A suction bell is connected to an inlet of the connection channel. It further includes a cup-like membrane element and a coupling element and a lever with rotatable mounting. | 03-27-2014 |
20140094747 | Breast Pump - The invention provides a breast pump capable of effectively preventing the occurrence of leaking of breast milk from a milk expressing section having an enlarged diameter during expression of milk, and also effectively preventing the loss of negative pressure due to leaking. A breast pump has an accommodating vessel for collecting breast milk; a breast pump main body which generates negative pressure for expressing milk; an enlarged-diameter milk expressing section having an enlarged diameter for abutting against a breast of a user; and a shock absorbing section, at least a portion of which abuts against a breast of a user by being formed in a substantially circular trumpet shape following an opening section of the enlarged-diameter milk expressing section, wherein the shock absorbing section includes an abutting section which abuts against an areola of the user and a tight contact section which makes tight contact with the user's breast. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094748 | APPARATUS EXTRACTING MOTHER'S MILK - There is provided an apparatus extracting mother's milk. More detailedly, the apparatus extracting mothers' milk is provided in order that not only may reverse of mother's milk extracted during extracting mother's milk through an extract apparatus toward an Extract Hose at a pressrue generator be completely discluded by a Pumping Film for preventing reverse, but also repetitive pumpings of a Pumping Film for preventing reverse may be easily carried out. | 04-03-2014 |
20140100520 | Manual Breast Pump - The invention provides a manual breast pump which can be disassembled and assembled easily for cleaning purposes, and which can readily modify a negative pressure during expression of milk generated by a lever-type operating section. | 04-10-2014 |
20140121593 | BREASTSHIELD WITH MEDIA SEPARATION - A breastshield unit for use in a device for expressing human breastmilk employing underpressure with a breastshield body and a media separation device which separates expressed milk from an underpressure source arranged in the breastshield body, the media separation device having a through-channel which connects first and second openings of the breastshield body. The through-channel has a through-opening, which is enlargeable when subjected to an underpressure from outside. The through-opening is formed by walls which, when subjected to an underpressure from outside, are movable away from each other, largely without stretching, in order to enlarge the through-opening. The breastshield unit permits media separation with minimal dead volume, and with optimized comfort for the mother. | 05-01-2014 |
20140128806 | Pump Unit for Expressing Milk - A pumping unit for use in a device for expressing human breast milk comprises a breast shield for resting against a mother's breast and a dimensionally stable or approximately dimensionally stable milk collection container for receiving the expressed mother's milk. The breast shield comprises a first longitudinal centre axis, and the milk collection container comprises a second longitudinal centre axis, wherein the milk collection container is detachably attachable to the breast shield, and wherein in the attached state of the milk collection container the first longitudinal centre axis is arranged at an angle to the second longitudinal centre axis. In the attached state the milk collection container is movable relative to the breast shield, and consequently the angle between the first and second longitudinal centre axes is variable. The pumping unit according to the invention can be designed in a compact and space-saving manner and is particularly suited to a hands-free arrangement. | 05-08-2014 |
20140135683 | SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS FOR EXPRESSING BREAST MILK - Systems, components and methods for expressing breast milk are described herein. An adapter includes a first connector portion, a second connector portion and a transition portion extending between the first connector portion and the second connector portion. At least the first connector portion and the transition portion cooperate to define an interior chamber configured to receive fluid. The first connector portion is configured for connection to a pump assembly, and the second connector portion is configured for connection, via a plurality of internal threads, to a spout of a fluid container. | 05-15-2014 |
20140142501 | Bra With Integrated Breast Pump - A breast pump brassiere, designed to provide hands free experience for the mother when collecting mother's milk, and which integrates various operative components in the category of a micro pump, at least one suction cup, and a milk reservoir, preferably within each cup, to provide for hands free collection of expressed milk, as desired and required by the mother for use in the feeding of her infant. | 05-22-2014 |
20140171857 | Breastpump with Letdown Feature - Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171858 | Breastpump with Letdown Feature - Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171859 | Breastpump with Letdown Feature - Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171860 | Breastpump with Letdown Feature - Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
20140180205 | HOMECARE SUCTION DEVICE - A homecare suction device includes a main body having a housing. An air pump is mounted in the housing and in communication with an air outlet and an air inlet of the housing. A breast pump includes a cover mounted to an opening of a container for receiving a liquid. The cover includes a liquid sucking unit and an air sucking unit. The liquid sucking unit includes a liquid passage and a cup for contacting with an object. The air sucking unit includes an air passage and a connection port in communication with the air inlet of the main body. A funnel is mounted in the cover and in communication with the liquid passage, the air passage, and the interior of the container. The cover further includes a vent communicating the interior of the container with the outside. The air inlet is connected to the connection port by a hose. | 06-26-2014 |
20140213964 | Breast Pump Adapter For Bag - A breast pump adapter including a body, hooks, and wings. The body includes a top end that is configured to attach to a nozzle of a breast pump. The hooks extend outwardly from the body. Each hook is configured to be received in an aperture of a bag. The wings extend outwardly from the body. Each wing tapers from the body to a respective distal end. | 07-31-2014 |
20140236079 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLING FLOW RATES AND PATTERNS OF HUMAN MILK SECRETION BY A BREAST PUMP - The invention relates to an apparatus and method to control the flow rates and pattern of human milk secretion while using a breast pump. The apparatus comprises a breast pump having a linear source of vacuum and a communication port for communicating with an external source of information on milk flow rates and patterns of a breastfeeding baby, through an external control circuit. | 08-21-2014 |
20140323962 | BREAST SHIELD FOR A BREAST PUMP - A shield for a breast pump is disclosed. It comprises a resilient, flexible insert configured to receive a user's breast, and an adjuster operable by a user to alter the shape of the insert. | 10-30-2014 |
20140330200 | BREAST PUMP - A breast pump for collecting breast milk having a funnel intended to receive the breast, a housing and a device for producing a negative pressure. The funnel consists of a flexible material and extends into the housing. The device for producing a negative pressure has at least one body that is movable over a portion of the length of the funnel while compressing the funnel. | 11-06-2014 |
20140378895 | ENHANCED ELECTRIC BREAST PUMP - A breast pump includes a breast shield, a suction module for applying suction to the breast shield, and a controller. In one embodiment, the controller includes a wireless receiver for receiving pumping session descriptions according to which the suction module is operated. A corresponding non-volatile computer-readable storage medium has embodied thereon program code for defining pumping session descriptions and for transmitting the descriptions to the breast pump. In another embodiment, the controller includes a non-volatile memory for storing pumping mode descriptions, each of which includes a suction level, a cycle rate and an orientation, and a user interface for selecting one of the pumping mode descriptions for operating the suction module. In a third embodiment, the breast pump includes a port for reversibly coupling to an external memory for reading and/or writing pumping session descriptions and optionally for powering external devices. | 12-25-2014 |
20150100016 | Manual breast pump - A manual breast pump is provided with an applicator cup; and a rounded, curved member including a plurality of projections and a coupling releasably secured to the applicator cup. Any two adjacent ones of the projections are separated by a gap. Advantageously, the gaps provide a space to accommodate a flexible deformation of the rounded, curved member when a pumping force is exerted on the breast of a lactating by the pressing. | 04-09-2015 |
20150314053 | BREAST SHIELD UNIT - A breastshield unit for use with a breastpump for expressing human breastmilk using underpressure has a dimensionally stable breastshield and a flexible breastshield insert for placing in the breastshield. The breastshield has a first, open breastshield end for placing on a mother's breast. The breastshield insert has a first insert end and a second insert end which define a longitudinal direction, the first, open breastshield end having a peripheral edge on which the breastshield insert is securable with the first insert end. In the assembled state, the breastshield insert extends from this first insert end through the inside of the breastshield to the second insert end, wherein the breastshield insert, between the first and second insert ends, extends substantially spaced apart from the breastshield. In the assembled state of the breastshield insert, the second insert end is displaceable in the longitudinal direction relative to the breastshield. The breastshield unit adapts optimally to the shape of the mother's breast and optimizes the bearing force. | 11-05-2015 |
20150328380 | BREAST SHIELD UNIT WITH MEDIA SEPARATION - A breastshield unit for use with a breastpump for expressing human breastmilk has a breastshield for receiving a mother's breast and a media separation device for transferring a vacuum into the interior of the breastshield. The breastshield has a receiving area for receiving a nipple of the mother's breast. The media separation device has a media separation membrane which, for the purpose of transferring the vacuum, is movable to and fro between two positions. The media separation membrane is located in the receiving area at least in one of the two positions. Despite the integrated media separation, the breastshield unit can be made extremely compact and minimizes the dead volume. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335800 | MANUAL BREAST PUMP - [Problem] To provide a manual breast pump which can be disassembled and assembled easily for cleaning purposes, and which can easily change a negative pressure during expression of milk which is generated by an operating section. | 11-26-2015 |
20160000981 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ABATING NOISE DURING EXPRESSION OF HUMAN BREAST MILK - A system for abating noise during expression of human breast milk includes a noise abatement device and a breast milk expression pump. The noise abatement device may comprise a container configured to receive the breast milk expression pump, the container configured to abate noise generated by the breast milk expression pump disposed within the container. The noise abatement container may comprise one or more sound-absorbing materials or geometries. When the pump is positioned in the noise abatement container, noise from the pump is abated while the pump is operating. | 01-07-2016 |
20160008526 | LINER AND BREAST INTERFACE OFR A BREAST PUMP | 01-14-2016 |
20160015876 | EASILY ASSEMBLABLE BREAST INTERFACE FOR A BREAST PUMP - Breast interface ( | 01-21-2016 |
20160058928 | BREAST FLUID EXPRESSION DEVICE - Disclosed herein are biologically inspired, either manual or electronic, portable fluid expression system to be used for, but not limited to, breast milk expression from nursing women and other milk expression from any species of mammal. The fluid expression systems can be configured to mimic the anatomy of a suckling infant and the biomechanics and fluid dynamics associated with this behavior. The fluid expression system can be used by nursing mothers to express breast milk efficiently, painlessly, and discreetly. The systems can include a single, contiguous flexible structure designed to resemble the lips and oropharyngeal cavity of a newborn infant of the mammalian species of interest. Rigid external housings or stiffening structures can be used to mimic the bony anatomy of the infant or mammalian species of interest. | 03-03-2016 |
20160067393 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE FOR A CONCEALABLE AND REDUCED NOISE BREAST PUMP - A system and method of use for a concealable breast pump is disclosed herein. The concealable and reduced noise breast pump generally is comprised of a breast shield member, a diaphragm member, a fluid capture member, a power supply member, a motor member, a pump member, and connection tube members. In an embodiment, the connection tube members join the breast shield member, the diaphragm member, and the pump member to each other. In another embodiment the concealable and reduced noise breast pump is further comprised of belt to be worn around the waist of a user of the system which allows certain members such as the diaphragm member, the fluid capture member, the power supply member, the motor member, and/or the pump members to be releasably connected to the belt member. In yet another embodiment, the system is further comprised of noise dampening members, which cover certain members of the system to reduce the noise level heard from the system. | 03-10-2016 |
20160082164 | Process for Use with Breastpump to Initiate Milk in Breastfeeding, Particularly for Premature Infants - The present invention provides a suction sequence which is considered to produce advantageous results, particularly for mothers with newborn infants. The sequence comprises a process of stimulation, expression, and pausing to closely mimic a newborn's sucking pattern. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082165 | QUANTIFICATION AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT OF EXPRESSED HUMAN BREAST MILK - Systems, methods, and devices for milk expression are provided. In one aspect, a system includes an expression apparatus having an interface configured to engage a breast and an actuation assembly operably coupled to the interface. Actuation of the actuation assembly causes the interface to apply vacuum pressure against the breast to express milk from the breast. The system also includes various sensors for quantifying characteristics of the expressed milk, and a unique identifier allows inventory management of the expressed milk. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082166 | SMART BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - This disclosure generally relates to a smart breast pump system that includes at least one sensor to monitor the expression of breast milk. The smart breast pump system may further include a mobile device which wirelessly receives sensor data from the at least one sensor. Additionally, the smart breast pump system may further include at least one server device, which wirelessly receives sensor data from the at least one mobile device. | 03-24-2016 |
20160090454 | RUBBER FOR BABY BOTTLE NIPPLES, PACIFIERS, & SYRINGE PLUNGERS - The production of a protein free synthetic polyisoprene which has both low levels of chemical impurities and good physical properties has yet to be realized. It has now been envisioned that the use of neodymium catalyzed polyisoprene will offer the combined advantages of both a clean, as well as, high cis-1,4 polymer. Synthesis of polyisoprene rubber using a neodymium based catalyst system is described. Characterization of the material shows the absence of an ultra high molecular weight fraction and the presence of very high cis-1,4-microstructure. Gum stock and black filled compound studies comparing neodymium polyisoprene with natural rubber, titanium polyisoprene, and lithium polyisoprene have been performed. Results indicate that polyisoprene rubber synthesized using a neodymium catalyst system (Nd—PI) has similar stress-strain and tear properties as synthetic titanium polyisoprene. Analysis of residual volatile, extractable, and oligomer levels indicates Nd—PI is indeed a clean source of high cis synthetic polyisoprene. | 03-31-2016 |
20160158424 | HIDDEN AND WEARABLE BREAST-MILK PUMPING SYSTEM - A hidden and wearable breast-milk pumping system includes a pumping unit, a collecting unit and a wireless control unit. The pumping unit includes a pumping module and an attaching layer configured for attaching to a breast. The pumping module includes a nozzle, a pumping chamber, a pumping tube connected to the pumping chamber and a milk tube. The nozzle covers the breast and connects the pumping chamber connected between the nozzle and the milk tube. The collecting unit is connected to the milk tube to collect and store the breast milk in the milk tube. The wireless-control unit includes a control module, a vacuum pump and a wireless module. The vacuum pump is connected to the pumping tube. The control module controls the vacuum pump according to a control signal received by the wireless module from a remote device. | 06-09-2016 |
20160199552 | SAFETY VALVE | 07-14-2016 |
20160199553 | BREAST PUMP ADAPTER | 07-14-2016 |
20180021491 | ADAPTER WITH MEDIA SEPARATING DIAPHRAGM FOR A BREAST SHIELD | 01-25-2018 |
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