Systems and methods for indicating an amount of a feeding fluid that is dispensed to an individual
US11478576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B2205/09
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and breast pump devices for simultaneous pumping and feeding breastmilk in the nursing position and quantification of breastmilk consumption are provided. A breast pump device includes a nipple shield for receiving a nipple, a housing having a throughput aperture and a fluid path, the fluid path extending from the nipple shield to the throughput aperture, and a negative pressure source. In some embodiments, the housing further includes a gate to control the quantity of breastmilk displaced to a baby. In some embodiments, the gate operates to respond to the amount of breastmilk displaced to the baby, and thereby allows for quantification. In some embodiments, the quantity of breastmilk displaced is also recorded.
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