Wearable breast pump system

US12318516B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Chiaro Technology Limited · GB

Inventors

• Thibault DE BECDELIEVRE · London, GB
• Oliver Blanchard · London, GB
• Georgia THOMAS · Fairport, US
• Daniel Thompson · Bristol, GB
• Adam Rollo · Malmesbury, GB
• Paul REID · Springfield, US
• Jonathan O'Toole · Bristol, GB
• Jack Biltcliffe · London, GB
• Clare LARKSPUR · Bristol, GB
• Claudia BRUEN · London, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 1, 2023
• Grant date: Jun 3, 2025
• Expiry date: Sep 1, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2209/088
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A breast pump system comprises at least one wearable milk collection hub connected via an air line to a combined external air pump and control unit. Each milk collection hub comprises: (a) a breast shield made up of a breast flange and a nipple tunnel; (b) a flexible diaphragm that is configured to prevent milk from reaching the external air pump; (c) an outer shell that is configured to removably attach to the breast shield, such that, when attached, the breast shield and outer shell form a vessel for collecting milk; and (d) a diaphragm cap that is configured to be secured over the diaphragm, forms part of the front face of the outer shell, and includes a port connected to the air line.