Disposable sterile bag, e.g. for breast milk
US6328082A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D33/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable sterile plastic bag includes a liquid receiving chamber which can be accessed upon removal of a tear off strip for introducing therein liquids, such as breast milk. The bag also includes a closure member to close the bag once filled with milk. The bag further includes indicia thereon for indicating the volume of milk in the bag, and an extension away from the chamber so that information about the milk can be provided, e.g. by writing, on the bag without danger of piercing the bag. Once opened, the bag can be attached to an outlet port of a breast pump such that pumped milk is conveyed directly and sterilely into the bag, and the bag can then be stored in sub-ambient temperature until ready to be fed to a baby, at which time the bag is opened, the closure is cut off from the bag and the bag is installed on, and used as a liner for, a bag holder which is provided with a cap and nipple and acts as a feeding bottle.
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