Hands-free portable breast pump system
US6379327B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable breast pump system that includes a breast receptor for receiving a breast, a vacuum suction compartment connected to the breast receptor and a collection container for receiving breast milk. The breast pump system also includes a breast milk collection tube having one end connected to the vacuum suction compartment and the other end connected to the collection container. The system also includes a suction pump connected to the breast receptor and the vacuum suction compartment for creating a vacuum for drawing breast milk into the collection container via the breast milk collection tube. Supporting the breast pump system in a portable manner on a mother are a breast receptor support strap for supporting and securing the breast receptor against the breast and a body strap for positioning on the body. The body strap has at least one retainer for portably holding the collection container or the suction pump.
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