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Breast pump system

US9724453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2013
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B2203/0402
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A breast pump system comprising a solenoid valve includes a power source that is arranged to supply electrical power to the solenoid valve so as enable the solenoid valve to move between first and second positions. The breast pump system also includes a controller configured to detect a change in inductance of the solenoid valve that is indicative of the solenoid valve moving from first to second position and a control action in which the vacuum pump is stopped.

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