Class 604/76 - With suction generated orally by person or user

Subclass of Class 604 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter wherein the suction producing means is a
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 01/22/2013

Number	Title	Issue Date
8357117	Device and method for delivering an agent into breast milk while breastfeeding A device for delivering an agent into breast milk while breastfeeding. In one embodiment, the device includes a breast shield modified to engage a non-woven material which has been impregnated with a milk soluble active agent such as sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS). A...	01/22/2013
7896835	Apparatus and method for measuring fluid flow to a suckling baby A system for measuring fluid intake by a sucking baby. The system includes: a feeding pathway for fluid flow from the fluid source to the baby's mouth, wherein the feeding pathway has a first opening in communication with the fluid source and a second opening in com...	03/01/2011
7354418	Express kits and cup liners for human milking apparatus A breast pump includes a pump that produces both vacuum and pulsating pressure, at least one express kit, and hoses or the like for connecting the pump to the express kit. The express kit includes a manifold, a milk collection vessel, a rigid cup and a flexible line...	04/08/2008
7335183	Nursing aid system A nursing aid system which includes at least one breast cup and at least one nipple extender which may be integrally formed with the breast cup or which may comprise a separate piece. The breast cup has a concave breast receiving portion and a hollow generally cylin...	02/26/2008
7219811	Baby feeding bottle with draw tube A baby feeding bottle includes a dispenser body having an upper opening and a hollow interior. A flexible fluid container is supported by the dispenser body. An elongated flow tube has a first end disposed adjacent to the upper opening of the dispenser body and a se...	05/22/2007
7185775	Beverage bottle nipple and adapter A nursing nipple is sealingly attached to a beverage container having a neck with a particular internal diameter by the invention. Sealingly attached below the nipple is an axial passage in fluid communication with the nipple. Many thin, resilient annular rings surr...	03/06/2007
7172085	Squeezable, fillable feeding device An easy to use, squeezable device with a soft, flexible tube for feeding liquid nutrition to a person, includes: a) a squeezable bottle portion for holding the ingestible liquid therewithin, the bottle portion comprising an opening...	02/06/2007
6974440	Breastpump with compliant feature A breastpump assembly includes a hood member having a funnel-shaped shield portion for placement over a breast and a sleeve portion extending from the funnel-shaped portion. The breastpump assembly includes a substantially rigid plastic housing connected to the exte...	12/13/2005
6968964	Nipple configuration for use in feeding and nursing newborn infants A nipple configuration for use on baby bottles and in breast shields particularly adapted for feeding and nursing newborns. The configuration includes body and nipple portions integrally formed of a soft flexible material and defining raised ridges or other surface ...	11/29/2005
6899696	Method of noninvasively obtaining intraductal fluid A method is disclosed for noninvasively obtaining intraductal fluid. The method includes the use of an intraductal fluid sampling device to contact the patient, provide compression, and deliver heat thereto according to predetermined cycle characteristics. The cycle...	05/31/2005
6866994	Noninvasive intraductal fluid diagnostic screen Disclosed is a method and apparatus for accomplishing a noninvasive screen for breast disease markers, including breast cancer markers and cytologically abnormal cells. Intraductal fluid is noninvasively aspirated using compression, heating and suction cycles. The r...	03/15/2005
6712785	Method of noninvasively obtaining intraductal fluid A method is disclosed for noninvasively obtaining intraductal fluid. The method includes the use of an intraductal fluid sampling device to contact the patient, provide compression, and deliver heat thereto according to predetermined cycle characteristics. The cycle...	03/30/2004
6494859	Methods using pressure to obtain fluids and cellular material from breast ducts Methods, kits, and apparatus for obtaining cellular, chemical, and other materials from breast ducts are described. A single milk duct is accessed and washed with a washing fluid to obtain marker materials from the lining the duct. The washing fluid is th...	12/17/2002
6440100	Concealed apparatus for hands free breast milk pumping and storage A concealed apparatus for hands free breast milk pumping and storage includes one or more low profile nipple caps held in place beneath a support brassiere. The system permits concealed, hands free breast pumping in a public environment without any remark...	08/27/2002
6287521	Methods and devices for obtaining and assaying mammary fluid samples for evaluating breast diseases, including cancer Non-invasive methods are provided for obtaining biological samples of mammary fluid or mammary fluid components by administering oxytocin to a patient to stimulate expression of mammary fluid. During or after mammary fluid expression, a biological sample ...	09/11/2001
6143330	Compositions for inhibiting dental caries and/or middle ear infections and uses thereof Compositions for treating or preventing dental caries and/or middle ear infections. These compositions comprise antibodies to dental caries and/or antibodies to bacteria causing middles ear infections and/or an agent preventing the adhesion, accumulation ...	11/07/2000
6109100	Pressure-or flow-sensitive feeding monitor A feeding monitor system provides data responsive to a human or animal subject sucking on a nipple or other outlet connected to a supply of feeding fluid stored in a reservoir. A hollow chamber provided in between the reservoir and the outlet includes a p...	08/29/2000
5891165	Pacifier useable with a liquid dispensing syringe A liquid dispensing infant pacifier has a mouth guard with a hollow tubular connector portion on its rear side over an opening extending through the mouth guard from its rear side to its front side. The connector has a configuration similar to that of a c...	04/06/1999
5843029	Manual breast pump A manual breast pump adapted for one-handed operation includes a pump body defining an inlet, an outlet and a vacuum port, a stationary handle connected to the pump body, and a movable handle connected to the manual breast pump and spaced from the station...	12/01/1998
5798266	Methods and kits for obtaining and assaying mammary fluid samples for breast diseases, including cancer Non-invasive methods and kits are provided for obtaining biological samples of mammary fluid or mammary fluid components by administering oxytocin or an oxytocin analogue to a mammalian patient to stimulate expression of mammary fluid. The oxytocin is pre...	08/25/1998
5520613	Respiratory breast tissue expanding device with timing function A device for expanding the connective fatty tissue and correcting inverted nipples and improving symmetry of the human breast by means of gentle suction generated by respiratory means. The hollow dome is constructed of tinted, low-density, polyethylene wh...	05/28/1996
5238655	Apparatus for collecting blood sample A blood sample collection apparatus includes a removable plug adapted to fit within the open end of a blood collection tube. A vacuum tube extends through the plug for evacuating air from the collection tube. A pickup tube protrudes outwardly from the plu...	08/24/1993
5110557	Blood sample collection apparatus A blood sample collection apparatus includes a removable plug adapted to fit within the open end of a blood collection tube. A vacuum tube extends through the plug for evacuating air from the collection tube. A pickup tube protrudes outwardly from the plu...	05/05/1992
4992226	Method of making molds with xenogeneic collagen/mineral preparations for bone repair A process for coating the pores of a mineral matrix with collagen by pumping collagen through the molded matrix is disclosed. The resulting coated matrix can be used as a prosthesis in bone repair....	02/12/1991
4791914	Endotracheal device The present invention comprises a disposable endotracheal device specifically for use with newborn infants. The device incorporates a conventional endotracheal tube with a fluid receptacle whereby during use, liquid withdrawn from the infant does not come...	12/20/1988
4775366	Aspirator for collection of bodily fluid An aspirator includes a closed container having a suction tube connected to a closed bellows within the container for creating a vacuum, and a patient tube for insertion into the body cavity of a patient for sucking removal of mucus and other excess bodil...	10/04/1988
4761160	Human milk retrieval system The invention provides a system with hardware useful for artificial milk extraction from the human breast. Included is a conical breast cup placed over the mother's breast and a mouth piece on which the mother sucks. The sucking regulates a vacuum created...	08/02/1988
4210156	Finger stick blood collection apparatus Apparatus for collection of a blood sample from a finger stick includes a collection vessel removably connected to a cap. The cap has a passage therethrough between a hollow adaptor connected to the cap and extending in an opposite direction from the vess...	07/01/1980
4117222	Process for the manufacture of absorbent, modified starch ethers and their use This invention relates to an improvement in the process for the manufacture of modified starch ethers in which, prior to, during, or after etherification, a reaction with a modifying agent is conducted in a wet alkaline medium, the improvement comprising ...	09/26/1978

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Class 604/76 - With suction generated orally by person or user