Device and kit for supporting a breast shield and related pump equipment
Patent 5575768 Issued on November 19, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 8, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 8, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 555151 filed on 11/08/1995US Classes:604/74, Lacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.)450/36Closable aperture permits access to breast i.e., nursing typeExaminersPrimary: Green, Randall L.Assistant: Van Over, Perry E. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61M 001/06AbstractA device is provided for supporting a breast shield of a breast pump upon a woman's breast in a "hands-free" manner. This breast shield support includes a garment that is adapted to a woman's torso, and a mounting element formed with or attachable to the back of the breast shield. Elastic bands tied to loops on the garment are releasably affixed to the mounting element to support the breast shield on the exposed breast. A list for retrofitting the device to a breast pump assembly is advantageously provided.Field of SearchLacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.)With collapsible bulb means Means forceably introducing or removing material from body orifice or wound Nipple Breast BREAST STRAPS Shields and connectors Closable aperture permits access to breast i.e., nursing type With lacteal fluid receptor or shield | |
