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App. No. 19/237,230

BREAST PUMP SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLER

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Patent No.
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App. No.
19/237,230
Abstract

Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure. In one approach, the breast pump assembly includes a breast adapter and a receptacle configured to cup the breast adapter, and the breast adapter is removable from the receptacle.

Claims (22)

1 . A wearable, portable self-powered breast pump system shaped to fit within a bra, comprising:

a housing, the housing including a receptacle formed therein;

a breast adapter configured to contact and form a seal with a breast, the breast adapter including a nipple receiving portion;

a pump contained within the housing;

a milk collection container; and

a controller;

wherein the pump is associated with the nipple receiving portion and the pump creates a suction force in the nipple receiving portion;

wherein the receptacle is positioned below a center of the housing so that the breast pump system rides in a higher position relative to the breast.

2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the breast adapter is visually clear.

3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller changes application of suction on the breast through the nipple receiving portion by the pump from a letdown phase to an expression mode and the letdown phase lasts for a pre-determined time period.

4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller changes application of suction on the breast through the nipple receiving portion by the pump from a letdown phase to an expression mode and expression mode continues for a pre-determined time period.

5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the breast adapter is a breast shield.

6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the breast pump system defines a generally breast shaped profile.

7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the milk collection container forms part of the generally breast shaped profile.

8 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a cap for the milk collection container after the milk collection container has been removed from the breast pump.

9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the breast adapter is a flange.

10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the pump is configured to be positioned less than 2.5 cm from a nipple when in the nipple receiving portion.

11 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the milk collection container is detachable from the breast pump system.

12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the milk collection container is attachable to the breast pump system by turning the container.

13 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a conduit attached to the nipple receiving portion of the breast adapter, the conduit configured to provide the suction force within the nipple receiving portion.

14 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a motor, wherein the nipple receiving portion integrally formed with the breast adapter extends within the housing beyond the motor thereby reducing an overall profile of the breast pump system.

15 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is configured and dimensioned to snugly hold the breast adapter in an operable position.