DISCRETE APPARATUS FOR THE EXPRESSION AND COLLECTION OF BREAST MILK

摘要

Disclosed herein is a breast pump. The breast pump includes a milk capture system that includes a cupped flange. The cupped flange includes a nipple recess for receiving a nipple. The breast pump further includes a manifold which may be removably connected to the cupped flange. The manifold includes a nipple cavity in which vacuum suction is applied to a nipple. The manifold further includes a spout that drains milk away from the vacuum suction. The breast pump further includes a milk collection system which is removably connected to the manifold. The milk collection system includes a milk receptacle for containing milk expressed from a breast. Further disclosed is a breast pump system which includes a milk capture system, a manifold, and a milk collection system.

主权项

1. A breast pump, comprising:
a milk capture system, including a cupped flange having a nipple recess disposed therein; a manifold, removably connected to the cupped flange, the manifold including a nipple cavity in which vacuum suction is applied to a nipple, the manifold further including a spout draining milk away from the vacuum suction; and a milk collection system, removably connected to the manifold, including a milk receptacle for containing milk drained into the milk receptacle through the spout in the manifold.