Inventors:
Stephen Beal - San Diego CA, US
Alan Jordan - Bend OR, US
Anita Krajecki - Naperville IL, US
Mary Blue - San Antonio TX, US
Oscar Hyman - Poulsbo WA, US
Steven Harrington - Cardiff CA, US
Carl Tedesco - Cardiff by the Sea CA, US
Assignee:
Puronyx, Inc. - San Diego CA
International Classification:
A61H001/00
US Classification:
601015000, 601152000, 604074000
Abstract:
Disclosed is a breast pump that supports a mother's and infant's breastfeeding needs and facilitates the lifestyle of the mother's choice. The breast milk expression system disclosed allows breastfeeding mothers to obtain milk comfortably, hands-free, conveniently and with discretion. The breast milk expression system disclosed includes at least two contact points which mimic hand-expression as well as infant suckling and effectively stimulate the secretion of oxytocin and prolactin to provide a healthy, safe and efficient breastfeeding session. The system disclosed has a gentle rhythmic massage means and is located a distance from the base of the nipple and massages in all quadrants of the breast. The rhythmic forward pressure is provided by a plurality of opposing pairs of expression bellows that move the milk from the lactiferous sinuses through the nipple pores, bio-mimicking the techniques of hand expression.