Patent ID: 8992467
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A breast pump comprising: a nipple covering member with a tubular frame at which a large diameter side opening for inserting a nipple is formed at one end side and a small diameter side opening is formed at the other end side, a first flexible portion that is provided on a surface area of the nipple covering member between the large diameter side opening and the small diameter side opening of the tubular frame and that can be deformed inward of the tubular frame by a pressing force from an outside of the tubular frame, and a second flexible portion that is provided on the surface area of the nipple covering member and that is separated from the first flexible portion by an element in the tubular frame, wherein the second flexible portion is provided at a position opposing the first flexible portion between the large diameter side opening and the small diameter side opening of the tubular frame and that can be deformed outward of the tubular frame by a pressing force from an inside of the tubular frame; a collection vessel for collecting milk, which is connected to the small diameter side opening of the nipple covering member; a stimulating device for transmitting pressing stimulations to the nipple at the first flexible portion; and a nipple support mechanism having a nipple support portion and a support adjusting device, wherein the support adjusting device contacts the nipple support portion and is configured to move the nipple support portion; wherein: