Patent ID: 8075516
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A portable breastpump, comprising: a motorized suction unit including a portable power source for the suction unit; a milk collecting unit having a breast shield within which a mother's breast is received for milk expression, a suction line connecting the collecting unit to the suction unit, and a milk-receiving container in fluid flow with the breast shield through a coupling element which rigidly but releasably unites the container to the collecting unit; a rigid housing enclosing the suction unit and power source, the housing having a front side and a back side which are in opposed relation and are connected with each other by a peripheral ball spring-actuated lock, the front side and the back side having a generally rounded smooth exterior around a circular circumference defining an area between the sides, the area smoothly extending into each of the front and back sides, the housing further having controls on its front side for operating the breastpump; a recess arranged in the circular circumference, wherein a first end of the suction line is adapted to be inserted into the recess in order to connect the suction unit to the collecting unit; and an attachment mechanism directly affixed to the housing which is attached to the mother's body, or suspended about the mother's body, so that the housing can be comfortably carried by the mother with the breastpump being exposed for use, the housing along with its enclosed suction unit and power source being hand-held in size and of a light weight to be comfortably carried; wherein the breastpump is portable during breastpumping.