Patent ID: 10813845

Abstract:
An improved system and device combining a vest and backpack for carrying an eternal feeding tube, pump, and nutritional supplements, particularly for children who are mobile but too small for a standard backpack. This vestpack includes straps and chest panels which cooperate for customizable fit to accommodate varying body sizes and treatment demands. The pack fits snuggly and securely holds the stored items against the child's upper torso but vertically spaced from the stoma port, thereby reducing interference and risk of ER visits to have ports reinserted. The straps and chest panels disengage from one another to permit quick and complete removal under any conditions. Transport components of the device include a hanger, milk pouch, tube restraint, and a pump pocket. Caregivers retain access to all functionality of the feeding system even while they are onboard, allowing convenient, everyday use and milk refills even while the backpack is worn.