Apparatus and method for securing and utilizing breast pumps using a person's legs
OwnerAnthony Andrew Vigilinventor
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Abstract
The various embodiments disclosed relate to straps that attach to manual breast pumps to allow the user to pump breast milk with leg power rather than by hand. One of two straps is wrapped around each of a user's thighs. Both straps have fasteners to enable the straps to be securely wrapped around the thigh. The straps are then connected to a manual breast pump. The breast pump can be connected to the manual breast pump by adding fasteners to the breast pump, or by threading the breast pump hoses through the pump connector. After the breast pump has been connected to the pump connectors, the user places the breast cup on their breasts. The user then begins pumping the manual pump by repeatedly moving their legs in an outward and inward motion.
Claims20
A strap apparatus for use in securing at least one end of a breast pump comprising:
- a strap having a first portion proximate to a first end, a middle portion, a second portion proximate to a second end, a top side, a bottom side, a length, a width and a thickness;
- wherein the first portion overlaps the second portion of the strap such that the strap is configurable to wrap around a user's leg;
- at least one first fastener on the first portion, wherein each of the at least one first fastener secures the first portion of the strap to the second portion such that the strap is configurable to wrap around the user's leg;
- and
- a pump connector;
- wherein the pump connector is positioned in the middle portion on the top side of the strap, wherein the pump connector comprises at least one hole that passes through a surface making up a portion of the pump connector;
- wherein the at least one hole accommodates at least one hose of a breast pump;
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- whereby the at least one hose, upon being inserted into the at least one hole, secures the breast pump to the strap.
A strap apparatus for use in securing at least one end of a breast pump comprising:
- a strap having a first portion proximate to a first end, a middle portion, a second portion proximate to a second end, a top side, a bottom side, a length, a width and a thickness;
- wherein the first portion overlaps the second portion of the strap such that the strap is configurable to wrap around a user's leg;
- at least one first fastener on the first portion, wherein each of the at least one first fastener secures the first portion of the strap to the second portion such that the strap is configurable to wrap around the user's leg;
- a pump connector;
- wherein the pump connector is positioned in the middle portion on the top side of the strap;
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- a hose that, along with the breast pump, is connected to the pump connector and extends therefrom such that the breast pump can be operated between a user's thighs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.