Breast Milk Collection and Storage Device
OwnerRenee Jetton Callanan, Helen J. Andersoninventors
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Abstract
In a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a breastmilk collection and storage device that contours to the natural form of a female human breast and consists of an outer layer, an inner layer and a sterile collection bag. Designed to fit under any standard brassiere, the device provides an opening to be comfortably worn around the nipple. The opening directs mild to the sterile collection bag and further provides a sealing means for coupling to a cap or other closure device when not being worn.
Claims7
A breastmilk collection and storage device comprising:
- an outer layer having a first contour;
- an inner layer having a second contour and coupled to the outer layer to form a cavity and
- a nipple-receiving opening creating a fluid conduit from the inner layer to the cavity.
A breastmilk collection and storage device adapted to fit over a human female nipple and portion of a female breast, the device comprising:
- an outer layer having a first contour;
- an inner layer having a second contour and coupled to the outer layer to form a cavity;
- a nipple-receiving opening adapted to enable the human female nipple to insert therethrough, the nipple-receiving opening creating a fluid conduit from the inner layer to the cavity;
- a collection bag disposed in the cavity, the bag having an open end adapted to couple to the nipple-receiving opening;
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- a retaining means for selectively coupling the bag open end to the nipple-receiving opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.