Patents by Inventor Andy Greter

Andy Greter has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Breastpump with universal hood base and interchangeable suction hoods
    Publication number: 20020062103
    Abstract: A breastpump is provided with a universal suction hood base that can be used with a set of different shields. An improved shield is further disclosed which is more flexible and conforms more readily to the breast, and also provides massage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Karl O.A.H. Larsson, Beat J. Moser, Andy Greter, David A. Bates, Brian H. Silver
  • Breastpump with universal hood base and interchangeable suction hoods
    Patent number: 6387072
    Abstract: A breastpump is provided with a universal suction hood base that can be used with a set of different shields. An improved shield is further disclosed which is more flexible and conforms more readily to the breast, and also provides massage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Karl O. A. H. Larsson, Beat J. Moser, Andy Greter, David A. Bates, Brian H. Silver
  • Device and method for the drainage of fluids
    Patent number: 6056730
    Abstract: A device and method of use thereof for the drainage of fluids includes a cap, a rigid vessel and a plate-shaped top component fitted to a disposable bag. The bag with its top component is secured to a drainage aperture to form a seal with the undersurface of the plate and the rigid top component has an additional aperture fitted with a gas-permeable membrane. When a vacuum is applied, the bag opens first, followed by the creation of a vacuum inside the bag whereby the fluid is drained off via a drainage tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventor: Andy Greter
  • Breastpump
    Patent number: D468822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventor: Andy Greter