Abstract: A breast pump device (1) comprises an expression kit (2), a vacuum unit (3), and a conduit (5) for establishing an air path between an air outlet (27) of the expression kit (2) and an air inlet (35) of the vacuum unit (3). The expression kit (2) is equipped with a barrier portion (26) for preventing milk leakage from the expression kit (2) towards the hose (5) and the vacuum unit (3). In case some droplets of milk enter the barrier portion (26) and/or drawn through the barrier portion (26) by an ongoing pumping action, aspects of the behavior of the motor (32) for driving the pump (31) are influenced, and the insight that this happens is used for terminating operation of the motor (32) as soon as a too large deviation of one or more operational characteristics of the motor (32) with respect to a reference is found.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for evacuating a collection container, comprising a pump, the pump being suitable for being in connection with the collection container with its inlet, a pressure tank and a directional control valve, the pump transporting a medium out of the collection container and the pressure tank into the atmosphere when the pressure tank is connected to its inlet, wherein the directional control valve is configured to switch the pressure tank from the inlet to the outlet of the pump when a predefined criterion is fulfilled. The present invention further relates to a breast pump device comprising an apparatus for evacuating a collection container and a receiving funnel for receiving a beast of a woman.

Abstract: A breast pump device (1) comprises an expression kit (2), a vacuum unit (3), and a conduit (5) for establishing an air path between an air outlet (27) of the expression kit (2) and an air inlet (35) of the vacuum unit (3). The expression kit (2) is equipped with a barrier portion (26) for preventing milk leakage from the expression kit (2) towards the hose (5) and the vacuum unit (3). In case some droplets of milk enter the barrier portion (26) and/or drawn through the barrier portion (26) by an ongoing pumping action, aspects of the behavior of the motor (32) for driving the pump (31) are influenced, and the insight that this happens is used for terminating operation of the motor (32) as soon as a too large deviation of one or more operational characteristics of the motor (32) with respect to a reference is found.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an expression kit (2) for a breast pump (1) for extracting breast milk (101) from a human teat (102). The expression kit (2) comprises: a breast pump body (10) comprising a first pressure chamber (11) and a second pressure chamber (21); wherein the first pressure chamber (11) is configured for connection to a pressure unit (30) for generating a in the pressure chamber (11); wherein the second pressure chamber (21) comprises a breast-receiving funnel (22), a milk outlet (23) and a milk path (24) from the breast-receiving funnel (22) to the milk outlet (23); and wherein the first and the second pressure (11, 21) chamber are separated by a breathable membrane (50), which is gas-permeable and liquid-impermeable, for separating the first pressure chamber (11) from liquid in the milk path (24), wherein the breathable membrane (50) is a hydrophobic membrane. Further, the present invention relates to a breast pump (1).

Abstract: The present application relates to a breast pump. The breast pump has a chamber (12) and a membrane (22). The membrane (22) is receivable in the chamber (12) to separate the chamber (12) into first and second spaces (23, 24). The membrane (22) is also deformable in the chamber in response to a reduction of pressure in the first space (23) to cause a reduction of pressure in the second space (24). A limiter (16) is in the chamber (12) against which the membrane (22) is locatable to limit deformation of the membrane (22).

Abstract: There is provided a pressure oscillation damper in order to reduce the level of the pressure oscillations by the use of for a fluid extraction system. The pressure oscillation damper comprises a wall enclosing a main volume, at least two inlets, arranged in the wall and adapted to be connected to fluid extraction units, at least two outlets, arranged in the wall and adapted to be connected to pumping units, and at least one flexible member, arranged in the first volume so as to divide the first volume into at least two secondary volumes, each secondary volume forming a channel between the at least one inlet and at least one outlet, the flexible member being configured to bend toward a secondary volume having a lower pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breast pump (1) comprising a first pump (6) and second pump (6?), at least one expression kit (2, 2?), a valve assembly (13), and a control unit (8) for controlling the valve assembly (13) and/or the pumps (6, 6?), wherein the control unit (8) is configured to control the valve assembly (13) and/or the pumps (6, 6?) for alternate operation of the first and second pumps (6, 6?) in dependency of the operation times of the first and second pumps (6, 6?).

Abstract: The invention relates to a feeding bottle device, feeding method and a partitioning component (210) for a feeding bottle device (100), comprising a teat component (110) defining a teat volume (115) therein and a container component (120) defining a container volume (125therein, the teat component (110) being attachable to the container component (120) by means of an attachment component (130). The partitioning component (210) comprises a first passage (212) allowing a passage of air and liquid between the container volume (125) and the teat volume (115) and a second passage (214) comprising at least one through hole such that the surface tension of an air bubble will not allow the passage into or out of the teat volume (115) up to a predefined pressure difference.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breast pump (1) for extracting milk from a female breast comprising an expression kit (2), a container (5) connected to the expression kit (2), and a vacuum unit (6) connected to the expression kit (2), wherein the combined volumes of the expression kit (2), the container (5), the vacuum unit (6) and the connections thereof define a system air volume, and a vacuum pressure sensor for determining volume changes in the system air volume in response to changes in vacuum pressure.

Abstract: A partitioning component for a feeding bottle device. The feeding bottle device comprising a teat component defining a teat volume therein and a container component defining a container volume therein. The teat component being attachable to the container component by means of an attachment component. The partitioning component comprises a first passage allowing a passage of fluid from the container volume to the teat volume and a second passage allowing a passage of fluid from the teat volume to the container volume, wherein the second passage is provided in the form of a one-way passage. The invention further relates to a corresponding feeding bottle device and a feeding method. The solutions according to the invention reduce the risk of colic-like symptoms for the infant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pump unit for a breast pump for extracting milk from a human breast, comprising a motor for driving the pump unit, wherein the motor is configured to provide a motor feedback signal; a control unit for providing a control signal for controlling the motor; and an estimator for estimating a pressure provided by the pump unit based on the motor feedback signal and the control signal; wherein the control unit is configured to adjust the control signal based on the estimated pressure.

Abstract: A device for food and/or beverage temperature regulation includes a cooler for providing a cooling mode in which the food and/or beverage is cooled, a heater for providing a heating mode in which the food and/or beverage is heated, and a pre-heating mode in which the food and/or beverage is pre-heated. A controller is configured to control the cooler and heater. The controller is further configured to activate the cooling or heating mode in response to signals indicative of a change in the behavior of a recipient of the food and/or beverage, and to activate the pre-heating mode in response to predicted behavior. The signals may represent sound and/or movement and may originate from sensors, such as microphones and/or radar sensors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a feeding bottle device (100) comprising at least one air vent valve (140) for allowing the passage of air from outside the feeding bottle device (100) to within a container volume (125) when the feeding bottle device (100) is assembled, a confined volume forming component (150) for defining a confined volume (155) within a container volume (125) of a container component (120) of the feeding bottle device (100), wherein the confined volume (155) is configured to provide a controlled opening (165) for air entering through the air vent valve (140) into the container volume (125), and an optional duct forming component (170) for forming a guidance duct (175) from the at least one air vent valve (140) to the confined volume (155). The feeding bottle device (100) reduces the risk of colic-like symptoms for an infant.

Abstract: According to the invention, a breast pump device (1) is realized that is not only capable of realizing a breast milk extraction process, but that is also capable of providing relevant information about breast milk that is extracted, breast milk that has recently been extracted, a batch of stored breast milk, and/or the outside air. Milk-related air and/or outside air is analyzed by means of a volatile component analysis system (40) comprising at least one sensor (41) and a controller (42), wherein the controller (42) is configured and arranged to control an information device (50) for communicating the information that follows from the analysis to a user of the information device (50).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breast pump (10) for extracting milk (30) from a human breast, comprising: a first breast receiving funnel (16) for receiving a first breast (28) of a user; a vacuum pump (20) for generating an underpressure within the first breast receiving funnel (16); and a control unit (22) for controlling the vacuum pump (20); wherein the control unit (22) is configured to operate the vacuum pump (20) in at least two different modes, an attachment mode (48) and a milk extraction mode (50); wherein in the attachment mode (48) the control unit (22) is configured to control the vacuum pump (20) to generate a constant underpressure within the first breast receiving funnel (16) allowing the user to attach the first breast receiving funnel (16) to the first breast (28); and wherein in the milk extraction mode (50) the control unit (22) is configured to control the vacuum pump (20) to generate a time-variable underpressure profile within the first breast receiving funnel (16) for extracting

Abstract: A breast pump device (1) comprises an expression kit (2), a vacuum unit (3), and a conduit (5) for establishing an air path between an air outlet (27) of the expression kit (2) and an air inlet (35) of the vacuum unit (3). The expression kit (2) is equipped with a barrier portion (26) for preventing milk leakage from the expression kit (2) towards the hose (5) and the vacuum unit (3). In case some droplets of milk enter the barrier portion (26) and/or drawn through the barrier portion (26) by an ongoing pumping action, aspects of the behavior of the motor (32) for driving the pump (31) are influenced, and the insight that this happens is used for terminating operation of the motor (32) as soon as a too large deviation of one or more operational characteristics of the motor (32) with respect to a reference is found.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for evacuating a collection container, comprising a pump, the pump being suitable for being in connection with the collection container with its inlet, a pressure tank and a directional control valve, the pump transporting a medium out of the collection container and the pressure tank into the atmosphere when the pressure tank is connected to its inlet, wherein the directional control valve is configured to switch the pressure tank from the inlet to the outlet of the pump when a predefined criterion is fulfilled. The present invention further relates to a breast pump device comprising an apparatus for evacuating a collection container and a receiving funnel for receiving a beast of a woman.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a feeding bottle device (100) comprising at least one air vent valve (140) for allowing the passage of air from outside the feeding bottle device (100) to within a container volume (125) when the feeding bottle device (100) is assembled, a confined volume forming component (150) for defining a confined volume (155) within a container volume (125) of a container component (120) of the feeding bottle device (100), wherein the confined volume (155) is configured to provide a controlled opening (165) for air entering through the air vent valve (140) into the container volume (125), and an optional duct forming component (170) for forming a guidance duct (175) from the at least one air vent valve (140) to the confined volume (155). The feeding bottle device (100) reduces the risk of colic-like symptoms for an infant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a partitioning component (210) for a feeding bottle device (100), the feeding bottle device (100) comprising a teat component (110) defining a teat volume (115) therein and a container component (120) defining a container volume (125) therein, the teat component (110) being attachable to the container component (120) by means of an attachment component (130). The partitioning component (210) comprises a first passage (212) allowing a passage of fluid from the container volume (125) to the teat volume (115) and a second passage (214) allowing a passage of fluid from the teat volume (115) to the container volume (125), wherein the second passage (214) is provided in the form of a one-way passage. The invention further relates to a corresponding feeding bottle device (100) and a feeding method. The solutions according to the invention reduce the risk of colic-like symptoms for the infant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for evacuating a system (3), comprising a pump (5), the pump (5) being suitable for being in connection with the system (3) with its inlet (7), a pressure tank (11) and a directional control valve (13), the pump (5) transporting a medium out of the system (3) and the pressure tank (11) into an ambience when the pressure tank (11) is connected to its inlet (7), wherein the directional control valve (13) is configured to switch the pressure tank (11) from the inlet (7) to the outlet (9) of the pump (5) when a predefined criterion is fulfilled. The present invention further relates to a breast pump (31) device comprising an apparatus (1) for evacuating a system (3) and a receiving funnel (27) for receiving a breast of a woman.