Patents by Inventor Kathryn Holshouser

Kathryn Holshouser 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).

  • Small-volume collection for a breastpump system
    Patent number: 10207032
    Abstract: Exemplary systems for small volume collection for a breastpump system are provided. The systems allow breast milk to flow directly from the breastshield to the collection container without leaving the control volume. A valve is present outside of the milk flow path that does not contact breast milk prior to the milk reaching a collection vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Ryan Bauer, Jahi Gist, Brian H. Silver, David Cho, Ron Sallade, Kathryn Holshouser
  • SMALL-VOLUME COLLECTION FOR A BREASTPUMP SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140276629
    Abstract: Exemplary systems for small volume collection for a breastpump system are provided. The systems allow breast milk to flow directly from the breastshield to the collection container without leaving the control volume. A valve is present outside of the milk flow path that does not contact breast milk prior to the milk reaching a collection vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Ryan Bauer, Jahi Gist, Brian H. Silver, David Cho, Ron Sallade, Kathryn Holshouser
  • Huggable breastpump
    Patent number: 8500679
    Abstract: A soft carrier for a breastpump is disclosed. The carrier includes a cushion made of a soft, malleable outer material, for at least partially enclosing a breastpump and associated accessories. One or more breast shields extend outwardly from holes in the cushion. The soft carrier provides a more comfortable experience for the mother during pumping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Kathryn Holshouser, Jill M. Hunt
  • HUGGABLE BREASTPUMP
    Publication number: 20110301533
    Abstract: A soft carrier for a breastpump is disclosed. The carrier includes a cushion made of a soft, malleable outer material, for at least partially enclosing a breastpump and associated accessories. One or more breast shields extend outwardly from holes in the cushion. The soft carrier provides a more comfortable experience for the mother during pumping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: MEDELA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Kathryn Holshouser, Jill M. Hunt