Patents by Inventor Richard S. Weston
Richard S. Weston 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).
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Publication number: 20140171860Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Publication number: 20140171916Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Publication number: 20140171858Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Publication number: 20140171859Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Publication number: 20140171857Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Publication number: 20140171917Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Patent number: 8282596Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Patent number: 8262606Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Publication number: 20120029424Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Patent number: 8043255Abstract: A chair powered breast pump apparatus has at least one breast shield adapted to fit over a nipple of a breast, a pump having a stationary portion and a reciprocating portion engaged for reciprocating movement, one or more suction lines connected in series between the stationary portion and the breast shield, a first connecting bracket configured to secure the reciprocating portion to a first portion of a chair movement mechanism, and a second connecting bracket configured to secure the stationary portion to a second portion of a chair movement mechanism, the first and second portions being relatively movable, whereby movement of the chair by a user seated in the chair reciprocates the reciprocating portion in and out of the stationary portion so as to apply suction to the breast shield.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Inventor: Richard S. Weston
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Publication number: 20100152652Abstract: A chair powered breast pump apparatus has at least one breast shield adapted to fit over a nipple of a breast, a pump having a stationary portion and a reciprocating portion engaged for reciprocating movement, one or more suction lines connected in series between the stationary portion and the breast shield, a first connecting bracket configured to secure the reciprocating portion to a first portion of a chair movement mechanism, and a second connecting bracket configured to secure the stationary portion to a second portion of a chair movement mechanism, the first and second portions being relatively movable, whereby movement of the chair by a user seated in the chair reciprocates the reciprocating portion in and out of the stationary portion so as to apply suction to the breast shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: HYGEIA II MEDICAL GROUP, INC.Inventor: Richard S. Weston
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Publication number: 20100094078Abstract: A breast pump assembly includes a vacuum pump for creating suction within one or two breast shields to the vacuum pump, and electronic recording device comprising a microphone, a memory for storing the sound received via the microphone, and a playback activator. The sound module or sound chip can be used to record and playback sounds made by a woman's baby to enhance the let-down reflex during pumping to facilitate collection of milk.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: HYGEIA II MEDICAL GROUP, INC.Inventor: Richard S. Weston
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Publication number: 20090062731Abstract: The breast pump shield assembly includes a breast shield having a parabolic shape with upper and lower apertures. A conduit in fluid communication with the lower aperture receives the expressed milk and directs it to a container. A vacuum introduces through the upper aperture creates a suction within the breast shield. A center insert fits closely within the lower aperture and has a flared end with an annular surface for contacting and applying an outward force against a circular area around the nipple. A stepped-down distal section of the center insert has an outlet end with a flap valve to prevent suction from being drawn into the breast milk container while permitting expressed milk to flow into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: HYGEIA II MEDICAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Cheng Keyong, Richard S. Weston
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Publication number: 20040024351Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
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Patent number: 6547756Abstract: A breastpump which can be programmed to generate, among other things, a plurality of differing milk expression (extraction) sequences, or curves is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a motorized pump (e.g., compressed air, battery and/or house current) is provided with a microprocessor-based controller. Cards, with microprocessor “chips,” containing different suction curves adapted for varying conditions and objectives are included for programming the controller in this embodiment.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1999Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Jürgen Eixler, Michael Larsson
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Patent number: 5575768Abstract: A device is provided for supporting a breast shield of a breast pump upon a woman's breast in a "hands-free" manner. This breast shield support includes a garment that is adapted to a woman's torso, and a mounting element formed with or attachable to the back of the breast shield. Elastic bands tied to loops on the garment are releasably affixed to the mounting element to support the breast shield on the exposed breast. A list for retrofitting the device to a breast pump assembly is advantageously provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1995Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: Medela, Inc.Inventors: Kathleen A. Lockridge, Brian H. Silver, Gotthilf Weniger, Richard S. Weston
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Patent number: 5514166Abstract: A device and method are provided for supporting a breast shield of a breast pump upon a woman's breast in a "hands-free" manner. Such a breast shield support includes, for example, a base member, such as a garment, that is adapted to be carried on a woman's torso. Part of the breast pump, such as the breast shield, is releasably attached to the base member and supports the breast shield on the exposed breast. Embodiments include corresponding fasteners on the breast shield and a brassiere, a harness-type strap arrangement for holding the shield against the breast and a breast shield which slips through a flap formed in a brassiere cup and is supported by the cup material.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1995Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Assignee: Medela, Inc.Inventors: Brian H. Silver, Gotthilf Weniger, Kathleen A. Lockridge, Richard S. Weston