Microsensor-based breastfeeding volume measurement device

A flow measurement device and breastfeeding technology, applied in the direction of measurement device, sensor, temperature sensor, etc., can solve the problem of directly measuring the flow of breast milk without considering it, and achieve the effect of solving the separation problem

Pending Publication Date: 2021-03-16
COROFLO LTD
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This does not take into account the direct measurement of breast milk flow

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[0067] refer to figure 1 , provides a device comprising a nipple shield / nipple protector (1) made of silicone rubber, TPE or similar elastomeric material. It should be appreciated that the nature of this material renders the shield flexible and operable to conform to the shape of a woman's nipple. A flow channel (4) is defined in and extends through the shroud. The flow channel has a proximal nipple end which, in use, is adjacent the nipple when the shield is on the breast. The flow channel also has a distal nipple end which, in use, presents the baby's mouth when the shield is on the breast.

[0068] The device also includes a sensor module (2) located in a flow channel (4) defined in the shroud. To facilitate placement of the sensor module in the channel, the sensor can be fabricated on a plastic (or other food-contact safe material) support and can be integrated into the polymer shield by glue or other clamping during the molding process (1 )middle. In another embodime...

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A nipple-shield mounted sensor with associated electronic interface and interconnect for measurement and display of milk flow and volume during breastfeeding. The sensor is mounted in the tip of the nipple-shield in order to minimise intrusion between mother and child. The sensor can be mounted transverse or parallel to the milk flow in the channel depending on the selected sensing technology. Thedimensions of the sensor and associated cabling are such that the device does not appear substantially different to a nipple-shield alone, thereby having minimal impact on the feeding session. Microlitre flow levels are measured directly by the sensor in order to relay accurate, real-time information on milk volume back to the feeding mother. The electronics unit amplifies the sensor input and digitally processes the data with software algorithms to determine the fluid volume, and can be directly integrated in the shield or can constitute an external module depending on the nature of the sensing technology integrated in the flow channel.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a breastfeeding milk volume measuring device, and more particularly to a device provided with a sensor operable to provide a measured indication of the volume of breast milk produced. Background technique [0002] Among nursing mothers, there is a need to accurately measure the amount of breast milk delivered to their infants; in the absence of this information, many mothers turn to supplementation or abstain from breastfeeding entirely due to concerns about their infant's nutrition. [0003] There is significant prior art in this field, and for the purposes of this elaboration, we have grouped these known devices into three broad categories: [0004] 1. Offline indirect. Measurements are obtained without directly measuring flow or volume; the calculated volume is only displayed after the feeding period has ended. The most important method in this category is measuring the baby's weight before and after feedings. Thi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B5/00A61J13/00A61M1/06G01F1/68
CPCA61B5/4288A61B5/4312A61J13/00G01F1/69G01F1/684A61J2200/76A61B5/742A61B2562/0271
Inventor 弗朗西丝卡·索吉尼詹姆斯·特拉弗斯朱塞佩·图西文德
Owner COROFLO LTD
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