Produits et services

Computer software applications for measurement of breast feeding milk flow; downloadable software application to support breastfeeding by providing indication of volume of breast milk being provided to feeding baby Nursing appliances for use in breast feeding, namely, monitors for quantifying volume of breast milk provided to nursing baby for medical purposes; breastfeeding measuring device, namely, a monitor for quantifying volume of breast milk provided to feeding baby for medical purposes; breast pumps; protective nipple shields for use in breastfeeding; replacement parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods

Abrégé

A flow measurement device is provided. The flow measurement device comprising a rigid housing defining a flow channel having a channel input and a channel output, the flow channel being configured to allow a fluid medium to flow from the channel input to the channel output; a moving member hingeably mounted within the flow channel, and extending transverse to a direction of flow of the fluid medium, the moving member comprising a moving member magnet, the moving member operatively moving on exposure to a drag force resultant from fluid passing in the flow channel, where the moving member is formed from a flexible supporting structure forming a living hinge, the moving member magnet being coupled to the flexible supporting structure; a fixed magnet, provided at least proximal to a side-wall of the flow channel, the fixed magnet having like polarity with respect to moving member magnet, and being arranged to operatively exert a repulsive force on the moving member magnet thereby limiting its displacement proportionally to the magnitude of the drag force exerted by the fluid flow, so to linearise a relationship between a rate of flow of the fluid medium and moving member displacement; and a sensing element located relative to the moving member and configured to provide an output indicative movement of the moving member within the flow channel.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 1/28 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement par débitmètre à force d'entraînement, p. ex. du type à palette ou à poussée
• A61B 5/0265 - Mesure du débit sanguin utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p. ex. débitmètre électromagnétique
• A61B 5/087 - Mesure du débit respiratoire

Abrégé

A flow measurement device is provided. The flow measurement device comprising a rigid housing defining a flow channel having a channel input and a channel output, the flow channel being configured to allow a fluid medium to flow from the channel input to the channel output; a moving member hingeably mounted within the flow channel, and extending transverse to a direction of flow of the fluid medium, the moving member comprising a moving member magnet, the moving member operatively moving on exposure to a drag force resultant from fluid passing in the flow channel, where the moving member is formed from a flexible supporting structure forming a living hinge, the moving member magnet being coupled to the flexible supporting structure; a fixed magnet, provided at least proximal to a side-wall of the flow channel, the fixed magnet having like polarity with respect to moving member magnet, and being arranged to operatively exert a repulsive force on the moving member magnet thereby limiting its displacement proportionally to the magnitude of the drag force exerted by the fluid flow, so to linearise a relationship between a rate of flow of the fluid medium and moving member displacement; and a sensing element located relative to the moving member and configured to provide an output indicative movement of the moving member within the flow channel.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 1/24 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement par débitmètres à section variable avec accouplement magnétique ou électrique au dispositif indicateur
• G01F 1/28 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement par débitmètre à force d'entraînement, p. ex. du type à palette ou à poussée
• G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
• G01F 15/06 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement
• G01F 15/14 - Revêtements, p. ex. avec un matériau spécial
• G01F 25/10 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des débitmètres
• F16K 15/03 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes rigides guidés et élément de fermeture à charnière
• F16K 31/08 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un aimant utilisant un aimant permanent
• H01H 35/24 - Interrupteurs actionnés par le changement de pression du fluide, par les ondes de pression du fluide, ou par le changement d'écoulement du fluide
• H01H 35/26 - Interrupteurs actionnés par le changement de pression du fluide, par les ondes de pression du fluide, ou par le changement d'écoulement du fluide Détails

Abrégé

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. The dimensions 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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61J 13/00 - Articles de protection des bouts de seins

Abrégé

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. The dimensions 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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61J 13/00 - Articles de protection des bouts de seins
• A61M 1/06 - Tire-lait
• G01F 1/68 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets thermiques

Abrégé

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 dimensions 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.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 1/28 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement par débitmètre à force d'entraînement, p. ex. du type à palette ou à poussée
• A61J 13/00 - Articles de protection des bouts de seins

Produits et services

Computer software applications for measurement of breast feeding milk flow; breastfeeding measuring device; downloadable application to support breastfeeding. Nursing appliances for use in breast feeding; breast pumps; nipple shields for personal use; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.

Produits et services

Computer software applications for measurement of breast feeding milk flow; breastfeeding measuring device; downloadable application to support breastfeeding. Nursing appliances for use in breast feeding; breast pumps; nipple shields for personal use; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.

Abrégé

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 dimensions 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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 13/00 - Articles de protection des bouts de seins
• G01F 1/28 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement par débitmètre à force d'entraînement, p. ex. du type à palette ou à poussée

Produits et services

Computer software applications for measurement of breast feeding milk flow; breastfeeding measuring device; downloadable application to support breastfeeding. Nursing appliances for use in breast feeding; breast pumps; Nipple shields for personal use; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.

Produits et services

Computer software applications for measurement of breast feeding milk flow; breastfeeding measuring device; downloadable application to support breastfeeding. Nursing appliances for use in breast feeding; breast pumps; Nipple shields for personal use; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.