Avanos Medical. has been granted a patent for a container designed for collecting, storing, and dispensing fluids, particularly for neonatal enteral feeding and breast milk collection. The container features a hollow tube with a movable plunger and a sealing head assembly compatible with enteral feeding pumps. GlobalData’s report on Avanos Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Avanos Medical, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Avanos Medical's grant share as of July 2024 was 60%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Container for collecting and dispensing breast milk
The granted patent US12048789B2 outlines a method for collecting breast milk using a specialized container and adapter system. The method involves providing a container, which features a barrel with two ends and a plunger that can move between these ends. An adapter is utilized, consisting of a narrow lower portion that connects to the container and a wider upper portion designed to couple with a breast pump. The process includes positioning the breast pump's interface member near the breast and operating the pump to express milk into the interface member and subsequently into the container.
Further details of the method include specifications about the container, which may be designed as a syringe, and the plunger, which is equipped with a head that seals against the barrel. Additionally, the method allows for the attachment of a plunger handle to facilitate operation. The adapter's wider upper portion may feature threads for secure coupling, and it also includes a tapered transitional surface between the narrow and wider sections, enhancing the connection between the components. This innovative approach aims to streamline the breast milk collection process, ensuring efficiency and ease of use for caregivers.
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