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GB2501269A
GB2501269A GB1206738.5A GB201206738A GB2501269A GB 2501269 A GB2501269 A GB 2501269A GB 201206738 A GB201206738 A GB 201206738A GB 2501269 A GB2501269 A GB 2501269A
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Abstract

A breast weighing system comprises a breast supporting device such as a bra, including at least one breast support, having at least one supporting strap and a displaceable brace; and a weight gauge, wherein said gauge is connected to a position on the support to weigh a breast. The device may be used to determine how much milk a baby has consumed. The brace may be a member displaceable to expose a breast for breastfeeding.

Description

A BREAST WEIGHING SYSTEM
Field of the Invention
1. The present invention relates to breast weighing system for determining changes in breast weight particularly but not exclusive for use in breast feeding mothers to aid with establishing how much milk a baby consumes during breast feeding.
Background
2. It is vital that from birth babies receive regular amounts of milk. For mothers that choose to breast feed it is difficult to ascertain how much milk a baby has consumed.
A baby is often fed until such a time that they stop naturally and a mother will not know how much milk has been consumed, or may continue feeding until the nipples are so sore that mother gives up breast feeding altogether.
3. In some instances insufficient milk is taken by the baby despite it appearing to feed well. Complications such as being tongue tied can exacerbate reduced milk intake as it can restrict the baby's ability to suckle effectively. As when breast feeding it is not possible to identify if the baby is feeding poorly problems may go undiagnosed until such a time that a drop in weight or a less than usual increase in weight is recorded. Any period of under feeding can be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the baby, therefore the sooner this is identified the better the prognosis.
Although milk can be expressed there is no expressing machine invented that can express milk out of a user's breast, as the way that the baby feeds is completely different. This is because when the baby is sucking the user's nipple the baby's tongue and gum presses on a dilated section of a duct that holds the milk beyond the nipples! which action empties the dilated section where the milk is stored. Whereas an expressing machine pulls the nipples out by suction so the dilated section is not emptied completely, and the breast cannot be emptied completely. As a result mother thinks she is not producing enough milk and often gives up breast feeding.
4. Traditionally breast feeding mothers will monitor the time they feed for and the regularity at which they feed but cannot accurately monitor the amount. Various systems have been developed in attempt to ascertain the amount of milk taken on by the baby. However, these processes are often laborious and lack accuracy.
5. A mother can also express milk to be fed by bottle in order for the amount to be measured; however, by removing the act of breast feeding a mother loses an opportunity to bond with her child.
Prior Art
1. Accordingly a number of patent applications have been filed in an attempt to resolve the problem, including the following: 2. International patent application WO 2010 095 133 (HARARI et al) discloses a device for measuring an amount of breast milk suckled during a breastfeeding session, the device comprising: a mechanism for determining a change in volume of a breast from before the breastfeeding session to after the breastfeeding session; and a calculation unit for calculating, from said change in volume, a quantity of breast milk expressed during the breastfeeding session.
3. Granted United States patent US 7' 621 797 (HERSHKOVICH) discloses a nursing brassiere comprising, in combination: a brassiere having a right side surface, a left side surface, a right cup, a left cup identical to the right cup, and a connection portion between the right cup and the left cup, each cup having an aperture centered therein, each aperture having a first side and a second side; a hollow semi-flexible unitary artificial nipple removably engaging each cup aperture, each nipple having an exterior wall and an interior wall, each nipple comprising: a circular base portion having a center opening; 4. International patent application WO 2009 093 238 (PELED et al) discloses a method of monitoring amount of milk consumed by an infant being breastfed by a breast, comprising determining variations in electric capacitance of the breast during breastfeeding, and correlating said electric capacitance variations to an amount of milk consumed by the infant.
5. International patent application WO 2009 027 865 (FELDKAMP et al) discloses a method for quantifying breastfeeding comprising: measuring a physiological trait indicative of breast fullness volume of a breast by sensing changes of impedance in a breast monitor; and correlating the measured changes in impedance to an amount of breast milk that has left the breast during a breastfeeding event.
6. In contrast the present invention provides means of accurately weighing a breast before and after feeding so as to ascertain the amount of milk the baby has consumed in a non-invasive and easy to use way.
Summary of the Invention
1. According to the present invention there is provided breast weighing system comprised of: a breast supporting device, including at least one breast support, having at least one supporting strap and a displaceable brace; and a weight gauge, wherein said gauge is connected to a position on the support to weigh a breast.
2. Typically the breast supporting device is a brassiere made of a non-elastic, durable, lightweight, material that will not alter during the weighing process or over time. The breast supporting device passes underneath a users breasts creating a cup under each breast that joins at the top to form a teardrop structure which enables the breast to be lifted in a vertical direction, but wherein said brassiere is able to be altered in order that it may be disposed to not provide any structural support around the breast that could compromise a weight reading given.
3. In preferred embodiments and according to a second aspect of the present invention the brace is displaced or removed to reveal the user's nipple, at which point it ceases support; and when in place will create or consolidate support.
4. The brace is ideally held in place by a securement mechanism or means. Said mechanism may include hooks and eyes, hook and ioop sections such as VELCRO (Trade Mark), clasps, press studs or connection to the strap.
5. Such embodiments of the device therefore permit feeding as the breast's nipple is not covered when the brace is displaced, and ideally when the brace is in place the device is typical to a standard brassiere.
6. Other embodiments of braces may include such that support for the breast may be otherwise removed in order to facilitate unimpeded weighing of the breast.
7. For larger breasted women the supports or device may include a rigid skeleton formed of plastic, foam, carbon or similar material to create shaped bracing to fit the breast underside. It is envisaged the rigid skeleton includes a degree of flexibility for comfort.
The rigid skeleton may in some embodiments be removable to enable easy washing of the breast support.
8. According to a third aspect of the present invention said breast support connects to a mechanical or electronic strain gauge, or other weighing device forming the weight gauge, by means of eyes on the straps and hooks on the back of the measuring device, or a hook, clip, buckle or alike, which may be fastened to the strap in different manners in different embodiments, so as to form an embodiment of anchor for the gauge.
9. In some embodiments this support may form a component that may cup and hold the woman, mother's or user's breast, separate from the breast supporting device and in cooperation solely with the gauge via an anchor unconnected to the device.
10. It is envisaged that all components would have interchangeable means of attachment or connection to best connect with the anchor used and to make it compatible with alternative components.
11. In the preferred embodiment a strain gauge would be used as the weight gauge. The gauge responds to changes in force resulting from the weight of the breast that leads to a difference in electrical conductance that can be recorded by the gauge to reveal a weight. Accurate measurements may be made in various or multiple units. In preferred embodiments the strain gauge has means of recording multiple weight readings, details of time and date, measurement, said measurements recordable as mis or OZ so that the user can recall current and past data.
12. Ideally, optional personal settings may also enable specification of which breast is being measured, measurement units, and an option of multi child readings to be taken and stored separately. It is envisaged that this data could be transferred to a computer or memory storage device so that records can be kept, and accordingly wireless connectivity such as BLUETOOTH (Trade Mark) or a universal serial bus (USB) adaptor may be encompassed within the scope of the invention.
13. In standard embodiments at least two connection points are present on the weight gauge device, one being from the gauge to the breast support and one in an opposite direction, from the gauge to anchor. The connection points are typically clip, buckle or hook to enable attachment to other components.
14. Ideally the weight gauge is designed specifically for the purpose. In further embodiments it may be envisaged that the system could include an integrated gauge in addition or the alternative.
15. In yet further embodiments the gauge may be inserted into or clipped onto the strap as is, without altering it, for example cooperating with a fold or loop in the strap.
16. In the preferred embodiment however the gauge is attached to the breast support through one connection point and to the anchor by one connection to enable equal pull in one direction. In yet further embodiments a secondary loop is provided, whereby the gauge is independently worn, for example as a necklace, until required.
17. In preferred embodiments however in use the breast support connects to the anchor, formed by a strap connection or a neck loop of non-elastic material with a connected or integrated weight gauge. This enables the user's hands to be free during a weighing process.
18. In another embodiment the breast support may include adhesive portions so that the breast support may be temporarily attached to the breast.
19. For example the anchor may also be in the form of an adhesive portion to remain in situ before and after feeding so as to achieve reliable results taken from exact locations. This adhesive anchor may also in addition or the alternative include an integrated connection point. The preferred location of the anchor in use is directly above the breast support so that all aspects of the weight gauge are in line to enable an accurate reading.
20. In yet a further embodiment a straight lightweight rod of plastic, carbon or similar may be provided or added to a standard brassiere design, spanning both brassiere straps so as to create a horizontal anchor point for the weight gauge to attach.
21. It is also envisaged that in yet further embodiments the system may work in isolation of a fixed connection or anchor and instead the anchor connection could be used as a handle for the user to hold and lift the breast. With the support cupping the underside of the breast the handle may be lifted in a vertical direction to ascertain a weight reading. In lifting the breast a force will be recorded on the measuring device.
22. The invention has been described by way of examples only and it will be appreciated that variation may be made to the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the scope of invention.
23. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realised that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
24. Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
Brief Description of Figures
Figure 1 shows an offset view of a preferred embodiment of the system in use, weighing a breast; Figure 2 shows a front view of the system in use; Figure 3 shows an isometric view of a preferred embodiment of the weigh scale; Figure 4 shows an exploded isometric view of the weigh scale of Figure 3; Figure 5 shows a side view of the weigh scale embodiment.
Figure 6 shows a view of the system in weighing use, with brace displaced.
Detailed Description of Figures
1. The preferred and pictured embodiments can be integrated and connected with a variety of components to enable then accurate weighing of the breast. By use of interchangeable connection or attachment means such as hook, clip or buckle the system can make use of different anchor points, such as the strap or a neck loop.
2. Establishing breast weight has particular importance in breast feeding mothers to establish how much milk their baby has consumed by measuring the breast weight before and after feeding. In alternative use, breast scales could have medical application in establishing the weight of a breast of a person considering breast reduction due to associated problems such as back pain.
3. Some embodiments of the breast weighing system could also have applications is determining the forces applied to the breast during movement, for example whilst running.
4. The support strap has standard means that can be altered to allow for different sized breasts. Ideally the strap has a locking method so that it does not alter during the weight processed.
5. The Figures show the breast weighing system comprising; a breast support, a brace, a weight gauge and the breast supporting device or brassiere strap. The user can attach the gauge and support device to an anchor which may in some embodiments be a separate loop, in order to measure the breast weight.
6. In all preferred embodiments the system when not in use to weigh forms a good filling brassiere breast supporting device, in particular that fits well around the user's chest so as to not rise up at the user back during the weighing process.

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  1. Claims 1. A breast weighing system comprised of: a breast supporting device, including at least one breast support, having at least one supporting strap and a displaceable brace; and a weight gauge, wherein said gauge is connected to a position on the support to weigh a breast.
  2. 2. A system according to claim 1 wherein the brace is displaced in use to reveal the user's nipple, and when in place augments support.
  3. 3. A system according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said brace forms an anchor for the gauge.
  4. 4. A system according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said strap forms an anchor for the gauge.
  5. 5. A system according to a preceding claim wherein the gauge connects in use to a neck loop anchor.
  6. 6. A system according to proceeding wherein the gauge connects to an adhesive pad anchor. -
  7. 7. A breast weighing system wherein the weight gauge is integrated within the device.B. A breast support device that contains rigid structure of plastic, foam, carbon or similar material to cup the breast.9. A weight gauge according to any preceding claim.10. A breast supporting device according to any preceding claim.
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