Washer device for breast pump accessories

• US 20150352605A1
• Filed: 04/01/2015
• Published: 12/10/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 06/08/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Anchal Tiwari
• Original Assignee: Anchal Tiwari
• Inventors: Tiwari, Anchal
• Granted Patent: US 9,656,304 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 15/00 Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/00 Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor for contact lenses A61L12/00; atomisers for disinfecting agents A61M; sterilisation of packages or package contents in association with packaging B65B55/00; treatment of water, waste water, sewage or sludge C02F; disinfecting paper D21H21/36; disinfecting devices for water closets E03D; articles having provision for disinfection, see the relevant subclasses for these articles, e.g. H04R1/12
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/02 using physical phenomena
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/07 Steam
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/10 Ultraviolet radiation
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/22 Phase substances, e.g. smokes, aerosols or sprayed or atomised substances
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2202/15 Biocide distribution means, e.g. nozzles, pumps, manifolds, fans, baffles, sprayers
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2202/17 Combination with washing or cleaning means
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/00 Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air body deodorants A61Q15/00; purifying air by respirators A62B, A62D9/00; separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours B01D45/00 - B01D51/00, B03C3/00; chemical or biological purification of waste gases B01D53/34; production of ozone C01B13/10; air-conditioning systems incorporating sterilisation F24F3/16, F24F8/20
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 1/062 Pump accessories
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2209/10 Equipment for cleaning
• CPC Class Codes: B08B 3/10 with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration

Abstract

A washing device for washing breast pump accessories and baby bottles, by spraying water in jets of high pressure, includes a washing enclosure; a water inlet; a drain outlet; a tube network; a wash pump; a heating element; a tray; a top sliding mesh lid; a breast shield clamp, including a clip, a clamp base, and extender arm, and adjustable side arms; a distribution valve; a plurality of water dispensing components, including spray pipes, a top spinner, a bottom spinner, side spinners, side nozzles. Spray pipes can be height adjustable, and can include spray nozzles, which can be flexible or rotating. Side nozzles can be adjustable or rotating. The washing device can further include a steam generator or an ultraviolet sterilizer lamp for sterilizing contents placed in the tray.

Claims

1. A washing device for washing breast pump accessories, comprising:

a. a washing enclosure, comprising side walls, rear walls, a base section, and a hinged front door;

b. a water inlet;

c. a drain outlet;

d. a tube network, wherein the tube network is mounted in the washing enclosure, and is configured in fluid connection with the water inlet and the drain outlet;

e. a wash pump;

which is mounted inside the washing enclosure, wherein the wash pump is configured to pump water in the tube network, such that the water circulates in the tube network;

f. a heating element, which is connected to the tube network, such that the heating element heats the water in the tube network;

g. a tray;

h. a plurality of water dispensing components, comprising;

a plurality of spray pipes, wherein each spray pipe comprises a spray nozzle which is connected to the tube network, wherein each spray pipe is connected to the tray; and

i. at least one breast shield clamp, comprising;

an extender arm, such that a lower end of the extender arm is pivotally connected to the tray, configured such that an elevation angle is adjustable; and

two adjustable side arms, which are pivotally connected to an upper end of the extender arm, such that the adjustable side arms are in an opposing configuration, such that the adjustable side arms are adjusted, by opening or narrowing a gap between the side arms;

whereby the breast shield clamp is used to secure a breast flange connector in place.

2. The washing device of claim 1, further comprising a distribution valve, which is connected to the tube network, such that the distribution valve is configured to selectively pump the water to a selected set of components, selected from the water dispensing components.

3. The washing device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the spray pipes comprises a spray nozzle that is a rotating spray nozzle.

4. The washing device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the spray pipes comprises a spray nozzle that is a flexible elongated spray nozzle, configured such that the shape of the flexible elongated spray nozzle is adjustable.

5. The washing device of claim 4, wherein the flexible elongated spray nozzle further comprises pivotally connected segments.

6. The washing device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the spray pipes is configured as a height adjustable spray pipe, such that the height of the spray pipe is adjustable.

7. The washing device of claim 6, wherein the height adjustable spray pipe further comprises an upper pipe and a lower pipe, such the upper pipe is configured to slide inside the lower pipe, when the height of the height adjustable spray pipe is adjusted.

8. The washing device of claim 1, further comprising a bottom spinner, which is rotationally mounted at a bottom inner side of the washing device, such that the bottom spinner is connected to the tube network, wherein the bottom spinner comprises a plurality of blades, wherein each blade comprises a plurality of holes, which allow jets of the water to be sprayed on contents in the tray from the bottom, wherein the holes are angled such that the jets cause the bottom spinner to spin.

9. The washing device of claim 1, further comprising an upper spinner, which is rotationally mounted at an upper inner side of the washing device, such that the upper spinner is connected to the tube network, wherein the upper spinner comprises a plurality of blades, wherein each blade comprises a plurality of holes, which allow jets of the water to be sprayed on contents in the tray from the top, wherein the holes are angled such that the jets cause the upper spinner to spin.

10. The washing device of claim 1, further comprising at least one side spinner, which is mounted on at least one inner side of the washing enclosure, such that the side spinner is connected to the tube network, wherein the side spinner comprises a plurality of blades, wherein each blade comprises a plurality of holes, which allow jets of the water to be sprayed on contents in the tray from the inner side, wherein the holes are angled such that the jets cause the side spinner to spin.

11. The washing device of claim 1, further comprising at least one side nozzle, which is mounted on at least one inner side of the washing enclosure, such that the side nozzle is connected to the tube network, wherein the side nozzle is configured to spray the water on the contents of the tray.

12. The washing device of claim 11, wherein the side nozzle is a rotating side nozzle.

13. The washing device of claim 11, wherein the side nozzle is an adjustable side nozzle, configured such that the adjustable side nozzles is manually adjustable to spray in a pre-determined direction.

14. The washing device of claim 1, further comprising grooves on the side walls of the washing enclosure and a top sliding mesh lid, such that the top sliding mesh lid slides into the grooves, whereby the top sliding mesh lid supports bottles and breast flange connectors that are positioned below in the tray.

16. The washing device of claim 1, wherein the adjustable side arms, are configured as flexible side arms, such that shapes of each of the side arms are adjustable.

17. The washing device of claim 16, wherein the adjustable side arms comprise pivotally connected segments.

18. The washing device of claim 1, further comprising a steam generator, wherein the steam generator is attached inside the washer enclosure, and connected to the tube network, whereby the steam generator generates steam and thereby sterilizes contents in the tray.

19. The washing device of claim 1, further comprising at least one ultraviolet sterilizer lamp, wherein the ultraviolet sterilizer lamp is attached inside the washer enclosure, such that the ultraviolet sterilizer lamp is configured to emit sterilizing light onto items mounted in the tray, whereby the ultraviolet sterilizer lamp sterilizes the items.

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20. A washing device for washing breast pump accessories, comprising:

a. a washing enclosure, comprising side walls, rear walls, a base section, and a hinged front door;

b. a water inlet;

c. a drain outlet;

d. a tube network, wherein the tube network is mounted in the washing enclosure, and is configured in fluid connection with the water inlet and the drain outlet;

e. a wash pump;

which is mounted inside the washing enclosure, wherein the wash pump is configured to pump water in the tube network, such that the water circulates in the tube network;

f. a heating element, which is connected to the tube network, such that the heating element heats the water in the tube network;

g. a tray; and

h. a plurality of water dispensing components, comprising;

a plurality of spray pipes, wherein each spray pipe comprises a spray nozzle which is connected to the tube network, wherein each spray pipe is connected to the tray;

wherein at least one of the spray pipes comprises a spray nozzle that is a flexible elongated spray nozzle, configured such that the shape of the flexible elongated spray nozzle is adjustable;

wherein the flexible elongated spray nozzle further comprises pivotally connected segments.

21. A washing device for washing breast pump accessories, comprising:

a. a washing enclosure, comprising side walls, rear walls, a base section, and a hinged front door;

b. a water inlet;

c. a drain outlet;

d. a tube network, wherein the tube network is mounted in the washing enclosure, and is configured in fluid connection with the water inlet and the drain outlet;

e. a wash pump;

which is mounted inside the washing enclosure, wherein the wash pump is configured to pump water in the tube network, such that the water circulates in the tube network;

f. a heating element, which is connected to the tube network, such that the heating element heats the water in the tube network;

g. a tray; and

h. a plurality of water dispensing components, comprising;

a plurality of spray pipes, wherein each spray pipe comprises a spray nozzle which is connected to the tube network, wherein each spray pipe is connected to the tray.

wherein at least one of the spray pipes is configured as a height adjustable spray pipe, such that the height of the spray pipe is adjustable;

wherein the height adjustable spray pipe further comprises an upper pipe and a lower pipe, such the upper pipe is configured to slide inside the lower pipe, when the height of the height adjustable spray pipe is adjusted.