Title of Invention	"PROTECTION DISKS FOR BREAST FEEDING MOTHERS'
Abstract	Protection for breastfeeding mothers, applicable to a mother's breasts ready lo give milt for protecting them and absorbing the flow of milk which comes out spensancously therefrom, which comprise two kinds of disk clearly differentiated from each other, of which the disks of the first (2) kind have an appreciably different configuration from those of the second (2') and/or are provided with an least one differentiating mactile and/or optical marking (1), in high relief or in low relief, enabling them to be differentiated from other disks of the second kind, imended for applying to the other breast, which are devoid of said marking or having another different marking.

Title of Invention

"PROTECTION DISKS FOR BREAST FEEDING MOTHERS'

Abstract

Protection for breastfeeding mothers, applicable to a mother's breasts ready lo give milt for protecting them and absorbing the flow of milk which comes out spensancously therefrom, which comprise two kinds of disk clearly differentiated from each other, of which the disks of the first (2) kind have an appreciably different configuration from those of the second (2') and/or are provided with an least one differentiating mactile and/or optical marking (1), in high relief or in low relief, enabling them to be differentiated from other disks of the second kind, imended for applying to the other breast, which are devoid of said marking or having another different marking.

Full Text	"Protection disks for breastfeeding mothers" Technical field of the invention 5 The invention relates to an "improvement in the disks used for protecting the breasts of breastfeeding mothers, whose milk is used for feeding a newborn baby and for absorbing the flow of milk, which spontaneously comes out therefrom. 10 Background of the invention The feeding of a baby is essential for its correct development and for good nutrition it is strongly advised by paedlatricians, midwives and other experts in breastfeeding. It is a practice, which contributes many benefits, apart from the nutritional ones. in both mother and child. 15 Nevertheless, the practice of breastfeeding causes milk leakage after the sucking, as well as pain and hypersensitivity therein. Different mechanisms exist which adapt to the breasts so as to avoid milk leakage and protect them from knocks and chafing. The embodiment consisting of two disks, one for each breast, is very widespread and is 20 adaptable fo the latter and made of absorbent and resistant material. The same experts also advise, both for the mother and child's benefit, that for each feed, the baby is breastfed with both breasts and starting with the breast last used in the previous feed. One must bear in mind that caring for a baby requires an effort of both 25 concentration and serenity and that, faced with a series of stimuli and situations such as: hygiene, controlling the feeding schedule, the length of time with each breast, etc., it may be that the person responsible for doing it (the mother), especially it she iS starting, needs a period of adaptation and a range of outside resources to make her job easier, in practice, for instance, the fact of having to 30 remember which was the last breast used for feeding the baby, may cause problems to the person responsible for doing it. Just as different embodiments exist which help in several of the aforementioned aspects, so there continue to be difficulties in other aspects. It is the case of said example, when the mother starts a feed with breast milk, she 35 has to stop to think which breast she ended the previous one with. Having said that, provided that one wants to do it in a way which is most beneficial to both. WO 2004/054495 PCT/EP2003/014749 -2- Explanation of the invention.- With the aim of providing a solution to the previously described problems stemming from the lack of resources which help in following the guidelines recommended for the feeding of a newborn baby by breast milk, always giving 5 milk first from the breast with which the previous feed ended, a new protection has beart created for the breast at the secretion of milk stags for the feeding of a newborn baby, which at the same time complies with all the technological requirements for permitting all the aforementioned functions. The protection disks for breastfeeding mothers object of the invention 10 are characterised in that they comprise two Kinds of disk clearly differentiated from each other, of which the disks of the first kind have an appreciably different configuration from those of the second and/or are provided with at least one differentiating tactile and/or optical marking, in high relief or in low relief, enabling them to be differentiated from other disks of the second kind, intended 15 for applying to the other breast which are devoid of said marking or have another different marking. According to another characteristic of the invention, the differentiating tactile and/or optical marking is removable, so that its application in one of the disks of the second Kind convert said disk into one of the first kind. 20 The protection disks object of the invention are also characterised in that the disks of the first kind and of the second kind can comprise a small deposit, in the fonn of a bag or inflatable bubble, which constitutes the differentiating marker, capable of being burst or easily deflated. 25 Brief description of the drawings Represented in the drawings of this specification is an example of an embodiment of one of the protection disks for breastfeeding applicable to a mother's breast ready to give milk, to protect it and absorb the flow of milk that spontaneously comes out therefrom, object of the present invention. In said 30 drawings. Fig. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment example of the protection disk; Fig. 2 is a profile view of the disk; Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the same disk; Fig. 4 is a close-up in section of the optical and tactile marking of the 35 Embodiment example of the protection disk; and Fig, 5 consist of a plan view of another form of embodiment of the invention. WO 2004/054495 PCT/EP2003/014749 - 3 - Detailed description of the drawing.- The description which follows refers to the above described drawings, which make it possible to appreciate in detail an embodiment example of the 5 protection disks of the present invention. As can be appreciated in Figs., 1 to 3, the protection disk represented comprises an optical and tactile marking 1 that makes it possible to distinguish it from other disks that do not have it. In Fig. 4 we can observe an example of the thickness of the protection 10 disk as regards the marking in low or high relief, so that the latter is small in order not la show on the dotting superimposed on it and at the same time being enough to be noticeable by touch. The protection disks object of the present invention consist of an improvement on the absorbent disks currently existing on the market, adaptable 15 to breasts which are at the breast milk secretion stage. In accordance with Figs. 1 to 5, the protection disks comprise two kinds of disks 2-2', clearly differentiated from each, other. The disks are differentiated from each other because the disks of the first kind 2 are of a different configuration from the first kind 2'. Obviously, the different configuration of the 20 disks 2-2' in themselves constitute art optical and tactile differentiating marking. In any case, the disks can also be differentiated from each other because the disk in the first kind 2 is provided with a differentiating optical and/or tactile marking 1, in high relief or in low relief, whereas the disk of the second kind 2' similar to this one, placed on the other breast, lacks said marking 1 or has 25 another different marking 1'. Arranged on the breasts with differentiating markings and at the same time protecting and absorbing the flow of milk spontaneously coming out of them, helps the mother to identify the breast with which to start the next feed for the baby. The differentiating marking 1-1' is situated in a noticeable area of the 30 corresponding kind 2-2' to differentiate, so that visually and/or by touch, whether in a lit up or dark place, it is possible to recognize the breast with which to start the feed at that time. The marking 1-1' can be of high relief or low relief with a determined shape, but it has to be discrete in such a way that it does not show through clothing and have an non-aesthetic effect, Said marking 1-1' can be just 36 the one or they can be several, different and/or repetitive, for example a disk of we colour/shape/feel and the other of another colour/shape/feel. WO 2004/054495 PCT/EP2003/014749 -4- The marking 1-1' can be incorporated into the product (printed, engraved, patterned, etc.) in the production process or constitute a removable accessory which, by means of an adhesive or similar system, the consumer uses at the time of use, fixing it to the disk that she wants to differentiate, 5 Also provided for is the possibility of both disks 2-2 being the same and that those that have to be differentiated comprise a small deposit (not represented), in the form of a bag or inflatable bubble, full of a fluid or plastically deformable material, designed so that the user may with relative ease at the time of use, burst, deflate, or press, the aforementioned deposit of one of the 10 disks being permanently deformed, thus differentiating which is the next breast to start with in the next feed. In accordance with Fig, 5, the protection disks comprise a first kind 2 of disks with an appreciate rounded configuration; and a second kind 2' of disk with an appreciably hexagonal configuration. Obviously, me configuration of the 15 disks 2-2' may consist of any other geometric; shape. In the case represented it is also envisaged that the two kinds 2-2' of disks can also be differentiated by a differentiating tactile and/or optical marking 1-1' which consists of providing, the disks of the first kind 2 with a smooth surface, and the disks of the second kind 2' with a rough surface. 20 If one makes use of the protective disks of the present invention with two kinds 2-2' of disks clearly differentiated from each other by their different configuration and/ or by an optical and/or tactile marking 1 -1', the first disk 2 can he applied to the breast that has been used last to feed the baby and the second 2' for the other, or vice-versa, but obviously one will have to keep the 25 criteria for identifying the breast and avoid confusion. Therefore, the next time a feed is started, just by looking at or touching the protective disks one will immediately know which breast to start with. In addition, for this it may be a good idea for the marking to be a meaningful icon for the person using it; a drop of milk, lips, an "OK", a star, etc. WO 2004/054495 PCT/EP2003/014749 -5- CLAIMS 1. Protection disks for breastfeeding mothers, applicable to a mother's breast ready to give milk, for protecting them and absorbing the flow of milk 5 which comes out spontaneously therefrom, characterised in that they comprise two kinds at disk clearly differentiated from each other, of which the disks of the first (2) kind have an appreciably different configuration from those of the second (2') and/or are provided with at least one differentiating tactile and/or optical marking (1), in high relief or in low relief, enabling them to be 10 differentiated from other disks of the second kind, intended for applying to the other breast, which are. devoid of said marking or have another different 2. Protection disks for breastfeeding mothers according to claim 1 15 characterised in that the differentiating tactile and/or optical marking (1) is Protection for breastfeeding mothers, applicable to a mother's breasts ready lo give milt for protecting them and absorbing the flow of milk which comes out spensancously therefrom, which comprise two kinds of disk clearly differentiated from each other, of which the disks of the first (2) kind have an appreciably different configuration from those of the second (2') and/or are provided with an least one differentiating mactile and/or optical marking (1), in high relief or in low relief, enabling them to be differentiated from other disks of the second kind, imended for applying to the other breast, which are devoid of said marking or having another different marking.

Full Text

"Protection disks for breastfeeding mothers"
Technical field of the invention
5 The invention relates to an "improvement in the disks used for protecting
the breasts of breastfeeding mothers, whose milk is used for feeding a newborn
baby and for absorbing the flow of milk, which spontaneously comes out
therefrom.
10 Background of the invention
The feeding of a baby is essential for its correct development and for
good nutrition it is strongly advised by paedlatricians, midwives and other
experts in breastfeeding. It is a practice, which contributes many benefits, apart
from the nutritional ones. in both mother and child.
15 Nevertheless, the practice of breastfeeding causes milk leakage after the
sucking, as well as pain and hypersensitivity therein.
Different mechanisms exist which adapt to the breasts so as to avoid
milk leakage and protect them from knocks and chafing. The embodiment
consisting of two disks, one for each breast, is very widespread and is
20 adaptable fo the latter and made of absorbent and resistant material.
The same experts also advise, both for the mother and child's benefit,
that for each feed, the baby is breastfed with both breasts and starting with the
breast last used in the previous feed.
One must bear in mind that caring for a baby requires an effort of both
25 concentration and serenity and that, faced with a series of stimuli and situations
such as: hygiene, controlling the feeding schedule, the length of time with each
breast, etc., it may be that the person responsible for doing it (the mother),
especially it she iS starting, needs a period of adaptation and a range of outside
resources to make her job easier, in practice, for instance, the fact of having to
30 remember which was the last breast used for feeding the baby, may cause
problems to the person responsible for doing it.
Just as different embodiments exist which help in several of the
aforementioned aspects, so there continue to be difficulties in other aspects. It is
the case of said example, when the mother starts a feed with breast milk, she
35 has to stop to think which breast she ended the previous one with. Having said
that, provided that one wants to do it in a way which is most beneficial to both.

WO 2004/054495 PCT/EP2003/014749
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Explanation of the invention.-
With the aim of providing a solution to the previously described problems
stemming from the lack of resources which help in following the guidelines
recommended for the feeding of a newborn baby by breast milk, always giving
5 milk first from the breast with which the previous feed ended, a new protection
has beart created for the breast at the secretion of milk stags for the feeding of a
newborn baby, which at the same time complies with all the technological
requirements for permitting all the aforementioned functions.
The protection disks for breastfeeding mothers object of the invention
10 are characterised in that they comprise two Kinds of disk clearly differentiated
from each other, of which the disks of the first kind have an appreciably different
configuration from those of the second and/or are provided with at least one
differentiating tactile and/or optical marking, in high relief or in low relief,
enabling them to be differentiated from other disks of the second kind, intended
15 for applying to the other breast which are devoid of said marking or have
another different marking.
According to another characteristic of the invention, the differentiating
tactile and/or optical marking is removable, so that its application in one of the
disks of the second Kind convert said disk into one of the first kind.
20 The protection disks object of the invention are also characterised in that
the disks of the first kind and of the second kind can comprise a small deposit,
in the fonn of a bag or inflatable bubble, which constitutes the differentiating
marker, capable of being burst or easily deflated.
25 Brief description of the drawings
Represented in the drawings of this specification is an example of an
embodiment of one of the protection disks for breastfeeding applicable to a
mother's breast ready to give milk, to protect it and absorb the flow of milk that
spontaneously comes out therefrom, object of the present invention. In said
30 drawings.
Fig. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment example of the protection disk;
Fig. 2 is a profile view of the disk;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the same disk;
Fig. 4 is a close-up in section of the optical and tactile marking of the
35 Embodiment example of the protection disk; and
Fig, 5 consist of a plan view of another form of embodiment of the invention.

WO 2004/054495 PCT/EP2003/014749
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Detailed description of the drawing.-
The description which follows refers to the above described drawings,
which make it possible to appreciate in detail an embodiment example of the
5 protection disks of the present invention.
As can be appreciated in Figs., 1 to 3, the protection disk represented
comprises an optical and tactile marking 1 that makes it possible to distinguish it
from other disks that do not have it.
In Fig. 4 we can observe an example of the thickness of the protection
10 disk as regards the marking in low or high relief, so that the latter is small in
order not la show on the dotting superimposed on it and at the same time
being enough to be noticeable by touch.
The protection disks object of the present invention consist of an
improvement on the absorbent disks currently existing on the market, adaptable
15 to breasts which are at the breast milk secretion stage.
In accordance with Figs. 1 to 5, the protection disks comprise two kinds
of disks 2-2', clearly differentiated from each, other. The disks are differentiated
from each other because the disks of the first kind 2 are of a different
configuration from the first kind 2'. Obviously, the different configuration of the
20 disks 2-2' in themselves constitute art optical and tactile differentiating marking.
In any case, the disks can also be differentiated from each other because the
disk in the first kind 2 is provided with a differentiating optical and/or tactile
marking 1, in high relief or in low relief, whereas the disk of the second kind 2'
similar to this one, placed on the other breast, lacks said marking 1 or has
25 another different marking 1'. Arranged on the breasts with differentiating
markings and at the same time protecting and absorbing the flow of milk
spontaneously coming out of them, helps the mother to identify the breast with
which to start the next feed for the baby.
The differentiating marking 1-1' is situated in a noticeable area of the
30 corresponding kind 2-2' to differentiate, so that visually and/or by touch, whether
in a lit up or dark place, it is possible to recognize the breast with which to start
the feed at that time. The marking 1-1' can be of high relief or low relief with a
determined shape, but it has to be discrete in such a way that it does not show
through clothing and have an non-aesthetic effect, Said marking 1-1' can be just
36 the one or they can be several, different and/or repetitive, for example a disk of
we colour/shape/feel and the other of another colour/shape/feel.

WO 2004/054495 PCT/EP2003/014749
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The marking 1-1' can be incorporated into the product (printed,
engraved, patterned, etc.) in the production process or constitute a removable
accessory which, by means of an adhesive or similar system, the consumer
uses at the time of use, fixing it to the disk that she wants to differentiate,
5 Also provided for is the possibility of both disks 2-2 being the same and
that those that have to be differentiated comprise a small deposit (not
represented), in the form of a bag or inflatable bubble, full of a fluid or plastically
deformable material, designed so that the user may with relative ease at the
time of use, burst, deflate, or press, the aforementioned deposit of one of the
10 disks being permanently deformed, thus differentiating which is the next breast
to start with in the next feed.
In accordance with Fig, 5, the protection disks comprise a first kind 2 of
disks with an appreciate rounded configuration; and a second kind 2' of disk
with an appreciably hexagonal configuration. Obviously, me configuration of the
15 disks 2-2' may consist of any other geometric; shape. In the case represented it
is also envisaged that the two kinds 2-2' of disks can also be differentiated by a
differentiating tactile and/or optical marking 1-1' which consists of providing, the
disks of the first kind 2 with a smooth surface, and the disks of the second kind
2' with a rough surface.
20 If one makes use of the protective disks of the present invention with two
kinds 2-2' of disks clearly differentiated from each other by their different
configuration and/ or by an optical and/or tactile marking 1 -1', the first disk 2 can
he applied to the breast that has been used last to feed the baby and the
second 2' for the other, or vice-versa, but obviously one will have to keep the
25 criteria for identifying the breast and avoid confusion. Therefore, the next time a
feed is started, just by looking at or touching the protective disks one will
immediately know which breast to start with. In addition, for this it may be a
good idea for the marking to be a meaningful icon for the person using it; a drop
of milk, lips, an "OK", a star, etc.

WO 2004/054495 PCT/EP2003/014749
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CLAIMS
1. Protection disks for breastfeeding mothers, applicable to a mother's
breast ready to give milk, for protecting them and absorbing the flow of milk
5 which comes out spontaneously therefrom, characterised in that they comprise
two kinds at disk clearly differentiated from each other, of which the disks of the
first (2) kind have an appreciably different configuration from those of the
second (2') and/or are provided with at least one differentiating tactile and/or
optical marking (1), in high relief or in low relief, enabling them to be
10 differentiated from other disks of the second kind, intended for applying to the
other breast, which are. devoid of said marking or have another different
2. Protection disks for breastfeeding mothers according to claim 1
15 characterised in that the differentiating tactile and/or optical marking (1) is

Protection for breastfeeding mothers, applicable to a mother's breasts ready lo give milt for protecting them
and absorbing the flow of milk which comes out spensancously therefrom, which comprise two kinds of disk clearly differentiated
from each other, of which the disks of the first (2) kind have an appreciably different configuration from those of the second (2')
and/or are provided with an least one differentiating mactile and/or optical marking (1), in high relief or in low relief, enabling them
to be differentiated from other disks of the second kind, imended for applying to the other breast, which are devoid of said marking
or having another different marking.

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Patent Number

219063

Indian Patent Application Number

01203/KOLNP/2005

PG Journal Number

17/2008

Publication Date

25-Apr-2008

Grant Date

23-Apr-2008

Date of Filing

22-Jun-2005

Name of Patentee

OBEE INNOVA S. L.

Applicant Address

25,CALLE ESPRONCEDA, E-43202 REUS, SPAIN.

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	ESTRELLA GARRIDO, ARSENIA	25,CALLE ESPRONCEDA, E-43202 REUS, SPAIN.

PCT International Classification Number

A61J 13/00

PCT International Application Number

PCT/EP2003/014249

PCT International Filing date

2003-12-15

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1	U 200203033	2002-12-18	Spain