The Latchel

The Latchel is designed to simulate the anatomy and temperature of a mother while nursing of a new born or infant.

The Latchel is a battery-powered device for nursing an infant. It would deliver temperature controlled breast milk or formula to a baby through a peristaltic pump and artificial sucking device.

The invention is designed to simulate the anatomy and temperature of a natural mother, providing a way for adoptive mothers and fathers to bond with an infant through nursing.

This sling-shaped nursing device could be worn over the shoulder, and would feature a box-shaped control system near the waist. The system would enable users to modify the temperature of the milk and adjust the pump’s speed. It would also feature an on/off switch.

BENEFITS

Provides a lactiferous system for nursing an infant
Promotes bonding between a parent and child
Enables women who cannot produce milk to experience the sensation of breast feeding
Fathers will be able to experience the bond experience with child similar to that of the nursing mother
Convenient and appropriate for use in any situation

FEATURES

Sling shaped nursing device is worn over the shoulder and across the chest
Breast milk or formula is delivered via a temperature controlled peristaltic pump to an artificial suckling device, simulating the anatomy and temperature of breast milk from a nursing mother
The breast milk or formula is stored in a reservoir and flows via the supply line through the filter element
Fluid exits the filter housing through the return line or the feeding line
Threaded caps provide simple access to the filter assembly for cleaning

Product

The Latchel

Patent Info

US Patent issued

Production Status

Prototype available

Summary

A battery-powered device that delivers temperature controlled breast milk or formula to a baby through a peristaltic pump and artificial sucking device. Designed to simulate the anatomy and temperature of a natural mother during nursing.

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