MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641048652 A) filed by Sri Devaraj Urs Academy Of Higher Education And Research, Tamaka, Karnataka, on April 16, for 'a device for dual breast milk expression using syringe-based vacuum mechanism.'
Inventor(s) include Karthik S; and Achala G S.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a device for breast milk expression utilizing a manually actuated vacuum mechanism. The device comprises two collection syringes connected through flexible tubing to a three-way connector, with a centrally positioned syringe configured to generate negative pressure. Upon manual actuation of the central syringe, vacuum is distributed through the tubing to enable simultaneous milk extraction from both breasts. The system is constructed using standard medical components, ensuring simplicity, low cost, and ease of assembly. The invention eliminates the need for electrical power and allows user-controlled suction. The device improves efficiency by enabling bilateral expression and is particularly suitable for low-resource settings, thereby enhancing accessibility and supporting maternal and infant healthcare."
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