For the Inventor, By the Inventor

Enter assignee name

McHenry, IL, United States of America

Medela, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

CIPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 705

Loading Chart...

Loading Chart...

12 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Brian H Silver (14 out of 71 patents)

Larry D Annis (4 out of 22 patents)

Gotthilf Weniger (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Kathleen A Lockridge (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Richard Scott Weston (2 out of 61 patents)

6. Matthew D Hunckler (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Michael L Perry (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Laura E Perry (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Hans R Kunzler (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Karl O Larsson (1 out of 12 patents)

11. Michael N Larsson (1 out of 21 patents)

12. Karen Elliott (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Karl O A H Larsson (1 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6652484 - Foot-powered breastmilk pump with removable piston pump (2003-11-25),

2. 6299594 - Vacuum regulator for a breastmilk pump (2001-10-09),

3. 6257847 - Diaphragm pump and pump for double-breast pumping (2001-07-10),

4. 6110140 - Manual breastmilk pump (2000-08-29),

5. 5797875 - Breast pump assembly and method of using same (1998-08-25),

6. 5792214 - Apparatus and method for treating neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (1998-08-11),

7. 5776098 - Diaphragm pump and pump mounted in a carrying case useful in breast (1998-07-07),

8. D392038 - Container (1998-03-10),

9. 5720722 - Connector for use in single and double breast pumping and breast pump (1998-02-24),

10. 5601531 - Breast pump assembly and method of using same (1997-02-11),

11. 5575768 - Device and kit for supporting a breast shield and related pump equipment (1996-11-19),

12. D375357 - Tubing connector for a breast pump assembly (1996-11-05),

13. 5556008 - Soft-cup feeder (1996-09-17),

14. 5514166 - Device and method for supporting a breast shield and related pump (1996-05-07),

15. D365399 - Heating pad (1995-12-19),

Founded in 1961, Medela, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of breast pumps and other medical devices. With a commitment to advancing breastfeeding practices, Medela offers innovative products to support mothers and babies throughout their breastfeeding journey. The company also provides solutions for healthcare professionals and institutions in the areas of obstetrics, neonatal care, and more.

This text is generated by artificial intelligence and may not be accurate.

Company Badge

USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 16 2025

18 Patents

#1 in McHenry, IL

#878 in Illinois

#17,390 in US

#33,165 in the World

McHenry, IL, United States of America

Medela, Inc.

Forward Citations = 705

12 inventors:

Brian H Silver (14 out of 71 patents)

Larry D Annis (4 out of 22 patents)

Gotthilf Weniger (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Kathleen A Lockridge (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Richard Scott Weston (2 out of 61 patents)

Please report any incorrect information to support@idiyas.com

Loading…