Morven Gannon

Title: Morven Gannon and a Biomimetic Breast Pump Invention.

Introduction

Morven Gannon is an inventor associated with the National University of Ireland, Galway. Her work includes a patented breast pump mechanism designed to imitate aspects of an infant’s suckling action.

Latest Patents

Gannon is associated with 1 patent. The patent describes a biomechanical breast pump with a biomimetic funnel and at least two active actuation areas, alongside stationary areas. A driving mechanism actuates the active areas to reproduce functions associated with an infant’s tongue, including stimulating the areola and nipple, positioning the nipple, and helping establish a seal.

The mechanism is also designed to create sub-atmospheric pressure within the funnel, maintain a close-to-zero-air environment, and control vacuum oscillations. It coordinates negative and positive actuation, with the actuation areas operating independently or simultaneously.

Career Highlights

Gannon’s listed institutional affiliation is the National University of Ireland, Galway. Her patent focuses on applying biomechanical and biomimetic principles to breast-pump design.

Collaborations

The provided information names Eva Nagy-Gannon and Sandra Ganly as Gannon’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in developing the patented mechanism.

Conclusion

Morven Gannon’s patented breast pump concept uses coordinated actuation and biomimetic design to reproduce several functions associated with infant suckling.