초록

A bag system for a breast pump system is provided. The bag system separates used and unused components of the breast pump system, provides thermal isolation for stored breast milk, and orientates the breast pump so that it is readily useable and accessible.

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1. A bag for a breast pump comprising:a plurality of first walls;a first closure, said plurality of first walls and said first closure being connected to each other to define a first volume and to form a first compartment;a plurality of second walls; anda second closure, said plurality of second wal

1. A bag for a breast pump comprising:a plurality of first walls;a first closure, said plurality of first walls and said first closure being connected to each other to define a first volume and to form a first compartment;a plurality of second walls; anda second closure, said plurality of second walls and said second closure being connected to each other to define a second volume and to form a second compartment,wherein said second compartment is connected to at least one of said plurality of first walls, wherein said second volume is in substantial isolation from said first volume, wherein said first compartment substantially surrounds said second volume so that at least a portion of said second compartment extends into said first volume, and wherein said second volume has a size and shape to hold said breast pump. 2. The bag of claim 1, wherein said second closure is a flap having an inside surface, said flap being pivotally connected to said at least one of said plurality of first walls, wherein said inside surface of said flap has a holding structure thereon for removably holding said breast pump on said flap, wherein one of said plurality of second walls is a rear wall, said rear wall being disposed opposite to said second closure, and wherein said holding structure remains separated from said rear wall when said flap is pivoted into a closed position. 3. The bag of claim 2, wherein said at least one of said plurality of first walls is a front wall having a bottom portion and another of said plurality of first walls is a bottom wall, wherein said flap is pivotally connected to said bottom portion of said front wall so that said flap opens into a first position that is substantially adjacent to said bottom wall and substantially parallel with said bottom wall, and wherein said holding structure retains said breast pump on said flap so that said breast pump is in an upright orientation when said flap is in said first position. 4. The bag of claim 2, wherein said holding structure is substantially transparent. 5. The bag of claim 2, wherein said holding structure is a mesh netting that is secured to said inside surface of said flap to form a pocket. 6. The bag of claim 1, wherein said second compartment further comprises an orifice that provides limited communication between said second volume and said first volume. 7. The bag of claim 3, wherein said second compartment further comprises an orifice that provides limited communication between said second volume and said first volume. 8. The bag of claim 1, wherein said at least one of said plurality of first walls is a front wall, wherein said second closure is a flap pivotally connected to said front wall, and wherein said front wall and said flap are substantially disposed in a common planar section. 9. A bag system for a breast pump system having a breast pump, one or more breast cups and one or more bottles, the bag system comprising:an inner bag; andan outer bag having:a plurality of first walls;a first closure, said plurality of first walls and said first closure being connected to define a first volume and to form a first compartment;a plurality of second walls; anda second closure, said plurality of second walls and said second closure being connected to define a second volume and to form a second compartment,wherein said second compartment is connected to at least one of said plurality of first walls, wherein said second volume is in substantial isolation from said first volume, wherein said first compartment substantially surrounds said second volume so that at least a portion of said second compartment extends into said first volume, wherein said second volume has a size and shape to hold said breast pump, and wherein said inner bag is in said first volume. 10. The bag system of claim 9, wherein said second closure is a flap having an inside surface, said flap being pivotally connected to said at least one of said plurality of first walls, wherein said inside surf ace of said flap has a holding structure thereon for removably holding said breast pump on said flap, wherein one of said plurality of second walls is a rear wall, said rear wall being opposite to said second closure, and wherein said holding structure remains separated from said rear wall when said flap is pivoted into a closed position. 11. The bag system of claim 10, wherein said at least one of said plurality of first walls is a front wall having a bottom portion and another of said plurality of first walls is a bottom wall, wherein said flap is pivotally connected to said bottom portion of said front wall so that said flap opens into a first position that is substantially adjacent to said bottom wall and substantially parallel with said bottom wall, and wherein said holding structure retains said breast pump on said flap so that said breast pump is in an upright orientation when said flap is in said first position. 12. The bag system of claim 11, wherein said holding structure is substantially transparent. 13. The bag system of claim 12, wherein said holding structure is a mesh netting that is secured to said inside surface of said flap to form a pocket. 14. The bag system of claim 11, wherein said second compartment further comprises an orifice that provides limited communication between said second volume and said first volume. 15. The bag system of claim 9, wherein said at least one of said plurality of first walls is a front wall, wherein said second closure is a flap pivotally connected to said front wall, and wherein said front wall and said flap are substantially disposed in a common planar section. 16. The bag system of claim 9, wherein said inner bag is a first inner bag, a second inner bag and a third inner bag, and wherein at least one of said first, second and third inner bags is thermally insulated. 17. The bag system of claim 9, wherein said first compartment has an inner surface with a fastening member thereon, said fastening member being removably securable to said inner bag to selectively retain said inner bag in said first volume. 18. The bag system of claim 9, wherein said first compartment has an inner surface with a housing member disposed thereon, said housing member being a mesh netting that is secured to said inner surface to form a pocket. 19. A bag system for a breast pump system having a breast pump, a breast cup and a bottle, the bag system comprising:an inner bag having a size and shape to allow for storage of said breast cup or said bottle; andan outer bag having:a plurality of first walls;a first closure, said plurality of first walls and said first closure being connected to form a first compartment having a first volume;a plurality of second walls; anda second closure, said plurality of second walls and said second closure being connected to form a second compartment having a second volume,wherein said second compartment is secured to at least one of said plurality of first walls, wherein said second volume is in substantial isolation from said first volume, wherein said first compartment substantially surrounds said second volume so that at least a portion of said second compartment extends into said first volume, wherein said second volume has a size and shape to hold said breast pump, wherein said second closure is connected to at least one of said plurality of second walls so that said second closure opens into a first position, and wherein said breast pump is in an upright orientation when said second closure is in said first position. 20. The bag system of claim 19, wherein said second compartment has a holding structure that retains said breast pump on said second closure. 21. The bag system of claim 19, wherein said second volume is in said first volume. 22. The bag system of claim 19, wherein said inner bag is in said first volume. 23. The bag system of claim 19, wherein said second closure is a flap having an inside surface, said flap being pivotally connected to said at least on e of said plurality of first walls, and wherein said inside surface of said flap has a holding structure thereon for removably holding said breast pump on said flap. 24. The bag system of claim 19, wherein said at least one of said plurality of first walls is a front wall having a bottom portion and another of said plurality of first walls is a bottom wall, wherein said flap is pivotally connected to said bottom portion of said front wall so that said flap opens into a first position that is substantially adjacent to said bottom wall and substantially parallel with said bottom wall. 25. The bag system of claim 20, wherein said holding structure is substantially transparent. 26. The bag system of claim 20, wherein said holding structure is a mesh netting that is secured to an inside surface of said second closure to form a pocket. 27. The bag system of claim 19, wherein said second compartment further comprises an orifice that provides limited communication between said second volume and said first volume. 28. The bag system of claim 19, wherein said at least one of said plurality of first walls is a front wall, wherein said second closure is a flap pivotally connected to said front wall, and wherein said front wall and said flap are substantially disposed in a common planar section. 29. The bag system of claim 22, wherein said inner bag is a first inner bag, a second inner bag and a third inner bag, and wherein at least one of said first, second and third inner bags is thermally insulated. 30. The bag system of claim 22, wherein said first compartment has an inner surface with a fastening member disposed thereon, said fastening member being removably securable to said inner bag to selectively retain said inner bag in said first volume. 31. The bag system of claim 19, wherein said first compartment has an inner surface with a housing member thereon, said housing member being a mesh netting that is secured to said inner surface to form a pocket. 32. The bag system of claim 19, wherein one of said plurality of first walls is a top wall, and wherein said first closure is along said top wall. 33. The bag system of claim 19, further comprising a shoulder strap.