USPTO issued design patent USD1121573S1 for a breast pump controller on April 7, 2026. The patent protects the ornamental design of a breast pump controller under CPC classifications A61M1/0037, A61M1/06, A61M1/062, A61M1/064, A61M1/066, A61M1/80, A61M39/12, A61J9/00, and A61J9/001. Design patents grant the holder exclusive rights to the ornamental appearance of a functional item for 15 years from issuance.

Manufacturers of breast pump devices and related medical equipment should conduct design clearance analyses to ensure their products do not infringe the protected ornamental design. Competitors in the medical device space should review this patent when developing similar controller interfaces or housings to avoid design similarity issues.