Method, apparatus, and system for lactation accommodation

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and system for lactation accommodation with a product table that utilizes in one locale the combination of a chair, counter, sink, splash guards and anti-microbial surfaces to construct lactation support for nursing mothers that meets food handling and health care standards. A vertical splash guard is placed between the pump table space and the sink table space to reduce splash from the sink onto the counter. The system includes a sink with countertop hole to accommodate a hands-free faucet with or without water temperature control levers, but has no other holes or seams that will permit microbial growth. The lactation accommodation comes in two sizes, one non-handicap accommodation with shorter length countertop spaces, and a second handicap accessible accommodation with longer countertop space and is wheelchair accessible. The apparatus includes a chair attached to the table or floor so that it cannot be removed from the installation.

1 . A multi-purpose table assembly comprising:
 a horizontal platform;   a plurality of support members extending from said horizontal platform for supporting the weight of said horizontal platform;   a sanitation assembly disposed within or around said horizontal platform;   a protective barrier portion for splash prevention between said sanitation assembly and said horizontal platform; and   a support platform for supporting an individual.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of vertical support members comprise a support base. 
     
     
         3 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said support platform comprises a chair. 
     
     
         4 . The assembly of  claim 3 , wherein said chair may be a swivel, fold away, height adjust, or swing away. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said support platform is fastened to said assembly. 
     
     
         6 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said support platform is fastened to a vertical or horizontal wall. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said protective barrier portion is comprised of a vertical splash guard. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said protective barrier portion is comprised of a portion of said horizontal platform being stored in a manner such as to be closed or not exposed during operation of said sanitation assembly. 
     
     
         9 . The assembly of  claim 8 , wherein said horizontal platform is hinged, covered, or swing away. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said horizontal platform is anti-microbial, said horizontal platform being formed of a material which prevents harboring of microbes. 
     
     
         11 . The assembly of  claim 10 , wherein said material is further comprised of stainless steel or other solid surface materials which inhibit bacterial growth. 
     
     
         12 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said protective barrier portion is formed of a corrosion resistant metal. 
     
     
         13 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said sanitation assembly is comprised of a sink. 
     
     
         14 . The assembly of  claim 11 , wherein said sink is further comprised of a faucet, soap dispenser, towel dispenser, and hand dryer. 
     
     
         15 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein said faucet, soap dispenser, towel dispenser, and hand dryer may be mounted and fastened separate from said assembly. 
     
     
         16 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of support members is comprised of vertical and horizontal members for supporting the weight of said assembly. 
     
     
         17 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of support members is comprised of support frames for supporting the weight of said assembly. 
     
     
         18 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said horizontal platform and support platform are weight bearing. 
     
     
         19 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said assembly is modified for milk expression purposes. 
     
     
         20 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said assembly is modified for medical procedures.