Patents by Inventor Achim Biener
Achim Biener has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11852356Abstract: The present technology relates to a tub for a humidifier comprising a container made of a first material, a heating element, and a lining made of a second, preferably biocompatible, material different from the first material, wherein the container comprises a base and a side wall defining a reservoir for a supply of liquid to be evaporated, the heating element is provided on the base of the container, and the lining covers the heating element and a substantial portion of the inner surface of the side wall of the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Christian Bayer, Robert Eibl, Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang, Jens Rothfuss, Johannes Nickol, Andreas Kirchberger
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Patent number: 11707873Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cushion for a respiratory mask includes providing a mold with at least two mold halves and at least one core therein, closing the mold, and injecting a first material into the mold to form the cushion. The at least one core is enclosed by the cushion thereby forming at least one cavity. The method also includes opening the mold, removing the at least one core from the cushion to provide the at least one cavity within the cushion, and sealing the cavity. The cushion includes a support plane configured to be supported on the patient's face in use. The at least one core is arranged in the cushion with a C-shape on a plane substantially parallel to the support plane.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Johannes Nickol, Bernd Christoph Lang
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Publication number: 20230072407Abstract: A patient interface includes a seal forming portion, a pad, and a cushion. The seal forming portion may have a base surface and a plurality of fibers fixed to and extending away from the base surface for contacting a patient's skin. The cushion may have at least along a portion of the circumference a first structure having an elongate section joined with at least one end section oriented substantially perpendicular or at an angle to the elongate section. A first end A of the elongate section may be connected or connectable to a frame member. The end section may be provided at an opposing second end B of the elongate section. The pad may have a resilient foam material layer with the seal forming portion. The pad may be adapted to be connected to the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Christian BAYER, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS
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Patent number: 11529484Abstract: It is discloses a patient interface comprising a seal forming portion, a pad, and a cushion. The seal forming portion may comprise a base surface and a plurality of fibers fixed to and extending away from said base surface for contacting a patient's skin. The cushion may comprise at least along a portion of the circumference a first structure having an elongate section joined with at least one end section oriented substantially perpendicular or at an angle to the elongate section. A first end A of the elongate section may be connected or connectable to a frame member. The end section may be provided at an opposing second end B of the elongate section. The pad may comprise a resilient foam material layer with the seal forming portion. The pad may be adapted to be connected to the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Christian Bayer, Achim Biener, Johann Sebastian Burz, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Bernd Christoph Lang, Johannes Nickol, Jens Rothfuss
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Publication number: 20220296839Abstract: A respiratory mask, a mould for a respiratory mask, as well as to a method for producing a respiratory mask are disclosed, in which manufacturability and usability of respiratory masks are improved. A respiratory mask is disclosed for administering a breathable gas to a patient, the respiratory mask comprising a first component formed from a flexible material and a second component formed from a material that is more rigid than the flexible material, wherein the first component is formed onto the second component by an overmoulding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Johann Sebastian BURZ, Achim BIENER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Philip Rodney KWOK, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN, Robert Edward HENRY
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Publication number: 20220280741Abstract: A patient interface is configured to deliver a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a central portion with an opening configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas to the patient's nares. A first stabilizing portion extends from the central portion and is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. A second stabilizing portion is opposite the first stabilizing portion and extends from the central portion. In addition, the second stabilizing surface is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. The central portion, the first stabilizing portion and the second stabilizing portion cooperate to form a U-shape configured to cradle the patient's nose so that the tip of the patient's nose remains exposed when the patient interface is mounted on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Adam Francis BARLOW, Joel Edward GIBSON, Damien Julian MAZZONE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Bernd Christoph LANG, Achim BIENER, Michael John REID, Dieter HEIDMANN
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Patent number: 11369766Abstract: A patient interface includes a hollow base with an air inlet configured to receive the pressurized flow of respiratory gas in a first direction. The hollow base further includes a pair of air outlets configured to discharge the pressurized flow of respiratory gas in a second direction that is substantially parallel to the first direction. The patient interface also includes a pair of nasal posts. Each nasal post is removably connected to a respective air outlet of the hollow base and is configured to sealingly engage one of the patient's nostrils. In addition, the patient interface includes an adhesive support configured to support the hollow base and nasal posts on the patient's face. The adhesive support is configured to adhere to the patient's nose. An end of each nasal post comprises a ring configured to interlock with the respective air outlet to secure the nasal post with the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd.Inventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Francis Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid, Dieter Heidmann
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Publication number: 20210190086Abstract: The invention relates to a patient ventilation or breathing device and components therefore for use in all forms of respiratory apparatus ventilation systems including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, positive airway pressure therapy, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and particularly Bi-Level therapy and treatment for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and for various other respiratory disorders and diseases. The invention particularly relates to a blower, to a blade, to a gasket, to a cable, to an impeller, to a gas inlet and inlet member, to an improved air path or fluid flow path and components thereof, and/or to a modular ventilation or breathing device as referred to above and particularly incorporating one or more of the other aspects of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Adel NIBU, Johannes NICKOL, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Bernd Christoph LANG, Saad NASR, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Christian BAYER
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Patent number: 10975880Abstract: A blower for a respiratory apparatus includes an impeller configured to rotate to pressurize the supply of gas. The impeller includes a shroud with a plurality of vanes extending from a surface of the shroud toward the gas inlet. Each vane radiates outwards from a hub in the shroud that is configured to receive a motor shaft. The outer diameter of the shroud varies between maximum portions with a maximum outer diameter and minimum portions with a minimum outer diameter. The maximum portions are located at the vanes and the minimum portions are located between the vanes. In addition, each vane has an intermediate point located a predetermined distance from the hub that marks the beginning of a curvature of the vane in the direction of the impeller's rotation. The curvature of the vane is located between the intermediate point and the radially outermost end of the vane.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adel Nibu, Johannes Nickol, Achim Biener, Johann Sebastian Burz, Bernd Christoph Lang, Saad Nasr, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Christian Bayer
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Publication number: 20210046270Abstract: A respiratory mask, a mould for a respiratory mask, as well as to a method for producing a respiratory mask are disclosed, in which manufacturability and usability of respiratory masks are improved. A respiratory mask is disclosed for administering a breathable gas to a patient, the respiratory mask comprising a first component formed from a flexible material and a second component formed from a material that is more rigid than the flexible material, wherein the first component is formed onto the second component by an overmoulding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Johann Sebastian BURZ, Achim BIENER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Philip Rodney KWOK, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN, Robert Edward HENRY
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Patent number: 10864341Abstract: A respiratory mask, a mould for a respiratory mask, as well as to a method for producing a respiratory mask are disclosed, in which manufacturability and usability of respiratory masks are improved. A respiratory mask is disclosed for administering a breathable gas to a patient, the respiratory mask comprising a first component formed from a flexible material and a second component formed from a material that is more rigid than the flexible material, wherein the first component is formed onto the second component by an overmoulding process.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Robert Edward Henry
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Publication number: 20200384232Abstract: A patient interface comprises a frame, a headgear, a manifold and two nasal prongs. The frame may be recessed from the face of the patient, and preferably from the manifold so that the manifold may deform or move with respect to the face of the patient. The manifold may be further configured to be compliant in the direction of engagement with the patient's face, such as in the anterior direction. These features may allow the manifold to engage with the face of the patient, such as the upper lip, without exerting a significant pressure which may lead to patient discomfort. The manifold may also be configured to be rotatable with respect to the frame, for example by a grip feature which may be configured to be held in one hand for rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Achim BIENER, Christian BAYER, Fred KOMOROWSKI, Bernd Christoph LANG
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Patent number: 10786643Abstract: A patient interface comprises a frame, a headgear, a manifold and two nasal prongs. The frame may be recessed from the face of the patient, and preferably from the manifold so that the manifold may deform or move with respect to the face of the patient. The manifold may be further configured to be compliant in the direction of engagement with the patient's face, such as in the anterior direction. These features may allow the manifold to engage with the face of the patient, such as the upper lip, without exerting a significant pressure which may lead to patient discomfort. The manifold may also be configured to be rotatable with respect to the frame, for example by a grip feature which may be configured to be held in one hand for rotation.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Achim Biener, Christian Bayer, Fred Komorowski, Bernd Christoph Lang
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Patent number: 10786642Abstract: Component of a patient interface, particularly a cushion, comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the second part is made of a foamed material which is foamed-on the first part. A Method and tool for manufacturing a component of a patient interface, particularly a cushion, comprising the steps molding a first part of the component and foaming a second part on the first part.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang
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Publication number: 20200158126Abstract: The invention relates to a patient ventilation or breathing device and components therefore for use in all forms of respiratory apparatus ventilation systems including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, positive airway pressure therapy, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and particularly Bi-Level therapy and treatment for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and for various other respiratory disorders and diseases. The invention particularly relates to a blower, to a blade, to a gasket, to a cable, to an impeller, to a gas inlet and inlet member, to an improved air path or fluid flow path and components thereof, and/or to a modular ventilation or breathing device as referred to above and particularly incorporating one or more of the other aspects of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Adel NIBU, Johannes NICKOL, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Bernd Christoph LANG, Saad NASR, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Christian BAYER
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Patent number: 10596342Abstract: Breathing mask for supplying a breathing gas to a user of a mask includes a sealing lip to seal a mask support zone, a mask base body to form a mask interior chamber and a connector to connect at least one breathing gas line. The mask base body and/or the connector is provided with at least one de-coupling structure formed of an elastomer material. The de-coupling structure allows a relative movement between a mask body-sided circumferential foot portion of the sealing lip and the breathing gas line in at a tilt angle of at least 5°.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang
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Publication number: 20200069902Abstract: A patient interface is configured to deliver a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a central portion with an opening configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas to the patient's nares. A first stabilizing portion extends from the central portion and is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. A second stabilizing portion is opposite the first stabilizing portion and extends from the central portion. In addition, the second stabilizing surface is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. The central portion, the first stabilizing portion and the second stabilizing portion cooperate to form a U-shape configured to cradle the patient's nose so that the tip of the patient's nose remains exposed when the patient interface is mounted on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Adam Francis BARLOW, Joel Edward GIBSON, Damien Julian MAZZONE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Bernd Christoph LANG, Achim BIENER, Michael John REID, Dieter HEIDMANN
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Patent number: 10578118Abstract: A respiratory apparatus for treating a patient with a respiratory disorder includes a blower configured to generate a supply of pressurized breathable gas. The blower includes a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The gas outlet is configured to deliver the generated supply of pressurized breathable gas to an outlet of the respiratory apparatus for delivery to the patient. The blower also includes an impeller configured to rotate to generate the supply of pressurized gas. The impeller has a single shroud with a plurality of blades extending from a surface of the shroud in an upstream direction relative to the direction of flow of the pressurized breathable gas. Each of the plurality of blades radiate outwards from a hub in the shroud. The hub is configured to receive a motor shaft. In addition, the outer diameter of the shroud varies between maximum portions with a maximum outer diameter and minimum portions with a minimum outer diameter.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adel Nibu, Johannes Nickol, Achim Biener, Johann Sebastian Burz, Bernd Christoph Lang, Saad Nasr, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Christian Bayer
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Publication number: 20190390863Abstract: The present technology relates to a tub for a humidifier comprising a container made of a first material, a heating element, and a lining made of a second, preferably biocompatible, material different from the first material, wherein the container comprises a base and a side wall defining a reservoir for a supply of liquid to be evaporated, the heating element is provided on the base of the container, and the lining covers the heating element and a substantial portion of the inner surface of the side wall of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Christian BAYER, Robert Eibl, Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang, Jens Rothfuss, Johannes Nickol, Andreas Kirchberger
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Patent number: 10512745Abstract: A patient interface is configured to deliver a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a central portion with an opening configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas to the patient's nares. A first stabilizing portion extends from the central portion and is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. A second stabilizing portion is opposite the first stabilizing portion and extends from the central portion. In addition, the second stabilizing surface is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. The central portion, the first stabilizing portion and the second stabilizing portion cooperate to form a U-shape configured to cradle the patient's nose so that the tip of the patient's nose remains exposed when the patient interface is mounted on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: RedMed Pty LtdInventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Francis Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid, Dieter Heidmann