Patents by Inventor Alastair McAuley

Alastair McAuley 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).

  • Publication number: 20240157081
    Abstract: Described is a respiratory humidifying device comprising: a moisture exchanger positioned in a respiratory system having an inspiration and expiration respiratory cycle, the moisture exchanger positioned such that airflow occurring in the inspiration and expiration respiratory cycle is in contact with the moisture exchanger, the moisture exchanger being temperature-responsive and having a critical solution temperature; a heater; and a controller controlling a supply of power to the heater such that: the heater causes the moisture exchanger temperature to rise to or above a first target temperature by about a first target point in the respiratory cycle; and the moisture exchanger temperature falls to or is below a second target temperature by about a second target point in the respiratory cycle, wherein the first target temperature is above the second target temperature, and wherein during inspiration moisture is added to the incoming air and during expiration the moisture exchanger extracts moisture from the
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Alastair McAuley, Sandra Grau-Bartual
  • Patent number: 11426304
    Abstract: An oral appliance includes an upper arch, a lower arch, and an electronic device. The upper arch is configured to be positioned within a user's mouth proximate the user's maxillary dentition when the upper arch is positioned in the user's mouth. The lower arch is configured to be positioned proximate the user's mandibular dentition when the lower arch is positioned in the user's mouth. The electronic device is coupled to one or more of the upper arch and the lower arch, the electronic device configured to monitor a feature of the environment proximate one or more of the upper arch and the lower arch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: AirWay Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: W. Keith Thornton, Alastair McAuley
  • Publication number: 20190282392
    Abstract: An oral appliance includes an upper arch, a lower arch, and an electronic device. The upper arch is configured to be positioned within a user's mouth proximate the user's maxillary dentition when the upper arch is positioned in the user's mouth. The lower arch is configured to be positioned proximate the user's mandibular dentition when the lower arch is positioned in the user's mouth. The electronic device is coupled to one or more of the upper arch and the lower arch, the electronic device configured to monitor a feature of the environment proximate one or more of the upper arch and the lower arch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: W. Keith Thornton, Alastair McAuley
  • Publication number: 20170056235
    Abstract: An oral appliance includes an upper arch, a lower arch, and an electronic device. The upper arch is configured to be positioned within a user's mouth proximate the user's maxillary dentition when the upper arch is positioned in the user's mouth. The lower arch is configured to be positioned proximate the user's mandibular dentition when the lower arch is positioned in the user's mouth. The electronic device is coupled to one or more of the upper arch and the lower arch, the electronic device configured to monitor a feature of the environment proximate one or more of the upper arch and the lower arch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: W. Keith Thornton, Alastair McAuley
  • Publication number: 20160051398
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus may include a first arched frame and a second arched frame. The first arched frame may include an adjustment mechanism and may be configured to be positioned proximate to the occlusal surface of a user's mandibular arch such that the first arched frame extends beyond the lower cuspids of the user's mandibular arch when the first arched frame is positioned in the user's mouth. The second arched frame may include a receiving mechanism and may be configured to be positioned proximate to the occlusal surface of a user's maxillary arch such that the second arched frame extends beyond the upper cuspids of the user's maxillary arch when the second arched frame is positioned in the user's mouth. The receiving mechanism may be configured to engage the adjustment mechanism to adjust the position of the mandibular arch relative to the maxillary arch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: W. Keith Thornton, Alastair McAuley
  • Publication number: 20140290668
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a breathing device includes an oral appliance arch, a post, and first and second masks that are separately adjustable relative to the oral appliance arch. The first mask defines a first interior space and is configured to deliver gas to a user's nose when the first mask is connected to a gas delivery device. The second mask defines a second interior space and is configured to be adjustably secured to the post and to form a substantial seal around the user's oral cavity when pressed against a portion of the user's mouth. The post is coupled to the oral appliance arch and is configured to adjustably secure the first mask relative to the oral appliance arch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: W. Keith Thornton, Alastair McAuley
  • Publication number: 20080060650
    Abstract: A patient interface is described which is reduces the pressure of the mask on the users face. The patient interface has a sealing interface having an inner sealing member and an outer sealing member. The inner and outer sealing members are adapted to seal around the facial contours of a user providing a sealed fluid communication to the user's respiratory tract. The inner and outer sealing members are at least continuously in contact with each other around the portions where the sealing interface contacts the users facial contours. The inner sealing member may be provided with cut outs to provide additional flexibility to particular areas, such as the nasal bridge, upper lip or cheek regions and may be provided with a contoured edge to better fit the facial contours of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: DAVID WIXEY, ALASTAIR McAULEY, CHRISTOPHER NIGHTINGALE, LEWIS GRADON, IVAN MILIVOJEVIC
  • Publication number: 20080047557
    Abstract: A CPAP system for supplying humidified gases to a user is disclosed in which various interfaces are described for gas delivery. A mask cushion including a deformable cushion and thin sheath is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: LEWIS GRADON, NICHOLAS SMITH, ALASTAIR McAULEY, MARK HAYCOCK, CHRIS NIGHTINGALE, DANIEL MAHON
  • Publication number: 20070175480
    Abstract: A user interface (22) with headgear (29) is disclosed where a flexible conduit (24) supplies gases to the patient interface and the conduit is connected to the headgear by a sliding connection or support portion (26). In one form headgear may include a transverse strap which the conduit is attached to. In other forms various sliding straps constrain the conduit such that forces on the conduit are transferred to the headgear not the interface. Interface vertical height and angular adjustment mechanisms are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Lewis Gradon, Alastair McAuley, Teresa Joe, Neil Davies, Tracey Winstone, Ivan Milivojevic
  • Publication number: 20070079982
    Abstract: A connector (20) to a couple breathing conduit to a patient interface or another conduit. The connector allows for an electrical connection (22a, 22b) in a first conduit (14a) to be connected to another electrical connection (21a, 21b) in a patient interface or second conduit (14b). The connector is capable of swivelling without disrupting the gas flow through the conduits of the electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Kristopher Laurent, Alastair McAuley, Christopher Nightingale, Ian Makinson, Ivan Milivojevic, Grant Wilson
  • Publication number: 20070062536
    Abstract: A mask (30) is disclosed that has a gas outlet (37) which is quiet and provides for a diffused outlet flow of gases. The outlet (37) is preferably a slot formed between a hollow body and cover over said hollow body. The mask also preferably extends and seals under a users chin in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Alastair McAuley, Christopher Nightingale, Aidan Shotbolt, Ivan Milivojevic
  • Publication number: 20060278233
    Abstract: The invention relates to a forehead rest for respiratory masks. An embodiment of the forehead rest comprises a deformable resilient member (300) comprising a top surface (302) and a base (303) connected by two side walls (304, 305), said top surface (302) being substantially thicker than said side walls (304, 305), said deformable member (300) evenly distributing the pressure on the forehead of a patient that contacts said deformable resilient member (300), wherein said side walls (304, 305) are capable of folding under compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Alastair McAuley, Christopher Nightingale, Aidan Shotbolt, Stuart Grant, Lewis Gradon
  • Publication number: 20060266362
    Abstract: The present invention is related to patient interfaces, such as nasal masks (2), particularly though not solely for use in providing continuous positive airway pressure therapy or positive pressure ventilation to patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea. In a first form the invention is a patient interface that has securement means (601) releasably attaching the interface to headstraps wherein the securement means (601) is slidably engaged with the patient interface, In a second form of the invention the mask headgear is formed of a plurality of straps (701, 702) where at least one of the plurality of straps is slidably engaged with another of the plurality of straps. In a further form the patient interface may be provided with vertically adjustable engaging means (802) that engage the patient interface with the headgear straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: NICHOLAS SMITH, ALASTAIR McAULEY, CHRIS NIGHTINGALE, IVAN MILIVOJEVIC, LEWIS GRADON
  • Publication number: 20060237018
    Abstract: The present invention is a mask for the delivery of gases to a patient. The mask has a hollow body and a cushion that seals against the user's face. The cushion is comprised of an inner resilient cushion and an outer flexible sheath. The cushion preferably extends below the patient's chin when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Alastair McAuley, Christopher Nightingale, Aidan Shotbolt, Ivan Milivojevic, Lewis Gradon, Mark Haycock, Nicholas Smith, Daniel Mahon
  • Publication number: 20060112962
    Abstract: Mouthpiece (1) having vestibular shield (21) overlapping a user's teeth and gums, gases passageway means extending through said vestibular shield allowing for the passage of said gases through mouthpiece and extra oral sealing (25) means associated with gases passageway, said passageway in use causes gases to be diffused (outlets 23, 24) when exiting from gases passageway. Mouth piece may have a noseflap to seal the user's nose or provide a passageway for use'r s nasal passages. Mouthpiece may have adjustment means to alter distance between said vestibular shield and said extra-oral sealing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Adam Tebbutt, Blair Neal, Lewis Gradon, Alastair McAuley, Mark Haycock
  • Publication number: 20060090760
    Abstract: Mask (2) and headgear (5) have quick release mechanism. In emergency, patient pulls release cord (14) causing mask to fall from face. Can be used for general respiratory care or with a ventilator. Can be used in aviation, mining or firefighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Lewis Gradon, Alastair McAuley, Christopher Nightingale, Ivan Milivojevic, Aidan Shotbolt
  • Publication number: 20050257792
    Abstract: A patient interface is described which is reduces the pressure of the mask on the users face. The patient interface has a sealing interface having an inner sealing member and an outer sealing member. The inner and outer sealing members are adapted to seal around the facial contours of a user providing a sealed fluid communication to the user's respiratory tract. The inner and outer sealing members are at least continuously in contact with each other around the portions where the sealing interface contacts the user's facial contours. The inner sealing member may be provided with cut outs to provide additional flexibility to particular areas, such as the nasal bridge, upper lip or cheek regions and may be provided with a contoured edge to better fit the facial contours of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: David Wixey, Alastair McAuley, Christopher Nightingale, Lewis Gradon, Ivan Milivojevic
  • Publication number: 20050166927
    Abstract: The present invention is related a nasal positive airway pressure device. The nasal device utilises an engagement means located about nasal cannulae to engage and secure the cannulae within the nares of a patient. The engagement means is a nasal scaling flap. The flap in its natural bias is tapered, the wide-open end of which is shaped to conform to the facial contours of a patient's nose around the outside of the nose. Thus in a closed form, the flap provides a cup-like device that is fitted around the patient's nose and prevent the nasal device from falling from the patients nose. In the open form, which allows for placement and fitting of the nasal device, the flap is intended to be in a bent back position to aid insertion of the nasal cannulae into the patient's nares.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Alastair McAuley, Nicholas Charles Smith, dominic Doyle
  • Publication number: 20050028820
    Abstract: The present invention is related to patient interfaces, such as nasal masks (2), particularly though not solely for use in providing continuous positive airway pressure therapy or positive pressure ventilation to patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea. In a first form the invention is a patient interface that has securement means (601) releasably attaching the interface to headstraps wherein the securement means (601) is slidably engaged with the patient interface. In a second form of the invention the mask headgear is formed of a plurality of straps (701, 702) where at least one of the plurality of straps is slidably engaged with another of the plurality of straps. In a further form the patient interface may be provided with vertically adjustable engaging means (802) that engage the patient interface with the headgear straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Nicholas Smith, Alastair McAuley, Chris Nightingale, Ivan Milivojevic, Lewis Gradon
  • Publication number: 20050016535
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swivelled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface. The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Nicholas Smith, Alastair McAuley, Chris Nightingale, Ivan Milivojevic, Lewis Gradon