Patents by Inventor Anthony Paul Barbara
Anthony Paul Barbara 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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Publication number: 20240157080Abstract: Headgear, comprising at least one strap; and at least one rigidizer, the headgear being arranged to position one of the at least one strap and one of the at least one rigidizer, with regard to one another such that the rigidizer imparts a desired shape to at least a portion of the strap while allowing said portion of the strap to move relative to the rigidizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Alicia Kristianne WELLS
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Patent number: 11931513Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Rupert Christian Scheiner, William Laurence Hitchcock, Anthony Paul Barbara, Adam Francis Barlow, Craig David Edwards, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Murray William Lee, Frederick Arlet May, Gerard Michael Rummery, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Chia Ik Tan, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
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Patent number: 11911562Abstract: Headgear, comprising at least one strap; and at least one rigidizer, the headgear being arranged to position one of the at least one strap and one of the at least one rigidizer, with regard to one another such that the rigidizer imparts a desired shape to at least a portion of the strap while allowing said portion of the strap to move relative to the rigidizer.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Kirrily Michele Haskard, Anthony Paul Barbara, Alicia Kristianne Wells
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Patent number: 11850364Abstract: A headgear or headgear segments are manufactured to shape thereby producing little or no waste material. Techniques such as knitting, braiding, crocheting, and 3D printing can be used produce the headgear.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: RESMED PTY LTDInventors: Jessica Lea Dunn, Justin John Formica, Anthony Paul Barbara
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Patent number: 11819615Abstract: A headgear for use with a mask includes a first strap being configured to engage a back of a patient's head and extend on either side of the patient's parietal bone behind the patient's ears and assume, in use, a substantially circular or oval shape. At least a portion of the first strap is substantially inextensible. The headgear also includes at least one second strap configured to removably connect the first strap to the mask. The second strap may be more extensible than the first strap. At least a portion of the first strap is self-supporting such that the headgear maintains a three dimensional shape when not in use. The substantially inextensible portion of the first strap is constructed to resiliently return to a predetermined shape when not in use. The arcuate region includes a first portion that may be arranged to align substantially parallel with a top of the patient's head and a second portion being arranged to align substantially to a rear surface of the patient's head.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Justin John Formica, Anthony Paul Barbara, Brent James Dravitzki, Philip John Gunning
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Publication number: 20230149651Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Rupert Christian SCHEINER, William Laurence HITCHCOCK, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Adam Francis BARLOW, Craig David EDWARDS, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Murray WIlliam LEE, Frederick Arlet MAY, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Shiva Kumar SHANMUGA SUNDARA, Chia Ik TAN, Stewart Joseph WAGNER, Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Martin FORRESTER, Ralph JOURDAN
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Publication number: 20230104447Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a mask having a sealing portion adapted to form a seal with the patient headgear adapted to secure the mask to a head of the patient and an adjustable strap assembly including a pair of straps connected to one another in a length adjustable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, Kai STUEBIGER, Muditha Pradeep DANTANARAYANA, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Jessica Lea DUNN, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Jose Ignacio ROMAGNOLI, Lochlan VON MOGER, Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Justin John FORMICA, Rupert Christian SCHEINER
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Publication number: 20230106307Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Craig David EDWARDS, Shiva Kumar SHANMUGA SUNDARA, Murray William LEE, Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Stewart Joseph WAGNER, Chia Ik TAN, Frederick Arlet MAY, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Martin FORRESTER, Ralph JOURDAN
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Patent number: 11612711Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Rupert Christian Scheiner, William Laurence Hitchcock, Anthony Paul Barbara, Adam Francis Barlow, Craig David Edwards, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Murray William Lee, Frederick Arlet May, Gerard Michael Rummery, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Chia Ik Tan, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
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Patent number: 11583651Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Alicia Kristianne Wells, Craig David Edwards, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Murray William Lee, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Anthony Paul Barbara, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Chia Ik Tan, Frederick Arlet May, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
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Patent number: 11565068Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Alicia Kristianne Wells, Craig David Edwards, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Murray William Lee, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Anthony Paul Barbara, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Chia Ik Tan, Frederick Arlet May, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
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Patent number: 11547828Abstract: A mask system includes a frame adapted to attach headgear, a sealing arrangement releasably connectable to the frame, and an elbow provided to the sealing arrangement and adapted to be connected to an air delivery tube that delivers breathable gas to the patient. The sealing arrangement defines a breathing chamber and is adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The sealing arrangement includes structure to establish a positive connection with the frame and with the elbow.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Brent James Dravitzki, Enrico Brambilla, Lemmy Nga, Nigel Quarmby, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Joel Edward Gibson, Anthony Paul Barbara, Justin John Formica, Angelene Marie Ozolins, Robert Thomas Burnham, Lachlan Richard Goldspink
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Patent number: 11547827Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a sealing portion adapted to form a seal with the patient and a support portion to which the sealing portion is mounted. A first headgear chord is connected to a first side of the support portion, and a second headgear chord connected to a second side of the support portion. Headgear is adapted to connect to the first and second headgear chords to secure the support portion to a head of the patient. At least one adjustment device on the support portion is adapted to selectively move the first and second headgear chords to tighten or loosen the headgear.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Kai Stuebiger, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Jessica Lea Dunn, Anthony Paul Barbara, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Lochlan Von Moger, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Justin John Formica, Rupert Christian Scheiner
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Patent number: 11517700Abstract: A headgear or headgear segments are manufactured to shape thereby producing little or no waste material. Such headgear or headgear segments (components) may comprise a unitary, substantially seamless structure. Techniques such as knitting, braiding, crocheting, and 3D printing may be used to produce the headgear. As a result, the manufacturing process may have reduced steps, the amount of material waste may be reduced, and there are virtually no seams in the headgear between adjoining sections, thereby resulting in headgear with enhanced comfort.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Jessica Lea Dunn, Justin John Formica, Anthony Paul Barbara
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Publication number: 20220370749Abstract: A respiratory apparatus may employ ultrasonic welds. The ultrasonic welding may be used to join a variety of headgear, mask and accessory components. This process may enhance comfort, fit and/or performance of the joined components and/or overall mask assembly. A component may be a single layer component such as a textile or fabric, or a composite or multiple layer component such as fabric and foam composites, or outer fabric layers and inner spacer fabrics. Further, a component may be a strap, some other headgear component, a mask component, an accessory component or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Jessica Lea DUNN, Grant Milton OVZINSKY, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Justin John FORMICA, Michael Charles LA GUZZA
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Patent number: 11491294Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Inventors: Alicia Kristianne Wells, Craig David Edwards, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Murray William Lee, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Anthony Paul Barbara, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Chia Ik Tan, Frederick Arlet May, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
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Publication number: 20220347419Abstract: Headgear for a respiratory mask includes a strap arrangement including front strap portions adapted to be disposed over a patient's cheeks and having front ends adapted for attachment to an airway interfacing portion, top strap portions connected to respective front strap portions and adapted to be disposed over the top of a patient's head and to connect to each other, and a back strap extending rearwardly from and connecting respective junctions of the front strap portions and top strap portions or regions adjacent these junctions and adapted to locate underneath a patient's occiput. In use with a patient having long hair, the back strap is adapted to extend under the patient's hair and urge upwardly on the patient's hair and against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In use with a patient having short hair, the back strap is adapted to urge against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In an embodiment, front strap portions of the headgear may be provided with a sleeve or cover (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Joel Edward GIBSON, Anthony Paul BARBARA
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Patent number: 11458271Abstract: A respiratory apparatus may employ ultrasonic welds. The ultrasonic welding may be used to join a variety of headgear, mask and accessory components. This process may enhance comfort, fit and/or performance of the joined components and/or overall mask assembly. A component may be a single layer component such as a textile or fabric, or a composite or multiple layer component such as fabric and foam composites, or outer fabric layers and inner spacer fabrics. Further, a component may be a strap, some other headgear component, a mask component, an accessory component or the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventors: Jessica Lea Dunn, Grant Milton Ovzinsky, Anthony Paul Barbara, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Justin John Formica, Michael Charles Laguzza
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Publication number: 20220241538Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Craig David EDWARDS, Shiva Kumar SHANMUGA SUNDARA, Murray William LEE, Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Stewart Joseph WAGNER, Chia Ik TAN, Frederick Arlet MAY, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Martin FORRESTER, Ralph JOURDAN
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Patent number: 11395895Abstract: Headgear for a respiratory mask includes a strap arrangement including front strap portions adapted to be disposed over a patient's cheeks and having front ends adapted for attachment to an airway interfacing portion, top strap portions connected to respective front strap portions and adapted to be disposed over the top of a patient's head and to connect to each other, and a back strap extending rearwardly from and connecting respective junctions of the front strap portions and top strap portions or regions adjacent these junctions and adapted to locate underneath a patient's occiput. In use with a patient having long hair, the back strap is adapted to extend under the patient's hair and urge upwardly on the patient's hair and against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In use with a patient having short hair, the back strap is adapted to urge against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In an embodiment, front strap portions of the headgear may be provided with a sleeve or cover (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Joel Edward Gibson, Anthony Paul Barbara