Patents by Inventor Christopher Gareth Sims
Christopher Gareth Sims 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: 11801360Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Hamish Adrian Osborne, Gavin Walsh Millar, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, James William Stanton, David Leon McCauley, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Adrian John Elsworth, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Sandeep Singh Gurm, Tessa Hazel Paris, Joseph Nathaniel Griffiths, Ping Si, Christopher Gareth Sims, Elmo Benson Stoks, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Peter Alan Seekup, Po-Yen Liu, Richard Edward Lang, Paul James Tonkin, Ian Lee Wai Kwan
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Publication number: 20220362502Abstract: This disclosure provides a directional adjustment unit for a headgear for a respiratory mask The directional adjustment unit provides an increased resistance to extension of one or more straps of the headgear when the headgear is under tensile forces, as compared to a lower resistance to retraction of the one or more headgear straps. The directional adjustment unit comprises a movable frictional engagement member comprising an aperture, wherein the aperture is arranged to receive a filament of a strap of the headgear therethrough, wherein the frictional engagement member in a first configuration provides a disengaged or pre-activated configuration with respect to the filament, and in a second configuration provides an engaged configuration with respect to the filament. Features are provided which improve the operation of such a directional adjustment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Vitaly KAPELEVICH, Christopher Gareth SIMS, David Monroy FELIX, Blair Raymund Dadson MURPHY, Matthew Robert Geoff SLIGHT, Vidhi Jayeshkumar SHAH, Kavyn MANIKKAM
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Publication number: 20220331543Abstract: A medical tube comprises a spirally wound bead forming a plurality of successive coils. Each of the plurality of successive coils has an internal diameter and an external diameter, and a spirally wound film extending between adjacent coils of the bead. The film is bonded at a first location on a surface of a first coil of the bead and at a second location on a surface of a second coil of the bead. The first coil is adjacent to the second coil and the first location and the second location are located between the internal diameters and external diameters of respective first and second adjacent coils. Together the spirally wound bead and spirally wound film form a conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Eric Lenard Doel, Christopher Jaye Norman Amadio, Christopher Gareth Sims
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Publication number: 20220023574Abstract: According to this disclosure there is provided various embodiments of directional adjustment unit for a headgear for a respiratory mask, comprising a housing, at least one frictional engagement member arranged to be movable with respect to the housing, the at least one frictional engagement member having an aperture extending therethrough for receiving a filament of a strap of the headgear therethrough, wherein the at least one frictional engagement member in a first movable configuration provides a disengaged configuration with respect to the filament, and in a second movable configuration provides an engaged configuration with respect to the filament. Also disclosed herein are various headgear, yoke assemblies, mask assemblies, mask frames and headgear filaments, some of which are for use with such a directional adjustment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Nick Sullivan, Christopher Michael Wong, Vitaly Kapelevich, Matthew Robert Geoff Slight, David Monroy Felix, Fadi Karim Moh'd Mashal, Christopher Gareth Sims, Jonathan Tong Lok SNG, Steve Thomas, Jeroen Hammer, Mark Arvind McLaren, Yi-Jen Lin, Silas Sao Jin Siew, Arvin San Jose Gardiola, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Blair Raymund Dadson Murphy
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Publication number: 20200338295Abstract: A medical tube comprises a tail to connect an embedded wire to an electrical component. The tail may comprise a flattened portion and an exposed portion to facilitate attachment of the medical tube to an electrical component. The tail may comprise a second flattened portion. One or more wires, such as a heater wire or a sensor wire, may be embedded in the medical tube. The medical tube may comprise a connector that comprises a printed circuit board to which the one or more wires is attached. The connector may comprise features to support the printed circuit board, aid in assembly of the one or more wires to the connector, and protect electrical components against liquid ingress.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Katja Munkelt, Christopher Gareth Sims, Seth Mclay Frater, Matthew Liam Buswell, Gavin Walsh Millar, David Leon McCauley, Malcolm David Smith, Brendan Thomas Vercoelen, Thomas Jacques Fernand Maeckelberghe, Kiel Anthony McCool, Thomas James Edwards
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Patent number: 10751498Abstract: A medical tube comprises a tail to connect an embedded wire to an electrical component. The tail may comprise a flattened portion and an exposed portion to facilitate attachment of the medical tube to an electrical component. The tail may comprise a second flattened portion. One or more wires, such as a heater wire or a sensor wire, may be embedded in the medical tube. The medical tube may comprise a connector that comprises a printed circuit board to which the one or more wires is attached. The connector may comprise features to support the printed circuit board, aid in assembly of the one or more wires to the connector, and protect electrical components against liquid ingress.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Katja Munkelt, Christopher Gareth Sims, Seth Mclay Frater, Matthew Liam Buswell, Gavin Walsh Millar, David Leon McCauley, Malcolm David Smith, Brendan Thomas Vercoelen, Thomas Jacques Fernand Maeckelberghe, Kiel Anthony McCool, Thomas James Edwards
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Publication number: 20200230343Abstract: A respiratory mask system includes a mask interface and a headgear assembly. The headgear assembly is adjustable and comprised of an elastic portion, a non-elastic portion and a restriction mechanism configured to provide a force resisting movement of the non-elastic portion when the elastic portion is extended. There is a support beam coupled to the non-elastic portion and extending along a portion of the headgear that is curved along its longitudinal extent. In this way particular seal modules can be comfortably fitted to a user and any blow off force is mitigated. A particular example of the respiratory mask system includes provision for removable attachment between the seal and a mask frame, the mask frame and a yoke of the headgear; and between a conduit and the mask frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Christopher Gareth SIMS, Fadi Karim Moh'd MASHAL, Vitaly KAPELEVICH, Mark Arvind MCLAREN, Silas Sao Jin SIEW, Jonathan Mark DOWNEY, Christopher Michael WONG, Matthew Aaron BRADLEY, Janine Elizabeth COLLINS, Dillan PATEL, Steve THOMAS, Chris Onin Limpin HIPOLITO, Priyanka Ferdinand PEREIRA, Matthew Robert Geoff SLIGHT, David Monroy FELIX, Xin Yue ZHU, Jonathan Tong Lok SNG, Arvin San Jose GARDIOLA, Stephen Francis HEFFERNAN, Christine Marie LYNCH, Wen Dong HUANG, Bruce Michael WALLS, Jeremy Owen YOUNG, Tony William SPEAR, Jake Baker HOCKING, Melissa Catherine BORNHOLDT
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Publication number: 20190255278Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, Gavin Walsh MILLAR, Stephen David EVANS, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, James William STANTON, David Leon MCCAULEY, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Myfanwy Jane Antica NORTON, Adrian John ELSWORTH, Michael John ANDRESEN, Jonathan Andrew George LAMBERT, Sandeep Singh GURM, Tessa Hazel PARIS, Joseph Nathaniel GRIFFITHS, Ping SI, Christopher Gareth SIMS, Elmo Benson STOKS, Dexter Chi Lun CHEUNG, Peter Alan SEEKUP, Po-Yen LIU, Richard Edward LANG, Paul James TONKIN, Ian Lee Wai KWAN
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Patent number: 10245407Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Hamish Adrian Osborne, Gavin Walsh Millar, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, James William Stanton, David Leon McCauley, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Adrian John Elsworth, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Sandeep Singh Gurm, Tessa Hazel Paris, Joseph Nathaniel Griffiths, Ping Si, Christopher Gareth Sims, Elmo Benson Stoks, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Peter Alan Seekup, Po-Yen Liu, Richard Edward Lang, Paul James Tonkin, Ian Lee Wai Kwan
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Publication number: 20170151411Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Hamish OSBORNE, Gavin Walsh MILLAR, Stephen David EVANS, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, James William STANTON, David Leon MCCAULEY, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Myfanwy Jane Antica NORTON, Adrian John ELSWORTH, Michael John ANDRESEN, Jonathan Andrew George LAMBERT, Sandeep Singh GURM, Tessa Hazel PARIS, Joseph Nathaniel GRIFFITHS, Ping SI, Christopher Gareth SIMS, Elmo Benson STOKS, Dexter Chi Lun CHEUNG, Peter Alan SEEKUP, Po-Yen (David) LIU, Richard Edward LANG, Paul James TONKIN, Ian Lee Wai KWAN
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Publication number: 20170100556Abstract: A medical tube comprises a tail to connect an embedded wire to an electrical component. The tail may comprise a flattened portion and an exposed portion to facilitate attachment of the medical tube to an electrical component. The tail may comprise a second flattened portion. One or more wires, such as a heater wire or a sensor wire, may be embedded in the medical tube. The medical tube may comprise a connector that comprises a printed circuit board to which the one or more wires is attached. The connector may comprise features to support the printed circuit board, aid in assembly of the one or more wires to the connector, and protect electrical components against liquid ingress.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Katja Munkelt, Christopher Gareth Sims, Seth Mclay Frater, Matthew Liam Buswell, Gavin Walsh Millar, David Leon McCauley, Malcolm David Smith, Brendan Thomas Vercoelen, Thomas Jacques Fernand Maeckelberghe, Kiel Anthony McCool, Thomas James Edwards
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Patent number: D990661Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Vitaly Kapelevich, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Steve Thomas, Lydia Kathleen McGlashan, Mark Andrew Thompson, Jordan Dean Jones Kimpton, Bruno Sintive, Roshalee Nundloll, Yunhe Guan, Paul Mathew Freestone, Bruce Michael Walls, Jake Baker Hocking, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Katie O'Brien, Arvin San Jose Gardiola, Matthew Robert Geoff Slight, Christopher Gareth Sims, Blair Raymund Dadson Murphy