Patents by Inventor Eugene N. Scarberry
Eugene N. Scarberry 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: 10709860Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: RIC Investments LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Steven C. Stegman
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Patent number: 10549061Abstract: A patient interface device includes a cushion member having a main body portion having a surface structured to engage a face of a patient. A frame member is coupled to the cushion member, and a fluid coupling conduit is coupled to the frame member. An engagement member is coupled to the cushion member; and a rotatable cam wheel is disposed between the frame member and the engagement member. Rotation of the cam wheel changes a position of the main body portion relative to the frame member. The cushion member includes a flexible portion adjacent the main body portion, and the cam wheel is rotatable about the flexible portion, such that rotation of the cam wheel about the flexible portion causes the flexible portion to deflect thereby moving the cushion member relative to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Blake Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Marcel Douglas Jaffre, Anthony Startare
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Publication number: 20180043127Abstract: A patient interface device includes a cushion member having a main body portion having a surface structured to engage a face of a patient. A frame member is coupled to the cushion member, and a fluid coupling conduit is coupled to the frame member. An engagement member is coupled to the cushion member; and a rotatable cam wheel is disposed between the frame member and the engagement member. Rotation of the cam wheel changes a position of the main body portion relative to the frame member. The cushion member includes a flexible portion adjacent the main body portion, and the cam wheel is rotatable about the flexible portion, such that rotation of the cam wheel about the flexible portion causes the flexible portion to deflect thereby moving the cushion member relative to the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., DERRICK BLAKE ANDREWS, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, MARCEL DOUGLAS JAFFRE, ANTHONY STARTARE
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Patent number: 9821133Abstract: A patient interface device includes a support structure, a pivot arm pivotably coupled to the support structure and structured to pivot about an axis, a patient coupling member, such as a mask or a forehead support, coupled to the pivot arm, and a cam wheel rotateably coupled to the support structure and engaging the pivot arm, wherein rotation of the cam wheel relative to the support structure and the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot about the axis and the patient coupling member to move either forward or backward along a path of movement. Also, an alternative patient interface device includes a cam wheel rotatable about a cushion member that changes a position of a main body portion of the cushion member relative to a headgear frame member of the patient interface device.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Blake Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Marcel Douglas Jaffre, Anthony Startare
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Publication number: 20160129210Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., JASON P. EATON, PETER CHI FAI HO, JAMES DiPASQUALE, DERRICK ANDREWS, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, STEVEN C. STEGMAN
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Publication number: 20140251337Abstract: A patient interface device includes a support structure, a pivot arm pivotably coupled to the support structure and structured to pivot about an axis, a patient coupling member, such as a mask or a forehead support, coupled to the pivot arm, and a cam wheel rotateably coupled to the support structure and engaging the pivot arm, wherein rotation of the cam wheel relative to the support structure and the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot about the axis and the patient coupling member to move either forward or backward along a path of movement. Also, an alternative patient interface device includes a cam wheel rotatable about a cushion member that changes a position of a main body portion of the cushion member relative to a headgear frame member of the patient interface device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., DERRICK BLAKE ANDREWS, JR., EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, MARCEL DOUGLAS JAFFRE, ANTHONY STARTARE
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Patent number: 8746249Abstract: A patient interface device includes a support structure, a pivot arm pivotably coupled to the support structure and structured to pivot about an axis, a patient coupling member, such as a mask or a forehead support, coupled to the pivot arm, and a cam wheel rotateably coupled to the support structure and engaging the pivot arm, wherein rotation of the cam wheel relative to the support structure and the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot about the axis and the patient coupling member to move either forward or backward along a path of movement. Also, an alternative patient interface device includes a cam wheel rotatable about a cushion member that changes a position of a main body portion of the cushion member relative to a headgear frame member of the patient interface device.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Blake Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Michael Douglas Jaffre, Anthony Startare
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Patent number: 8714153Abstract: A method for selecting a device adapted to treat disordered breathing includes determining a number of characteristics associated with at least a portion of the airway of a patient, comparing each of at least some of the number of characteristics to a corresponding threshold, and selecting such a device in response to the comparison. An alternative method for selecting a device adapted to treat disordered breathing includes delivering a flow of breathing gas to the airway of a patient, determining a minimum effective therapeutic pressure associated with such patient, and selecting, relative to the minimum effective therapeutic pressure, an oral appliance or one of a number of patient interface devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Eugene N. Scarberry, Michael T. Kane, Benjamin Shelly
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Publication number: 20140083430Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Ric Investments LLCInventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., JASON P. EATON, PETER CHI FAI HO, JAMES DiPASQUALE, DERRICK ANDREWS, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, STEVEN C. STEGMAN
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Patent number: 8596274Abstract: A patient interface system (30) that includes a patient interface assembly (40) and a headgear assembly (70). The patient interface assembly (40) includes a frame (42), a patient circuit connector (44), a seal member (46), and a coupling assembly (50) extending from the frame. The coupling assembly (50) is directed toward the users forehead when worn. The headgear assembly (70) includes an elongated pad support (72), a headgear attachment element (78) disposed on the pad support (72), a headgear strap (80) coupled to the headgear attachment element (78), and an elongated headgear pad (74) coupled to the pad support (72). The pad support, pad, or both are configured so as to extend from the forehead of the user generally along a centerline of the head and terminate proximate to a top of a head. In addition, a coupling assembly attachment assembly (100) is operatively coupled to the pad support (72) to couple the coupling assembly (50) of the patient interface device to the headgear assembly (70).Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Robert Hieber, William Kittridge, Eugene N. Scarberry, Thomas A. McCann
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Patent number: 8596275Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Steven C. Stegman
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Patent number: 8573211Abstract: A seal and a mask using a seal that includes a first end portion adapted to be coupled to a seal support, a second end portion adapted for sealing engagement with a face of a user, and a sidewall extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion, second end portion, sidewall, or any combination thereof is formed from an elastomeric material having an elongation of at least 1000%. The seal preferably formed from a unitary piece of elastomeric material.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Lance Busch, Eugene N. Scarberry, Jason P. Eaton
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Patent number: 8550080Abstract: A respiratory mask is provided having cushion and a shell wherein the cushion has a frustum portion that extends towards the face of the user to provide a larger more stable and comfortable interface with a user which is better able to conform to the complex geometry of the user's face.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Ric Investments, LLCInventors: Gerald E. McGinnis, Peter Chi Fai Ho, Eugene N. Scarberry, Lance Busch, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr.
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Patent number: 8485190Abstract: A seal and a respiraoty mask having a seal adapted for confronting engagement with a surface of a user to form an interface therewith. The seal includes a first portion defined by a gel substance. In one embodiment, the seal includes a selectively formable substance adapted to be molded from a first pattern into a second pattern and to retain the second pattern responsive to being so molded. The seal and mask having the seal in this embodiment is tailored to patient by causing the formable portion of the seal to be placed in a malleable state, applying the seal to the patient while the formable portion is in the malleable state, and causing the formable portion to be placed in a fixed state to retain a shape generally conforming to the portion of the patient underlying the seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Shari S. Barnett, Kristine K. Sabo, Eugene N. Scarberry, Ronald E. White, Benedict R. McElroy, Virginia A. Handke
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Publication number: 20120216820Abstract: An oral appliance (1) is provided for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The oral appliance (1) includes an upper tray (10) adaptable to conform to a user's maxillary dentition and a plurality of lower trays (40), each of the lower trays (40) adaptable to conform to the user's mandibular dentition. At least some of the lower trays (40) are structured to engage the upper tray (10), each of the lower trays (40) are structured to impart a different fixed amount of mandibular advancement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Eugene N. SCARBERRY, Gary LOTZ, Lance BUSCH, Robert Dale PARKS, Christopher STYGAR, Ronald B. KEMNITZER
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Publication number: 20120216813Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: RIC INVESTMENTS, LLC.Inventors: Jerome MATULA, JR., Jason P. EATON, Peter Chi Fai HO, James DiPASQUALE, Derrick ANDREWS, Eugene N. SCARBERRY, Steven C. STEGMAN
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Patent number: 8245711Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Steven C. Stegman
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Patent number: 8205617Abstract: An oral appliance is provided for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The oral appliance includes an upper tray adaptable to conform to a user's maxillary dentition and a plurality of lower trays, each of the lower trays adaptable to conform to the user's mandibular dentition. At least some of the lower trays are structured to engage the upper tray, each of the lower trays are structured to impart a different fixed amount of mandibular advancement.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Eugene N. Scarberry, Gary Lotz, Lance Busch, Robert Dale Parks, Christopher Stygar, Ronald B. Kemnitzer
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Publication number: 20120138062Abstract: A seal and a mask using a seal that includes a first end portion adapted to be coupled to a seal support, a second end portion adapted for sealing engagement with a face of a user, and a sidewall extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion, second end portion, sidewall, or any combination thereof is formed from an elastomeric material having an elongation of at least 1000%. The seal preferably formed from a unitary piece of elastomeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: PETER CHI FAI HO, LANCE BUSCH, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, JASON P. EATON
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Publication number: 20120090617Abstract: A patient interface device includes a support structure, a pivot arm pivotably coupled to the support structure and structured to pivot about an axis, a patient coupling member, such as a mask or a forehead support, coupled to the pivot arm, and a cam wheel rotateably coupled to the support structure and engaging the pivot arm, wherein rotation of the cam wheel relative to the support structure and the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot about the axis and the patient coupling member to move either forward or backward along a path of movement. Also, an alternative patient interface device includes a cam wheel rotatable about a cushion member that changes a position of a main body portion of the cushion member relative to a headgear frame member of the patient interface device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Jerome Matula, JR., Derrick Blake Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Michael Douglas Jaffre, Anthony Startare