Patents by Inventor Gregory Scott Smart
Gregory Scott Smart 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: 9067033Abstract: A breathing arrangement includes a patient interface, at least one inlet conduit, and a headgear assembly. The patient interface includes a mouth covering assembly including a cushion structured to sealingly engage around exterior of a patient's mouth in use, a nozzle assembly including a pair of nozzles structured to sealingly engage within nasal passages of a patient's nose in use, and a flexible element connecting the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly. The at least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into at least one of the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. The headgear assembly is removably connected to at least one of the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly so as to maintain the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly in a desired position on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Aaron Samuel Davidson, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Susan Robyn Lynch, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Gary Christopher Robinson, Steven John Lubke, Gregory Scott Smart, Philip Rodney Kwok, Rupert Christian Scheiner
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Patent number: 9032956Abstract: A mask system for use between a patient and a device to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a frame including a channel and a cushion provided to the frame. The cushion includes an end portion that is inserted and retained within the channel. The frame includes a recess that communicates with the channel and a hole that connects the recess to a frame exterior. The hole and recess provide an exit route for air contained within the channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Rupert Christian Scheiner, Scott Alexander Howard, Gregory Scott Smart, Christopher Scott Skipper, Steven John Lubke, Timothy Shawn Nelson
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Patent number: 9032955Abstract: A mask system for use between a patient and a device to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mouth cushion, a pair of nasal prongs, an elbow, and a headgear assembly. The mouth cushion is structured to sealingly engage around an exterior of a patient's mouth in use, and the pair of nasal prongs are structured to sealingly communicate with nasal passages of a patient's nose in use. The elbow delivers breathable gas to the patient. The headgear assembly maintains the mouth cushion and the nasal prongs in a desired position on the patient's face. The headgear assembly provides a substantially round crown strap that cups the parietal bone and occipital bone of the patient's head in use.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Steven John Lubke, Gregory Scott Smart, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Alison Oldenburg, James William Charles Vandyke, Christopher Scott Skipper, Michael John Reid, Timothy Shawn Nelson, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan
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Patent number: 8915251Abstract: A headgear assembly for a mask system includes a two-dimensional first headgear section and a two-dimensional second headgear section, wherein the two-dimensional first and second headgear sections are attached to one another to form a three-dimensional anatomically-shaped headgear assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Steven John Lubke, Gregory Scott Smart, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Alison Oldenburg, James William Charles Vandyke, Christopher Scott Skipper, Michael John Reid, Timothy Shawn Nelson, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan
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Publication number: 20140360506Abstract: A full-face cushion comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame from which extends a membrane. The frame has a scalloped edge by which the cushion is affixed to a mask body to form a full-face mask. The membrane has an aperture into which the wearer's nose is received. The member is spaced away from the rim of the frame, and its outer surface is of substantially the same shape as the rim. Respective notches receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose and lips are received through the aperture into the chamber within the mask body. The seal forming portion thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the bottom lip and the chin, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose. The shape of the seal forming portion is particularly suited to effectively seal the difficult region of the facial contour that is the crease between the sides of the nose and the face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Robert Edward STYLES, Gregory Scott SMART
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Patent number: 8813748Abstract: A full-face cushion comprises a frame and a membrane. The membrane has an aperture into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane is spaced away from the frame. Respective notches receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose and lips are received through the aperture into the chamber within the mask body. The seal forming portion thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the bottom lip and the chin, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles, Gregory Scott Smart
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Patent number: 8770196Abstract: A method for treating obstructive sleep apnea includes providing MAD therapy via an adjustable mandibular advancement device structured to advance the position of the patient's lower jaw, providing CPAP therapy via a mask system structured to deliver a supply of pressurized air to a patient, and selectively adjusting the mask system and/or the mandibular advancement device to alternate and/or balance between CPAP therapy and MAD therapy.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Gregory Robert Peake, Gregory Scott Smart, Robert Edward Henry, Christopher John Baxter
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Publication number: 20140150238Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a rigid mask frame and a cushion. A clip secures the cushion to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael Kassipillai GUNARATNAM, Gregory Scott SMART, Philip Rodney KWOK
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Publication number: 20130239973Abstract: A mask system for use between a patient and a device to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a frame including a channel and a cushion provided to the frame. The cushion includes an end portion that is inserted and retained within the channel. The frame includes a recess that communicates with the channel and a hole that connects the recess to a frame exterior. The hole and recess provide an exit route for air contained within the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Rupert Christian SCHEINER, Scott Alexander Howard, Gregory Scott Smart, Christopher Scott Skipper, Steven John Lubke, Timothy Shawn Nelson
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Patent number: 8402971Abstract: A mouth cushion for a mask system includes a side wall, an undercushion extending away from the side wall, and a membrane provided to substantially surround the undercushion and adapted to form a continuous seal around an exterior of a patient's mouth in use. The side wall includes spaced-apart prong support structures that provide annular recesses adapted to support respective nasal prongs, and at least a portion of the undercushion includes a question-mark or sickle-shape configuration when in cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Rupert Christian Scheiner, Scott Alexander Howard, Gregory Scott Smart, Christopher Scott Skipper, Steven John Lubke, Timothy Shawn Nelson
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Publication number: 20120180794Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a mask frame having a first cooperating interlocking structure; a mask cushion provided to the frame; a cushion clip to retain the mask cushion on the mask frame, the cushion clip having a second cooperating interlocking structure and being selectively attachable to and detachable from the mask frame, the first and second cooperating interlocking structures interlocking to secure the cushion clip on the mask frame; and an elbow joint provided to the frame and having a swivel tube adapted to connect to a gas delivery conduit. The first and second cooperating interlocking structures include a tab-recess arrangement in which a plurality of tabs are engageable within respective recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventor: Gregory Scott SMART
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Publication number: 20120145158Abstract: A headgear assembly for a mask system includes a two-dimensional first headgear section and a two-dimensional second headgear section, wherein the two-dimensional first and second headgear sections are attached to one another to form a three-dimensional anatomically-shaped headgear assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Steven John Lubke, Gregory Scott Smart, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Alison Oldenburg, James William Charles Vandyke, Christopher Scott Skipper, Michael John Reid, Timothy Shawn Nelson, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan
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Publication number: 20120090618Abstract: A full-face cushion comprises a frame and a membrane. The membrane has an aperture into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane is spaced away from the frame. Respective notches receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose and lips are received through the aperture into the chamber within the mask body. The seal forming portion thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the bottom lip and the chin, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Robert Edward STYLES, Gregory Scott SMART
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Patent number: 8136524Abstract: A mask system includes a frame, cushion, cushion clip, swivel elbow, headgear and/or headgear clips that are configured for use in a clinical or hospital environment. One or more components of the mask system are configured to promote single patient use, e.g., by providing an age indicator and/or preventing disassembly and/or cleaning, etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Anthony Michael Ging, David John Worboys, Gregory Scott Smart, Muditha Dantanarayana, John Michael Snow, Philip Thomas Stallard
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Patent number: 8136525Abstract: A mask system for use between a patient and a device to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mouth cushion, a pair of nasal prongs, an elbow, and a headgear assembly. The mouth cushion is structured to sealingly engage around an exterior of a patient's mouth in use, and the pair of nasal prongs are structured to sealingly communicate with nasal passages of a patient's nose in use. The elbow delivers breathable gas to the patient. The headgear assembly maintains the mouth cushion and the nasal prongs in a desired position on the patient's face. The headgear assembly provides a substantially round crown strap that cups the parietal bone and occipital bone of the patient's head in use.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Steven John Lubke, Gregory Scott Smart, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Alison Oldenburg, James William Charles Vandyke, Christopher Scott Skipper, Michael John Reid, Timothy Shawn Nelson, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan
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Patent number: 8113197Abstract: A flow regulation vent for venting washout gas to atmosphere and for regulating flow from a pressurized gas supply includes a fixed portion adapted to engage a gas supply conduit; a spring force biased movable portion in communication with the pressurized gas supply; and a hinge pivotally connecting the movable portion to the fixed portion. The fixed portion has a gas flow orifice and the movable portion is pivotally movable between 1) a relaxed position, below a specified operating pressure to establish a first gas washout flow area, and 2) a fully pressurized position. At or above the specified operating pressure, the pressurized gas pivots the movable portion adjacent the fixed portion to cover at least a portion of the gas flow orifice and establish a second gas washout flow area. The second gas washout flow area is less than the first gas washout flow area.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Gregory Scott Smart, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam
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Patent number: D652909Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Gregory Scott Smart, Alison Oldenburg
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Patent number: D659237Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Steven John Lubke, Gregory Scott Smart, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Alison Oldenburg, Christopher Scott Skipper, Timothy Shawn Nelson
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Patent number: D664250Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Rupert Christian Scheiner, Steven John Lubke, Scott Alexander Howard, Christopher Scott Skipper, Gregory Scott Smart, Timothy Shawn Nelson, Alison Oldenburg, Michael John Reid
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Patent number: D669576Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Gregory Scott Smart, Christopher Scott Skipper, Timothy Shawn Nelson, Alison Oldenburg