Patents by Inventor Justin John Formica

Justin John Formica 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).

  • Patent number: 11623059
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a pressurised flow of breathable gas to the airways of a patient includes a pivotable outlet port structured and arranged to connect to an air delivery tube configured to pass the pressurised flow of breathable gas to a patient interface. The pivotable outlet port is able to pivot about at least one axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Justin John Formica
  • Publication number: 20230104447
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20230092335
    Abstract: An apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas includes a water reservoir and a water reservoir dock forming a cavity structured and arranged to receive the water reservoir in an operative position. The water reservoir comprises a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of water, the reservoir base including a main body and a thermally conductive portion provided to the main body. The thermally conductive portion comprises a combined layered arrangement including a metal plate and a thin film, the thin film comprising a non-metallic material and including a wall thickness of less than about 1 mm. The thin film is adapted to form at least a bottom interior surface of the water reservoir exposed to the volume of water, and the metal plate is adapted to form a bottom exterior surface of the water reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jeremy William WORKMAN, Ernie Wei-Chih TSAI, Michael James DENT, Max William Andrew KABILAFKAS, Dimitri Marco MAURER, Andrew CHAN, Justin John FORMICA, Hargopal VERMA, Katarzyna Anna KROL-MAZUR, Chia Ik TAN, Jessie Cindy MAIKIM
  • Publication number: 20230073790
    Abstract: A mask cushion or a mask assembly therewith provides a comfortable and effective seal for provision of a gas therapy by a respiratory treatment apparatus. The mask cushion may be integrated with or coupled to a mask frame. The mask cushion typically includes an inner cushion component. The mask cushion also includes a patient facial-contact side portion with a chamber and a barrier to form the chamber that may be flexible. The chamber may serve as an outer layer with respect to the inner cushion component. The chamber may be partially or completely filled with a gas, fluid or gel. The inner cushion may be formed with a soft flexible material such as an elastomer or foam, etc. The barrier may be a membrane and may also be soft flexible material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Justin John Formica, Renee Frances Flower, Donald DARKIN, Phillip Rodney KWOK, Grant Moiler, David Anthony Pidcock, Gregory Robert PEAKE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Damien Julian Mazzone
  • Patent number: 11590310
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a textile tube that also provides support for the seal forming structure. The textile tube includes an inner and outer layer that are joined along seams to form an air chamber or passageway. The textile tube can be pre-shaped so that the textile tube resiliently returns to a pre-determined shape prior to the introduction of pressurized air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Adam Francis Barlow, David James Braund, Andrew Chan, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Matthew Robin Wells, Paul Derrick Watson
  • Publication number: 20230039638
    Abstract: An apparatus for humidifying a flow of pressurised, breathable air includes varying a first pressure of the flow of breathable gas to vary a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, varying a height of the variable portion varies a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, use of a humidifier reservoir base component with a maximum water capacity substantially equal to the predetermined maximum volume of water of the humidifier reservoir or the use of intersecting inlet and outlet axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Roderick BATH, Justin John FORMICA, Matthew Rolf HARRINGTON, Joseph Samuel ORMROD, Luke Andrew STANISLAS, Hargopal VERMA
  • Publication number: 20230039435
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a headgear tube that provides support for the seal forming structure. The headgear tube includes a patient-contacting portion and a non-patient contacting portion that are joined along seams to form a gas passageway. The headgear tube may comprise a textile material and/or a foam material. Portions of the headgear tube may be imparted with greater rigidity than other portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, David James BRAUND, Andrew CHAN, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Matthew Robin WELLS, Paul Derrick WATSON
  • Patent number: 11565075
    Abstract: An apparatus for humidifying a flow of pressurised, breathable air includes varying a first pressure of the flow of breathable gas to vary a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, varying a height of the variable portion varies a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, use of a humidifier reservoir base component with a maximum water capacity substantially equal to the predetermined maximum volume of water of the humidifier reservoir or the use of intersecting inlet and outlet axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew Roderick Bath, Justin John Formica, Matthew Rolf Harrington, Joseph Samuel Ormrod, Luke Andrew Stanislas, Hargopal Verma
  • Patent number: 11565076
    Abstract: An apparatus for humidifying a flow of pressurised, breathable air includes varying a first pressure of the flow of breathable gas to vary a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, varying a height of the variable portion varies a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, use of a humidifier reservoir base component with a maximum water capacity substantially equal to the predetermined maximum volume of water of the humidifier reservoir or the use of intersecting inlet and outlet axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew Roderick Bath, Justin John Formica, Matthew Rolf Harrington, Joseph Samuel Ormrod, Luke Andrew Stanislas, Hargopal Verma
  • Patent number: 11565071
    Abstract: A mask system and an air delivery conduit for use in the treatment of respiratory disorders. The air delivery conduit may comprise a textile having an airtight arrangement. A support structure may be provided to the conduit to provide form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Gerard Michael Rummery, James Morrison, Robert John King, Justin John Formica
  • Publication number: 20230010721
    Abstract: A patient interface structure includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient’s face and a front that is more rigid than the cushion. The cushion includes a forward opening, a rearward opening that is opposite the forward opening and a continuous sealing surface. The continuous sealing surface has a mouth sealing portion configured to seal around the patient’s mouth and a nasal sealing portion configured to seal around both of the patient’s nasal airways. The front plate includes an air inlet configured to both receive the pressurized respiratory gas and secure headgear to the patient interface structure. In addition, the nasal sealing portion includes at least one aperture that is separate from the rearward opening. Also, the front plate, the mouth sealing portion and the nasal sealing portion together form a common chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, Rupert Christian SCHEINER, Justin John FORMICA, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Kai STUEBIGER
  • Patent number: 11547828
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 11547827
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 11541198
    Abstract: An apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas includes a water reservoir and a water reservoir dock forming a cavity structured and arranged to receive the water reservoir in an operative position. The water reservoir comprises a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of water, the reservoir base including a main body and a thermally conductive portion provided to the main body. The thermally conductive portion comprises a combined layered arrangement including a metal plate and a thin film, the thin film comprising a non-metallic material and including a wall thickness of less than about 1 mm. The thin film is adapted to form at least a bottom interior surface of the water reservoir exposed to the volume of water, and the metal plate is adapted to form a bottom exterior surface of the water reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Jeremy William Workman, Ernie Wei-Chih Tsai, Michael James Dent, Max William Andrew Kabilafkas, Dimitri Marco Maurer, Andrew Chan, Justin John Formica, Hargopal Verma, Katarzyna Anna Krol-Mazur, Chia Ik Tan, Jessie Cindy Maikim
  • Publication number: 20220409841
    Abstract: Aspects of the present technology comprise a positioning and stabilising structure to hold a seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on a head of a patient. The seal-forming structure may be constructed and arranged to form a seal with a region of the patients face surrounding an entrance to the patients airways for sealed delivery of a flow of air at a therapeutic pressure of at least 4 cmH2O with respect to ambient air pressure throughout the patients respiratory cycle in use. The positioning and stabilising structure may comprise a front hoop arranged to contact, in use, at least a region of the patients head superior to an otobasion superior of the patients head and a rear strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Stewart Joseph WAGNER, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Adam Francis BARLOW, Hugh Francis Stewart THOMAS, Justin John FORMICA, Mira ASWANI
  • Patent number: 11529491
    Abstract: An apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas includes a water reservoir and a water reservoir dock forming a cavity structured and arranged to receive the water reservoir in an operative position. The water reservoir comprises a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of water, the reservoir base including a main body and a thermally conductive portion provided to the main body. The thermally conductive portion comprises a combined layered arrangement including a metal plate and a thin film, the thin film comprising a non-metallic material and including a wall thickness of less than about 1 mm. The thin film is adapted to form at least a bottom interior surface of the water reservoir exposed to the volume of water, and the metal plate is adapted to form a bottom exterior surface of the water reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Jeremy William Workman, Ernie Wei-Chih Tsai, Michael James Dent, Max William Andrew Kabilafkas, Dimitri Marco Maurer, Andrew Chan, Justin John Formica, Hargopal Verma, Katarzyna Anna Krol-Mazur, Chia Ik Tan, Jessie Cindy Maikim
  • Patent number: 11517700
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Jessica Lea Dunn, Justin John Formica, Anthony Paul Barbara
  • Patent number: 11517699
    Abstract: A patient interface assembly includes a flexible cushion with a nares sealing portion configured to sealingly engage the patient's nares and a mouth sealing portion configured to seal around the patient's mouth. A cushion clip is attached to the flexible cushion, forms at least part of a plenum chamber with the flexible cushion, and is more rigid than the flexible cushion. A frame is attached to the cushion clip, is more rigid than the flexible cushion. A superior portion of the frame extends beyond the mouth sealing portion in the superior direction to overlap at least a part of the pair of lateral nares engagement portions of the nares sealing portion. At least a part of the nares sealing portion of the flexible cushion is decoupled from both the cushion clip and the superior portion of the frame that overlaps the nares sealing portion so that the lateral nares engagement portions are movable independently of the frame and the cushion clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Justin John Formica, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Philip Rodney Kwok, Joel Edward Gibson, David Anthony Pidcock, Christopher Scott Skipper, Stephen Gray
  • Patent number: D977111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Hargopal Verma, Andrew Roderick Bath, Justin John Formica, Matthew Rolf Harrington, Saad Nasr, Joseph Samuel Ormrod
  • Patent number: D976409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Justin John Formica, Joseph Samuel Ormrod, Mark Simpson, Jamie Graeme Wehbeh