Patents by Inventor Laurence Gulliver
Laurence Gulliver 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: 20240149001Abstract: Nasal cannula assemblies for providing respiratory therapy to patients are provided. A nasal cannula assembly can include a cannula, an optional manifold which may be removable, a gas supply tube, and a securement mechanism. Securement mechanisms can include headgear straps, cheek pads, or an adhesive nose strip. A nasal cannula assembly can also include a lanyard, lanyard clip, and/or lanyard connector to help support the weight of a main gas delivery conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jason Allan Klenner, Milanjot Singh Assi, Mark Thomas O'Connor, Callum James Thomas Spence, Caroline Geraldine Hopkins, Neil Gray Duthie, Craig Karl White, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Brent Ian Laing, Sooji Hope Clarkson, Laurence Gulliver
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Publication number: 20240115829Abstract: There is disclosed system for oxygenating a patient in relation to anaesthesia using high flow gas delivery. The system has a flow source, and a controller for determining oxygenation requirements of the patient before or during anaesthesia. A method of oxygenating a patient in relation to anaesthesia using high flow gas delivery is also disclosed. The method determines oxygenation requirements of the patient before or during anaesthesia.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Matthew Jon Payton, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Thomas Henrich Barnes, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Craig Karl White, Anthony Brendan Williams, Laurence Gulliver, Michael Barraclough, Jonathan Mark Church, Jonathan David Harwood, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Callum James Thomas Spence, Milanjot Singh Assi
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Publication number: 20240075235Abstract: Nasal cannulas for providing respiratory therapy to patients can have a body, two prongs extending from the body, and a gases inlet on one side of the body. There can be a throttle or internal localized reduction in the cross-sectional area of a cavity defined by the internal walls of the cannula body in between the prongs. In at least some arrangements, the throttle can partially or substantially fully equalize flow between the prongs of the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Laurence GULLIVER, Mark Thomas O'CONNOR
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Publication number: 20240042154Abstract: This invention relates to a headgear comprising a semi-rigid frame engageable with the head of a user and a releasable connection system for releasable connection with a user interface, wherein the frame extends generally about a rear region of a user's head, generally about an upper region of a user's head, and generally about an ear or both ears of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Laurence Gulliver, Michael Paul Ronayne, Charles William Douglas Irving
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Patent number: 11883603Abstract: A component useable with one or more tube comprises a body engageable with one or more external surface recesses of the one or more tubes. The component has a pair of jaws extending from the body for gripping an item. The component is configured, such that, in use, in a first orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is movable along a length of the tube(s); and, in a second orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is resistive to movement along a length of the tube(s).Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Laurence Gulliver, Michael Paul Ronayne, Puqing Zhang, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Rex Gordon Faithfull
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Patent number: 11872347Abstract: Nasal cannula assemblies for providing respiratory therapy to patients are provided. A nasal cannula assembly can include a cannula, an optional manifold which may be removable, a gas supply tube, and a securement mechanism. Securement mechanisms can include headgear straps, cheek pads, or an adhesive nose strip. A nasal cannula assembly can also include a lanyard, lanyard clip, and/or lanyard connector to help support the weight of a main gas delivery conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Jason Allan Klenner, Milanjot Singh Assi, Mark Thomas O'Connor, Callum James Thomas Spence, Caroline Geraldine Hopkins, Neil Gray Duthie, Craig Karl White, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Brent Ian Laing, Sooji Hope Clarkson, Laurence Gulliver
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Publication number: 20230381484Abstract: In an embodiment, a connector or connector assembly for attaching a nasal cannula with a gas delivery hose includes a sensor port for a sensor probe positioned near an end of a nasal cannula, which can allow the sensor probe to be placed closer to the patient's nostrils than previous connector parts allowed. The connector can be configured to advantageously allow the nasal cannula to rotate relative to the gas delivery hose, thereby allowing a patient or healthcare provider to untangle or otherwise straighten the hose or the cannula. The connector assembly can be configured to automatically align locking protrusions on a first component with locking recesses on a second component, where insertion of the second component within the first component causes the second component to rotate relative to the first component, thereby aligning the locking protrusions with associated locking recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Laurence Gulliver, Michael Paul Ronayne, Charles William Douglas Irving
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Patent number: 11793964Abstract: Nasal cannulas for providing respiratory therapy to patients can have a body, two prongs extending from the body, and a gases inlet on one side of the body. There can be a throttle or internal localized reduction in the cross-sectional area of a cavity defined by the internal walls of the cannula body in between the prongs. In at least some arrangements, the throttle can partially or substantially fully equalize flow between the prongs of the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Laurence Gulliver, Mark Thomas O'Connor
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Patent number: 11717629Abstract: This invention relates to a headgear comprising a semi-rigid frame engageable with the head of a user and a releasable connection system for releasable connection with a user interface, wherein the frame extends generally about a rear region of a user's head, generally about an upper region of a user's head, and generally about an ear or both ears of a user.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Laurence Gulliver, Michael Paul Ronayne, Charles William Douglas Irving
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Patent number: 11690995Abstract: In an embodiment, a connector or connector assembly for attaching a nasal cannula with a gas delivery hose includes a sensor port for a sensor probe positioned near an end of a nasal cannula, which can allow the sensor probe to be placed closer to the patient's nostrils than previous connector parts allowed. The connector can be configured to advantageously allow the nasal cannula to rotate relative to the gas delivery hose, thereby allowing a patient or healthcare provider to untangle or otherwise straighten the hose or the cannula. The connector assembly can be configured to automatically align locking protrusions on a first component with locking recesses on a second component, where insertion of the second component within the first component causes the second component to rotate relative to the first component, thereby aligning the locking protrusions with associated locking recesses.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Laurence Gulliver, Michael Paul Ronayne, Charles William Douglas Irving
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Publication number: 20230173213Abstract: A connector is described that may be configured to connect between a first tube and a second tube. The connector has an internal component and an external component. The external component has a first end and a second end. The first end has an external taper and an internal coupling face that may be configured to interact with the first tube and the second end may be configured to interact with the second tube. The internal component may be configured to rotate independently to the external component. The external component has a gripping region to aid the user in disconnection of the connector. An attachment mechanism may attach the second tube to the internal component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Andrew Chi Lup Lau, Lloyd Dylan Kimble, Richard Daniel Panara, Laurence Gulliver, Brent Ian Laing, Sooji Hope Clarkson, Jason Allan Klenner
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Patent number: 11602607Abstract: A connector is described that may be configured to connect between a first tube and a second tube. The connector has an internal component and an external component. The external component has a first end and a second end. The first end has an external taper and an internal coupling face that may be configured to interact with the first tube and the second end may be configured to interact with the second tube. The internal component may be configured to rotate independently to the external component. The external component has a gripping region to aid the user in disconnection of the connector. An attachment mechanism may attach the second tube to the internal component.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Andrew Chi Lup Lau, Lloyd Dylan Kimble, Richard Daniel Panara, Laurence Gulliver, Brent Ian Laing, Sooji Hope Clarkson, Jason Allan Klenner
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Publication number: 20230071210Abstract: The invention relates to systems for securing a tube (e.g. feeding tube) and/or a patient interface or a dermal patch to a user. One embodiment comprises a holder, an interface side of the holder attachable to the patient interface or the dermal patch for securing a feeding tube to the patient interface or the patch, the holder comprising at least a first channel or recess for receiving the feeding tube to couple the feeding tube to the patient interface. Another embodiment comprises a patient interface itself comprising a backing for positioning on a patient's face, a dermal patch having a patient side and an interface side, the patient side of the patch attachable to the user, the patch comprising at least a first flap portion attachable to the tube for affixing the tube to the patch, a two-part releasable connection arrangement for releasably securing the patient interface to the patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Laurence GULLIVER, Caroline Geraldine HOPKINS, Neil Gray DUTHIE
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Publication number: 20230009531Abstract: The disclosure relates to a nasal cannula comprising a port configured for delivery of a medicament into a flow of a fluid being delivered by the nasal cannula to a user and/or configured for interfacing with a medicament delivery device or an instrument. The disclosure also relates to a nasal cannula comprising an asymmetric profile to reduce an amount of occlusion of one nare of a user to provide access for an instrument to the nare with the nasal cannula in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Craig Karl White, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Milanjot Singh Assi, Erik Robertus Scheirlinck, Callum James Thomas Spence, Laurence Gulliver, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Michael Robert Barraclough, Matthew Jon Payton
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Publication number: 20220362503Abstract: Medical breathing tubes have a tubular body that defines a lumen extending between open terminal ends of the tubular body. An internal form is enclosed within the lumen and supportive of the tubular body. The internal form may be a coated encapsulated internal form where the coating secures the internal form to the tubular body. The internal form may provide for a series of alternative crests and troughs of the tubular body. A patient interface and/or a securement system may be attached to the tubular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Mark Thomas O'Connor, Jimmy Edward Eaton-Evans, Neil Gray Duthie, Brent Ian Laing, Steven Charles Korner, Laurence Gulliver, Puqing Zhang, Andrew Grant Niccol, Charles William Douglas Irving, Craig Karl White, Caroline Geraldine Hopkins, Michael Paul Ronayne, Callum James Thomas Spence
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Publication number: 20220355059Abstract: Disclosed is a connector for a medical tube, the connector having a first portion having a first opening, a second portion having a second opening, a lumen formed by the first portion and the second portion, the lumen providing a gases flow path between the first opening and the second opening, the first portion of the connector comprises at least one sensor port, the sensor port extending, through a wall of the first portion of the connector into the lumen, the second portion of the connector body may have at least one electrical port, the electrical port configured to provide for electrical connection with at least one wire of the medical tube, and the electrical port is located on the top of the second portion of the connector the first portion is angled with respect to the second portion to form an elbow.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, David VAN BOKHOVEN, Emma Louise NASIMI, Eric DEVERICK, Ieuan Gregory Nicholas EDMONDS, Laurence GULLIVER, Levi Jard BRAND, Michael John ANDRESEN, Rachel Nicole MOSEN, Sanket Raghunath BHONGALE, Yangda OU, Matthew Michael MARINOVICH
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Patent number: 11471380Abstract: The invention relates to systems for securing a tube (e.g. feeding tube) and/or a patient interface or a dermal patch to a user. One embodiment comprises a holder, an interface side of the holder attachable to the patient interface or the dermal patch for securing a feeding tube to the patient interface or the patch, the holder comprising at least a first channel or recess for receiving the feeding tube to couple the feeding tube to the patient interface. Another embodiment comprises a patient interface itself comprising a backing for positioning on a patient's face, a dermal patch having a patient side and an interface side, the patient side of the patch attachable to the user, the patch comprising at least a first flap portion attachable to the tube for affixing the tube to the patch, a two-part releasable connection arrangement for releasably securing the patient interface to the patch.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Laurence Gulliver, Caroline Geraldine Hopkins, Neil Gray Duthie
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Publication number: 20220323704Abstract: A user interface convertible between a nasal configuration and an oral configuration. The user interface has a nasal cannula and a mouthpiece. The nasal cannula has a body portion and at least one prong extending from the body portion, the prong being adapted to direct a flow of gas into a nare of a user's nose. The mouthpiece is adapted to engage the mouth of the patient and direct a flow of gas into a user's mouth. In the nasal configuration the prong of the nasal cannula is adapted to direct a flow of gases into a nare of the patient. In the oral configuration, the nasal cannula is engaged with the mouthpiece such that a gases flow is provided to at least the mouth of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Michael Robert Barraclough, Matthew Jon Payton, Callum James Thomas Spence, Laurence Gulliver, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Geraldine Frances Keogh, Milanjot Singh Assi, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Craig Karl White
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Patent number: 11420002Abstract: The disclosure relates to a nasal cannula comprising a port configured for delivery of a medicament into a flow of a fluid being delivered by the nasal cannula to a user and/or configured for interfacing with a medicament delivery device or an instrument. The disclosure also relates to a nasal cannula comprising an asymmetric profile to reduce an amount of occlusion of one nare of a user to provide access for an instrument to the nare with the nasal cannula in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Craig Karl White, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Milanjot Singh Assi, Erik Robertus Scheirlinck, Callum James Thomas Spence, Laurence Gulliver, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Michael Robert Barraclough, Matthew Jon Payton
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Publication number: 20220218935Abstract: A component useable with one or more tube comprises a body engageable with one or more external surface recesses of the one or more tubes. The component has a pair of jaws extending from the body for gripping an item. The component is configured, such that, in use, in a first orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is movable along a length of the tube(s); and, in a second orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is resistive to movement along a length of the tube(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Laurence Gulliver, Michael Paul Ronayne, Puqing Zhang, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Rex Gordon Faithfull