Patents by Inventor Milind Chandrakant Raje
Milind Chandrakant Raje 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: 10307554Abstract: A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes various structures to allow enhanced/tailored sealing and/or fit at selected locations on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael Berthon-Jones, Peter Edward Bateman, Donald Darkin, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Philip James Jenkinson, Susan Robyn Lynch, Gordon Joseph Malouf, Patrick John McAuliffe, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Gary Christopher Robinson, Richard Sokolov, Philip Thomas Stallard, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam
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Publication number: 20190134335Abstract: A breathing arrangement for use between a patient and a structure to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a patient interface including a mouth covering assembly including a cushion structured to sealingly engage around an 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 without forming a seal on a nasal bridge region of a patient's face, each of the nozzles including a dual wall construction including an inner wall and an outer wall that surrounds the inner wall, and a flexible element connecting the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: 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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Publication number: 20190105454Abstract: A breathing arrangement for use between a patient and a structure to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a patient interface including a mouth covering assembly including a cushion structured to sealingly engage around an 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 without forming a seal on a nasal bridge region of a patient's face, each of the nozzles including a dual wall construction including an inner wall and an outer wall that surrounds the inner wall, and a flexible element connecting the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: 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: 10195385Abstract: A forehead pad for use in a respiratory mask with a forehead support, which includes a base portion to contact a user's forehead, a support post connected to the base portion, and a head adapted to connect the support post to a forehead support. A pair of forehead pads may be joined with a connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Bernd Christoph Lang, Timothy Tsun-Fai Fu, Perry David Lithgow, Memduh Guney, Joanne Elizabeth Drew, Martin Bechtel, Achim Biener, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Milind Chandrakant Raje
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Publication number: 20190015662Abstract: A monolithic implantable medical device component includes multiple portions on a single substrate. The portions can be electrically connected to an electronics module, which may include output connectors and input connectors to and from the various portions of the substrate. A portion of the monolithic component to be disposed within, attached to, embedded in, or otherwise combined with a magnet retention feature, such as a plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Milind Chandrakant RAJE, Martin Joseph SVEHLA, Charles Roger LEIGH
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Publication number: 20160339195Abstract: A mask assembly for therapy of Sleep Disordered Breathing may include: a cushion having a seal forming portion that is structured to form a seal with only the patient's nose in use, the cushion defining at least in part an interior chamber; a shell assembly including a generally rigid shell, the generally rigid shell having a port that opens into the interior chamber, the generally rigid shell including an exhalation vent for venting exhaled gas, an air inlet tube in fluid communication with the cushion to supply breathable gas from a pressurized supply to the interior chamber; and a swivel and an elbow attached to the air inlet tube, the swivel and the elbow configured to be attached to an air supply conduit, wherein the swivel and the elbow are positioned superior to the patient's head in use, and wherein the mask assembly does not contact the patient's forehead in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Milind Chandrakant RAJE, Joanne Elizabeth DREW, Robert Henry FRATER, Memduh GUNEY, Timothy Tsun-Fai FU, Amal Shirley AMARASINGHE, Clive SOLARI
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Publication number: 20160074613Abstract: A breathing arrangement for use between a patient and a structure to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a patient interface including a mouth covering assembly including a cushion structured to sealingly engage around an 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 without forming a seal on a nasal bridge region of a patient's face, each of the nozzles including a dual wall construction including an inner wall and an outer wall that surrounds the inner wall, and a flexible element connecting the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: 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: 9242060Abstract: An elbow for a mask system includes a proximal end adapted to be provided to the mask system, a distal end adapted to be provided to an air delivery conduit, and a baffle provided within the proximal end. The baffle has a generally planar configuration that defines an intake port that directs incoming air from the air delivery conduit into a mask cavity and an exhaust port separated from the intake port that directs exhaust air from the mask cavity to atmosphere. The baffle includes an end portion that is adapted to extend into the mask cavity defined by the mask system.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Timothy Tsun-Fai Fu, Daniel Robert Judson, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Daniel Joseph Kaars Sijpesteijn, Amal Shirley Amarasinghe, Jim Saada, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Sarah Dane
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Patent number: 9220860Abstract: 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 an 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: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: December 29, 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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Publication number: 20150190601Abstract: A forehead pad for use in a respiratory mask with a forehead support, which includes a base portion to contact a user's forehead, a support post connected to the base portion, and a head adapted to connect the support post to a forehead support. A pair of forehead pads may be joined with a connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Bernd Christoph LANG, Timothy Tsun-Fai FU, Perry David LITHGOW, Memduh GUNEY, Joanne Elizabeth DREW, Martin BECHTEL, Achim BIENER, Michael Kassipillai GUNARATNAM, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Milind Chandrakant RAJE
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Patent number: 9072853Abstract: A forehead pad for use in a respiratory mask with a forehead support, which includes a base portion to contact a user's forehead, a support post connected to the base portion, and a head adapted to connect the support post to a forehead support. A pair of forehead pads may be joined with a connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Bernd Christoph Lang, Timothy Tsun-Fai Fu, Perry David Lithgow, Memduh Guney, Joanne Elizabeth Drew, Martin Bechtel, Achim Biener, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Milind Chandrakant Raje
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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: 9027558Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and at least one locking clip. The frame has a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body, at least one of the side frame members including a locking clip receiver assembly. The at least one locking clip has a main body providing a front portion adapted to be removably coupled with the at least one locking clip receiver assembly and a rear portion adapted to be removably coupled to a headgear assembly. The rear portion includes a cross bar that forms an opening through which a strap of the headgear assembly can pass and be removably coupled with the cross bar, and the front portion includes at least one resiliently flexible spring arm that is flexible within the plane of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Memduh Guney, Amal Shirley Amarasinghe, Perry David Lithgow, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Michael Andrew Jones
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Publication number: 20140238404Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and at least one locking clip. The frame has a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body, at least one of the side frame members including a locking clip receiver assembly. The at least one locking clip has a main body providing a front portion adapted to be removably coupled with the at least one locking clip receiver assembly and a rear portion adapted to be removably coupled to a headgear assembly. The rear portion includes a cross bar that forms an opening through which a strap of the headgear assembly can pass and be removably coupled with the cross bar, and the front portion includes at least one resiliently flexible spring arm that is flexible within the plane of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Memduh GUNEY, Amal Shirley AMARASINGHE, Perry David LITHGOW, Milind Chandrakant RAJE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Michael Andrew JONES
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Patent number: 8763612Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and at least one locking clip. The frame has a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body, at least one of the side frame members including a locking clip receiver assembly. The at least one locking clip has a main body providing a front portion adapted to be removably coupled with the at least one locking clip receiver assembly and a rear portion adapted to be removably coupled to a headgear assembly. The rear portion includes a cross bar that forms an opening through which a strap of the headgear assembly can pass and be removably coupled with the cross bar, and the front portion includes at least one resiliently flexible spring arm that is flexible within the plane of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Memduh Guney, Amal Shirley Amarasinghe, Perry David Lithgow, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Michael Andrew Jones
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Patent number: 8490623Abstract: A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes various structures to allow enhanced/tailored sealing and/or fit at selected locations on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael Berthon-Jones, Peter Edward Bateman, Donald Darkin, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Philip James Jenkinson, Susan Robyn Lynch, Gordon Joseph Malouf, Patrick John McAuliffe, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Gary Christopher Robinson, Richard Sokolov, Philip Thomas Stallard, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam
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Publication number: 20110209709Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: 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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Publication number: 20110056498Abstract: A forehead pad for use in a respiratory mask with a forehead support, which includes a base portion to contact a user's forehead, a support post connected to the base portion, and a head adapted to connect the support post to a forehead support. A pair of forehead pads may be joined with a connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicants: ResMed Limited, MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Bernd Christoph LANG, Timothy Tsun-Fai Fu, Perry David Lithgow, Memduh Guney, Joanne Elizabeth Drew, Martin Bechtel, Achim Biener, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Milind Chandrakant Raje
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Patent number: 7856980Abstract: A forehead pad for use in a respiratory mask with a forehead support, which includes a base portion to contact a user's forehead, a support post connected to the base portion, and a head adapted to connect the support post to a forehead support. A pair of forehead pads may be joined with a connector.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignees: ResMed Limited, MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Bernd Christoph Lang, Timothy Tsun-Fai Fu, Perry David Lithgow, Memduh Guney, Joanne Elizabeth Drew, Martin Bechtel, Achim Biener, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Milind Chandrakant Raje
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Publication number: 20100275923Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and at least one locking clip. The frame has a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body, at least one of the side frame members including a locking clip receiver assembly. The at least one locking clip has a main body providing a front portion adapted to be removably coupled with the at least one locking clip receiver assembly and a rear portion adapted to be removably coupled to a headgear assembly. The rear portion includes a cross bar that forms an opening through which a strap of the headgear assembly can pass and be removably coupled with the cross bar, and the front portion includes at least one resiliently flexible spring arm that is flexible within the plane of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Memduh Guney, Amal Shirley Amarasinghe, Perry David Lithgow, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Michael Andrew Jones