Patents by Inventor Robert E. Styles

Robert E. Styles 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: 9592359
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a respiratory mask including a mask shell and a mask cushion, a forehead support adjustably coupled to the mask, and an angular adjustment member. The forehead support includes a joining member provided to the mask shell and a cushion frame pivotally mounted to the joining member. The cushion frame is adapted to be selectively locked against pivotal movement in at least three predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member by a tongue and slot arrangement. The angular adjustment member allows relative angular adjustment between the cushion frame and the joining member. The angular adjustment member includes a pair of flexible arms that are adapted to be flexed towards one another to disengage the tongue from a respective one of the slots, and releasing the flexible arms allows the flexible arms to resiliently flex away from one another to engage the tongue and the respective slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Philip R. Kwok, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Perry D. Lithgow, Jonathan P. Harrison, Jonathan L. Liston, Robert S. Matchett, Robert E. Styles
  • Publication number: 20120222681
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a respiratory mask including a mask shell and a mask cushion, a forehead support adjustably coupled to the mask, and an angular adjustment member. The forehead support includes a joining member provided to the mask shell and a cushion frame pivotally mounted to the joining member. The cushion frame is adapted to be selectively locked against pivotal movement in at least three predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member by a tongue and slot arrangement. The angular adjustment member allows relative angular adjustment between the cushion frame and the joining member. The angular adjustment member includes a pair of flexible arms that are adapted to be flexed towards one another to disengage the tongue from a respective one of the slots, and releasing the flexible arms allows the flexible arms to resiliently flex away from one another to engage the tongue and the respective slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Philip R. KWOK, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Perry D. Lithgow, Jonathan P. Harrison, Jonathan L. Liston, Robert S. Matchett, Robert E. Styles
  • Publication number: 20100051033
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system that adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-á-vis the mask and/or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Perry D. Lithgow, Robert E. Styles, Zdzislaw A. Ziolkowski, Philip R. Kwok
  • Publication number: 20100012129
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a respiratory mask and a forehead support secured to the mask via a joining member. The forehead support includes a cushion frame pivotably mounted to the joining member so as to be pivotably movable relative to the mask when the cushion frame is secured to the mask. At least one cushion is mounted on the cushion frame. A finger-operated adjustment control member is provided to the cushion frame. The finger-operated adjustment control member is manually manipulable to adjust a position of the cushion frame relative to the joining member along a predetermined path generally towards and away from the patient's forehead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Philip R. Kwok, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Perry D. Lithgow, Jonathan P. Harrison, Jonathan L. Liston, Robert S. Matchett, Robert E. Styles
  • Patent number: 7234466
    Abstract: A forehead support (10) is disclosed that is adapted to be secured to a respiratory mask (16). The forehead support (10) including a joining member (14) for securing to the mask (16) and a cushion frame (12) pivotally mounted to the joining member (14). The cushion frame (12) is adapted to locate one or more forehead cushions (25). The cushion frame (12) is also adapted to pivot relative to the joining member (14). The cushion frame (12) is also selectively lockable at two or more predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member (14). A respiratory mask assembly comprising a respiratory mask (16) and a forehead support (10) adapted to be secured to the mask (16) is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Philip R. Kwok, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Perry D. Lithgow, Jonathan P. Harrison, Jonathan L. Liston, Robert S. Matchett, Robert E. Styles
  • Patent number: 6918390
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system that adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-á-vis the mask and/or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Perry D. Lithgow, Robert E. Styles, Zdzislaw A. Ziolkowski, Philip R. Kwok
  • Patent number: 6860269
    Abstract: A forehead support is adapted to be secured to a respiratory mask. The forehead support includes a joining member for securing to the mask and a cushion frame pivotally mounted to the joining member. The cushion frame is adapted to located one or more forehead cushions. The cushion frame is also selectively lockable at two or more predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Resmed Limited
    Inventors: Philip R. Kwok, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Perry D. Lithgow, Jonathan P. Harrison, Jonathan L. Liston, Robert S. Matchett, Robert E. Styles
  • Publication number: 20040079375
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system that adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-á-vis the mask and/or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicants: ResMed (R&D), ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Perry D. Lithgow, Robert E. Styles, Zdzislaw A. Ziolkowski, Philip R. Kwok
  • Patent number: 6679261
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system that adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-á-vis the mask and/or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Resmed Limited
    Inventors: Perry D. Lithgow, Robert E. Styles, Zdzislaw A. Ziolkowski, Philip R. Kwok
  • Patent number: 6532961
    Abstract: A forehead support is adapted to be secured to a respiratory mask. The forehead support includes a joining member for securing to the mask and a cushion frame pivotally mounted to the joining member. The cushion frame is adapted to located one or more forehead cushions. The cushion frame is also selectively lockable at two or more predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Philip R. Kwok, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Perry D. Lithgow, Jonathan P. Harrison, Jonathan L. Liston, Robert S. Matchett, Robert E. Styles
  • Publication number: 20030034034
    Abstract: A forehead support (10) is disclosed that is adapted to be secured to a respiratory mask (16). The forehead support (10) including a joining member (14) for securing to the mask (16) and a cushion frame (12) pivotally mounted to the joining member (14). The cushion frame (12) is adapted to locate one or more forehead cushions (25). The cushion frame (12) is also adapted to pivot relative to the joining member (14). The cushion frame (12) is also selectively lockable at two or more predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Philip R. Kwok, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Perry D. Lithgow, Jonathan P. Harrison, Jonathan L. Liston, Robert S. Matchett, Robert E. Styles
  • Publication number: 20020026934
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system that adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-á-vis the mask and/or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Perry D. Lithgow, Robert E. Styles, Zdzislaw A. Ziolkowski, Philip R. Kwok
  • Patent number: 3966315
    Abstract: Means to manually or power focus the adjustable lens unit of the projector. The power adjustment can be made irrespective of the position of the adjustable lens unit and safety features are incorporated which prevent locking and possible damage to the adjustment means when the limit of adjustment of the lens unit in a given direction has been reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: Hanimex Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert E. Styles, John C. Les Veaux