Patents by Inventor Simon Robert Payne
Simon Robert Payne 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: 11898646Abstract: The present invention relates to adjustable flow control valves, for example to an Adjustable Pressure Limiting (APL) valve. The adjustable valve (2) described comprises a valve body (4) comprising a valve seat (6), a valve member (10) movable relative to the valve seat (6), a first valve cap (20), a second valve cap (50) and a biasing element (30) to bias the valve member (10) away from the first valve cap (20). The first valve cap (20) is movable to increase the biasing force applied by the biasing element (30). The second valve cap (50) is engageable with the first valve cap (20) to prevent such movement of the first valve cap (20) beyond a selected position, but to allow movement of the first valve cap (20) in an opposite direction, way from said position.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: INTERSURGICAL AGInventors: David Simon Bottom, Christopher Edgerly Booth, Simon Robert Payne, Richard Francis Bowsher
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Publication number: 20240033544Abstract: Face masks, including filter masks, having improved stability, including face masks having a sealing member (25) depending from the mask body for engagement with the wearer's face, the mask body comprising a nasal portion (27) for accommodating the nose of the wearer, a mouth portion (26) for accommodating the mouth of the wearer, and cheek portions (28) extending laterally across the wearer's cheeks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Matthew James William LEARY, David Simon BOTTOM, Andrew Neil MILLER, Simon Robert PAYNE
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Publication number: 20240032627Abstract: Face masks, including filter masks, and methods for their production. The disclosed masks include a face mask comprising a mask body that defines a cavity for accommodating the nose and mouth of a wearer and a sealing member depending from the mask body for engagement with the wearer's face, the mask body comprising a filter (91) and a gas inlet (142), the filter being located in a first region of the mask body and the gas inlet being located in a second region of the mask body; and a nasal portion for accommodating the nose of the wearer, a mouth portion for accommodating the mouth of the wearer, and cheek portions (134, 135) extending laterally across the wearer's cheeks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Matthew James William LEARY, David Simon BOTTOM, Andrew Neil MILLER, Simon Robert PAYNE
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Publication number: 20240023649Abstract: The disclosed methods of manufacturing filter masks include using an overmoulding step to both form a sealing member and to fix the sealing member to a support frame and a sheet of filtering material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Andrew Neil MILLER, Matthew James William LEARY, Simon Robert PAYNE, David Simon BOTTOM
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Publication number: 20240025096Abstract: Face masks, including filter masks, and methods for their production. The disclosed methods include using an overmoulding step to both form a sealing member and to fix the sealing member to a support frame and a sheet of filtering material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Matthew James William LEARY, David Simon BOTTOM, Andrew Neil MILLER, Simon Robert PAYNE
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Publication number: 20230347088Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a sealing member (42). The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a mould having a cavity, a polymer injection port and a gas inlet port (38); (b) injecting a polymer and a blowing agent through the polymer injection port (28) into the cavity of the mould; and (c) introducing gas through the gas inlet port (38) into the cavity of the mould, to form a sealing member (42). The sealing member (42) comprises an internal chamber (44) at least partially bounded by a resiliently deformable enclosing wall formed of the polymer, the enclosing wall including an external surface, the external surface having a form that is determined by the cavity of the mould.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Martin David SPAYNE, Derek Anthony MCLAUGHLIN, Simon Robert PAYNE, Matthew James William LEARY, Mark JENNINGS
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Publication number: 20230233788Abstract: Disclosed is a respiratory interface device (1) and components thereof. The respiratory interface device (1) comprises a body (2), a frame (3), and an inlet conduit (4). The frame has a front wall (10a), side walls (10b), and side arms (12), and a support platform (11) extending rearwardly from the front wall (10a). An inlet opening (13) is defined in the support platform (11). The body (2) forms a chamber with the support platform (11) and comprises at least one nasal outlet (5), a base opening (7), and at least one further opening (6), through which the support platform (11) extends. The inlet conduit (4) comprises a connector (18) that clamps the body (2) and the support platform (11) together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Simon Robert PAYNE, Richard Francis BOWSHER, David Simon BOTTOM, Emma Diaz GONZALEZ
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Publication number: 20220280739Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a sealing member for a respiratory interface device. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a mould having a cavity, a polymer injection port and a gas inlet port; (b) injecting a polymer through the polymer injection port into the cavity of the mould; and (c) introducing gas through the gas inlet port into the cavity of the mould, to form a sealing member of the respiratory interface device, thereby forming a sealing member of the respiratory interface device. The sealing member of the respiratory interface device comprises an internal chamber at least partially bounded by a resiliently deformable enclosing wall formed of the polymer, the enclosing wall including a patient-contacting surface, the patient-contacting surface having a form that is determined by the cavity of the mould and provides an anatomical fit with a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Matthew James William LEARY, Martin David SPAYNE, Simon Robert PAYNE, Derek Anthony MCLAUGHLIN
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Publication number: 20220260166Abstract: The present invention relates to adjustable flow control valves, for example to an Adjustable Pressure Limiting (APL) valve. The adjustable valve (2) described comprises a valve body (4) comprising a valve seat (6), a valve member (10) movable relative to the valve seat (6), a first valve cap (20), a second valve cap (50) and a biasing element (30) to bias the valve member (10) away from the first valve cap (20). The first valve cap (20) is movable to increase the biasing force applied by the biasing element (30). The second valve cap (50) is engageable with the first valve cap (20) to prevent such movement of the first valve cap (20) beyond a selected position, but to allow movement of the first valve cap (20) in an opposite direction, way from said position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: David Simon BOTTOM, Christopher Edgerly BOOTH, Simon Robert PAYNE, Richard Francis BOWSHER
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Patent number: 8210177Abstract: A valve for controlling the level of liquid within a chamber (10) is disclosed. The valve comprises a liquid inlet (30) and a primary float (40) that is movable in response to a change in the level of liquid (20) within the chamber (10) between an open configuration in which liquid (20) is able to flow through the liquid inlet (30) into the chamber (10) when the liquid (20) within the chamber (10) is below a predetermined acceptable level, and a closed configuration in which liquid (20) is prevented from flowing through the liquid inlet (30) into the chamber (10) when the liquid within the chamber (10) is at or above the predetermined acceptable level.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Intersurgical AGInventors: Simon Robert Payne, Keethan Fernando
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Patent number: 8181940Abstract: A humidification chamber for use in a breathing circuit to humidify gases before inhalation is disclosed. The humidification chamber is adapted to contain a volume of liquid, and includes a gas inlet port, a gas outlet port, and a fluid inlet for introducing liquid into the humidification chamber. The fluid inlet is provided with a primary valve seat and a secondary valve seat. An actuating member engages the primary valve seat when liquid within the humidification chamber is at or above a predetermined acceptable level. The actuating member is deformable in response to an increase in liquid level above the predetermined acceptable level to a deformed configuration in engagement with the secondary valve to prevent liquid from flowing through the fluid inlet into the humidification chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Intersurgical AGInventors: Simon Robert Payne, Keethan Fernando
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Patent number: 8181938Abstract: A humidification chamber (10) for use in a breathing circuit to humidify gases before inhalation is disclosed. The humidification chamber (10) is adapted to contain a volume of liquid (20), and comprises a gas inlet port (16), a gas outlet port (16) and a fluid inlet (30) for introducing liquid into the humidification chamber (10). The fluid inlet (30) is provided with a filter member (60) including a plurality of exit apertures for enabling flow of liquid through the filter member (60). The filter member (60) also defines a collection chamber (69) that is disposed below the exit apertures, in use, such that foreign objects in the liquid that are unable to pass through the exit apertures fall under the influence of gravity into the collection chamber (69).Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Intersurgical AGInventors: Simon Robert Payne, Keethan Fernando
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Publication number: 20120074601Abstract: A humidification chamber (10) for use in a breathing circuit to humidify gases before inhalation is disclosed. The humidification chamber (10) is adapted to contain a volume of liquid (20), and comprises a gas inlet port (16), a gas outlet port (16) and a fluid inlet (30) for introducing liquid into the humidification chamber (10). The fluid inlet (30) is provided with a filter member (60) including a plurality of exit apertures for enabling flow of liquid through the filter member (60). The filter member (60) also defines a collection chamber (69) that is disposed below the exit apertures, in use, such that foreign objects in the liquid that are unable to pass through the exit apertures fall under the influence of gravity into the collection chamber (69).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: INTERSURGICAL AGInventors: Simon Robert PAYNE, Keethan FERNANDO
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Publication number: 20100171229Abstract: A humidification chamber (10) for use in a breathing circuit to humidify gases before inhalation is disclosed. The humidification chamber (10) is adapted to contain a volume of liquid (20), and comprises a gas inlet port (16), a gas outlet port (16) and a fluid inlet (30) for introducing liquid into the humidification chamber (10). The fluid inlet (30) is provided with a filter member (60) including a plurality of exit apertures for enabling flow of liquid through the filter member (60). The filter member (60) also defines a collection chamber (69) that is disposed below the exit apertures, in use, such that foreign objects in the liquid that are unable to pass through the exit apertures fall under the influence of gravity into the collection chamber (69).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: INTERSURGICAL AGInventors: Simon Robert Payne, Keethan Fernando
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Publication number: 20100170511Abstract: A valve for controlling the level of liquid within a chamber (10) is disclosed. The valve comprises a liquid inlet (30) and a primary float (40) that is movable in response to a change in the level of liquid (20) within the chamber (10) between an open configuration in which liquid (20) is able to flow through the liquid inlet (30) into the chamber (10) when the liquid (20) within the chamber (10) is below a predetermined acceptable level, and a closed configuration in which liquid (20) is prevented from flowing through the liquid inlet (30) into the chamber (10) when the liquid within the chamber (10) is at or above the predetermined acceptable level.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: Intersurgical AGInventors: Simon Robert Payne, Keethan Fernando
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Patent number: 7735486Abstract: A medical respiratory apparatus includes a chamber (10) which is at least in part at least translucent. The chamber (10) includes a float member (12) formed of an inert material and contains, in use, a fluid intended for inhalation. The float member (12) is adapted to float upon the fluid intended to be contained within the chamber (10) and has a peripheral dimension adjacent, but less than, the internal peripheral dimension of the chamber (10). At least the outer peripheral surface of the float member (12) has a coloration distinct from that of the fluid to be contained within the chamber such that the level of the fluid within the chamber (10) can be readily observed.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Intersurgical AGInventor: Simon Robert Payne
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Patent number: 7383852Abstract: A water trap suitable for use in a mechanical ventilation circuit comprising a cap with an inlet and an outlet, a fluid collection vessel engageable with the cap, and a rotatable closure with at least one aperture interposed between the cap and the vessel. The vessel is operably linked to the closure such that engagement or disengagement of the vessel from the cap causes the closure to be rotated. The cap is formed with an internal partition extending into abutment with the closure to define a chamber via which the inlet and outlet are in fluid communication and the closure forming a base of the chamber. When the vessel is engaged with the cap, the closure has a first orientation in which the at least one aperture is located within the periphery of the skirt in the base of the chamber and the vessel is in communication with the chamber via the at least one aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Intersurgical AGInventors: Alan Pittaway, Surinderjit Kumar Jassell, Simon Robert Payne
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Patent number: 7370653Abstract: A closure device (10) is disclosed for use with an access port (62,72,82,92) of a medical respiratory apparatus (60,70,80,90). The closure device (10) comprises a cap (14) that seals the access port (62,72,82,92) save for an opening (28) in the cap (14), and a closure (16) for sealing the opening (28). The cap (14) includes a portion of flexible material (26) in which the opening (28) is formed, and is hingedly mounted with respect to the access port (62,72,82,92).Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Intersurgical AGInventor: Simon Robert Payne
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Patent number: D985763Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: INTERSURGICAL AGInventors: Andrew Neil Miller, Matthew James William Leary, Simon Robert Payne, David Simon Bottom
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Patent number: D1025347Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: INTERSURGICAL AGInventors: Simon Robert Payne, Richard Francis Bowsher, David Simon Bottom, Emma Diaz Gonzalez