Patents by Inventor Winton Charles Tuck

Winton Charles Tuck 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: 6923181
    Abstract: A system is disclosed comprising a high pressure gases source: for example a compressor, a low cross section conduit adapted to convey gases from the compressor, and a patient interface delivering gases to the patient. The patient interface includes valve member which is substantially closed during inspiration and venting externally during expiration. The combination of the low cross section and lightweight conduit and the valve member result in increased patient comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventor: Winton Charles Tuck
  • Publication number: 20030000531
    Abstract: A system is disclosed comprising a high pressure gases source: for example a compressor, a low cross section conduit adapted to convey gases from the compressor, and a patient interface delivering gases to the patient. The patient interface includes valve member which is substantially closed during inspiration and venting externally during expiration. The combination of the low cross section and lightweight conduit and the valve member result in increased patient comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Winton Charles Tuck
  • Patent number: 6343603
    Abstract: A connector has a main body with a breathing gases passageway extending therethrough. A connection at one end of the passageway is configured to engage with the expiratory tube connection of a ventilator. The other end of the passageway is connected to the expiratory arm of a breathing circuit. A flow restricting valve member is associated with the connection to the ventilator for substantially closing off the breathing gases passageway on disconnection of the connector from the ventilator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventors: Winton Charles Tuck, Brett John Huddart