Patents Assigned to Hancock Medical, Inc.
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Patent number: 10632009Abstract: An obstructive sleep apnea detection device including an optical engagement surface adapted to engage a user's skin; a light source adapted to emit light from the optical engagement surface; a photodetector adapted to detect light at the optical engagement surface and to generate a detected light signal; a position sensor adapted to determine patient sleeping position; a controller adapted to determine and record in memory blood oxygen saturation values computed from the detected light signal and user position information from the position sensor; and a housing supporting the optical engagement surface, the photodetector, the light source, the position sensor, and the controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: HANCOCK MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas G. Goff, Kirby Chiang, Nathaniel L. Bowditch
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Patent number: 10314989Abstract: Described here are positive airway pressure (PAP) systems and methods with various mechanisms for altering the air pressure based in part on the head position of the user. This can be achieved actively or passively. Passively, pressure is altered when head position is altered, as gravity acts to open or close venting elements. Actively, head position information can then be communicated to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or within a separate housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Goff, Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Publication number: 20190142625Abstract: An obstructive sleep apnea detection device including an optical engagement surface adapted to engage a user's skin; a light source adapted to emit light from the optical engagement surface; a photodetector adapted to detect light at the optical engagement surface and to generate a detected light signal; a position sensor adapted to determine patient sleeping position; a controller adapted to determine and record in memory blood oxygen saturation values computed from the detected light signal and user position information from the position sensor; and a housing supporting the optical engagement surface, the photodetector, the light source, the position sensor, and the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: HANCOCK MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas G. GOFF, Kirby CHIANG, Nathaniel L. BOWDITCH
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Patent number: 10112025Abstract: Systems and methods provide a self-contained, intermittent positive airway pressure system for treating sleep apnea, snoring, and other respiratory disorders. The systems and methods provide an air flow director that can be worn in or over the nose of the individual in communication with an upper airway. The systems and methods provide an airflow regulation assembly that can also be worn in its entirety by the individual in communication with the air flow director. The airflow regulation assembly includes a source of positive pressure. The airflow regulation assembly intermittently operates the source of positive pressure to increase positive air pressure in the air flow director sufficient to resist tissue collapse in the upper airway during only a portion of the respiratory cycle less than the entire respiratory cycle.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Thomas G. Goff, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Publication number: 20180021535Abstract: Embodiments of a hose for use with a respiratory device are disclosed. The hose comprises a structural element and a sealing element. The sealing element can be inside or outside of the structural element. The sealing element and structural element are only selectively connected. Such a hose design provides greater flexibility and enhanced user comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: HANCOCK MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas G. GOFF, Kirby CHIANG
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Publication number: 20170216552Abstract: A portable, efficient, integrated humidification system for use, e.g., with a positive airway pressure devices. The portable, efficient, integrated humidification system described herein offers many advantages over current humidification systems! There are many advantages to a portable respiratory humidifier. Portability reduces the amount of space the humidifier occupies in the user's bedroom environment. Portability enhances travel for the user. With less to pack, carry, and manage, the user is more likely to remain adherent to therapy when not at home. Portability allows for better utilization in recreational vehicles, while camping, in foreign countries, in the sleeping cabins of trucks or airliners, and on marine craft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: HANCOCK MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas G. GOFF, Kirby CHIANG, Nathaniel L. BOWDITCH
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Patent number: 9180267Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source e.g., a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Thomas G. Goff, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Patent number: 8925546Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Thomas G. Goff, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Patent number: 8919344Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Thomas G. Goff, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Publication number: 20140076319Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: HANCOCK MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Nathaniel L. BOWDITCH, Thomas G. GOFF, Tarmigan CASEBOLT
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Patent number: 8517017Abstract: Systems and methods provide a self-contained, intermittent positive airway pressure system for treating sleep apnea, snoring, and other respiratory disorders. The systems and methods provide an air flow director that can be worn in or over the nose of the individual in communication with an upper airway. The systems and methods provide an airflow regulation assembly that can also be worn in its entirety by the individual in communication with the air flow director. The airflow regulation assembly includes a source of positive pressure. The airflow regulation assembly intermittently operates the source of positive pressure to increase positive air pressure in the air flow director sufficient to resist tissue collapse in the upper airway during only a portion of the respiratory cycle less than the entire respiratory cycle.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Thomas G. Goff, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Publication number: 20130056004Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: HANCOCK MEDICAL, INC.Inventor: HANCOCK MEDICAL, INC.
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Patent number: 8336546Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Thomas G. Goff, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Patent number: 8327846Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Thomas G. Goff, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Publication number: 20120199124Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Thomas G. Goff, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Publication number: 20120199125Abstract: The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: Hancock Medical, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel L. Bowditch, Thomas G. Goff, Tarmigan Casebolt
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Patent number: D776802Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: HANCOCK MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Christopher Loew, Thomas G. Goff, Kirby Chiang