Patents Assigned to Naturs Design, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11642482
    Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a mask body having a face-engaging portion, and at least one retaining member connected to the mask body and including at least one engaging member for receiving and tethering a liner to the respiratory mask to generally overlie the face-engaging portion. The retaining member may include a flexible elongated body having a central portion and opposing ends, and a bottom surface arranged to be attached to the respiratory mask. The liner may include a liner body constructed from an absorbent material and having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge, wherein an extending portion of the liner body is defined which extends outwardly beyond the face-engaging portion and includes at least one aperture for engaging the retaining member. A kit for use with a respiratory mask includes at least one liner and at least one retaining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: 11584584
    Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing respiratory mask liners includes a housing defining a cavity therein and a cover arranged to be received on the housing, the cover including an upper face having an opening formed therein. The container further includes a lever having a first end and a second end, the lever first end pivotally connected to the cover for engaging and dispensing respiratory mask liners stored within the container through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Rutan, Patrick Auell
  • Patent number: 11305082
    Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a frame portion which is detachable from a cushion portion is provided, the liner including a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first end and a second end, the body including a hose aperture adjacent the first end and sized for placement over a hose connector of the respiratory mask, and a mouth aperture adjacent the second end for placement over a mouth opening of the mask to allow air to flow into a user's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: 10071216
    Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a frame portion which is detachable from a cushion portion is provided, the liner including a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first end and a second end, the body including a hose aperture adjacent the first end and sized for placement over a hose connector of the respiratory mask, and a mouth aperture adjacent the second end for placement over a mouth opening of the mask to allow air to flow into a user's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: 9113667
    Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion having nasal pillows is provided, where the liner includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first set of apertures and a second set of apertures spaced from the first set of apertures. The first set of apertures receives the nasal pillows, and the second set of apertures is aligned with the nasal pillows when the liner is in a folded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan