Patents Assigned to RespCare, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20160317776
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a ventilation interface, which includes a cannula having one or more nasal prongs, a ventilation tube connected to the cannula and headgear. The cannula is secured onto the patient through one or more arced couplers positioned between the cannula and headgear. The cannula has a first side wall, a second side wall and a top wall which form a reservoir. The top wall includes a first portion, a second portion and a notch positioned between the first portion and second portion. The ventilation tube includes one or more bleed ports and provides breathable gas to a patient. The headgear includes a first strap and a second strap. The first strap includes a first portion and second portion that contains two or more slots to connect the second strap. Each portion of the first strap includes an inner layer and an outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: Respcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis J. Collazo, Norman Hansen
  • Patent number: 9387300
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a ventilation interface, which includes a cannula having one or more nasal prongs, a ventilation tube connected to the cannula and headgear. The cannula is secured onto the patient through one or more arced couplers positioned between the cannula and headgear. The cannula has a first side wall, a second side wall and a top wall which form a reservoir. The top wall includes a first portion, a second portion and a notch positioned between the first portion and second portion. The ventilation tube includes one or more bleed ports and provides breathable gas to a patient. The headgear includes a first strap and a second strap. The first strap includes a first portion and second portion that contains two or more slots to connect the second strap. Each portion of the first strap includes an inner layer and an outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: RESPCARE, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Javier Collazo, Sanjay Chandran, Norman Hansen
  • Publication number: 20150075530
    Abstract: A respiration assist mask having an input gas feed tube, a ventilation interface, a facial interface and nasal inserts. The gas feed tube can connect to the ventilation interface and form a seal. The ventilation interface may be joined with the facial interface to form a seal between the ventilation interface and the facial interface, as well as between the facial interface and the face of a user. Additionally, nasal inserts may be inserted into a portion of the facial interface and form a seal between the inserts and the facial interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: RespCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Javier Collazo, Shara Hernandez
  • Patent number: 8887725
    Abstract: A respiration assist mask having an input gas feed tube, a ventilation interface, a facial interface and nasal inserts. The gas feed tube can connect to the ventilation interface and form a seal. The ventilation interface may be joined with the facial interface to form a seal between the ventilation interface and the facial interface, as well as between the facial interface and the face of a user. Additionally, nasal inserts may be inserted into a portion of the facial interface and form a seal between the inserts and the facial interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: RespCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Shara Hernandez, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Publication number: 20140311493
    Abstract: A nasal ventilation interface and method for providing nasal ventilation to a patient includes a hybrid face mask, covering only the mouth, coupled with removable nasal inserts extending from the upper surface of the mask. The nasal interface has modular, removable, and disposable nasal pillows connecting the upper surface of the mouth-portion of the mask to the user's nares. Each part of the hybrid mask is modular and can be formed in various shapes and sizes. The ventilation interface has differing gas line entry ports and can be shallow with a relatively deep soft facial interface or deep with a relatively shallow facial interface. In either case, the upper surface receives the nasal interface. The upper surface can have a removable ceiling in which is defined a nasal interface connector. The nasal interface can be integral with a removable ceiling. The entire hybrid mask can be made in one piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: RESPCARE, INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay Chandran, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Patent number: 8789532
    Abstract: A ventilation mask having a cushioned facial interface and an adjustable support structure. The ventilation mask can have a gas delivery port with a gas delivery tube rotatably coupled thereto. The cushioned facial interface may have one or more interior membranes and an extended lower portion. The support structure may have an adjustable slide allowing a wearer to adjust the mask to increase comfort while maintaining a gas-tight seal between the mask and the face of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Respcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Hansen, Louis Javier Collazo, Sanjay Chandran
  • Publication number: 20120305002
    Abstract: A respiration assist mask having an input gas feed tube, a ventilation interface, a facial interface and nasal inserts. The gas feed tube can connect to the ventilation interface and form a seal. The ventilation interface may be joined with the facial interface to form a seal between the ventilation interface and the facial interface, as well as between the facial interface and the face of a user. Additionally, nasal inserts may be inserted into a portion of the facial interface and form a seal between the inserts and the facial interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: RESPCARE, INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay CHANDRAN, Shara HERNANDEZ, Louis Javier COLLAZO
  • Patent number: 8261745
    Abstract: A respiration assist mask having an input gas feed tube, a ventilation interface, a facial interface and nasal inserts. The gas feed tube can connect to the ventilation interface and form a seal. The ventilation interface may be joined with the facial interface to form a seal between the ventilation interface and the facial interface, as well as between the facial interface and the face of a user. Additionally, nasal inserts may be inserted into a portion of the facial interface and form a seal between the inserts and the facial interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Respcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Chandran, Shara Hernandez, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Publication number: 20120012114
    Abstract: A nasal ventilation interface and method for providing nasal ventilation to a patient includes a hybrid face mask, covering only the mouth, coupled with removable nasal inserts extending from the upper surface of the mask. The nasal interface has modular, removable, and disposable nasal pillows connecting the upper surface of the mouth-portion of the mask to the user's nares. Each part of the hybrid mask is modular and can be formed in various shapes and sizes. The ventilation interface has differing gas line entry ports and can be shallow with a relatively deep soft facial interface or deep with a relatively shallow facial interface. In either case, the upper surface receives the nasal interface. The upper surface can have a removable ceiling in which is defined a nasal interface connector. The nasal interface can be integral with a removable ceiling. The entire hybrid mask can be made in one piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: RESPCARE, INC.
    Inventors: SANJAY CHANDRAN, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Patent number: 8042539
    Abstract: A nasal ventilation interface and method for providing nasal ventilation to a patient includes a hybrid face mask, covering only the mouth, coupled with removable nasal inserts extending from the upper surface of the mask. The nasal interface has modular, removable, and disposable nasal pillows connecting the upper surface of the mouth-portion of the mask to the user's nares. Each part of the hybrid mask is modular and can be formed in various shapes and sizes. The ventilation interface has differing gas line entry ports and can be shallow with a relatively deep soft facial interface or deep with a relatively shallow facial interface. In either case, the upper surface receives the nasal interface. The upper surface can have a removable ceiling in which is defined a nasal interface connector. The nasal interface can be integral with a removable ceiling. The entire hybrid mask can be made in one piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Respcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Chandran, Shara Hernandez, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Patent number: 7559327
    Abstract: A ventilation interface device is disclosed that may include a hollow cannula, at least one nasal insert and at least one exhaust port or may include a mask designed to cover a user's nose, mouth or both nose and mouth. The at least one nasal insert may be formed so as to fit in any size nares of any user and may be detachable. Additionally, the at least one exhaust port may be in any of a variety of orientations and, in some embodiments, contain sealable ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Respcare, Inc.
    Inventor: Shara Hernandez
  • Patent number: D568985
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: RespCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Chandran, Shara Hernandez, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Patent number: D583047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: RespCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Chandran, Shara Hernandez, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Patent number: D583048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: RespCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Chandran, Shara Hernandez, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Patent number: D583049
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: RespCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Chandran, Shara Hernandez, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Patent number: D586910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: RespCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Chandran, Shara Hernandez, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Patent number: D597659
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: RespCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Chandran, Shara Hernandez, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Patent number: D687538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Respcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Javier Collazo, Christopher Agami
  • Patent number: D704329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Respcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Javier Collazo, Norman Hansen
  • Patent number: D735317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: RESPCARE, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Javier Collazo, Norman Hansen