Patents Examined by Annette Dixon
  • High flow therapy device utilizing a non-sealing respiratory interface and related methods
    Patent number: 11071464
    Abstract: A gas delivery conduit adapted for fluidly connecting to a respiratory gases delivery system in a high flow therapy system, the gas delivery conduit includes a first connector adapted for connecting to the respiratory gases delivery system, a second connector adapted for connecting to a fitting of a patient interface, tubing fluidly connecting the first connector to the second connector where the first connector has a gas inlet adapted to receive the supplied respiratory gas, one of electrical contacts and temperature contacts integrated into the first connector. The gas delivery conduit further can include a sensing conduit integrated into the gas delivery conduit, where the first connector of the gas delivery conduit is adapted to allow the user to couple the first connector with the respiratory gases delivery system in a single motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventors: Robert M. Landis, Charles A. Lewis, Louis Javier Collazo
  • Component for medical circuit
    Patent number: 11065414
    Abstract: A medical tube has a tube wall defining a passageway for transportation of gases and further has a first end and a second end. At least one end of the medical tube comprises one or more of a pre-formed pneumatic port component, a pre-formed electrical port component, and a pre-formed sensor port component. A cuff is over-moulded about and thereby connects the pneumatic port component, the electrical port component, and/or the sensor port component and at least a portion of the tube end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Peter Nigel Coleman, Nathan Lee Gray
  • Adapter with moisture trap assembly for respiratory circuit
    Patent number: 11058842
    Abstract: Nebulizer systems, adapters, methods, and apparatuses are described for a nebulizer adapter that includes a body, an inlet for aerosolized respiratory medications, a breathing gas inlet tube and outlet tube, a barrier or body, and a drain lumen port that passes from the bottom of the barrier or body of the apparatus to the exterior into a port drain. The port drain would be in fluid communication with a receptacle removably attached to the annular lid that is attached to the bottom of the adapter body for collecting condensed moisture, wherein the receptacle comprise an actuator member configured to actuate the air tight seal of the annular lid upon attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: PIVOTAL BIOTECH LLC
    Inventor: Brooke Higginbotham
  • Patient interface systems
    Patent number: 11045619
    Abstract: A patient interface structure includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's face and a front that is more rigid than the cushion. The cushion includes a forward opening, a rearward opening that is opposite the forward opening and a continuous sealing surface. The continuous sealing surface has a mouth sealing portion configured to seal around the patient's mouth and a nasal sealing portion configured to seal around both of the patient's nasal airways. The front plate includes an air inlet configured to both receive the pressurized respiratory gas and secure headgear to the patient interface structure. In addition, the nasal sealing portion includes at least one aperture that is separate from the rearward opening. Also, the front plate, the mouth sealing portion and the nasal sealing portion together form a common chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Kai Stuebiger
  • Connectors for connecting components of a breathing apparatus
    Patent number: 11040158
    Abstract: A gas delivery component of a CPAP system is configured to magnetically connect to a second gas delivery component of the CPAP system to deliver a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient's airways. The gas delivery component includes a lumen forming a first part of a gas flow path for the breathable gas. A connection end of the gas delivery component is configured to engage the second gas delivery component. In addition, a magnetic connection assembly is located at the connection end and includes a magnet positioned at least partially within the lumen. The magnetic connection assembly is configured to magnetically secure the gas delivery component to the second gas delivery component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Renee Frances Flower, Chun Yui Lau, Philip Rodney Kwok, Christopher John Baxter, Angelene Marie Ozolins, Paul Anthony Green
  • Flow generator message system
    Patent number: 11033699
    Abstract: A flow generator for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface. The processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders. Time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time. The event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors. The user interface is configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician. By this system, operation of the flow generator is facilitated and enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: John David Oates, Mark David Buckley, Philip Rodney Kwok, Mark Alexander Abourizk, Thomas Evan Miller, Simone Marie Jeha, Mark John Payne, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana
  • Nebulizer
    Patent number: 11027076
    Abstract: A nebulizer comprises a controller linked at its output to a nebulizer head, and at its input to a USB cable and USB plug for connection to a host system. The link between the USB plug and the controller is a USB cable with power and data channels. The controller comprises a boost circuit, a microcontroller 11, and a drive circuit. The latter provides power and control signals via a cable and proprietary plug to the nebulizer head. These signals provide power and control for a vibrating membrane receiving a liquid to be aerosolised. The controller has a housing with LED status lamps, and an ON/OFF button. The controller can be controlled via a host, either locally or remotely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: STAMFORD DEVICES LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Casey, Joseph Grehan, Kieran Hyland, John Power
  • Nasal seal, mask and respiratory interface assembly
    Patent number: 11013877
    Abstract: A nasal seal, mask or an interface assembly have a seal body defining a breathing chamber. A nasal port is provided in the seal body. The nasal port has a central portion straddled by a pair of lateral portions. The nasal port further has an upper edge and a lower edge. The upper edge defines an inwardly projecting portion within the central portion. The lower edge defines an inwardly protection portion within the central portion. Thus, the nasal port can be generally bean-shaped or bowtie-shaped. The mask can include a frame having a central portion that supports the seal and a pair of arm portions that extend rearwardly of the seal and are configured to connect to headgear. The central portion can be more rigid than the arm portions. The mask can be configured to reduce noise transmitted through a bias flow vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Amit Galgali, Bruno Sintive, Callum Ross Gordon, Mark Andrew Thompson, Ryan Anthony Graham, Mark Arvind McLaren
  • Drug delivery inhaler devices
    Patent number: 11013871
    Abstract: An adapter for fitting to a drug delivery device, the adapter including: an outlet for communication with the mouth of a patient; an air flow path through the adapter along which air is drawn to the outlet by inhalation by the patient; an inlet adapted for connection to a mouthpiece of the drug delivery device; and an air flow rate indicator operable to indicate when the air flow rate along the air flow path is at or above a predetermined minimum level suitable for delivery of the drug to the patient. A drug delivery device having, in its body, an air flow rate indicator operable to indicate when the air flow rate along the air flow path is at or above a predetermined minimum level suitable for delivery of the drug to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Clement Clarke International Ltd.
    Inventors: Ronald Bruin, David Spencer, Mark Sanders
  • Mask vent
    Patent number: 11007337
    Abstract: A vent arrangement is provided to a mask to discharge exhaled gas from the mask to atmosphere. The vent arrangement is structured to diffuse the exhaust vent flow to produce less air jetting, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient and their bed partner. The vent may include a first wall, a second wall defining an outer perimeter, and a plurality of gas washout vent holes positioned between the first wall and the second wall, the vent holes having an inner edge positioned within the outer perimeter of the second wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Thomas Burnham, Nicolas Lo Grandjean-Thomsen, Martin Kang
  • Cigarette-like device for administration of substances
    Patent number: 11006661
    Abstract: A device comprising at least an outside surface which is intended to come into contact with the lips of the user during use, and wherein it is intended that the user shall inhale air drawn through the device. The device is coated with at least one first substance at least on a part of the outside surface intended to come into contact with the lips of the user, and the device includes at least one from the group consisting of a vaporizer for making an aerosol of solid particles of at least one second substance and/or liquid droplets of at least one second substance in air to be inhaled by the user, and a vaporizer for making a solution of at least one second substance in air to be inhaled by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Mamood Valadi
  • Filter and device for artificial respiration having a filter
    Patent number: 11000665
    Abstract: A hygiene filter for a device for artificial respiration, having at least one filter for filtering microorganisms and/or solid particles from a respiratory air volume flow, and a device for artificial respiration, having a holding device within the air intake region. The filter material is designed as a seal against the respiratory air volume flow conducting elements such that the risk of the occurrence of secondary air is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: WEINMANN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY GMBH + CO. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Sommer, Matthias Pulla, Stefan Hein
  • Nasopharyngeal airway device
    Patent number: 11000661
    Abstract: A nasopharyngeal airway device for receiving a nasal cannula is provided. The device has a flexible tube having first and second open ends and a flexible receptacle open at its upper end and integral with the flexible tube first open end. The flexible receptacle has a diameter greater than a diameter of the flexible tube and contains a lower end opening that communicates with the flexible tube first open end and opposed recesses arranged at an upper edge thereof and configured to receive and retain a nasal cannula. Preferably, the receptacle further includes a bottom wall containing the lower end opening and side wall containing the recesses. When the flexible tube second open end is inserted into a nasal passage of a patient, tubing of a nasal cannula is arranged in the recesses to deliver oxygen to the patient via the receptacle and the flexible tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: NPA Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Berlin
  • Aerosol inhalant producing device with measurable dose and/or other features
    Patent number: 11000068
    Abstract: A vaporizer device may include a plurality of cartridges with a plurality of aerosolization assemblies. The plurality of cartridges may include a suspension media and an additive media. The plurality of aerosolization assemblies may include pressurized cartridges connected to a nozzle having a nozzle opening of less than 20 micrometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: CASCADIA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Travis Ryan Marsot, Fritz Junker
  • Respiratory apparatus for lung injury
    Patent number: 11000657
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an endotracheal intubation system that provides for differential ventilation of lungs and lung lobes. Certain aspects are directed to an assembled device having three lumens: (1) a tracheal lumen that provides for ventilation of the upper lobes of the lung, (2) a first lobular lumen that provides for ventilation of a first lower lobe of the lung, and (3) a second lobular lumen that provides for ventilation of a second lower lobe of the lung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventor: Luiz Maracaja
  • Patient interfaces
    Patent number: 10994090
    Abstract: An interface for positive pressure respiratory therapy includes a mask assembly having a mask seal and a mask shell. The mask assembly is positioned lower than and exposes a bridge of the user's nose. The mask seal includes portions that contact opposing sides of the user's nose. Each portion of the mask seal includes supports that help maintain the mask seal's shape. Two covers can be supported relative to the mask assembly and adjacent a respective portion of the mask seal. The covers limit expansion of the portions of the mask seal in response to pressurized air within the mask seal. The supports can transfer load from the mask seal to the covers. An interface system can include multiple size mask seals, which can be designed with consideration of ethnic variations in nose size and/or shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventor: Roheet Patel
  • Nasal cannula without nostril prongs
    Patent number: 10987480
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a nasal cannula without nostril prongs. The nasal cannula may be used together with an oxygen delivery system, such as a portable oxygen concentrator, or another type of breathing device such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. In an example, a nasal cannula includes a tube configured to connect to an oxygen supply, and a fitting configured to connect to the tube. The fitting includes a single discharge port having a first section configured to be situated inferior to a first nostril of a user and a second section configured to be situated inferior to a second nostril of the user. Further, the fitting does not include nostril prongs. Because the fitting does not include nostril prongs, patient comfort is dramatically increased relative to prior designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: 3B Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Albert A. Lucio
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 10980962
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a nasal cannula is shaped to fit within a user's nares, where the nasal cannula includes at least one prong allowing high flow delivery of humidified gases and creates positive airway pressure in the patient's airway. The prongs have angled ends such that, in use, gases flowing through the prongs are directed to the user's nasal passages. The nasal cannula body is partially swivelling and preferably has a ball joint connector. In another embodiment the nasal cannula may have at least one flared end prong that preferably seals within a patient's nare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Oliver Gleeson
  • Tracheostoma valve
    Patent number: 10980956
    Abstract: A tracheostoma device for cooperation with a tracheostoma device holder superimposed on a tracheostoma of a person includes a tubular body and a container. The tubular body is at the proximal end of the tracheostoma device. The tubular body includes at least one inlet upon exhalation through the tracheostoma device, and is adapted for cooperation with the tracheostoma device holder. The container being at the distal end of the tracheostoma device, includes at least one outlet upon exhalation through the tracheostoma device and is adapted for housing a heat and moisture exchanging foam. The tubular body and the container have a hardness of 100 Shore A or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Selveo, Ronny Magnusson, Marcus Alfredsson
  • Gas concentrator apparatus and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 10982773
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically controlling the flow of oxygen from a gas source is provided and includes the step of installing a gas concentrator device on an outlet port associated with the gas source. The gas concentrator device is configured to sealingly mate with a conduit connector for delivering a gas from the gas source to a conduit that is associated with the conduit connector. The method also includes the step of automatically providing gas flow from the gas source to the conduit by sealingly coupling the conduit connector to the gas concentrator device and whereupon removal of the conduit connector from the gas concentrator device causes the gas flow to automatically cease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventors: Peter Wojtach, Greg Marler