Patents Examined by Peter S Vasat
  • High pressure air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
    Patent number: 10016630
    Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Allen Phifer, William Eugene Parson, Ronald Bruce Mele
  • High pressure air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
    Patent number: 10016628
    Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Allen Phifer, William Eugene Parson, Ronald Bruce Mele
  • High pressure air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
    Patent number: 10016629
    Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Allen Phifer, William Eugene Parson, Ronald Bruce Mele
  • Respiratory apparatus
    Patent number: 10004867
    Abstract: A mask apparatus for a respiratory treatment can permit delivery of breathable gas to a user. In one example, the mask may employ a frame and cushion to form a seal for both mouth and nose. The frame may be adapted for coupling with a respiratory treatment apparatus so as to permit communication of a pressurized gas from the respiratory treatment apparatus. The cushion, which may be foam, may have a substantially under the nose configuration. The mask may have a common plenum chamber for both nose and mouth. The cushion may further define a centrally open lip superior region. The cushion may be adapted to couple with the frame directly or to the frame in conjunction with a cushion support clip. Various features of the cushion may further promote sealing and comfort for the under the nose design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Robert Edward Henry, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Lance Ian Swift, Matthew Robin Wells
  • Article with soft nonwoven layer
    Patent number: 9993369
    Abstract: An article having as a component a nonwoven material, which includes a layer of spunbond fibers. The fibers of the nonwoven material are made of a composition that includes a first polyolefin, a second polyolefin that is a propylene copolymer and is different from the first polyolefin and a softness enhancer additive. The layer of fibers also includes a plurality of calendering bonds with an aspect ratio of at least 2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Han Xu, Antonius Lambertus De Beer, Frantisek Klaska, Jiri Kummer, Zdenek Mecl, Pavlina Kasparkova, Jitka Zerehsaz, Jaroslav Kohut
  • Indicating device with warning dosage indicator
    Patent number: 9968748
    Abstract: An indicating device for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a first housing member having laterally spaced apart first and second guide members and a second housing member. The first and second housing members are moveable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis. The second housing member includes laterally spaced apart first and second guides shaped to receive the first and second guide members respectively, and wherein the first and second guides are not shaped to receive the second and first guide members respectively. A biasing member biases the second member relative to the first member along the longitudinal axis. An indicating member is disposed between the first and second housing members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Robert Morton, Winston Z. Lu
  • Ultrathin fluid-absorbent cores
    Patent number: 9962459
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ultrathin fluid-absorbent cores comprising a substrate layer, water-absorbent polymer particles and an adhesive, wherein the water-absorbent polymer particles comprise a basic salt of a polyvalent metal cation and a monovalent carboxylic acid anion on the surface and the wet SAP shake out of water-absorbent polymer particles out of the fluid-absorbent core is less than 10% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Xiaomin Zhang, Michael A. Mitchell
  • Oxygen supply with carbon dioxide scrubber for emergency use
    Patent number: 9956440
    Abstract: An oxygen supply system for a station operator includes an oxygen cylinder; a mask operably connected to the oxygen cylinder; a pouch operably connected to the mask; carbon dioxide scrubber disposed inside the pouch; first one-way valve operably connected between the mask and the pouch for allowing one-way flow of gases exhaled by the operator from the mask to the pouch; and second one-way valve operably connected between the mask and the pouch for allowing one-way flow of gases from the pouch to the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Bertil R. L. Werjefelt
  • Maintaining an exhalation valve sensor assembly
    Patent number: 9950135
    Abstract: The disclosure describes an exhalation valve sensor assembly. The disclosure describes a novel exhalation valve sensor assembly that is configured for refurbishing. Accordingly, the disclosure further describes systems and methods for maintaining an exhalation valve assembly and describes a kit for refurbishing an exhalation valve sensor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: David Phillip Winter
  • Absorbent articles with primary and secondary indicating
    Patent number: 9943449
    Abstract: An absorbent article with a primary visual fullness indicator and a secondary visual wetness indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mattias Schmidt, Miguel Alvaro Robles, Donald Carroll Roe, Michael Divo
  • Gum elastic bougie introducer with tactile depth and orientation indicator
    Patent number: 9919119
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for intubation where indicators of a bougie's axial orientation and insertion depth into the trachea are not visible. In particular, a bougie having one or more tactile indicators of axial orientation and/or depth of insertion are disclosed. The tactile indicators can include finger grooves and/or a ridge to name two examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Shannon Sovndal
  • Breathing assistance device with linear actuated gas regulating valve
    Patent number: 9923442
    Abstract: A breathing assistance device includes a gas regulating valve (1300). The gas regulating valve is operated by a linear actuator (1330). The linear actuator may include a movable member that moves an obstruction member between an open position and a closed position. The linear actuator is isolated from a gas flow path through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: RESMED LIMITED
    Inventors: Philippe Auguste Chalvignac, Nan Hai Wu, Ken Taylor, Daniel Robert Judson, Paul Jan Klasek, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden
  • Nozzles for nasal drug delivery
    Patent number: 9919117
    Abstract: A nozzle for use in delivering a mixture of aerosol propellant and drug formulation. The nozzle includes a drug product inlet configured to receive a mixture of aerosolized propellant and an intranasal dosage form. The inlet is disposed at the proximal end. A nozzle body is secured to the drug product inlet. Two or more channels are disposed within the body. Two or more orifice apertures are disposed at the distal end of the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: IMPEL NEUROPHARMA INC.
    Inventors: John D. Hoekman, Michael Hite, Alan Brunelle, Joel Relethford
  • Disposable diaper with changing accessories enclosure
    Patent number: 9901494
    Abstract: A disposable diaper with concealed baby wipes enclosure ensures that absorbent baby wipes are readily available when the diaper needs to be changed. The diaper is made to contain plurality of baby wipes or other foldable, not bulky diaper changing accessories. The concealed compartment is made accessible by pulling on a tab that tears the enclosure open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Inventor: Neil Adam Kurtiak
  • System and device for neonatal resuscitation and initial respiratory support
    Patent number: 9895504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a system for positive pressure ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for neonatal resuscitation and initial respiratory support. The device and system are designed and tested for preterm and term neonatal use. The device is easy to use and allows rapid switch between PPV and CPAP without change of equipment and significantly reduces the imposed work of breathing for a breathing child treated with CPAP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Neores AB
    Inventors: Kjell Nilsson, Thomas Drevhammar
  • Absorbent articles with primary and secondary indicating
    Patent number: 9895272
    Abstract: An absorbent article with a primary visual fullness indicator and a secondary visual wetness indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mattias Schmidt, Miguel Alvaro Robles, Donald Carroll Roe, Michael I. Divo
  • Inhalation device, control method and computer program
    Patent number: 9884157
    Abstract: The invention provides an inhalation device using an electrically driven vibratory element for releasing a drug dose into a flow channel, and a controller for activating/deactivating the vibratory element. A sensor arrangement is able to differentiate between inhalation flow and exhalation flow through the flow channel, to assist in forming a model of the breathing pattern of the user. The device can detect reliably inhalation flow patterns from patients of all ages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: MicroDose Therapeutx, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Weitzel, Anand V. Gumaste, Philip Chan
  • System to prevent water from entering a snorkel breather tube
    Patent number: 9878764
    Abstract: A system to prevent water from entering a snorkel breather tube includes a tube, wherein the tube is attached to a snorkel body and a pressure device, wherein the pressure device is attached to the tube at a tube tip. The pressure device comprises an air passage channel extending through an internal portion of the pressure device and an output hole, the output hole enabling entry of air into the air passage channel while preventing water from entering when the equipment of the system is submerged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: Odil Talles Pereira
  • Tampon for days between menstruation
    Patent number: 9861535
    Abstract: A tampon with an absorbent body of which at least a part of its volume is made from an absorbent material and having a middle part, a distal end and a proximal end, and which is connected to an extraction device. The volume of absorbent material in such a tampon is designed to absorb between 0.5 g and 4 g, preferably 3.5 g, of liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Ruggli Projects AG
    Inventor: Peter Mueller
  • Apertured nonwoven materials and methods for forming the same
    Patent number: 9861533
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed, in part, to a selectively apertured nonwoven material forming a portion of a disposable absorbent article. The nonwoven material comprises a layer of bicomponent fibers, and a plurality of apertures formed in the layer of bicomponent fibers. Each aperture has a major axis and a minor axis. Each major axis is larger than each minor axis. Each major axis has a length of greater than about 1.5 mm and less than about 10 mm and each minor axis has a length of greater than about 0.4 mm and less than about 1.25 mm. The nonwoven material has a basis weight of less than 25 gsm, but greater than 10 gsm. The layer of bicomponent fibers has an effective open area greater than about 3% but less than about 30%. The apertures have an aperture area greater than about 0.5 mm2 and less than about 10 mm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Lebeuf Hardie, Brandon Ellis Wise, John Joseph Curro, Theresa Lynn Galie