Patents Examined by Valerie L Woodward
  • Air delivery conduit
    Patent number: 11395898
    Abstract: An air delivery conduit includes first and second conduit portions that cooperate to form the conduit, each conduit portion including an inner layer of a film laminate that forms an interior surface of the conduit and an outer layer of a textile that forms an exterior surface of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Grant Milton Ovzinsky, Justin John Formica, Jessica Lea Dunn, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Joseph Samuel Ormrod, Jose Ignacia Romagnoli, Gerard Michael Rummery, Kai Stuebiger, Lance Ian Swift
  • Measuring method and apparatus for determining the length conditions, the position and/or the radius of movement of the lower extremities of a bed-bound patient
    Patent number: 11389366
    Abstract: A measuring method determines the length conditions, the position and/or the radius of movement of the lower extremities of a bed-bound patient. A knee module of a rehabilitation mechanism is connected to a point of application of a leg of the patient. A measuring device records and determines a trajectory solely of the point of application during a movement of the leg by the knee module. A model generation device creates a kinematic model from the data. This allows a determination of the length conditions, the position and/or the radius of movement during an initializing movement without having to undertake any surgical intervention. This does away with the need for complex sensor technology and provides a kinematic model of the radius of movement of the patient, the parameters of which kinematic model are used for establishing new therapeutic procedures within the patient's physical therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: ReActive Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Helfried Peyrl, Oliver Zillig, Kathleen Jones, Philipp Metzner
  • Real-time feedback-based optimization of an exoskeleton
    Patent number: 11389367
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a level of collaboration between a user and an exoskeleton boot are provided. A device, using an exoskeleton boot, can provide a level of force to a limb of a user to aid movement of the limb. The device can measure one or more parameters of the exoskeleton boot during the movement of the limb using the exoskeleton boot. The device can determine one or more biometrics of the user during the movement of the limb using the exoskeleton boot. The device can determine, based on the one or more biometrics and the one or more parameters of the device, a metric indicative of a collaboration between the user and the exoskeleton boot during the movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Dephy, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke Mooney, Jean-François Duval, Rachel Harris, Jonathan Kaplan
  • Apparatus and method for delivering fluids and/or gases to the lungs
    Patent number: 11383058
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing heat exchange in the lungs of the mammal during partial liquid ventilation are provided. The apparatus and method can control delivery and removal of partial liquid ventilation to the lungs of a mammal by responding to pressure change in the lungs to minimize danger of causing barotrauma to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: SUSPENDED ANIMATION, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan John Coleman, Philip P. Morello
  • Pathogen-filtering face mask with transparent mouth-covering portion and active air circulation
    Patent number: 11383107
    Abstract: This invention is a pathogen-filtering face mask with a transparent portion over a wearer's mouth which enables other people to see the wearer's facial expressions and with active filtration of air entering and exiting the mask, with a relatively unobtrusive design. This mask can include a transparent portion which covers at least part of a person's mouth, a first-side air filter and air impellor, a second-side air filter and air impellor, and a central air filter between the first-side air filter and the second-side air filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • High pressure-air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
    Patent number: 11376448
    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: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
  • Apparatus for pelvic floor muscle trigger point therapy
    Patent number: 11376188
    Abstract: An apparatus for pelvic floor muscle trigger point therapy is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a wand to facilitate the release of one or more trigger points in a pelvic floor muscle of a patient. The wand comprises a central portion extending between a first end and a second end. The central portion includes a first bend and a second bend wherein the first bend is formed between a first end region and a first central region. The second bend is formed between the first central region and a second central region. The first end is configured to be vaginally insertable while the second end configured to be rectally insertable. A power source in electrical communication with one or more switches to selectively control a vibration element during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: PLUS EV HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Aaron Wilt, Amanda Olson
  • Systems and methods for generating nitric oxide
    Patent number: 11376390
    Abstract: Systems and methods for nitric oxide generation are provided. In an embodiment, an NO generation system can include a controller and disposable cartridge that can provide nitric oxide to two different treatments simultaneously. The disposable cartridge has multiple purposes including preparing incoming gases for exposure to the NO generation process, scrubbing exhaust gases for unwanted materials, characterizing the patient inspiratory flow, and removing moisture from sample gases collected. Plasma generation can be done within the cartridge or within the controller. The system has the capability of calibrating NO and NO2 gas analysis sensors without the use of a calibration gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Third Pole, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian J. Gillerman, Gregory W. Hall, Wolfgang Scholz, David G. Zapol
  • Mask device
    Patent number: 11376449
    Abstract: A mask device includes a mask body including a front cover to form an outer appearance of the mask body, a frame coupled to the front cover, the frame located in front of a user's nose and mouth when the mask device is worn by the user, and a flow path between the front cover and the frame. A first air cleaner is disposed on one side of the mask body and a second air cleaner is disposed on another side of the mask body, and a first fixing part couples the first air cleaner to the mask body and a second fixing part couples the second air cleaner to the mask body. The first air cleaner is movable with respect to the first fixing part to move towards the frame and the second air cleaner is movable with respect to the second fixing part to move towards the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Youngjun Kim, Nameun Cho, Haeyoong Chung
  • Headgear for a respiratory mask and a method for donning a respiratory mask
    Patent number: 11369767
    Abstract: Headgear for a respiratory mask includes a strap arrangement including front strap portions adapted to be disposed over a patient's cheeks and having front ends adapted for attachment to an airway interfacing portion. The strap arrangement may also include top strap portions connected to respective front strap portions and adapted to be disposed over the top of a patient's head and to connect to each other. Further, a back strap may extend from and connect respective junctions of the front strap portions and top strap portions or regions adjacent these junctions. The front strap portions may be provided with a sleeve or cover to enhance comfort in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Joel Edward Gibson, Anthony Paul Barbara
  • Pharmaceutical formulation for treating symptoms of migraine and cluster headaches, and method of using the same
    Patent number: 11364225
    Abstract: A treatment for symptoms of migraine and cluster headaches includes operations of providing a solution of a serotonin receptor agonist (SRA) in an active mesh nebulizer, triggering the formation of a plume of particles from the active mesh nebulizer, and delivery of the plume of particles into the lungs of a patient during an inhalation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: BN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Donald M. Pell, Paula Pell, Michael Spuza, Govindan Nair
  • Apparatuses for arm exercise
    Patent number: 11357690
    Abstract: The invention comprises an apparatus for arm exercise for therapy of a subject. The apparatus comprises a base comprising a planar upper surface. A first set of parallel rails are affixed to said upper surface of the base, the first set of parallel rails comprising a first rail and a second rail positioned parallel to each other and separated from each other by a predefined first distance. A second set of rails comprising at least a third rail having a first end and a second end are also provided, wherein said first end is slidably mounted on the first rail and said second end is slidably mounted on said second end. A sliding mount is slidably affixed to the second set of rails, and configured such that said sliding mount can be slidingly moved between the first end and the second end of the third rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: BEABLE HEALTH PVT LTD
    Inventor: Habib Ali
  • Therapeutic gas delivery device with pulsed and continuous flow control
    Patent number: 11344693
    Abstract: Described are methods and devices for therapeutic or medical gas delivery that utilize at least one proportional control valve and at least one binary control valve. The proportional control valve may be in series with the binary control valve to provide a valve combination capable of pulsing therapeutic gas at different flow rates, depending on the setting of the proportional control valve. Alternatively, the proportional control valve and binary control valve may be in parallel flow paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt Hospital Products IP Limited
    Inventors: Jaron M. Acker, Thomas Kohlmann, Craig R. Tolmie
  • Safe standby mode for ventilator
    Patent number: 11344689
    Abstract: A ventilator with a safe standby mode is provided. The safe standby mode allows a user to disconnect a patient from the ventilator, without the ventilator generating alarms and while maintaining previously entered ventilation parameters. In addition, while in the safe standby mode, a patient connection status is monitored, and a ventilation mode is entered automatically if the ventilator determines that a patient is connected to the ventilator while the ventilator is in the safe standby mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Ron Thiessen
  • Treatment of infections and associated pathophysiological conditions
    Patent number: 11331342
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating microbial infections and their associated complications in humans. The method includes administering to a patient, a composition of dextrose and ethanol. The composition can be administered in the form of an infusion. For patients suffering from respiratory complications, the disclosed method also provides for enhancing oxygen uptake by lungs and reducing oxygen resistance through the administration of air having helium gas and excited oxygen atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventors: Mahmood Mirhoseini, Aria Manasheri, Maryam Al Sadat Ahmadi, Siamak Nuhian
  • Automatically adjusting headgear for patient interface
    Patent number: 11331449
    Abstract: A headgear for securing a mask to a user's face is described. The headgear requires a first load force to elongate the headgear and, when fitted to a user, applies a balanced fit force that substantially equals a load force applied to the headgear during respiratory therapy. In some embodiments, the headgear includes an elastic portion configured to provide a retraction force, a non-elastic portion configured to be inelastic in comparison to the elastic portion, and a restriction mechanism connected to the non-elastic portion and to the elastic portion. The restriction mechanism is configured to apply a first resistance force to the user's head on elongation of the headgear and a second resistance force to the user's head on retraction of the headgear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Mark Arvind McLaren, Jeroen Hammer, Vitaly Kapelevich, Brett John Huddart
  • Flexible filter element having an end outlet
    Patent number: 11311752
    Abstract: The present description provides a filter element that includes an end or side portion attached breather tube. One exemplary filter element described herein includes filter media having front and rear walls each including a proximal end and a distal end, a side portion at the proximal ends of the front and rear walls, and an outlet. The filter element further includes a breather tube attached to the filter media in fluid communication with the outlet. The outlet is positioned at least partially on the side portion, and the front and rear walls of the filter media are joined together at least partially along a perimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John S. Huberty, Ryan D. Kracht, Michael J. Svendsen
  • Quick adjust mask and method for using the same
    Patent number: 11311694
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a patient with oxygen in emergency and/or in conjunction with CPAP devices. The apparatus includes a face mask connected to a number of quick pull adjustment devices that adjust the top and bottom of the face mask, respectively. After being slid over the head of a patient, a paramedic or other user pulls a top strap followed by a bottom strap. No further adjustment is needed in order to form a tight and secure fit on the patient between the face mask and the nose and mouth region of the patient's face. During use, a CPAP inlet or tubing, resuscitation bag, or other means for delivering oxygen is connected to an inlet of the face mask. The face mask is removed from the patient by manipulating each of the quick pull adjustment devices and then pulling the top strap and bottom strap there through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: Steve Islava
  • Respirator having noncircular centroid-mounted exhalation valve
    Patent number: 11305134
    Abstract: A respirator 10 that has a mask body 12 and a harness 16 has an exhalation valve 23 that includes a valve seat 36 and a flexible flap 42. The valve seat 36 has an orifice 38 and has a noncircular seal surface 40 surrounding the orifice 38. The flexible flap 42 is secured to the valve seat 36 at a centroid of the orifice and has a variable stiffness structure. The variable stiffness structure allows the flap to equally deflect under a given load at different distances from the centroid at the noncircular seal surface. An exhalation valve having this construction may beneficially optimize pressure drop and overall valve performance for applications where valve space may be limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: William A. Mittelstadt
  • Methods, devices and systems for pulmonary delivery of active agents
    Patent number: 11298477
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of pulmonary delivering to a subject at least one pharmacologically active agent being in a plant material, which is effected by pulmonary delivering the agent to the subject using a metered dose inhaler device that is configured to vaporize at least one pre-determined vaporized amount of the agent upon controllably heating the plant material, wherein the pre-determined vaporized amount is selected so as to achieve at least one pre-determined pharmacokinetic effect and/or at least one pre-determined pharmacodynamic effect induced by the agent in the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Syqe Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Perry Davidson, Shlomo Almog, Seth Kindler