Patents by Inventor Alicia Kristianne Wells

Alicia Kristianne Wells has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11565068
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Alicia Kristianne Wells, Craig David Edwards, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Murray William Lee, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Anthony Paul Barbara, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Chia Ik Tan, Frederick Arlet May, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
  • Patent number: 11491294
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventors: Alicia Kristianne Wells, Craig David Edwards, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Murray William Lee, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Anthony Paul Barbara, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Chia Ik Tan, Frederick Arlet May, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
  • Publication number: 20220241538
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Craig David EDWARDS, Shiva Kumar SHANMUGA SUNDARA, Murray William LEE, Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Stewart Joseph WAGNER, Chia Ik TAN, Frederick Arlet MAY, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Martin FORRESTER, Ralph JOURDAN
  • Publication number: 20220168532
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Craig David EDWARDS, Shiva Kumar SHANMUGA SUNDARA, Murray William LEE, Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Stewart Joseph WAGNER, Chia Ik TAN, Frederick Arlet MAY, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Martin FORRESTER, Ralph JOURDAN
  • Publication number: 20220023572
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Edward HENRY, Christopher James SMITH, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Adam Francis BARLOW, Craig David EDWARDS, Martin FORRESTER, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Kirrily Michele HASKARD, William Laurence HITCHCOCK, Ralph JOURDAN, Murray William LEE, Frederick Arlet MAY, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Rupert Christian SCHEINER, Shiva Kumar SHANMUGA SUNDARA, Chia Ik TAN, Stewart Joseph WAGNER, Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Lemmy NGA, Hason Tin-Yan HO, Gregory Scott SMART
  • Publication number: 20220023566
    Abstract: An interfacing structure for a mask system includes a cushion component adapted to contact the patient's face in use and a cushion-to-frame component provided to the cushion component. The cushion-to-frame component is structured to secure the cushion component to a mask frame of the mask system. The cushion-to-frame component includes a cushion side adapted to interface with the cushion component and a frame side adapted to interface with the mask frame. The cushion side includes a platform to engage and support the cushion component. The platform provides an engagement surface to engage the cushion component and inner and outer flanges provided to opposing ends of the platform to guide, support and/or retain the cushion component on the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Melanie Lucia CARIOLA, Andrew HUNG, Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Thomas KIRBY, Memduh GUNEY, Craig David EDWARDS, Lee James VELISS
  • Publication number: 20220001129
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a foam interfacing portion adapted to provide a nasal interface to contact under and around the patient's nose in use and including an orifice adapted to surround both the patient's nares in use, and a positioning and stabilizing structure to support the foam interfacing portion in an operative position on the patient's face. The positioning and stabilizing structure is structured to provide a range of rotational, axial, and/or lateral movement to the foam interfacing portion while maintaining a sufficient interface and resisting the application of tube drag and/or headgear tension to the foam interfacing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Lee James VELISS, Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Fiona Catherine CARROLL, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, David Anthony PIDCOCK
  • Patent number: 11179534
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Edward Henry, Christopher James Smith, Anthony Paul Barbara, Adam Francis Barlow, Craig David Edwards, Martin Forrester, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Kirrily Michele Haskard, William Laurence Hitchcock, Ralph Jourdan, Murray William Lee, Frederick Arlet May, Gerard Michael Rummery, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Chia Ik Tan, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Lemmy Nga, Hason Tin-Yan Ho, Gregory Scott Smart
  • Patent number: 11167101
    Abstract: An interfacing structure for a mask system includes a cushion component adapted to contact the patient's face in use and a cushion-to-frame component provided to the cushion component. The cushion-to-frame component is structured to secure the cushion component to a mask frame of the mask system. The cushion-to-frame component includes a cushion side adapted to interface with the cushion component and a frame side adapted to interface with the mask frame. The cushion side includes a platform to engage and support the cushion component. The platform provides an engagement surface to engage the cushion component and inner and outer flanges provided to opposing ends of the platform to guide, support and/or retain the cushion component on the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Melanie Lucia Cariola, Andrew Hung, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Thomas Kirby, Memduh Guney, Craig David Edwards, Lee James Veliss
  • Publication number: 20210338957
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a frame having a channel and a cushioning element including a clip portion adapted for interference seal and retention in the channel. The cushioning element includes an interfacing portion constructed from foam and having a wider width than the clip portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Lee James VELISS, Renee Frances DOHERTY, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Fiona Catherine CARROLL, David Mark GILLIVER, Brett Thomas LINDSAY
  • Patent number: 11129953
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a foam interfacing portion adapted to provide a nasal interface to contact under and around the patient's nose in use and including an orifice adapted to surround both the patient's nares in use, and a positioning and stabilizing structure to support the foam interfacing portion in an operative position on the patient's face. The positioning and stabilizing structure is structured to provide a range of rotational, axial, and/or lateral movement to the foam interfacing portion while maintaining a sufficient interface and resisting the application of tube drag and/or headgear tension to the foam interfacing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Lee James Veliss, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Fiona Catherine Carroll, Gerard Michael Rummery, David Anthony Pidcock
  • Publication number: 20210236761
    Abstract: A cushion pad for a mask worn by a patient, comprising a first side to contact skin of the patient, and a second side, opposite the first side, to contact or face the mask. The pad has a main body portion having a central portion shaped to cover a portion of the patient's nose extending from above the nose tip to the nasal bridge region without obstructing the patient's line of sight, and lateral side portions to extend downward and terminate along the sides of the nose or on the patient's cheeks. The main body is made of a breathable material, e.g., foam. The pad may include adhesive and/or an attached portion, e.g., a ring, to couple the pad to the patient and/or portion of the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Lee James VELISS, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Luke MAGUIRE, Donald DARKIN, Philip Rodney KWOK, Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Adam Francis BARLOW
  • Patent number: 11077277
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a frame having a channel and a cushioning element including a clip portion adapted for interference seal and removable retention in the channel. The cushioning element includes an interfacing portion constructed from foam and adapted to contact the patient's face in use. The interfacing portion may have a wider width than the clip portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: RESMED PTY LTD
    Inventors: Lee James Veliss, Renee Frances Doherty, Scott Alexander Howard, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Fiona Catherine Carroll, David Mark Gilliver, Brett Thomas Lindsay
  • Publication number: 20210162160
    Abstract: Headgear, comprising at least one strap; and at least one rigidizer, the headgear being arranged to position one of the at least one strap and one of the at least one rigidizer, with regard to one another such that the rigidizer imparts a desired shape to at least a portion of the strap while allowing said portion of the strap to move relative to the rigidizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Alicia Kristianne WELLS
  • Patent number: 11013878
    Abstract: A cushion pad for a mask worn by a patient, comprising a first side to contact skin of the patient, and a second side, opposite the first side, to contact or face the mask. The pad has a main body portion having a central portion shaped to cover a portion of the patient's nose extending from above the nose tip to the nasal bridge region without obstructing the patient's line of sight, and lateral side portions to extend downward and terminate along the sides of the nose or on the patient's cheeks. The main body is made of a breathable material, e.g., foam. The pad may include adhesive and/or an attached portion, e.g., a ring, to couple the pad to the patient and/or portion of the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Lee James Veliss, Scott Alexander Howard, Luke Maguire, Donald Darkin, Philip Rodney Kwok, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Adam Francis Barlow
  • Patent number: 10946157
    Abstract: Headgear, comprising at least one strap; and at least one rigidizer, the headgear being arranged to position one of the at least one strap and one of the at least one rigidizer, with regard to one another such that the rigidizer imparts a desired shape to at least a portion of the strap while allowing said portion of the strap to move relative to the rigidizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Kirrily Michele Haskard, Anthony Paul Barbara, Alicia Kristianne Wells
  • Patent number: 10912909
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Alicia Kristianne Wells, Craig David Edwards, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Murray William Lee, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Anthony Paul Barbara, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Chia Ik Tan, Frederick Arlet May, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
  • Publication number: 20200121881
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Rupert Christian SCHEINER, William Laurence Hitchcock, Anthony Paul Barbara, Adam Francis Barlow, Craig David Edwards, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Murray William Lee, Frederick Arlet May, Gerard Michael Rummery, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Chia Ik Tan, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
  • Publication number: 20200046289
    Abstract: Devices and systems provide methods for detecting respiratory related effort from movements associated with the head or face. In one embodiment, a strain signal is measured by one or more sensors. A processor may analyze the head strain signal to detect respiratory related effort. Detection of effort may serve as a basis for identifying sleep disordered breathing events. For example, the analysis may serve as part of a detector to identify central or obstructive apneas or central or obstructive hypopneas. Sensors may be integrated with headgear to support them at desired locations of the face or head. Strain from head movement may be detected by measuring, for example, tension of the headgear or force applied against the headgear. The headgear may serve as an independent support for the sensors or as a component of a respiratory treatment apparatus, such as a mask or cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Jeffrey Peter ARMITSTEAD, Glenn Richards, Alicia Kristianne Wells
  • Patent number: 10543332
    Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Rupert Christian Scheiner, William Laurence Hitchcock, Anthony Paul Barbara, Adam Francis Barlow, Craig David Edwards, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Murray William Lee, Frederick Arlet May, Gerard Michael Rummery, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Chia Ik Tan, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan