Patents by Inventor Andreas Kirchberger
Andreas Kirchberger 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).
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Publication number: 20210069880Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding element (10) for transmitting a sliding force onto a sliding sleeve (54), which is provided to be slid, at least sectionally, onto a widened end area (40) of a tube (42). The sliding element (10) is provided with at least one stop surface (20) having a recess (22), wherein the stop surface (20) is designed for arranging the sliding sleeve (54) on the stop surface (20), and the recess (22) for arranging a section of the tube (42). The stop surface (20) has a rim (25) that is facing away from the recess (22) and a rim (26) that is facing the recess (22), wherein the stop surface (20) comprises at least two raised areas (27, 27?), which are arranged spaced apart from the rim (25) of the stop surface (20) that faces away from the recess (22), and/or wherein the stop surface (20) comprises two extension sections (30, 30?), which on both sides of the recess (22) extend the stop surface (20) beyond the end of a respective leg (23, 24).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Thomas SCHAAF, Hansi HOMBURG
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Publication number: 20200271260Abstract: The present invention relates to a sliding sleeve (1) for axially sliding onto an expanded end of an all-plastic pipe (4) or a plastic composite pipe, into which is slid a support body (6, 6a) having circumferential external ribs (7, 7a, 7b, 7c) of an connecting element (3), wherein the sliding sleeve (1) is made of an elastically-deformable polymeric material, wherein the internal surface (2) of the sliding sleeve (1) has an average roughness value Ra in a range starting from 1 ?m to half of the average wall thickness of the sliding sleeve (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Thomas SCHAAF, Hansi HOMBURG, Oliver VOCKS, Andreas KIRCHBERGER
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Publication number: 20200158126Abstract: The invention relates to a patient ventilation or breathing device and components therefore for use in all forms of respiratory apparatus ventilation systems including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, positive airway pressure therapy, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and particularly Bi-Level therapy and treatment for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and for various other respiratory disorders and diseases. The invention particularly relates to a blower, to a blade, to a gasket, to a cable, to an impeller, to a gas inlet and inlet member, to an improved air path or fluid flow path and components thereof, and/or to a modular ventilation or breathing device as referred to above and particularly incorporating one or more of the other aspects of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Adel NIBU, Johannes NICKOL, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Bernd Christoph LANG, Saad NASR, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Christian BAYER
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Patent number: 10596340Abstract: The technology provides for a cushion assembly or a tool for forming the cushion assembly for a patient interface delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways. The cushion assembly has an inferior surface and a mask connection portion, and includes a pad arranged on the inferior surface for sealingly contacting a wearer's face in use.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Andreas Kirchberger, Johann Sebastian Burz, Bernd Christoph Lang, Johannes Nickol, Jens Rothfuss, Robert Eibl, Christian Bayer
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Patent number: 10578118Abstract: A respiratory apparatus for treating a patient with a respiratory disorder includes a blower configured to generate a supply of pressurized breathable gas. The blower includes a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The gas outlet is configured to deliver the generated supply of pressurized breathable gas to an outlet of the respiratory apparatus for delivery to the patient. The blower also includes an impeller configured to rotate to generate the supply of pressurized gas. The impeller has a single shroud with a plurality of blades extending from a surface of the shroud in an upstream direction relative to the direction of flow of the pressurized breathable gas. Each of the plurality of blades radiate outwards from a hub in the shroud. The hub is configured to receive a motor shaft. In addition, the outer diameter of the shroud varies between maximum portions with a maximum outer diameter and minimum portions with a minimum outer diameter.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adel Nibu, Johannes Nickol, Achim Biener, Johann Sebastian Burz, Bernd Christoph Lang, Saad Nasr, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Christian Bayer
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Publication number: 20190390863Abstract: The present technology relates to a tub for a humidifier comprising a container made of a first material, a heating element, and a lining made of a second, preferably biocompatible, material different from the first material, wherein the container comprises a base and a side wall defining a reservoir for a supply of liquid to be evaporated, the heating element is provided on the base of the container, and the lining covers the heating element and a substantial portion of the inner surface of the side wall of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Christian BAYER, Robert Eibl, Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang, Jens Rothfuss, Johannes Nickol, Andreas Kirchberger
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Publication number: 20190321580Abstract: The present invention relates to a tub configured to receive a volume of liquid for a humidifier, comprising at least one plastic component and at least one metal component, which together form a space for receiving said volume of liquid, wherein the at least one metal component and the at least one plastic component are attached to each other by means of a silicone seal. Furthermore, the invention relates to method for manufacturing a tub for a humidifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Christian BAYER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Andreas EIBL, Martin KASPARBAUER
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Publication number: 20190298964Abstract: A water reservoir for an apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas includes a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of liquid and a conductive portion provided to the base. The conductive portion is adapted to thermally engage with a heater plate to allow thermal transfer of heat from the heater plate to the volume of liquid. The conductive portion includes a thin film comprising a non-metallic material, and the thin film includes a wall thickness less than about 1 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Christian BAYER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Mark BERTINETTI, Johann Serbastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Martin KASPARBAUER, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS
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Patent number: 10317098Abstract: The present technology relates to a tub for a humidifier comprising a container made of a first material, a heating element, and a lining made of a second, preferably biocompatible, material different from the first material, wherein the container comprises a base and a side wall defining a reservoir for a supply of liquid to be evaporated, the heating element is provided on the base of the container, and the lining covers the heating element and a substantial portion of the inner surface of the side wall of the container.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Christian Bayer, Robert Eibl, Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang, Jens Rothfuss, Johannes Nickol, Andreas Kirchberger
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Publication number: 20190117924Abstract: It is discloses a patient interface comprising a seal forming portion, a pad, and a cushion. The seal forming portion may comprise a base surface and a plurality of fibers fixed to and extending away from said base surface for contacting a patient's skin. The cushion may comprise at least along a portion of the circumference a first structure having an elongate section joined with at least one end section oriented substantially perpendicular or at an angle to the elongate section. A first end A of the elongate section may be connected or connectable to a frame member. The end section may be provided at an opposing second end B of the elongate section. The pad may comprise a resilient foam material layer with the seal forming portion. The pad may be adapted to be connected to the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Christian BAYER, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS
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Patent number: 10207070Abstract: It is discloses a patient interface 3000 comprising a seal forming portion 11, a pad 10, and a cushion 20. The seal forming portion 11 may comprise a base surface 111 and a plurality of fibers 112 fixed to and extending away from said base surface 111 for contacting a patient's skin. The cushion 20 may comprise at least along a portion of the circumference a first structure 22 having an elongate section 24 joined with at least one end section 26 oriented substantially perpendicular or at an angle to the elongate section 24. A first end A of the elongate section 24 may be connected or connectable to a frame member 30. The end section 26 may be provided at an opposing second end B of the elongate section 24. The pad 10 may comprise a resilient foam material layer with the seal forming portion 11. The pad 10 may be adapted to be connected to the cushion 20.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Christian Bayer, Achim Biener, Johann Sebastian Burz, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Bernd Christoph Lang, Johannes Nickol, Jens Rothfuss
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Publication number: 20180372252Abstract: The present invention relates to a sliding sleeve connection (6) between an expanded end (8) of an all-plastic pipe (7) or of a plastic composite pipe and a connecting element (1), which comprises an expanded end (8) of an all-plastic pipe (7) or of a plastic composite pipe; a connecting element (1) having at least one support body (2, 2a) provided with circumferential external ribs (3, 3a, 3b), onto which the expanded end (8) of the all-plastic pipe (7) or of the plastic composite pipe (7) is slid, and at least one circumferential collar (5, 5a); and a sliding sleeve (9) made of elastically deformable polymer material axially slid onto the expanded end (8), wherein the connecting element (1) comprises a pre-stop (4, 4a) between the circumferential collar (5, 5a) and the nearest circumferential external rib (3b) to the latter, and said pre-stop (4, 4a) constitutes a limitation for sliding onto the end of the pipe (8), wherein the end of the sliding sleeve (9) facing the circumferential collar (5, 5a) protrudeType: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Dörte HUNDESHAGEN, Thomas SCHAAF, Hansi HOMBURG, Oliver VOCKS, Andreas KIRCHBERGER
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Publication number: 20180372249Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe connection (1), which comprises at least one end of a plastic pipe (2) or metal plastic composite pipe (2) and one connecting element (3) with at least one support body (4, 4a) provided with circumferential ribs (5, 5a, 5b, 5c), onto which the end of the pipe (2) is slid, wherein, for the expansion ratio R(exp) of the pipe connection (1), the following applies: 0.05<R(on)=[D(max)/D(internal)]?1<0.35 wherein D(max) stands for the maximum external diameter of the circumferential ribs (5, 5a, 5b, 5c) and D(internal) for the internal diameter of the pipe (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Dörte HUNDESHAGEN, Thomas SCHAAF, Hansi HOMBURG, Oliver VOCKS, Andreas KIRCHBERGER
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Publication number: 20180372248Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting element (1) for producing a pipe connection (6) between the connecting element (1) and a plastic pipe (7) or a metal-plastic composite pipe by using axial pressing technology, wherein the connecting element (1) has at least one support body (2, 2a) provided with circumferential external ribs (3, 3a, 3b) for press-fitting an expanded end (8) of the pipe (7) onto, and comprises at least one circumferential collar (5, 5a), wherein the connecting element (1) between the circumferential collar (5, 5a) and the nearest circumferential external rib (3b) to said circumferential collar (5, 5a) further comprises a pre-stop (4, 4a) for limiting the sliding onto of the expanded end (8) of the pipe (7), wherein the distance between the edge of the pre-stop (4, 4a) facing the circumferential external ribs (3, 3a, 3b) and the edge of the circumferential collar (5, 5a) facing the pre-stop (4, 4a) is 0.10 times to 0.30 times the length of the support body (2, 2a).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Dörte HUNDESHAGEN, Thomas SCHAAF, Hansi HOMBURG, Oliver VOCKS, Andreas KIRCHBERGER
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Patent number: 10149954Abstract: A kit including a device which provides breathable gas to a patient and a specific facing, the device including a unit which provides a flow of breathable gas, a processor which drives the unit, and a receiving region which receives the specific facing. The unit and the processor provide the breathable gas in at least two different modes of operation, and a specific mode of operation can be selected out of the at least two modes by attaching the specific facing onto the receiving region.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Bernd Christoph Lang, Andreas Kirchberger, Johannes Nickol, Achim Biener, Jens Rothfuss, Johann Sebastian Burz, Robert Eibl, Christian Bayer, Craig Harris
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Patent number: 10134516Abstract: A sensor ring is provided for a magnetic measuring transducer of an ABS system consisting of at least two annularly arranged functional elements. The first functional element is formed as a ferromagnetic annular disc element with a flat upper side and a flat underside with a multiplicity of openings. The second functional element, as a non-ferromagnetic element, has either been applied on the upper side and/or the underside of the annular disc element and/or has been introduced into the openings, as an annular disc element. The sensor ring is protected from contamination or damage by the non-ferromagnetic covering. The covering may also be produced by encapsulation or filling, wherein the openings in the sensor ring can be filled with plastic and also the side faces can be coated with plastic.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Josef Seidl, Andreas Kirchberger
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Publication number: 20170151407Abstract: The technology provides for a cushion assembly or a tool for forming the cushion assembly for a patient interface delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways. The cushion assembly has an inferior surface and a mask connection portion, and includes a pad arranged on the inferior surface for sealingly contacting a wearer's face in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Bernd Christoph LANG, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS, Robert EIBL, Christian BAYER
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Publication number: 20170087322Abstract: The present technology relates to a pad for forming a seal forming structure against a user's skin for use with a patient interface, the pad comprising, a base layer, a fibre layer comprising a plurality of fibers for contacting a patient's skin, and a connection layer for connecting the fibers to the base material, wherein the base layer and/or the fibre layer is/are adapted to act as a reservoir for substances. Furthermore, it relates to a set of pads, a kit and a patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Bernd Christoph LANG, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Christian BAYER, Anne Claude Andrée Armelle REISER
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Publication number: 20170082116Abstract: A respiratory apparatus for treating a patient with a respiratory disorder includes a blower configured to generate a supply of pressurized breathable gas. The blower includes a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The gas outlet is configured to deliver the generated supply of pressurized breathable gas to an outlet of the respiratory apparatus for delivery to the patient. The blower also includes an impeller configured to rotate to generate the supply of pressurized gas. The impeller has a single shroud with a plurality of blades extending from a surface of the shroud in an upstream direction relative to the direction of flow of the pressurized breathable gas. Each of the plurality of blades radiate outwards from a hub in the shroud. The hub is configured to receive a motor shaft. In addition, the outer diameter of the shroud varies between maximum portions with a maximum outer diameter and minimum portions with a minimum outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Adel NIBU, Johannes NICKOL, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Bernd Christoph LANG, Saad NASR, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Christian BAYER
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Patent number: D827107Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Rehau AG & CoInventors: Thomas Schaaf, Oliver Vocks, Andreas Kirchberger, Hansi Homburg