Patents by Inventor Andrew Hurst

Andrew Hurst 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).

  • Publication number: 20230356008
    Abstract: A headgear for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes at least a strap adapted to position the patient interface in sealing engagement with the patient’s airways. The strap is constructed from an elastomer and a first side of the strap includes a first region on a portion of its surface that is textured to reduce friction with objects contacting the strap. A textured surface coating for a portion of an elastomer strap included in a headgear system is adapted to contact the skin of a patient, when in use, and the coating has a Ra value greater than zero. A vent for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a plurality of rises and runs in a stepped arrangement; and a plurality of holes in the stepped arrangement for the venting of gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Philip Michael NURSE
  • Patent number: 11752367
    Abstract: A patient interface assembly is configured to deliver pressurized respiratory gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface assembly includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's face, a plenum base supporting the cushion, and a positioning and stabilizing structure configured to support the cushion and the plenum base on the patient's face. The positioning and stabilizing structure includes a stiffened portion. The patient interface assembly further includes a removable sleeve. The stiffened portion of the positioning and stabilizing structure is inserted into the removable sleeve. The removable sleeve is configured to be secured to the stiffened portion of the positioning and stabilizing structure by inserting a projection into a side cutout, and the stiffened portion of the positioning and stabilizing structure is prevented from sliding out of the removable sleeve when the projection is received within the side cutout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Gerard Michael Rummery, Robert Edward Henry, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Andrew Hurst, Philip Michael Nurse
  • Patent number: 11255211
    Abstract: A turbine shroud assembly adapted for use in a gas turbine engine includes a blade track segment and a carrier. The blade track segment includes a runner that extends circumferentially partway around a central axis and an attachment post that extends radially from the runner. The carrier is coupled with the attachment post to support the blade track segment relative to the central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Walston, Andrew Hurst
  • Publication number: 20210054760
    Abstract: A turbine shroud assembly adapted for use in a gas turbine engine includes a blade track segment and a carrier. The blade track segment includes a runner that extends circumferentially partway around a central axis and an attachment post that extends radially from the runner. The carrier is coupled with the attachment post to support the blade track segment relative to the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Walston, Andrew Hurst
  • Patent number: 10858949
    Abstract: A turbine shroud assembly includes a blade track, a multi-piece carrier and a mount assembly. The carrier includes a fore body and an aft body. Attachment pin of the mount assembly extends between fore body and aft body and through an eyelet in an attachment post of the blade track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce plc
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Walston, Andrew Hurst
  • Publication number: 20200368480
    Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Fiona Catherine CARROLL
  • Patent number: 10773042
    Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Gerard Michael Rummery, Robert Edward Henry, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Andrew Hurst, Fiona Catherine Carroll
  • Publication number: 20200080438
    Abstract: A turbine shroud assembly includes a blade track, a multi-piece carrier and a mount assembly. The carrier includes a fore body and an aft body. Attachment pin of the mount assembly extends between fore body and aft body and through an eyelet in an attachment post of the blade track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Walston, Andrew Hurst
  • Publication number: 20200061398
    Abstract: A headgear for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes at least a strap adapted to position the patient interface in sealing engagement with the patient's airways. The strap is constructed from an elastomer and a first side of the strap includes a first region on a portion of its surface that is textured to reduce friction with objects contacting the strap. A textured surface coating for a portion of an elastomer strap included in a headgear system is adapted to contact the skin of a patient, when in use, and the coating has a Ra value greater than zero. A vent for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a plurality of rises and runs in a stepped arrangement; and a plurality of holes in the stepped arrangement for the venting of gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Philip Michael NURSE
  • Patent number: 10500424
    Abstract: A headgear for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes at least a strap adapted to position the patient interface in sealing engagement with the patient's airways. The strap is constructed from an elastomer and a first side of the strap includes a first region on a portion of its surface that is textured to reduce friction with objects contacting the strap. A textured surface coating for a portion of an elastomer strap included in a headgear system is adapted to contact the skin of a patient, when in use, and the coating has a Ra value greater than zero. A vent for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a plurality of rises and runs in a stepped arrangement; and a plurality of holes in the stepped arrangement for the venting of gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Gerard Michael Rummery, Robert Edward Henry, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Andrew Hurst, Philip Michael Nurse
  • Patent number: 10420907
    Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Gerard Michael Rummery, Robert Edward Henry, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Andrew Hurst, Fiona Catherine Carroll
  • Publication number: 20180001046
    Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Fiona Catherine CARROLL
  • Publication number: 20170065787
    Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Fiona Catherine CARROLL
  • Patent number: 9526857
    Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Gerard Michael Rummery, Robert Edward Henry, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Andrew Hurst, Fiona Catherine Carroll
  • Patent number: 9371160
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a moving device in the form of a bag having an aperture allowing furniture to be placed therein, a closure for the aperture (such as a “hook and loop” fastener, buttons, a zipper, or other suitable device), and at least one tensioning strap to tighten the bag around the furniture. The bag can be made of a flexible and/or waterproof material, and can include additional padding. In some embodiments, the bag can be shaped as a prism, but can also take other shapes. The tensioning strap(s) can extend partially or entirely around the bag, and can be fastened using a hook and loop fastener, bucket or other suitable device. In some embodiments, at least one longitudinal tensioning strap and at least one lateral tensioning strap are provided. The bag can also include one or more handles, one or more transparent viewing windows, and a document pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: RAPCO INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
    Inventor: Andrew Hurst
  • Publication number: 20150359987
    Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Fiona Catherine CARROLL
  • Publication number: 20150209539
    Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Fiona Catherine CARROLL
  • Publication number: 20140053844
    Abstract: A headgear for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes at least a strap adapted to position the patient interface in sealing engagement with the patient's airways. The strap is constructed from an elastomer and a first side of the strap includes a first region on a portion of its surface that is textured to reduce friction with objects contacting the strap. A textured surface coating for a portion of an elastomer strap included in a headgear system is adapted to contact the skin of a patient, when in use, and the coating has a Ra value greater than zero. A vent for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a plurality of rises and runs in a stepped arrangement; and a plurality of holes in the stepped arrangement for the venting of gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Philip Michael NURSE
  • Patent number: 8636007
    Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Gerard Michael Rummery, Robert Edward Henry, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Andrew Hurst, Fiona Catherine Carroll
  • Patent number: 8573201
    Abstract: A headgear for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes at least a strap (741) adapted to position the patient interface in sealing engagement with the patient's airways. The strap is constructed from an elastomer and a first side of the strap includes a first region (215) on a portion of its surface that is textured to reduce friction with objects contacting the strap. A textured surface coating for a portion of an elastomer strap included in a headgear system is adapted to contact the skin of a patient, when in use, and the coating has a Ra value greater than zero. A vent (500) for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a plurality of rises (580) and runs (570) in a stepped arrangement; and a plurality of holes (510) in the stepped arrangement for the venting of gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Gerard Michael Rummery, Robert Edward Henry, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Andrew Hurst, Philip Michael Nurse