Patents by Inventor Benjamin Matthew Austin
Benjamin Matthew Austin 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: 20230078997Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus and systems for treating a respiratory disorder in a patient. The apparatus comprises a pressure generator configured to generate a flow of air so as to provide ventilatory support to the patient; a transducer configured to generate a flow signal representing a property of the flow of air; and a controller configured to analyse the flow signal to estimate the inspiratory volume and the expiratory volume of a breath of the patient and servo-control the degree of ventilatory support to adjust an estimated tidal volume toward a target tidal volume. A gain of the servo-control is dependent on a difference between the estimated inspiratory volume and the estimated expiratory volume. The method comprises operating an apparatus or system in a similar manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Benjamin Matthew AUSTIN, Etienne VESCHAMBRE
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Publication number: 20230060994Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus, systems and devices for providing modular connectivity to a respiratory therapy device. Certain forms relate to an apparatus for supplying a flow of breathable gas at positive pressure for respiratory therapy comprising a pressure generator in a housing, at least one electrical connector to connect to a connectivity module, and a cavity for receiving the connectivity module. Different forms of connectivity module may be provided. This allows for flexibility of connectivity in a respiratory device while allowing for simple installation and removal of the connectivity module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2020Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Matthew AUSTIN, Benjamin John LEAVENS, Nan Hai WU
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Publication number: 20220362505Abstract: A method of an apparatus control pressure in the patient interface. A vent valve may be used with a respiratory device, where the vent valve may selectively block fluid communication between components, such as the flow generator, the patient interface, and/or the vent. An expiratory flow model may be used to determine an expiratory characteristic such as an expiratory flow rate or pressure in the patient interface where an indicative measure may not be available. The expiratory flow model may receive inputs based on a measure of the patient's respiration, such as the tidal volume, peak inspiratory flow rate or length of inspiration. The expiratory characteristic may be used by a controller to control a pressure in the patient interface to provide respiratory therapy to a patient at or close to a target pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Benjamin Matthew AUSTIN, Liam HOLLEY
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Patent number: 11433203Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus and systems for treating a respiratory disorder in a patient. The apparatus comprises a pressure generator configured to generate a flow of air so as to provide ventilatory support to the patient; a transducer configured to generate a flow signal representing a property of the flow of air; and a controller configured to analyse the flow signal to estimate the inspiratory volume and the expiratory volume of a breath of the patient and servo-control the degree of ventilatory support to adjust an estimated tidal volume toward a target tidal volume. A gain of the servo-control is dependent on a difference between the estimated inspiratory volume and the estimated expiratory volume. The method comprises operating an apparatus or system in a similar manner.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Inventors: Benjamin Matthew Austin, Etienne Veschambre
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Patent number: 11318275Abstract: A method of an apparatus control pressure in the patient interface. A vent valve may be used with a respiratory device, where the vent valve may selectively block fluid communication between components, such as the flow generator, the patient interface, and/or the vent. An expiratory flow model may be used to determine an expiratory characteristic such as an expiratory flow rate or pressure in the patient interface where an indicative measure may not be available. The expiratory flow model may receive inputs based on a measure of the patient's respiration, such as the tidal volume, peak inspiratory flow rate or length of inspiration. The expiratory characteristic may be used by a controller to control a pressure in the patient interface to provide respiratory therapy to a patient at or close to a target pressure.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Inventors: Benjamin Matthew Austin, Liam Holley
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Publication number: 20210113795Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus and systems for treating a respiratory disorder in a patient. The apparatus comprises a pressure generator configured to generate a flow of air so as to provide ventilatory support to the patient; a transducer configured to generate a flow signal representing a property of the flow of air; and a controller configured to analyse the flow signal to estimate the inspiratory volume and the expiratory volume of a breath of the patient and servo-control the degree of ventilatory support to adjust an estimated tidal volume toward a target tidal volume. A gain of the servo-control is dependent on a difference between the estimated inspiratory volume and the estimated expiratory volume. The method comprises operating an apparatus or system in a similar manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Benjamin Matthew AUSTIN, Etienne VESCHAMBRE
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Publication number: 20160260007Abstract: Ultrasound thin film tags are disclosed. The tags include a pattern of regions, wherein the pattern is configured to create thin film interference when scanned with ultrasound energy. The tags can be placed in various locations within the article including interior surfaces and they can be used to encode a variety of information about the article. Devices and methods for scanning and decoding the tags are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: Benjamin Watson BARNES, Michael Keoni MANION, George Charles PEPPOU, Benjamin William MILLAR, Benjamin Matthew AUSTIN
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Publication number: 20160256660Abstract: A method of an apparatus control pressure in the patient interface. A vent valve may be used with a respiratory device, where the vent valve may selectively block fluid communication between components, such as the flow generator, the patient interface, and/or the vent. An expiratory flow model may be used to determine an expiratory characteristic such as an expiratory flow rate or pressure in the patient interface where an indicative measure may not be available. The expiratory flow model may receive inputs based on a measure of the patient's respiration, such as the tidal volume, peak inspiratory flow rate or length of inspiration. The expiratory characteristic may be used by a controller to control a pressure in the patient interface to provide respiratory therapy to a patient at or close to a target pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Benjamin Matthew Austin, Liam Holley
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Publication number: 20160151296Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing the build-up or entrapment of fecal matter in the colon. The compositions and methods disclose a delayed release laxative that provides for the release of the laxative if colon-specific conditions are achieved, otherwise the laxative passes out of the body. The condition specific release of laxatives prevents harmful side effects from excessive use of non-delayed release laxatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLCInventors: Benjamin Matthew AUSTIN, Michael Keoni MANION, George Charles PEPPOU
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Patent number: 9228996Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for a method and a device for detecting device colonization. Disclosed herein is an indwelling medical device configured to detect a biofilm. The device comprises a substrate configured to contact blood and a detecting material, disposed with the substrate, configured to detect the presence of a biofilm thereon. The detecting material is soluble in blood, removable by kidneys from the blood, and passable to urine by the kidneys for detection in the urine. A method for detecting the growth of a biofilm on an indwelling medical and a method for making an indwelling medical device are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: George Charles Peppou, Michael Keoni Manion, Benjamin Matthew Austin, Benjamin William Millar, Benjamin Watson Barens
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Publication number: 20150209192Abstract: Technologies are generally provided for a medical sponge configured to reduce a temperature at a surgical site. Endothermic reactants may be incorporated with the medical sponge to reduce a temperature at the surgical site in response to absorption of fluids. The sponge may be placed at a surgical site, and as the sponge absorbs fluids, the endothermic reactants may become hydrated. Hydration of the endothermic elements may induce an endothermic reaction, resulting in reduction of a temperature of the surrounding surgical site. The endothermic elements may be inserted within semi-permeable pouches that may be layered with the sponge. Additionally, endothermic elements may be inserted within hollow semi-permeable fibers and woven together to form the sponge. Hemostatic agents, antimicrobial agents, and analgesics may also be integrated with the medical sponge to prevent and treat other conditions experienced at the surgical site such as inflammation, pain, and infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Michael Keoni Manion, Benjamin Matthew Austin, George Charles Peppou, William R. Walsh, Nicky Bertollo, Matthew H. Pelletier
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Publication number: 20140356901Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a method and a device for detecting device colonization. Disclosed herein is an indwelling medical device configured to detect a biofilm. The device comprises a substrate configured to contact blood and a detecting material, disposed with the substrate, configured to detect the presence of a biofilm thereon. The detecting material is soluble in blood, removable by kidneys from the blood, and passable to urine by the kidneys for detection in the urine. A method for detecting the growth of a biofilm on an indwelling medical and a method for making an indwelling medical device are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLCInventors: George Charles Peppou, Michael Keoni Manion, Benjamin Matthew Austin, Benjamin William Millar, Benjamin Watson Barens