Patents by Inventor Bruce Gordon Holyoake
Bruce Gordon Holyoake 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: 20200368471Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory system comprising a first patient interface for delivery of a first flow of gases to a patient, a second patient interface for delivery of a second flow of gases to the patient, and a device and/or sensing arrangement that is configure to facilitate a switching of the system between a first respiratory mode where the device allowing delivery of the first flow of gases to an outlet of the first patient interface when the second patient interface is absent from the patient, and a second respiratory mode where the device reducing or stopping delivery of the first flow of gases to the outlet of the first patient interface when the second patient interface is located together with the first patient interface upon the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Anil Patel, Seyed Ahmad Reza Nouraei, Milanjot Singh Assi, Thomas Heinrich Barnes, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Craig Karl White, Matthew John Payton, Laith Adeeb Hermez, German Klink, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Taylor James Edwards, Aidan Robert Burgess
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Publication number: 20200368479Abstract: This invention relates to a patient interface comprising at least one nasal prong or an outlet of said patient interface to be received by a user's nare(s) or mouth; a gases delivery side member extending from a side of the at least one nasal prong or said outlet; and wherein the gases delivery side member comprises of a lumen for a flow of gases from an inlet of the patient interface to the at least one nasal prong or said outlet; a collapsible portion; at least one elbow portion or flexible portion, located substantially at or toward one or both of a downstream end of said gases delivery member or an upstream end of said gases delivery member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Cormac Nicholas FLYNN, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, Alicia Jerram Hunter EVANS, German KLINK, Craig Karl WHITE, Matthew Jon PAYTON, Aidan Robert BURGESS, Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, Nathan James ROA, Graeme Matthew SMITH
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Publication number: 20200360637Abstract: This invention relates to a respiratory therapy system comprising a first patient interface for delivery of a flow of gas to a patient, and a second patient interface for delivery of a flow of gas to the patient, or devices or interfaces for use in such systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Anil Patel, Seyed Ahmad Reza Nouraei, Milanjot Singh Assi, Thomas Heinrich Barnes, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Craig Karl White, Matthew John Payton, Laith Adeeb Hermez, German Klink, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Taylor James Edwards, Aidan Robert Burgess
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Patent number: 10828482Abstract: A circuit connector for a humidification system, the system comprising a base unit configured to be engaged by a humidification chamber. The circuit connector comprises an inlet to fluidly connect to an outlet of the humidification chamber to receive humidified gases therefrom, an outlet to sealably connect to or integral with a conduit for directing the humidified gases to a user, and an electrical terminal for electrically coupling the circuit connector to an electrical terminal associated with the base unit. The circuit connector may be releasably and lockably connectable to the outlet of the humidification chamber and/or orientation features may control orientation of component parts of the system as they are assembled.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Hamish Adrian Osborne, James William Stanton, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Stephen David Evans, David Leon McCauley, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Gavin Walsh Millar, Thomas Jacques Fernand Maeckelberghe
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Patent number: 10716912Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory system comprising a first patient interface for delivery of a first flow of gases to a patient, a second patient interface for delivery of a second flow of gases to the patient, and a device and/or sensing arrangement that is configure to facilitate a switching of the system between a first respiratory mode where the device allowing delivery of the first flow of gases to an outlet of the first patient interface when the second patient interface is absent from the patient, and a second respiratory mode where the device reducing or stopping delivery of the first flow of gases to the outlet of the first patient interface when the second patient interface is located together with the first patient interface upon the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Anil Patel, Seyed Ahmad Reza Nouraei, Milanjot Singh Assi, Thomas Heinrich Barnes, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Craig Karl White, Matthew Jon Payton, Laith Adeeb Hermez, German Klink, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Taylor James Edwards, Aidan Robert Burgess
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Publication number: 20200171261Abstract: A headgear for a patient interface comprising at least one headgear member, and a pair of flexible joints adapted to connect a said headgear member or headgear members to a patient interface and/or a pair of flexible joints connecting a said headgear member to adjacent headgear members. Each flexible joint allowing free relative movement between the headgear member or members and the patient interface or between the headgear member and adjacent headgear members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Craig Karl White, Dylan Peter Prole, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Hamish Adrian Osborne, Cormac Nicholas Flynn
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Publication number: 20190255278Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, Gavin Walsh MILLAR, Stephen David EVANS, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, James William STANTON, David Leon MCCAULEY, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Myfanwy Jane Antica NORTON, Adrian John ELSWORTH, Michael John ANDRESEN, Jonathan Andrew George LAMBERT, Sandeep Singh GURM, Tessa Hazel PARIS, Joseph Nathaniel GRIFFITHS, Ping SI, Christopher Gareth SIMS, Elmo Benson STOKS, Dexter Chi Lun CHEUNG, Peter Alan SEEKUP, Po-Yen LIU, Richard Edward LANG, Paul James TONKIN, Ian Lee Wai KWAN
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Publication number: 20190175861Abstract: A conduit with a collapsible portion, and a nasal interface for providing a flow of gases to a user, is described. The interface comprises a manifold and at least one nasal prong or an outlet extending from the manifold to be received by a user's nare. A side member extends from each side of the manifold, each side member comprising a collapsible portion comprising a lumen. In an open configuration the lumen remains open and in a closed configuration the collapsible portion is pinched or flattened to occlude or substantially occlude the lumen. At least one of the side members is a conduit for a flow of gases from an inlet of the patient interface to the manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, German KLINK, Alicia Jerram Hunter EVANS, Craig Karl WHITE
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Patent number: 10245407Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Hamish Adrian Osborne, Gavin Walsh Millar, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, James William Stanton, David Leon McCauley, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Adrian John Elsworth, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Sandeep Singh Gurm, Tessa Hazel Paris, Joseph Nathaniel Griffiths, Ping Si, Christopher Gareth Sims, Elmo Benson Stoks, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Peter Alan Seekup, Po-Yen Liu, Richard Edward Lang, Paul James Tonkin, Ian Lee Wai Kwan
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Publication number: 20180085544Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory system comprising a first patient interface for delivery of a first flow of gases to a patient, a second patient interface for delivery of a second flow of gases to the patient, and a device and/or sensing arrangement that is configure to facilitate a switching of the system between a first respiratory mode where the device allowing delivery of the first flow of gases to an outlet of the first patient interface when the second patient interface is absent from the patient, and a second respiratory mode where the device reducing or stopping delivery of the first flow of gases to the outlet of the first patient interface when the second patient interface is located together with the first patient interface upon the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Anil Patel, Seyed Ahmad Reza Nouraei, Milanjot Singh Assi, Thomas Heinrich Barnes, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Craig Karl White, Matthew Jon Payton, Laith Adeeb Hermez, German Klink, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Taylor James Edwards, Aidan Robert Burgess
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Publication number: 20180078728Abstract: An apparatus or kit for a respiratory support system for delivering humidified gas to a user or patient. The apparatus comprising a humidifier chamber in pneumatic communication with a gases source, an inspiratory conduit in pneumatic communication with the humidifier chamber downstream of the humidifier chamber, a filter that is in pneumatic communication with the inspiratory conduit downstream of the inspiratory conduit, and a patient interface for delivering humidified gas to a user or patient, wherein the patient interface is in pneumatic communication with the filter downstream of the filter, or is configured to be placed in pneumatic communication with the filter downstream of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Callum James Thomas Spence, Craig Karl White, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Matthew Jon Payton, Michael Robert Barraclough, Daniel John Smith, Kevin Blake Powell
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Publication number: 20170151411Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Hamish OSBORNE, Gavin Walsh MILLAR, Stephen David EVANS, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, James William STANTON, David Leon MCCAULEY, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Myfanwy Jane Antica NORTON, Adrian John ELSWORTH, Michael John ANDRESEN, Jonathan Andrew George LAMBERT, Sandeep Singh GURM, Tessa Hazel PARIS, Joseph Nathaniel GRIFFITHS, Ping SI, Christopher Gareth SIMS, Elmo Benson STOKS, Dexter Chi Lun CHEUNG, Peter Alan SEEKUP, Po-Yen (David) LIU, Richard Edward LANG, Paul James TONKIN, Ian Lee Wai KWAN
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Publication number: 20160310689Abstract: A circuit connector for a humidification system, the system comprising a base unit configured to be engaged by a humidification chamber. The circuit connector comprises an inlet to fluidly connect to an outlet of the humidification chamber to receive humidified gases therefrom, an outlet to sealably connect to or integral with a conduit for directing the humidified gases to a user, and an electrical terminal for electrically coupling the circuit connector to an electrical terminal associated with the base unit. The circuit connector may be releasably and lockably connectable to the outlet of the humidification chamber and/or orientation features may control orientation of component parts of the system as they are assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, James William STANTON, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, Stephen David EVANS, David Leon MCCAULEY, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Myfanwy Jane Antica NORTON, Gavin Walsh MILLAR, Thomas Jacques Fernand MAECKELBERGHE
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Patent number: 8205959Abstract: A method of maintaining a printhead in an operable condition is provided in which a pad is moved between a first position in which the pad is sealingly engaged with the printhead, a second position in which the pad is disengaged from the printhead and a third position in which the pad is engaged with a pad cleaner. The pad is biased towards the second position relative to the third position.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Zamtec LimitedInventors: John Douglas Peter Morgan, Kia Silverbrook, Christopher Hibbard, Bruce Gordon Holyoake
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Patent number: 8136918Abstract: A printhead maintenance station for maintaining a printhead in an operable condition. The maintenance station has an elastically deformable pad coextensive with the printhead. The pad is a one-piece elastomer pad having a uniform contact surface configured for sealing contact with all nozzles in an ink ejection face of the printhead. A mechanism is configured for reciprocally moving the pad between a first position in which the contact surface is sealingly contacted with all nozzles in the ink ejection face, and a second position in which the contact surface is disengaged from the face. The pad and the mechanism cooperate such that the contact surface is progressively contacted with the face during sealing engagement and peeled away from the face during peeling disengagement.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty LtdInventors: John Douglas Peter Morgan, Kia Silverbrook, Christopher Hibbard, Bruce Gordon Holyoake
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Patent number: 8123332Abstract: Provided is a printhead assembly that includes a support structure with a printhead mounted on the support structure, said printhead having an ink ejection face, and a print media guide proximate the support structure for guiding print media past the printhead for printing. Also included is a wicking element mounted on the support structure between the support structure and the print media guide, as well as a printhead maintenance station configured to facilitate the transferral of ink from the printhead to the wicking element.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty LtdInventors: John Douglas Peter Morgan, Kia Silverbrook, Christopher Hibbard, Bruce Gordon Holyoake
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Patent number: 8118397Abstract: A printhead maintenance station includes a housing operatively positioned with respect to an ink ejection face to be maintained. The housing defines a pair of slots. A support arm has lugs at each end that are slidably received in respective slots. A support is mounted on the support arm. A pad is mounted on the support and is suitable for wiping ink. A motor is operatively mounted with respect to the housing. A pair of cams is rotatable by the motor and engaged with respective lugs such that the motor can slide the arms with respect to the housing, thereby moving the pad between a first operative position and a second, inoperative position.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty LtdInventors: John Douglas Peter Morgan, Kia Silverbrook, Christopher Hibbard, Bruce Gordon Holyoake
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Patent number: 8113619Abstract: A printhead assembly comprising a printhead mounted on a substrate, an elastically deformable pad and an ink removal system mounted on the substrate. The pad has a contact surface for sealing engagement with an ink ejection face of the printhead. The pad being linearly moveable between a first position in which the contact surface is sealingly engaged with the face and a second position in which the contact surface is disengaged from the face. In order to provide a cleaning action, the contact surface is configured to progressively contact the face during sealing engagement and peel away from the face during disengagement.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty LtdInventors: John Douglas Peter Morgan, Kia Silverbrook, Christopher Hibbard, Bruce Gordon Holyoake
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Patent number: D772388Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Mark Samuel Hamilton, Paul Fleming Buckley, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Jason Allan Klenner
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Patent number: D886267Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Mark Samuel Hamilton, Paul Fleming Buckley, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Jason Allan Klenner