Patents by Inventor Christopher Earl Nightingale
Christopher Earl Nightingale 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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Patent number: 10821251Abstract: A nasal cannula for use in a system for providing a flow of respiratory gases to a user is described. The nasal cannula comprises a body made from a pliable material. The body has an inlet and at least one nasal prong fluidly connected to the inlet. In use a conduit providing a flow of gases to the cannula is connected to the inlet, and the nasal prong is inserted into a user's nostril. The cannula is arranged to direct the flow of gases from the nasal prong towards the front wall of the user's nasal passage within the user's nose.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Jason van Beurden, Craig Karl White, Tristan Andrew Leslie, Christopher Earl Nightingale
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Publication number: 20200289775Abstract: A patient interface that is comfortable for a user to wear is disclosed. The patient interface includes a forehead rest and cushion. In particular the cushion includes a deformable resilient member that when compressed creates a uniformly and gradually increasing force while evenly distributing the pressure on the forehead of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Aidan Mark Shotbolt, Stuart Robert Allen Grant, Lewis George Gradon
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Patent number: 10765826Abstract: A mask is disclosed that has a gas outlet which is quiet and provides for a diffused outlet flow of gases. The outlet is preferably a slot formed between a hollow body and cover over said hollow body. The mask also preferably extends and seals under a user's chin in use.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Aidan Mark Shotbolt, Ivan Milivojevic
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Publication number: 20200268996Abstract: A mask is disclosed that has a gas outlet which is quiet and provides for a diffused outlet flow of gases. The outlet is preferably a slot formed between a hollow body and cover over said hollow body. The mask also preferably extends and seals under a user's chin in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Aidan Mark Shotbolt, Ivan Milivojevic
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Publication number: 20200215289Abstract: Interfaces for positive pressure therapy having a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly are disclosed herein. The connection port assembly has a ball joint connection with the mask assembly and includes a quick release button for easily disconnecting the gases source conduit from the mask assembly. The mask assembly may include a bias flow vent that is formed separately and attached to the mask assembly. The headgear assembly encircles the rear region of the user's head and may include at least some portions that are substantially non-stretchable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Jonathan David HARWOOD, Christopher Earl NIGHTINGALE, Gregory James OLSEN, Craig Robert PRENTICE, Daniel John SMITH, Brett John HUDDART, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Olivia Marie ALLAN
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Publication number: 20200197644Abstract: A nasal cannula for use in a system for providing a flow of respiratory gases to a user is described. The nasal cannula comprises a body made from a pliable material. The body has an inlet and at least one nasal prong fluidly connected to the inlet. In use a conduit providing a flow of gases to the cannula is connected to the inlet, and the nasal prong is inserted into a user's nostril. The cannula is arranged to direct the flow of gases from the nasal prong towards the front wall of the user's nasal passage within the user's nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Jason Peter van Beurden, Craig Karl White, Tristan Andrew Leslie, Christopher Earl Nightingale
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Patent number: 10646678Abstract: A patient interface that is comfortable for a user to wear is disclosed. The patient interface includes a forehead rest and cushion. In particular the cushion includes a deformable resilient member that when compressed creates a uniformly and gradually increasing force while evenly distributing the pressure on the forehead of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Aidan Mark Shotbolt, Stuart Robert Allen Grant, Lewis George Gradon
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Publication number: 20200121880Abstract: A respiratory mask for providing positive pressure therapy and a bias-flow venting system configured to reduce discernable draft generated by exhausted air are disclosed herein. The respiratory mask has a ball jointed elbow, one or more detachable forehead pieces and a headgear with a spacer fabric region. The elbow is configured to be removable when oriented to a predetermined position. The forehead pieces are provided in one or more sizes. The spacer fabric region having two or more layers wherein the raw edges are turned to the inside of the layers. The seal having improved seal performance and accommodating a wider variety of facial geometries. The bias-flow system having a tube and exhaust holes radially aligned on a bead of the tube. The bias-flow system also having an annular component exhaust holes and a shroud having a plenum chamber around the exhaust holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Gregory James Olsen, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt, Campbell Neil Addison Martin, Tony William Spear, Simon Mittermeier, Hamish Joshua Rose, Max Leon Betteridge, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Matthew James Pedersen, Sophia Adele Johnson, Mark John Arrowsmith
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Publication number: 20200061326Abstract: Mask assemblies, breathing circuits and related components include configurations for reducing condensation within the mask and/or inhibiting or preventing condensation from coming into contact with a user of the mask. The mask assemblies can incorporate heating elements (such as heating coils), insulating spaces or barrier layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Andrew John Partington, Peter Kenneth Graham, Mark John Arrowsmith, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Vitaly Kapelevich
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Patent number: 10518054Abstract: A respiratory mask for providing positive pressure therapy and a bias-flow venting system configured to reduce discernable draft generated by exhausted air are disclosed herein. The respiratory mask has a ball jointed elbow, one or more detachable forehead pieces and a headgear with a spacer fabric region. The elbow is configured to be removable when oriented to a predetermined position. The forehead pieces are provided in one or more sizes. The spacer fabric region having two or more layers wherein the raw edges are turned to the inside of the layers. The seal having improved seal performance and accommodating a wider variety of facial geometries. The bias-flow system having a tube and exhaust holes radially aligned on a bead of the tube. The bias-flow system also having an annular component exhaust holes and a shroud having a plenum chamber around the exhaust holes.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Gregory James Olsen, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt, Campbell Neil Addison Martin, Tony William Spear, Simon Mittermeier, Hamish Joshua Rose, Max Leon Betteridge, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Matthew James Pedersen, Sophia Adele Johnson, Mark John Arrowsmith
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Publication number: 20190298949Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for controlling pressure delivery to a user such as a patient. A flow generator generates an outlet flow at an outlet port for delivery to a patient. At least one sensor measures properties of the flow of gas at the outlet port or being delivered to the patient. A controller is operatively connected to the flow generator and the at least one sensor, and is adapted to operate according to a pressure control mode in which the controller controls the flow generator to output a substantially steady pressure or a flow control mode in which the controller controls the flow generator to output a substantially steady flow. The controller operates in the flow control mode when a patient may be awake and in the pressure control mode when the patient may be asleep.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Christopher Earl Nightingale, Donald Roy Kuriger
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Patent number: 10384029Abstract: A nasal cannula for use in a system for providing a flow of respiratory gases to a user is described. The nasal cannula comprises a body made from a pliable material. The body has an inlet and at least one nasal prong fluidly connected to the inlet. In use a conduit providing a flow of gases to the cannula is connected to the inlet, and the nasal prong is inserted into a user's nostril. The cannula is arranged to direct the flow of gases from the nasal prong towards the front wall of the user's nasal passage within the user's nose.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Jason Peter van Beurden, Craig Karl White, Tristan Andrew Leslie, Christopher Earl Nightingale
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Patent number: 10357627Abstract: Mask assemblies, breathing circuits and related components include configurations for reducing condensation within the mask and/or inhibiting or preventing condensation from coming into contact with a user of the mask. The mask assemblies can incorporate heating elements (such as heating coils), insulating spaces or barrier layers.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Andrew John Partington, Peter Kenneth Graham, Mark John Arrowsmith, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Vitaly Kapelevich
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Publication number: 20190217041Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swiveled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface. The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Charles Alan Smith, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Ivan Milivojevic, Lewis George Gradon
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Publication number: 20190143064Abstract: A mask is disclosed that has a gas outlet which is quiet and provides for a diffused outlet flow of gases. The outlet is preferably a slot formed between a hollow body and cover over said hollow body. The mask also preferably extends and seals under a user's chin in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Aidan Mark Shotbolt, Ivan Milivojevic
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Patent number: 10258754Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for controlling pressure delivery to a user such as a patient. A flow generator generates an outlet flow at an outlet port for delivery to a patient. At least one sensor measures properties of the flow of gas at the outlet port or being delivered to the patient. A controller is operatively connected to the flow generator and the at least one sensor, and is adapted to operate according to a pressure control mode in which the controller controls the flow generator to output a substantially steady pressure or a flow control mode in which the controller controls the flow generator to output a substantially steady flow. The controller operates in the flow control mode when a patient may be awake and in the pressure control mode when the patient may be asleep.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Christopher Earl Nightingale, Donald Roy Kuriger
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Patent number: 10137273Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swiveled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface, The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Nicholas Charles Alan Smith, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Ivan Milivojevic, Lewis George Gradon
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Patent number: 10137274Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swiveled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface, The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Nicholas Charles Alan Smith, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Ivan Milivojevic, Lewis George Gradon
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Patent number: 10137271Abstract: A nasal cannula for use in a system for providing a flow of respiratory gases to a user is described. The nasal cannula comprises a body made from a pliable material. The body has an inlet and at least one nasal prong fluidly connected to the inlet. In use a conduit providing a flow of gases to the cannula is connected to the inlet, and the nasal prong is inserted into a user's nostril. The cannula is arranged to direct the flow of gases from the nasal prong towards the front wall of the user's nasal passage within the user's nose.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Jason Peter van Beurden, Craig Karl White, Tristan Andrew Leslie, Christopher Earl Nightingale
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Publication number: 20180221613Abstract: A nasal cannula for use in a system for providing a flow of respiratory gases to a user is described. The nasal cannula comprises a body made from a pliable material. The body has an inlet and at least one nasal prong fluidly connected to the inlet. In use a conduit providing a flow of gases to the cannula is connected to the inlet, and the nasal prong is inserted into a user's nostril. The cannula is arranged to direct the flow of gases from the nasal prong towards the front wall of the user's nasal passage within the user's nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Jason Peter van Beurden, Craig Karl White, Tristan Andrew Leslie, Christopher Earl Nightingale