Patents by Inventor Craig Robert Prentice

Craig Robert Prentice 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: 20240091479
    Abstract: An interface assembly comprises a nasal mask that includes a seal having a rolling portion. The rolling portion of the seal rolls over a portion of a clip that secures the seal to a frame. The frame has a ball and socket connection to a connector. The connector comprises an elbow having integrally formed exhaust holes and a swivel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott
  • Patent number: 11883591
    Abstract: An interface for positive pressure therapy includes a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly. The mask assembly comprises a seal member that has an upper portion movably connected to an integrated lower portion, wherein the upper portion rolls during hinging movement of the upper portion relative to the lower portion. The headgear assembly allows connection to the mask assembly in a direction substantially normal to a direction of strap tension. The connection port assembly includes a swivel elbow with a valve member that controls flow through a port that opens toward the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Gregory James Olsen, Peter David Alexander Bearne, Leon Edward Evans, Matthew Roger Stephenson, Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Tony William Spear, Mark Arvind McLaren, Roheet Patel, Brad Michael Howarth, Jonathan David Harwood
  • Publication number: 20230381440
    Abstract: A patient interface has a single loop head strap and a mask for covering at least the nostrils of the user. The single loop head strap extends from the mask at either end. A short length of supple conduit is coupled to the mask by a swivel or ball joint to allow rotation of the conduit relative to the mask through different angles and orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Olivia Marie ALLAN, Arvin San Jose GARDIOLA, Lewis George GRADON, Wen Dong HUANG, Alastair Edwin MCAULEY, Mark Arvind MCLAREN, Craig Robert PRENTICE, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Silas Sao Jin SIEW
  • Patent number: 11786686
    Abstract: An interface assembly comprises a nasal mask that includes a seal having a rolling portion. The rolling portion of the seal rolls over a portion of a clip that secures the seal to a frame. The frame has a ball and socket connection to a connector. The connector comprises an elbow having integrally formed exhaust holes and a swivel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard Boyes, Thomas Richardson, Gareth McDermott
  • Patent number: 11766534
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20230263983
    Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a frame and a cushion module. The frame can include a front wall having a vent and/or a gas inlet opening and a collar extending away from the front wall. The collar surrounds the vent and/or the gas inlet opening. The cushion module comprises a cushion and a housing, which is made of a material more rigid than the cushion. The housing defines a connection opening. A friction coupling selectively couples the cushion module to the frame and comprises an elastomeric friction member coupled to a portion of the housing that defines the connection opening. In some arrangements, an outer surface of the friction member is exposed when the cushion module is coupled to the frame. In some arrangements, the housing extends through the peripheral surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Max Leon Betteridge, Hamish Joshua Rose, Jeremy Owen Young, Monika Ganterer, Nigel Trinidade, Simon Mittermeier, Mark Richard Tomlinson, Thomas Mark Richardson, Vitaly Kapelevich, Craig Robert Prentice, Tony William Spear, Roheet Patel, Matthew James Pedersen, Jae Yun Lim, Campbell Neil Addison Martin
  • Publication number: 20230256188
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a nasal cannula is shaped to fit within a user's nares, where the nasal cannula includes at least one prong allowing high flow delivery of humidified gases and creates positive airway pressure in the patient's airway. The prongs have angled ends such that, in use, gases flowing through the prongs are directed to the user's nasal passages. The nasal cannula body is partially swivelling and preferably has a ball joint connector. In another embodiment the nasal cannula may have at least one flared end prong that preferably seals within a patient's nare.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Oliver Gleeson
  • Publication number: 20230115128
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20230086085
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Publication number: 20230084771
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20220331539
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Patent number: 11471635
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a nasal cannula is shaped to fit within a user's nares, where the nasal cannula includes at least one prong allowing high flow delivery of humidified gases and creates positive airway pressure in the patient's airway. The prongs have angled ends such that, in use, gases flowing through the prongs are directed to the user's nasal passages. The nasal cannula body is partially swivelling and preferably has a ball joint connector. In another embodiment the nasal cannula may have at least one flared end prong that preferably seals within a patient's nare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Oliver Gleeson
  • Publication number: 20220249793
    Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Mark Downey, Thomas Mark Richardson, Craig Robert Prentice, Richard John Boyes
  • Patent number: D972716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Roger Stephenson
  • Patent number: D977087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Wen Dong Huang, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon
  • Patent number: D987810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Wen Dong Huang, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon
  • Patent number: D988503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Mark Arvind McLaren, Kyle Gregory Brown, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Mark Richard Tomlinson, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt
  • Patent number: D988504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Mark Arvind McLaren, Kyle Gregory Brown, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Mark Richard Tomlinson, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt
  • Patent number: D1013861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Wen Dong Huang, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon
  • Patent number: D1016273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Roger Stephenson