Patents by Inventor Damien Julian Mazzone
Damien Julian Mazzone 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: 10245404Abstract: A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the face of the patient and a retaining element configured for application to the patient. The retaining element is configured to support the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the face of the patient. The retaining element includes an adhesive and/or at least one strap. In addition, the patient interface structure is configured to be released from and re-engaged with the retaining element for re-positioning of the patient interface structure relative to the patient's face in a plurality of positions while the retaining element remains supported by the patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Francis Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid, Dieter Heidmann
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Patent number: 10238825Abstract: A mask cushion or a mask assembly therewith provides a comfortable and effective seal for provision of a gas therapy by a respiratory treatment apparatus. The mask cushion (102) may be integrated with or coupled to a mask frame. The mask cushion typically includes an inner cushion component (104). The mask cushion also includes a patient facial-contact side portion with a chamber (108) and a barrier (106) to form the chamber that may be flexible. The chamber may serve as an outer layer with respect to the inner cushion component. The chamber may be partially or completely filled with a gas, fluid or gel. The inner cushion may be formed with a soft flexible material such as an elastomer or foam, etc. The barrier may be a membrane and may also be soft flexible material.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Justin John Formica, Renee Frances Flower, Donald Darkin, Philip Rodney Kwok, Grant Moiler, David Anthony Pidcock, Gregory Robert Peake, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Damien Julian Mazzone
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Publication number: 20180353721Abstract: A patient interface is configured to deliver a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a central portion with an opening configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas to the patient's nares. A first stabilizing portion extends from the central portion and is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. A second stabilizing portion is opposite the first stabilizing portion and extends from the central portion. In addition, the second stabilizing surface is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. The central portion, the first stabilizing portion and the second stabilizing portion cooperate to form a U-shape configured to cradle the patient's nose so that the tip of the patient's nose remains exposed when the patient interface is mounted on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Adam Francis BARLOW, Joel Edward GIBSON, Damien Julian MAZZONE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Bernd Christoph LANG, Achim BIENER, Michael John REID, Dieter HEIDMANN
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Patent number: 10065008Abstract: A device provides respiratory treatment such as for sleep disordered breathing and other respiratory conditions in a discreet configuration to provide a minimally invasive system. The system may include a flow pressurizer apparatus configured to generate a pressurized flow of air through a small bore delivery conduit toward a patient interface. The system may further include a treatment compensator coupled with the fine bore delivery conduit. The treatment compensator may be configured at the patient interface to reduce pressure for patient inspiration. A processor may control adjustments to the pressure generated by the flow pressurizer apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Christopher Samuel Cullen, Damien Julian Mazzone, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Tumul Gupta, Joseph Debono, Andrew Sims, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Jeffrey Dean Jennings, David Alan Reed
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Patent number: 10029058Abstract: A control system (706) provides automated control of gas washout of a patient interface, such as a mask or nasal prongs. A gas washout vent assembly (60) of the system may include a variable exhaust area such as one defined by overlapping apertures of the assembly or a conduit having a variable gas passage channel. The vent assembly may be formed by nested structures, such as conic or cylindrical members, each having an opening of the overlapping apertures. The vent assembly may be attached substantially near or included with the patient interface. An actuator of the assembly, such as a solenoid or voice coil, manipulates an aperture of the vent assembly. The actuator may be configured for control by a controller to change the exhaust area of the vent assembly based on various methodologies including, for example, sleep detection, disordered breathing event detection, rebreathing volume calculation and/or leak detection.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Roger Mervyn Lloyd Foote, Ronald James Huby, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Damien Julian Mazzone, Dion Charles Chewe Martin, Jeffrey Peter Armitstead, Justin John Formica, Zhuo Ran Tang, Lance Steven Cohen, James William Charles Vandyke, David Brent Sears, Aleksandr S. Nagorny, Joe Sampietro, Steven Paul Farrugia
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Publication number: 20170361047Abstract: A filled hollow structure includes an open hollow structure from a first material. The open hollow structure is at least partially closed by a closing structure. The hollow structure is filled with a filler medium. The filled hollow structure is overmoulded with a second material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Damien Julian MAZZONE, Grant MOILER, Fiona Catherine CARROLL
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Patent number: 9782554Abstract: Methods and tools for producing a filled hollow structure, comprising producing an open hollow structure from a first material, providing a closing structure to at least partially close the open hollow structure, filling the hollow structure with a filler medium, and overmoulding the filled hollow structure with a second material as well as hollow structures obtainable by said methods and the use of said tools.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Damien Julian Mazzone, Grant Moiler, Fiona Catherine Carroll
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Patent number: 9669172Abstract: A device provides respiratory treatment such as for sleep disordered breathing and other respiratory conditions in a discreet configuration to provide a minimally invasive system. The system may include a flow pressurizer apparatus configured to generate a pressurized flow of air through a fine bore delivery conduit toward a patient interface. The system may further include a treatment compensator coupled with the fine bore delivery conduit. The treatment compensator may be configured at the patient interface to reduce pressure for patient inspiration. A processor may control adjustments to the pressure generated by the flow pressurizer apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Christopher Samuel Cullen, Damien Julian Mazzone, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Tumul Gupta, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson
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Publication number: 20150335851Abstract: A device provides respiratory treatment such as for sleep disordered breathing and other respiratory conditions in a discreet configuration to provide a minimally invasive system. The system may include a flow pressurizer apparatus configured to generate a pressurized flow of air through a small bore delivery conduit toward a patient interface. The system may further include a treatment compensator coupled with the fine bore delivery conduit. The treatment compensator may be configured at the patient interface to reduce pressure for patient inspiration. A processor may control adjustments to the pressure generated by the flow pressurizer apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2013Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Christopher Samuel Cullen, Damien Julian Mazzone, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Tumul Gupta, Joseph Debono, Andrew Sims, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Jeffrey Dean Jennings, David Alan Reed
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Publication number: 20150328425Abstract: A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the face of the patient and a retaining element configured for application to the patient. The retaining element is configured to support the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the face of the patient. The retaining element includes an adhesive and/or at least one strap. In addition, the patient interface structure is configured to be released from and re-engaged with the retaining element for re-positioning of the patient interface structure relative to the patient's face in a plurality of positions while the retaining element remains supported by the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Adam Francis BARLOW, Joel Edward GIBSON, Damien Julian MAZZONE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Bernd Christoph LANG, Achim BIENER, Michael John REID, Dieter HEIDMANN
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Publication number: 20150314099Abstract: Headgear for a respiratory mask assembly includes at least one strap. The at least one strap includes one or more bladders filled with a gel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Fiona Catherine CARROLL, Joshua Adam GUDIKSEN, Robin Garth HITCHCOCK, Daniel Robert JUDSON, Philip Rodney KWOK, Damien Julian MAZZONE, Vishnu SARALERTSOPHON, Christopher Scott SKIPPER, Matthew David SPRUELL, Enrico BRAMBILLA, Bernd Christoph LANG, Achim BIENER, Johannes NICKOL, Johann Sebastian BURZ
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Patent number: 9149594Abstract: A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient's nares; a pair of strips configured to be connected to opposite sides of the patient interface structure; and adhesive configured to secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient's nares. The adhesive may be provided on the strips, and the strips are configured to be adhered to sides of the patient's nose by the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Francis Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid, Dieter Heidmann
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Patent number: 9108014Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a frame and a flexible structure provided to the frame and adapted to engage a patient's face. The flexible structure includes a chamber filled with a first gel and a second gel that is relatively harder than the first gel. A ratio of height of the first gel to the second gel in a lip region is in the range of about 0.25 to about 0.6.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Fiona Catherine Carroll, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Daniel Robert Judson, Philip Rodney Kwok, Damien Julian Mazzone, Vishnu Saralertsophon, Christopher Scott Skipper, Matthew David Spruell, Enrico Brambilla, Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Johannes Nickol, Johann Sebastian Burz
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Publication number: 20140283831Abstract: A control system (706) provides automated control of gas washout of a patient interface, such as a mask or nasal prongs. A gas washout vent assembly (60) of the system may include a variable exhaust area such as one defined by overlapping apertures of the assembly or a conduit having a variable gas passage channel. The vent assembly may be formed by nested structures, such as conic or cylindrical members, each having an opening of the overlapping apertures. The vent assembly may be attached substantially near or included with the patient interface. An actuator of the assembly, such as a solenoid or voice coil, manipulates an aperture of the vent assembly. The actuator may be configured for control by a controller to change the exhaust area of the vent assembly based on various methodologies including, for example, sleep detection, disordered breathing event detection, rebreathing volume calculation and/or leak detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Roger Mervyn Lloyd Foote, Ronald James Huby, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Damien Julian Mazzone, Dion Charles Chewe Martin, Jeffrey Peter Armitstead, Justin John Formica, Zhuo Ran Tang, Lance Steven Cohen, James William Charles Vandyke, David Brent Sears, Aleksandr S. Nagorny, Joe Sampietro, Steven Paul Farrugia
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Publication number: 20140020687Abstract: A device provides respiratory treatment such as for sleep disordered breathing and other respiratory conditions in a discreet configuration to provide a minimally invasive system. The system may include a flow pressurizer apparatus configured to generate a pressurized flow of air through a fine bore delivery conduit toward a patient interface. The system may further include a treatment compensator coupled with the fine bore delivery conduit. The treatment compensator may be configured at the patient interface to reduce pressure for patient inspiration. A processor may control adjustments to the pressure generated by the flow pressurizer apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Chris Cullen, Damien Julian Mazzone, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Tumul Gupta, William Xing Yue Zheng
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Publication number: 20130032154Abstract: A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient's nares; a pair of strips configured to be connected to opposite sides of the patient interface structure; and adhesive configured to secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient's nares. The adhesive may be provided on the strips, and the strips are configured to be adhered to sides of the patient's nose by the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid
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Patent number: 8291906Abstract: A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient's nares; a pair of strips configured to be connected to opposite sides of the patient interface structure; and adhesive configured to secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient's nares. The adhesive may be provided on the strips, and the strips are configured to be adhered to sides of the patient's nose by the adhesive. Another patient interface system includes a first component including adhesive on a first side and hook or loop fastener material on a second side, wherein the adhesive is configured to adhere the component to the face of the patient; and a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient's airways.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid
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Publication number: 20120234326Abstract: A mask system includes a frame and a cushion provided to the frame. The frame provides a brace or fulcrum like structure about which the cushion may pivot, bend, and/or flex.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Damien Julian MAZZONE, Justin John Formica, Grant Moiler, Kai Stuebiger, Sofietje Pellegatti
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Publication number: 20120132208Abstract: A mask cushion or a mask assembly therewith provides a comfortable and effective seal for provision of a gas therapy by a respiratory treatment apparatus. The mask cushion (102) may be integrated with or coupled to a mask frame. The mask cushion typically includes an inner cushion component (104). The mask cushion also includes a patient facial-contact side portion with a chamber (108) and a barrier (106) to form the chamber that may be flexible. The chamber may serve as an outer layer with respect to the inner cushion component. The chamber may be partially or completely filled with a gas, fluid or gel. The inner cushion may be formed with a soft flexible material such as an elastomer or foam, etc. The barrier may be a membrane and may also be soft flexible material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: RESMED LTD.Inventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Justin John Formica, Renee Frances Flower, Donald Darkin, Philip Rodney Kwok, Grant Moiler, David Anthony Pidcock, Gregory Robert Peake, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Damien Julian Mazzone
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Publication number: 20110162654Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a frame and a flexible structure provided to the frame and adapted to engage a patient's face. The flexible structure includes a chamber filled with a first gel and a second gel that is relatively harder than the first gel. A ratio of height of the first gel to the second gel in a lip region is in the range of about 0.25 to about 0.6.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Fiona Catherine Carroll, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Daniel Robert Judson, Phillip Rodney Kwok, Damien Julian Mazzone, Vishnu Saralertsophon, Christopher Scot Skipper, Matthew David Spruell, Enrico Brambilla, Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Johannes Nichol, Johnn Sebastian Burz