Patents by Inventor Daniel Himes
Daniel Himes 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: 20240100284Abstract: A respiratory interface system for use in delivering a flow of a positive pressure breathing gas to an airway of a patient that includes a patient interface device with a tubing assembly structured to be disposed on the head of the patient, a mask having a sealing element structured to sealingly engage about the airway of the patient, and an adaptor. The adapter includes a flange portion that extends generally radially outward from a central aperture and a hollow male connector extending from the flange portion and coupled with a correspondingly-shaped female connector of the tubing assembly or the mask. The mask is coupled to the tubing assembly via the adaptor, and the tubing assembly, the mask, and the adapter define a pathway structured to conduct the flow of the positive pressure breathing gas to the airway of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: ADAM LeVERN BELL, KEVIN DANIEL HIMES, DANIEL STEED, JONATHAN SAYER GRASHOW, ELIZABETH EURY, RICHARD THOMAS HAIBACH, STEPHEN GEORGE HLOPICK
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Publication number: 20230102302Abstract: A tubing assembly for use with a patient interface device in delivering a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a user is provided. The tubing assembly comprises a manifold portion structured to be disposed generally atop the user's head. The tubing assembly further comprises a plurality of tubular portions. Each tubular portion extends from the manifold portion to a distal end. Each tubular portion is structured to communicate the flow of breathing gas from the manifold portion to the patient interface device. The tubing assembly further comprises at least one adjustment unit configured to adjust a length of a corresponding tubular portion from the plurality of tubular portions. The at least one adjustment unit comprises first and adjustment members that are movable relative to each other, and are selectively and releasably locked to each other at a selected discrete position from a plurality of discrete positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Kevin Daniel Himes, Dave Ignaczak, Jonathan Paul Mccaslin
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Publication number: 20220152334Abstract: A tubing assembly for use with a patient interface device includes a manifold portion structured to be coupled to a conduit carrying a flow of breathing gas and a number of tubular portions. Each tubular portion extends from the manifold portion to a distal end which is structured to be coupled to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion is structured to communicate the flow of breathing gas from the manifold portion to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion comprises an adjustment element which provides for a characteristic of the tubular portion to be selectively varied.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: ADAM LEVERN BELL, KEVIN DANIEL HIMES, JONATHAN SAYER GRASHOW, DANIEL STEED, ELIZABETH EURY, RICHARD THOMAS HAIBACH, STEPHEN HLOPICK
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Patent number: 11298500Abstract: A valve arrangement (60) is for a patient interface device (10) having a frame portion (16). The valve arrangement includes a valve member (36) having a coupling portion (44) and a blocking portion (46) extending from the coupling portion. The coupling portion of the valve member is structured to be coupled to the frame portion. The blocking portion is structured to move between a first position and a second position. The valve arrangement further includes a guard member (40) having a coupling portion (48) and a protecting portion (50) extending from the coupling portion of the guard member. The coupling portion of the guard member is structured to be coupled to the frame portion. When the blocking portion of the valve member moves from the first position toward the second position, the blocking portion moves toward the protecting portion of the guard member.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Kevin Daniel Himes, Derrick Blake Andrews, Robert Earl Hieber
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Patent number: 11266803Abstract: A tubing assembly for use with a patient interface device includes a manifold portion structured to be coupled to a conduit carrying a flow of breathing gas and a number of tubular portions. Each tubular portion extends from the manifold portion to a distal end which is structured to be coupled to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion is structured to communicate the flow of breathing gas from the manifold portion to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion comprises an adjustment element which provides for a characteristic of the tubular portion to be selectively varied.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Adam Levern Bell, Kevin Daniel Himes, Jonathan Sayer Grashow, Daniel Steed, Elizabeth Eury, Richard Thomas Haibach, Stephen Hlopick
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Patent number: 10828449Abstract: A patient interface device (8) that includes a cushion (12) structured to receive a flow of treatment gas, a frame (14) having a central portion (17) structured to couple with the cushion and a strap (18a, 18b) extending from the central portion, a headgear component (28) including at least one of a top portion (30) adapted to fit on top of a patient's head and a rear portion (32) adapted to fit behind the patient's head, and a coupling mechanism (34a, 34b) structured to couple the strap to the headgear component, wherein an end portion of the strap is structured to pass through an opening in the coupling mechanism, fold back in a direction toward the central portion of the frame, and releasably attach to the strap, such that pulling the end portion of the strap toward the central portion of the frame tightens the patient interface device.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Eric Alan Higgins, Kevin Daniel Himes, Robert Scott Dulabon, Elizabeth Eury, Jeffry Huth
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Publication number: 20200046933Abstract: A valve arrangement (60) is for a patient interface device (10) having a frame portion (16). The valve arrangement includes a valve member (36) having a coupling portion (44) and a blocking portion (46) extending from the coupling portion. The coupling portion of the valve member is structured to be coupled to the frame portion. The blocking portion is structured to move between a first position and a second position. The valve arrangement further includes a guard member (40) having a coupling portion (48) and a protecting portion (50) extending from the coupling portion of the guard member. The coupling portion of the guard member is structured to be coupled to the frame portion. When the blocking portion of the valve member moves from the first position toward the second position, the blocking portion moves toward the protecting portion of the guard member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: KEVIN DANIEL HIMES, DERRICK BLAKE ANDREWS, ROBERT EARL HIEBER
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Patent number: 10398868Abstract: A nasal prong for a cushion member for use with a patient interface device that includes a casing, a flap extending from the casing for insertion into a nostril of a patient, and a bottom cap. The casing and the bottom cap define a space. A fill material is disposed in the space defined by the casing and the bottom cap, wherein the casing is structured to deform and conform to a shape of a portion of the nostril when the nostril applies pressure to the casing.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Elizabeth Eury, Kevin Daniel Himes, Mark Alan Sellew, Eric Alan Higgins, Michael Allan Youhouse
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Patent number: 9956368Abstract: A patient interface device (8) includes a cushion assembly (100) that is customizable to compensate for anatomical variances from patient-to-patient and, therefore, provides an effective seal with the patient's face. The cushion assembly includes a cushion member (102) having a first side structured to engage the patient's face, and a second side disposed opposite the first side, a plurality of plate members (108, 110, 112, 114, 116), and an adjustment mechanism (120, 122, 124). The adjustment mechanism is structured to adjust the position of the plate members, thereby changing the shape of the cushion member to generally conform to the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Maureen Harp, Kevin Daniel Himes
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Publication number: 20180099113Abstract: A tubing assembly for use with a patient interface device includes a manifold portion structured to be coupled to a conduit carrying a flow of breathing gas and a number of tubular portions. Each tubular portion extends from the manifold portion to a distal end which is structured to be coupled to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion is structured to communicate the flow of breathing gas from the manifold portion to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion comprises an adjustment element which provides for a characteristic of the tubular portion to be selectively varied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: ADAM LEVERN BELL, KEVIN DANIEL HIMES, JONATHAN SAYER GRASHOW, DANIEL STEED, ELIZABETH EURY, RICHARD THOMAS HAIBACH, STEPHEN HLOPICK
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Publication number: 20170107725Abstract: A modular mat comprises mirror image layers. At least one fitting receiver is integrally formed in a central portion of each layer, and at least one aperture is formed in a flange portion of each layer. The layers are congruently mated and affixed such that the fitting receiver of one layer is disposed through a corresponding aperture of the flange of the opposite layer. The outer surfaces of the layers comprise traction elements, which may be of different grades, such as industrial grade on one layer and pedestrian grade on the opposing layer. A floor covering system is also disclosed comprising a plurality of modular mats disposed in partially overlapping and interlocking relation with adjacent mats.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Signature Systems Group, LLCInventors: Chad H. Jones, Andrew Sneeringer, Andrew Wolff, Daniel Himes, Bart Berghuis
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Patent number: 9506255Abstract: A modular mat comprises mirror image layers. At least one fitting receiver is integrally formed in a central portion of each layer, and at least one aperture is formed in a flange portion of each layer. The layers are congruently mated and affixed such that the fitting receiver of one layer is disposed through a corresponding aperture of the flange of the opposite layer. The outer surfaces of the layers comprise traction elements, which may be of different grades, such as industrial grade on one layer and pedestrian grade on the opposing layer. A floor covering system is also disclosed comprising a plurality of modular mats disposed in partially overlapping and interlocking relation with adjacent mats.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Signature Systems Group, LLCInventors: Chad H. Jones, Andrew Sneeringer, Andrew Wolff, Daniel Himes, Bart Berghuis
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Publication number: 20160074611Abstract: A patient interface device (8) that includes a cushion (12) structured to receive a flow of treatment gas, a frame (14) having a central portion (17) structured to couple with the cushion and a strap (18a, 18b) extending from the central portion, a headgear component (28) including at least one of a top portion (30) adapted to fit on top of a patient's head and a rear portion (32) adapted to fit behind the patient's head, and a coupling mechanism (34a, 34b) structured to couple the strap to the headgear component, wherein an end portion of the strap is structured to pass through an opening in the coupling mechanism, fold back in a direction toward the central portion of the frame, and releaseably attach to the strap, such that pulling the end portion of the strap toward the central portion of the frame tightens the patient interface device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: ERIC ALAN HIGGINS, KEVIN DANIEL HIMES, ROBERT SCOTT DULABON, ELIZABETH EURY, JEFFRY HUTH
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Patent number: D799699Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Eric Alan Higgins, Kevin Daniel Himes, Jonathan Sayer Grashow, Elizabeth Eury
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Patent number: D832468Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Signature Systems Group, LLCInventors: Chad H. Jones, Andrew Sneeringer, Andrew Wolff, Daniel Himes, Bart Berghuis
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Patent number: D869637Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Eric Alan Higgins, Kevin Daniel Himes, Jonathan Sayer Grashow, Elizabeth Eury
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Patent number: D869642Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Derrick Blake Andrews, Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Richard Thomas Haibach, Kevin Daniel Himes, Joshua Mark Greenberg, Ryan Thomas
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Patent number: D872257Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Derrick Blake Andrews, Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Richard Thomas Haibach, Kevin Daniel Himes
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Patent number: D893013Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Eric Alan Higgins, Kevin Daniel Himes, Jonathan Sayer Grashow, Elizabeth Eury
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Patent number: D928993Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Signature Systems Group, LLCInventors: Chad H Jones, Andrew Sneeringer, Andrew Wolff, Daniel Himes, Bart Berghuis