Patents by Inventor Daniel Robert Judson
Daniel Robert Judson 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: 11819619Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Lee James Veliss, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Gregory Scott Smart, Alison Oldenburg, Susan Robyn Lynch, Philip Thomas Stallard, Daniel Joseph Kaars Sijpesteijn, Gerard Michael Rummery, Eric Austin Mullins
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Publication number: 20230073790Abstract: 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 may be integrated with or coupled to a mask frame. The mask cushion typically includes an inner cushion component. The mask cushion also includes a patient facial-contact side portion with a chamber and a barrier 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: July 20, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Justin John Formica, Renee Frances Flower, Donald DARKIN, Phillip Rodney KWOK, Grant Moiler, David Anthony Pidcock, Gregory Robert PEAKE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Damien Julian Mazzone
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Publication number: 20230036185Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Daniel Robert JUDSON, Lee James VELISS, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Gregory Scott SMART, Alison OLDENBURG, Susan Robyn LYNCH, Philip Thomas STALLARD, Daniel Joseph KAARS SIJPESTEIJN, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Eric Austin MULLINS
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Publication number: 20220339387Abstract: A vent arrangement is provided to a mask or associated conduit to discharge exhaled gas from the mask to atmosphere. The vent arrangement is structured to diffuse the exhaust vent flow to produce less air jetting, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient and their bed partner. For example, the vent arrangement may include one or more grill components and/or media constructed and arranged to diffuse vent flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Eva NG, Robert Henry FRATER, Lee James VELISS, Barton John KENYON, Daniel Robert JUDSON, Robert Edward HENRY, Alison OLDENBURG, Renee Frances FLOWER, Michael John REID
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Patent number: 11478597Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Lee James Veliss, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Gregory Scott Smart, Alison Oldenburg, Susan Robyn Lynch, Philip Thomas Stallard, Daniel Joseph Kaars Sijpesteijn, Gerard Michael Rummery, Eric Austin Mullins
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Patent number: 11395892Abstract: 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 may be integrated with or coupled to a mask frame. The mask cushion typically includes an inner cushion component. The mask cushion also includes a patient facial-contact side portion with a chamber and a barrier 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: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Inventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Justin John Formica, Renee Frances Flower, Donald Darkin, Phillip Rodney Kwok, Grant Moiler, David Anthony Pidcock, Gregory Robert Peake, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Damien Julian Mazzone
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Patent number: 11383056Abstract: A vent arrangement is provided to a mask or associated conduit to discharge exhaled gas from the mask to atmosphere. The vent arrangement is structured to diffuse the exhaust vent flow to produce less air jetting, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient and their bed partner. For example, the vent arrangement may include one or more grill components and/or media constructed and arranged to diffuse vent flow.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Eva Ng, Robert Henry Frater, Lee James Veliss, Barton John Kenyon, Daniel Robert Judson, Robert Edward Henry, Alison Oldenburg, Renee Frances Flower, Michael John Reid
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Publication number: 20220080148Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Daniel Robert JUDSON, Lee James VELISS, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Gregory Scott SMART, Alison OLDENBURG, Susan Robyn LYNCH, Philip Thomas STALLARD, Daniel Joseph KAARS SIJPESTEIJN, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Eric Austin MULLINS
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Patent number: 11202877Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Lee James Veliss, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Gregory Scott Smart, Alison Oldenburg, Susan Robyn Lynch, Philip Thomas Stallard, Daniel Joseph Kaars Sijpesteijn, Gerard Michael Rummery, Eric Austin Mullins
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Publication number: 20210376706Abstract: A breathing assistance device includes a gas regulating valve. The gas regulating valve is operated by a linear actuator. The linear actuator may include a movable member that moves an obstruction member between an open position and a closed position. The linear actuator is isolated from a gas flow path through the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Philippe Auguste CHALVIGNAC, Nan Hai WU, Kenneth TAYLOR, Daniel Robert JUDSON, Paul Jan KLASEK, Christopher Kingsley BLUNSDEN
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Patent number: 11108317Abstract: A breathing assistance device includes a gas regulating valve (1300). The gas regulating valve is operated by a linear actuator (1330). The linear actuator may include a movable member that moves an obstruction member between an open position and a closed position. The linear actuator is isolated from a gas flow path through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: ResMed Paris SASInventors: Philippe Auguste Chalvignac, Nan Hai Wu, Kenneth Taylor, Daniel Robert Judson, Paul Jan Klasek, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden
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Publication number: 20200306479Abstract: A vent arrangement is provided to a mask or associated conduit to discharge exhaled gas from the mask to atmosphere. The vent arrangement is structured to diffuse the exhaust vent flow to produce less air jetting, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient and their bed partner. For example, the vent arrangement may include one or more grill components and/or media constructed and arranged to diffuse vent flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Eva NG, Robert Henry FRATER, Lee James VELISS, Barton John KENYON, Daniel Robert JUDSON, Robert Edward HENRY, Alison OLDENBURG, Renee Frances FLOWER, Michael John REID
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Patent number: 10543333Abstract: A vent arrangement is provided to a mask or associated conduit to discharge exhaled gas from the mask to atmosphere. The vent arrangement is structured to diffuse the exhaust vent flow to produce less air jetting, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient and their bed partner. For example, the vent arrangement may include one or more grill components and/or media constructed and arranged to diffuse vent flow.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Eva Ng, Robert Henry Frater, Lee James Veliss, Barton John Kenyon, Daniel Robert Judson, Robert Edward Henry, Alison Oldenburg, Renee Frances Flower, Michael John Reid
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Patent number: 10485943Abstract: A mask system for delivering air pressurized above atmospheric pressure to the airways of a patient to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB) by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may include a mask having a cushion configured to form a seal with the patient's nose; two inlet conduits, each of the two inlet conduits configured to extend from a position superior to the patient's head and along a corresponding side of the patient's head, and each of the two inlet conduits being in fluid communication with a corresponding side of the mask to deliver pressurized air to the mask; a first vent arrangement configured to be positioned superior to the patient's head in use and configured to discharge gas to atmosphere during therapy; and a second vent arrangement configured to be positioned inferior to the first vent arrangement in use and configured to discharge gas to atmosphere during therapy.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Eva Ng, Robert Henry Frater, Lee James Veliss, Barton John Kenyon, Daniel Robert Judson, Robert Edward Henry, Alison Oldenburg, Renee Frances Flower, Michael John Reid
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Publication number: 20190314593Abstract: 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 may be integrated with or coupled to a mask frame. The mask cushion typically includes an inner cushion component. The mask cushion also includes a patient facial-contact side portion with a chamber and a barrier 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: March 8, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert JUDSON, Justin John Formica, Renee Frances Flower, Donald Darkin, Phillip Rodney Kwok, Grant Moiler, David Anthony Pidcock, Gregory Robert Peake, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Damien Julian Mazzone
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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: 20180159413Abstract: A breathing assistance device includes a gas regulating valve (1300). The gas regulating valve is operated by a linear actuator (1330). The linear actuator may include a movable member that moves an obstruction member between an open position and a closed position. The linear actuator is isolated from a gas flow path through the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Philippe Auguste CHALVIGNAC, Nan Hai Wu, Kenneth Taylor, Daniel Robert Judson, Paul Jan Klasek, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden
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Publication number: 20180104431Abstract: A vent arrangement is provided to a mask or associated conduit to discharge exhaled gas from the mask to atmosphere. The vent arrangement is structured to diffuse the exhaust vent flow to produce less air jetting, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient and their bed partner. For example, the vent arrangement may include one or more grill components and/or media constructed and arranged to diffuse vent flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Eva NG, Robert Henry FRATER, Lee James VELISS, Barton John KENYON, Daniel Robert JUDSON, Robert Edward HENRY, Alison OLDENBURG, Renee Frances FLOWER, Michael John REID
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Patent number: 9923442Abstract: A breathing assistance device includes a gas regulating valve (1300). The gas regulating valve is operated by a linear actuator (1330). The linear actuator may include a movable member that moves an obstruction member between an open position and a closed position. The linear actuator is isolated from a gas flow path through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Philippe Auguste Chalvignac, Nan Hai Wu, Ken Taylor, Daniel Robert Judson, Paul Jan Klasek, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden
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Patent number: 9878117Abstract: A swivel elbow for a mask assembly includes an elbow adapted to be provided to the mask assembly and a swivel detachably connected to the elbow. The elbow includes a plurality of spaced apart rings that provide a controlled clearance between the elbow and an interior surface of the swivel.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Geoffrey Crumblin, Craig David Edwards, Daniel Robert Judson, Bryony Louise Marshall