Patents by Inventor David Robins

David Robins 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: 20250222214
    Abstract: High flow therapy is used to treat Cheyne-Stokes respiration and other types of periodic respiration disorders by periodic application of high flow therapy, adjustment of high flow therapy flow rates and/or periodic additions of CO2 or O2 into the air flow provided to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Inventors: Stanislav TATKOV, David Robin WHITING, Jonathan David HARWOOD
  • Publication number: 20250144354
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a positive pressure breathing circuit and a method for ventilating a patient. The breathing circuit can be used in any type of pressurized breathing therapy including, for example, continuous positive air (way) pressure (CPAP) therapy and bilevel positive air pressure therapy where the inspiratory and expiratory pressures differ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Brett John HUDDART, Peter Lawrence GRYLLS, David Robin WHITING, Andrew Gordon GERRED, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Douglas Richard WRIGHT, Ian Patrick Sarsfield HICKEY, Daniel John SMITH, Mark REEVES, Jonathan David HARWOOD, Lucas Michael TOOVEY, David John LOVE
  • Publication number: 20250144335
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for detecting sleep apnea and classifying the events as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and/or central sleep apnea (CSA) are disclosed herein. The apparatuses can include respiratory treatment devices that have an auto adjusting algorithm that is able to classify a sleep apnea as CSA or OSA so that an appropriate pressure can be applied to the patient depending on the type of sleep apnea detected. The apparatuses and methods can use characteristics of at least one breath preceding the apnea event in classifying the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: David Robin WHITING, Amol Man MALLA, Simei Gomes WYSOSKI
  • Publication number: 20250083774
    Abstract: A safety netting assembly for a gangplank; the gangplank being deployable between a vessel and a quay; the assembly includes stanchions pivotally connected with railings at an upper end and pivotally interconnected with a beam structure of the gangplank at a lower end; the railings being movable between a stowed position in which the railings are located adjacent to a surface of the gangplank, and a deployed position in which the railings are located at a distance vertically above the gangplank surface, and safety netting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: MODALINTA PTE LIMITED
    Inventors: David Robin BEAN, Alexander David Fencke BEAN
  • Patent number: 12226573
    Abstract: High flow therapy is used to treat Cheyne-Stokes respiration and other types of periodic respiration disorders by periodic application of high flow therapy, adjustment of high flow therapy flow rates and/or periodic additions of CO2 or O2 into the air flow provided to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Stanislav Tatkov, David Robin Whiting, Jonathan David Harwood
  • Patent number: 12214125
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for detecting sleep apnea and classifying the events as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and/or central sleep apnea (CSA) are disclosed herein. The apparatuses can include respiratory treatment devices that have an auto adjusting algorithm that is able to classify a sleep apnea as CSA or OSA so that an appropriate pressure can be applied to the patient depending on the type of sleep apnea detected. The apparatuses and methods can use characteristics of at least one breath preceding the apnea event in classifying the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: David Robin Whiting, Amol Man Malla, Simei Gomes Wysoski
  • Patent number: 12208201
    Abstract: High flow therapy is used to treat Cheyne-Stokes respiration and other types of periodic respiration disorders by periodic application of high flow therapy, adjustment of high flow therapy flow rates and/or periodic additions of CO2 or O2 into the air flow provided to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Stanislav Tatkov, David Robin Whiting, Jonathan David Harwood
  • Patent number: 12171935
    Abstract: Positive airway pressure (“PAP”) systems and methods are provided which supply a patient with a range of pressures for treatment when the patient is determined to be asleep, and an awake pressure for use when the patient is determined to be awake, the awake pressure configured for the comfort of the patient. The awake pressure is configured to be lower than the lower bound of the pressure range and can be a therapeutic or sub-therapeutic pressure. The PAP systems and methods disclosed herein advantageously allow for the pressure range to be tailored for effective treatment of sleep disordered breathing while allowing the awake pressure to be set for the comfort of the patient. This can advantageously increase both the efficacy of the treatment of SDB and patient compliance with the treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Gordon Gerred, David Robin Whiting
  • Publication number: 20240374848
    Abstract: An automatic positive airway pressure (AutoPAP) therapy device can be configured such that the minimum and/or maximum pressures deliverable by the device can automatically change. The minimum and/or maximum pressures can change as a function of pressures delivered over the course of the current therapy session and/or over the course of prior therapy sessions. The minimum and/or maximum pressures can also change as a function of the presence, absence, type, severity, or length of sleep disordered breathing events (SDBE) detected by the device over the course of the current therapy session and/or over the course of prior therapy sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: David Robin Whiting, Simei Gomes Wysoski
  • Publication number: 20240317560
    Abstract: A base for a securing assembly having a lower end that secures objects to a structure, the base including, a base frame having a joining wall and at least two sidewalls extending from the joining wall to an opening for receiving the lower end in a cavity: a base pin extending between the sidewalls for attaching the base to the structure: an arm movable between an open position, wherein the arm is positioned such that the lower end is movable through the opening, and a securing position, wherein the arm inhibits movement of the lower end from the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventor: David Robin Bean
  • Publication number: 20240269405
    Abstract: High flow therapy is used to treat Cheyne-Stokes respiration and other types of periodic respiration disorders by periodic application of high flow therapy, adjustment of high flow therapy flow rates and/or periodic additions of CO2 or O2 into the air flow provided to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Stanislav Tatkov, David Robin Whiting, Jonathan David Harwood
  • Patent number: 12011539
    Abstract: An automatic positive airway pressure (AutoPAP) therapy device can be configured such that the minimum and/or maximum pressures deliverable by the device can automatically change. The minimum and/or maximum pressures can change as a function of pressures delivered over the course of the current therapy session and/or over the course of prior therapy sessions. The minimum and/or maximum pressures can also change as a function of the presence, absence, type, severity, or length of sleep disordered breathing events (SDBE) detected by the device over the course of the current therapy session and/or over the course of prior therapy sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: David Robin Whiting, Simei Gomes Wysoski
  • Publication number: 20240183704
    Abstract: A container lifting and weighing assembly for determining a weight of a container, the assembly having: a frame for supporting a container, the frame being connectable to a support surface to transfer a weight of the container from the container to the support surface; a lifting structure locatable between the container and the support surface, the lifting structure having one or more movable actuators and a load sensor, the lifting structure being movable between: a rest position, wherein the load path from the container to the support surface does not traverse the lifting structure; and a weighing position, wherein the lifting structure lifts the container such that the load path from the container to the support surface traverses the lifting structure, wherein, in the weighing position, the load sensor is adapted to provide a load sensor signal indicative of the weight of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: Cindicium Pte Ltd
    Inventors: David Robin BEAN, David MCNAUGHT
  • Publication number: 20240090820
    Abstract: A system for modulating bladder function is disclosed. A system for evaluating the electrophysiological function of a bladder is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure on a bladder are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. An implantable device for monitoring and/or performing a neuromodulation procedure on a bladder is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Landy Toth, Robert S. Schwartz, David Robins
  • Publication number: 20240075227
    Abstract: A positive airway pressure apparatus is automatically adjusting. Pressure increases in response to apnea events when the apparatus is in one or more responsive states. Pressure does not increase in response to apnea events when the apparatus is in a non-responsive state. The apparatus switches between responsive and nonresponsive states depending upon any of a number of different criteria that help differentiate between open airway apnea events and closed airway apnea events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: David Robin Whiting, Andrew Gordon Gerred, Fiona Elizabeth Cresswell
  • Patent number: 11744968
    Abstract: A positive airway pressure apparatus is automatically adjusting. Pressure increases in response to apnea events when the apparatus is in one or more responsive states. Pressure does not increase in response to apnea events when the apparatus is in a non-responsive state. The apparatus switches between responsive and nonresponsive states depending upon any of a number of different criteria that help differentiate between open airway apnea events and closed airway apnea events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: David Robin Whiting, Andrew Gordon Gerred, Fiona Elizabeth Cresswell
  • Publication number: 20230130469
    Abstract: An automatic positive airway pressure (AutoPAP) therapy device can be configured such that the minimum and/or maximum pressures deliverable by the device can automatically change. The minimum and/or maximum pressures can change as a function of pressures delivered over the course of the current therapy session and/or over the course of prior therapy sessions. The minimum and/or maximum pressures can also change as a function of the presence, absence, type, severity, or length of sleep disordered breathing events (SDBE) detected by the device over the course of the current therapy session and/or over the course of prior therapy sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: David Robin Whiting, Simei Gomes Wysoski
  • Patent number: 11617846
    Abstract: A multi-night titration (MNT) process to find an optimal single therapeutic pressure of a CPAP device. This single therapeutic pressure can then be used on an on-going basis by the patient after the titration period. The MNT process differs from current auto adjusting processes used for titration (or ongoing use) in that the MNT process does not respond locally by adjusting pressures to individual events. With existing devices, the continuous adjustment of supplied air pressure always responds to one or a small number of events and thus fails to compensate for a patient's adaptation thereto, resulting in the supply of a less than optimal therapeutic pressure to the patient. While auto adjusting processes often capture and respond well to short-term and transient conditions, the MNT process of the current disclosure seeks to capture long term trends and find the most suitable average single pressure for a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignees: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: David M. Rapoport, Indu Ayappa, Simei Gomes Wysoski, Sujeewa Wannigama, David Robin Whiting
  • Patent number: 11564616
    Abstract: A system for modulating bladder function is disclosed. A system for evaluating the electrophysiological function of a bladder is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure on a bladder are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. An implantable device for monitoring and/or performing a neuromodulation procedure on a bladder is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Autonomix Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Landy Toth, Robert Schwartz, David Robins
  • Publication number: 20220409835
    Abstract: High flow therapy is used to treat Cheyne-Stokes respiration and other types of periodic respiration disorders by periodic application of high flow therapy, adjustment of high flow therapy flow rates and/or periodic additions of CO2 or O2 into the air flow provided to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Stanislav Tatkov, David Robin Whiting, Jonathan David Harwood