Patents by Inventor Derrick Andrews
Derrick Andrews 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: 10709860Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: RIC Investments LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Steven C. Stegman
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Patent number: 9636475Abstract: A respiratory mask is provided having an outer shell coupled to a cushion for the delivery of a gas to a user. The cushion of the respiratory mask has at least one pleat disposed in the cushion in order to provide varying degrees of flexibility and support about the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: RIC INVESTMENTS, LLCInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Derrick Andrews
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Publication number: 20160129210Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., JASON P. EATON, PETER CHI FAI HO, JAMES DiPASQUALE, DERRICK ANDREWS, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, STEVEN C. STEGMAN
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Publication number: 20140109912Abstract: A respiratory mask is provided having an outer shell coupled to a cushion for the delivery of a gas to a user. The cushion of the respiratory mask has at least one pleat disposed in the cushion in order to provide varying degrees of flexibility and support about the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: PETER CHI FAI HO, DERRICK ANDREWS
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Patent number: 8701667Abstract: A patient interface device includes a support member, a sealing assembly attached to the support member, and a pair of contacting members. The contacting members are coupled to the support member on each side of the sealing assembly. The contacting members are each configured and arranged to contact the user over a limited contacting region, which corresponds to a junction of the orbicularis oris facial muscle, the zygomaticus facial muscle, and the risorius facial muscle.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Andrews, Richard Andrew Sofranko, Dana Marie Horn
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Publication number: 20140083430Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Ric Investments LLCInventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., JASON P. EATON, PETER CHI FAI HO, JAMES DiPASQUALE, DERRICK ANDREWS, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, STEVEN C. STEGMAN
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Patent number: 8631792Abstract: A respiratory mask is provided having an outer shell coupled to a cushion for the delivery of a gas to a user. The cushion of the respiratory mask has at least one pleat disposed in the cushion in order to provide varying degrees of flexibility and support about the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Derrick Andrews
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Patent number: 8596275Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Steven C. Stegman
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Patent number: 8517025Abstract: A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Jerome Matula, Jr., Richard J. Lordo, Lance Busch, Derrick Andrews, Luke Stonis, Chris Von Dohlen
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Publication number: 20120216813Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: RIC INVESTMENTS, LLC.Inventors: Jerome MATULA, JR., Jason P. EATON, Peter Chi Fai HO, James DiPASQUALE, Derrick ANDREWS, Eugene N. SCARBERRY, Steven C. STEGMAN
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Patent number: 8245711Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Steven C. Stegman
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Publication number: 20120125339Abstract: A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: PETER CHI FAI HO, JEROME MATULA, JR., RICHARD J. LORDO, LANCE BUSCH, DERRICK ANDREWS, LUKE STONIS, CHRIS VON DOHLEN
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Patent number: 8127765Abstract: A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, a spring biases the patient interface device against the patient's face when in use. In a further embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. The headgear assembly in one embodiment is a semi-rigid, minimal contact harness assembly and includes an adjustment assembly that allows for a simultaneous adjustment of multiple straps. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Jerome Matula, Jr., Richard J. Lordo, Lance Busch, Derrick Andrews, Luke Stonis, Chris Von Dohlen
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Patent number: D645558Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Jr. Jerome Matula, Derrick Andrews
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Patent number: D659822Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Jr. Jerome Matula, Derrick Andrews
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Patent number: D659823Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Andrews
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Patent number: D661796Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: RIC Investments, LLC.Inventors: Derrick Andrews, Jerome Matula, Jr.
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Patent number: D686313Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Jr. Jerome Matula, Derrick Andrews, Jeffry Huth
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Patent number: D687539Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Jr. Jerome Matula, Derrick Andrews
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Patent number: D692999Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Jeffry Huth, Derrick Andrews