Patents by Inventor Derrick Blake Andrews
Derrick Blake 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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Publication number: 20220193358Abstract: A mask for communicating a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a patient. The mask includes a patient interface having a faceplate and a cushion. The cushion has a first end coupled to the faceplate and an opposite second end for sealingly engaging a portion of the patient's face about one or more airways of the patient. A frame includes a first arm member having a first end coupled to the patient interface via a first coupling arrangement and an opposite second end coupleable to a headgear, and a second arm member having a first end selectively coupled to the patient interface via a second coupling arrangement and an opposite second end coupleable to the headgear. The second coupling arrangement requires a lessor uncoupling force to uncouple than the first coupling arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Richard Thomas Haibach, Derrick Blake Andrews
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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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Publication number: 20210330907Abstract: A patient interface for use in delivering a flow of a breathing gas to an airway of a patient includes an inner mask having an inner cushion with an inward curving inner sealing portion that is structured to sealingly engage the face of the patient, and an outer mask coupled to the inner mask. The outer mask has an outer cushion with an outward curving outer sealing portion that is structured to sealingly engage the face of the patient completely around, and outward from, the inner sealing portion of the inner mask. The inner mask is sized and configured to define a positive pressure cavity for receiving the flow of breathing gas and convey the flow to the airway of the patient. The outer mask is sized and configured to define a negative pressure cavity that encompasses the inner mask and capture any gases escaping the inner mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Richard Thomas HAIBACH, Richard Andrew SOFRANKO, Derrick Blake ANDREWS, Bernard F. HETE
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Patent number: 11110241Abstract: A cushion member (100, 200) for a patient interface device (4) that includes a sealing portion (110, 210) having a flap portion (111, 211) including a first layer (116, 216) and a second layer (118, 218) mechanically bonded to the first layer. The first layer is structured to engage a face of a patient and is made of a fabric material. The second layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of a monomer, a polymer, and a mixture of a monomer and a polymer. A base portion (170, 270) is bonded to the second layer. The base portion is structured to be coupled to a gas delivery conduit (8).Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Harold Allen Lockhart, Derrick Blake Andrews
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Patent number: 10828451Abstract: A respiratory interface device, a cushion body and a cushion support assembly is provided. The respiratory interface device cushion body includes a nose bridge engagement portion structured to engage a user's nose bridge, the cushion nose bridge engagement portion movable between an un-deformed first configuration and a deformed second configuration. The cushion support assembly includes a faceplate and a pressure distributing assembly. A faceplate perimeter nose bridge portion defines a recessed tapered contour. A pressure distributing assembly includes a number of pressure distributing members. A pressure distributing member is disposed at the faceplate perimeter nose bridge portion and is structured to move between a first position, wherein the pressure distributing member maintains the cushion in the first cushion configuration, and a second position wherein the pressure distributing member maintains the cushion in the second cushion configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Jonathan Sayer Grashow, Derrick Blake Andrews, Nathaniel Stephens, Duon Alex Truong
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Publication number: 20200197646Abstract: A sealing arrangement for use in delivering a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a patient includes a base structure having a surface positioned to engage the face of the patient. The base structure defines an opening having a perimeter which is sized and configured to be disposed about one or more of the mouth and/or nares of the patient. The sealing arrangement further includes a secondary element coupled to the base structure. The secondary element is positioned and structured to contact the face of the patient when the base structure is disposed with the perimeter about the one or more of the mouth and/or nares of the patient. The base structure is formed from a first material, and the secondary element is formed from a second material different than the first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: DANIEL STEED, DERRICK BLAKE ANDREWS, JAMES ROBERT MAIER, RICHARD ANDREW SOFRANKO
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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: 10549061Abstract: A patient interface device includes a cushion member having a main body portion having a surface structured to engage a face of a patient. A frame member is coupled to the cushion member, and a fluid coupling conduit is coupled to the frame member. An engagement member is coupled to the cushion member; and a rotatable cam wheel is disposed between the frame member and the engagement member. Rotation of the cam wheel changes a position of the main body portion relative to the frame member. The cushion member includes a flexible portion adjacent the main body portion, and the cam wheel is rotatable about the flexible portion, such that rotation of the cam wheel about the flexible portion causes the flexible portion to deflect thereby moving the cushion member relative to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Blake Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Marcel Douglas Jaffre, Anthony Startare
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Patent number: 10369316Abstract: A patient interface system includes a patient interface device, a conduit coupled to the patient interface device, and a gas supply assembly. The gas supply assembly includes a body portion having a first end, a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end, a lower segment, and an upper segment attached to the lower segment. The first end includes a first coupling portion coupled to the patient interface device. The second end includes a second coupling portion coupled to the conduit. The upper segment and the lower segment together form an air channel extending between the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion. The first end is configured to be substantially disposed on the patient's forehead. The second end is configured to position the conduit away from the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jonathan Paul McCaslin, Derrick Blake Andrews
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Publication number: 20190070379Abstract: A cushion member (100, 200) for a patient interface device (4) that includes a sealing portion (110, 210) having a flap portion (111, 211) including a first layer (116, 216) and a second layer (118, 218) mechanically bonded to the first layer. The first layer is structured to engage a face of a patient and is made of a fabric material. The second layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of a monomer, a polymer, and a mixture of a monomer and a polymer. A base portion (170, 270) is bonded to the second layer. The base portion is structured to be coupled to a gas delivery conduit (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: HAROLD ALLEN LOCKHART, DERRICK BLAKE ANDREWS
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Publication number: 20180169367Abstract: A respiratory interface device, a cushion body and a cushion support assembly is provided. The respiratory interface device cushion body includes a nose bridge engagement portion structured to engage a user's nose bridge, the cushion nose bridge engagement portion movable between an un-deformed first configuration and a deformed second configuration. The cushion support assembly includes a faceplate and a pressure distributing assembly. A faceplate perimeter nose bridge portion defines a recessed tapered contour. A pressure distributing assembly includes a number of pressure distributing members. A pressure distributing member is disposed at the faceplate perimeter nose bridge portion and is structured to move between a first position, wherein the pressure distributing member maintains the cushion in the first cushion configuration, and a second position wherein the pressure distributing member maintains the cushion in the second cushion configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: LAUREN PATRICIA CHODKOWSKI, JONATHAN SAYER GRASHOW, DERRICK BLAKE ANDREWS, NATHANIEL STEPHENS
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Patent number: 9901696Abstract: A patient interface device (8) includes a cushion assembly (16) including a nasal cushion member (20), and a frame assembly (14) having frame member (48) having a first arm (54A) and a second arm (54B). The cushion assembly is rotatably coupled to the first and second arm such that the cushion assembly rotates with respect to the frame assembly about an axis extending through the first arm and the second arm. In addition, the frame assembly includes a drive mechanism (50) received and held by the frame member, the drive mechanism being operatively coupled to the cushion assembly such that actuation of the drive mechanism changes a tilt angle of the cushion assembly relative to the frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILPS N.V.Inventors: Richard Thomas Haibach, Derrick Blake Andrews
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Publication number: 20180043127Abstract: A patient interface device includes a cushion member having a main body portion having a surface structured to engage a face of a patient. A frame member is coupled to the cushion member, and a fluid coupling conduit is coupled to the frame member. An engagement member is coupled to the cushion member; and a rotatable cam wheel is disposed between the frame member and the engagement member. Rotation of the cam wheel changes a position of the main body portion relative to the frame member. The cushion member includes a flexible portion adjacent the main body portion, and the cam wheel is rotatable about the flexible portion, such that rotation of the cam wheel about the flexible portion causes the flexible portion to deflect thereby moving the cushion member relative to the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., DERRICK BLAKE ANDREWS, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, MARCEL DOUGLAS JAFFRE, ANTHONY STARTARE
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Patent number: 9821133Abstract: A patient interface device includes a support structure, a pivot arm pivotably coupled to the support structure and structured to pivot about an axis, a patient coupling member, such as a mask or a forehead support, coupled to the pivot arm, and a cam wheel rotateably coupled to the support structure and engaging the pivot arm, wherein rotation of the cam wheel relative to the support structure and the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot about the axis and the patient coupling member to move either forward or backward along a path of movement. Also, an alternative patient interface device includes a cam wheel rotatable about a cushion member that changes a position of a main body portion of the cushion member relative to a headgear frame member of the patient interface device.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Blake Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Marcel Douglas Jaffre, Anthony Startare
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Patent number: 9649463Abstract: 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: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: RIC INVESTMENTS, LLCInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Blake Andrews, Richard Andrew Sofranko, Dana Marie Horn
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Patent number: 9604023Abstract: A patient interface device (8) for delivering a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a patient is provided that includes a patient contacting component (9, 90) having a patient contacting surface structured to engage the face of the patient when the patient interface device is donned by the patient, the patient contacting surface also including a plurality of ribs (40, 52, 62, 72, 82, 96) extending therefrom. The patient contacting component may be, without limitation, a mask having a mask cushion, a forehead support having a forehead cushion, a cheek pad or a chin pad.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Blake Andrews, Peter Chi Fai Ho
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Patent number: D767117Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Justin Eric Angert, Stephen George Hlopick, Richard Thomas Haibach, Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Dave Ignaczak, Dean Shumaker, Derrick Blake Andrews
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Patent number: D769441Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Justin Eric Angert, Richard Thomas Haibach, Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Dave Ignaczak, Dean Shumaker, Derrick Blake Andrews
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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