Patents by Inventor Enrico Brambilla
Enrico Brambilla 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: 11191914Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) apparatus for respiratory assistance of a patient is disclosed. There is a blower having an output connectible to a ventilation mask wearable by the patient. A first pressure sensor measures blower pressure at the output of the blower, and a second pressure sensor that is connectible to the ventilation mask measures mask pressure therein. A pressure controller is connected to the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor, and a patient inspiratory phase and a patient expiratory phase is be detectable by the pressure controller to regulate therapeutic airflow delivered to the patient based upon pressure differentials between the mask pressure and the blower pressure.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: BREATHE TECHOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Samir S. Ahmad, Leonardo Alberto Baloa Welzien, Enrico Brambilla
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Publication number: 20210205554Abstract: A respiratory treatment apparatus configured to provide a flow of breathable gas to a patient, including a breathable air outlet, an outside air inlet, and an pneumatic block module, wherein the pneumatic block module includes: a volute assembly including an inlet air passage, a mount for a blower and an outlet air passage; the blower being mounted in the mount such that an impeller of the blower is in a flow passage connecting the inlet air passage and the outlet air passage; a casing enclosing the volute assembly, wherein air passages within the casing connect air ports on the volute assembly, wherein the inlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the outside air inlet and the outlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the air outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: ResMed Paris SASInventors: Kenneth Taylor, Simon Robert Cork, Jonathan Huw Thomas, Eva Ng, Benjamin John Leavens, Enrico Brambilla, Frank Van Regteren, Philippe Auguste Chalvignac, Zdzislaw Antoni Ziolkowski, Arthur Kin-Wai Yee, Geoff Crumblin, David Creusot
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Publication number: 20210153741Abstract: An apparatus to treat, inhibit, or prevent an eye condition in a patient can include a cover, sized and shaped to fit over an eye of a patient to define a cavity between the cover and an anterior surface of the eye when the cover is located over the patient eye. The apparatus can include a pressure source, in communication with the cavity, capable of applying non-ambient pressure in the cavity. The apparatus can include control circuitry, in communication with the pressure source, configured to vary non-ambient pressure applied to the cavity to affect a targeted pressure relationship between an indication of a first physiological pressure level and a second physiological pressure level associated with the eye of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: John Berdahl, George Tsai, Hal Walbrink, Vance Michael Thompson, Enrico Brambilla
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Publication number: 20210100966Abstract: A respiratory treatment apparatus configured to provide a flow of breathable gas to a patient, including a breathable air outlet, an outside air inlet, and an pneumatic block module, wherein the pneumatic block module includes: a volute assembly including an inlet air passage, a mount for a blower and an outlet air passage; the blower being mounted in the mount such that an impeller of the blower is in a flow passage connecting the inlet air passage and the outlet air passage; a casing enclosing the volute assembly, wherein air passages within the casing connect air ports on the volute assembly, wherein the inlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the outside air inlet and the outlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the air outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: RESMED PARIS SASInventors: Kenneth Taylor, Simon Robert Cork, Jonathan Huw Thomas, Eva Ng, Benjamin John Leavens, Enrico Brambilla, Frank Van Regteren, Philippe Auguste Chalvignac, Zdzislaw Antoni Ziolkowski, Arthur Kin-Wai Yee, Geoff Crumblin, David Creusot
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Patent number: 10898664Abstract: A respiratory treatment apparatus configured to provide a flow of breathable gas to a patient, including a breathable air outlet, an outside air inlet, and an pneumatic block module, wherein the pneumatic block module includes: a volute assembly including an inlet air passage, a mount for a blower and an outlet air passage; the blower being mounted in the mount such that an impeller of the blower is in a flow passage connecting the inlet air passage and the outlet air passage; a casing enclosing the volute assembly, wherein air passages within the casing connect air ports on the volute assembly, wherein the inlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the outside air inlet and the outlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Inventors: Kenneth Taylor, Simon Robert Cork, Jonathan Huw Thomas, Eva Ng, Benjamin John Leavens, Enrico Brambilla, Frank Van Regteren, Philippe Auguste Chalvignac, Zdzislaw Antoni Ziolkowski, Arthur Kin-Wai Yee, Geoff Crumblin, David Creusot
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Publication number: 20200405986Abstract: A patient circuit of a ventilation system, such as a non-invasive open ventilation system, wherein the patient circuit comprises a nasal pillows style patient interface that incorporates at least one “Venturi effect” jet pump proximal to the patient. The patient circuit further comprises a pair of uniquely configured 3-way connectors which, in cooperation with several uniquely configured tri-lumen tubing segments, facilitate the cooperative engagement of the patient interface to a ventilator of the ventilation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Enrico Brambilla, Samir Ahmad, Lawrence Mastrovich, Gary Berman, David Mastrovich
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Publication number: 20200368482Abstract: An oxygen concentrator includes one or more adsorbent sieve beds operable to remove nitrogen from air to produce concentrated oxygen gas at respective outlets thereof, a product tank fluidly coupled to the respective outlets of the sieve bed(s), a compressor operable to pressurize ambient air, one or more sieve bed flow paths from the compressor to respective inlets of the sieve bed(s), a bypass flow path from the compressor to the product tank that bypasses the sieve bed(s), and a valve unit operable to selectively allow flow of pressurized ambient air from the compressor along the one or more sieve bed flow paths and along the bypass flow path in response to a control signal. The valve unit may be controlled in response to a command issued by a ventilator based on a calculated or estimated total flow of gas and entrained air or % FiO2 of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Tom Westfall, Enrico Brambilla
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Publication number: 20200360644Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator retrofit system and method in which an existing portable oxygen concentrator may be retrofitted to output an enriched oxygen gas at a flow rate suitable for use in a patient ventilation system without the need for an external source of compressed gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Tom Westfall, Enrico Brambilla
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Patent number: 10792449Abstract: A patient circuit of a ventilation system, such as a non-invasive open ventilation system, wherein the patient circuit comprises a nasal pillows style patient interface that incorporates at least one “Venturi effect” jet pump proximal to the patient. The patient circuit further comprises a pair of uniquely configured 3-way connectors which, in cooperation with several uniquely configured tri-lumen tubing segments, facilitate the cooperative engagement of the patient interface to a ventilator of the ventilation system.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Breathe Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Enrico Brambilla, Samir Ahmad, Lawrence Mastrovich, Gary Berman, David Mastrovich
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Publication number: 20200129715Abstract: A head-mountable flow generator is configured to deliver a flow of breathable gas at a continuously positive pressure with respect to ambient air pressure to a patient interface in communication with an entrance to a patient's airways including at least an entrance of the patient's nares, while the patient is sleeping, to ameliorate sleep disordered breathing. The flow generator includes a motor, an impeller assembly and housing that encases the motor and the impeller assembly. The housing is configured to be mounted on the patient's head and comprises an inlet to receive the flow of breathable gas and a pair of opposing outlets to deliver the flow of breathable gas. In addition, the impeller assembly is configured to pressurize the flow of breathable gas received from the inlet, and the housing is configured to convey the pressurized flow of breathable gas through both outlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Barton John Kenyon, Renee Frances Flower, Enrico Brambilla, Philip Rodney Kwok
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Publication number: 20190307981Abstract: Modular ventilatory support systems and methods are disclosed in which a user may transition the system between a stationary configuration, an extended range configuration, and a stand-alone configuration. The modular components of the system include a compressor unit, a ventilator which may dock with the compressor unit, and a patient interface which may be connected to either the compressor unit or the ventilator unit. By rearranging these modular components into different configurations, mobility and duration of use may be optimized to fit the present needs. In the stationary configuration, mobility is most restricted, but duration of use is maximized. In the extended range configuration, mobility is enhanced, with duration of use limited by the battery power of the ventilator. In the stand-alone configuration, mobility is maximized, with duration of use limited by battery power of the ventilator and the quantity of an external gas supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Samir S. Ahmad, Enrico Brambilla, Ali Nikkhah, Lawrence A. Mastrovich, Gary Berman, Masoud Vahidi
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Publication number: 20190255275Abstract: A mask system includes a frame (20) adapted to attach headgear, a sealing arrangement (40) releasably connectable to the frame, and an elbow (70) provided to the sealing arrangement and adapted to be connected to an air delivery tube that delivers breathable gas to the patient. The sealing arrangement defines a breathing chamber and is adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The sealing arrangement includes structure (50) to establish a positive connection with the frame and with the elbow.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Brent James DRAVITZKI, Enrico BRAMBILLA, Lemmy NGA, Nigel QUARMBY, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Joel Edward GIBSON, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Justin John FORMICA, Angelene Marie OZOLINS, Robert Thomas BURNHAM, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK
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Patent number: 10369320Abstract: Modular ventilatory support systems and methods are disclosed in which a user may transition the system between a stationary configuration, an extended range configuration, and a stand-alone configuration. The modular components of the system include a compressor unit, a ventilator which may dock with the compressor unit, and a patient interface which may be connected to either the compressor unit or the ventilator unit. By rearranging these modular components into different configurations, mobility and duration of use may be optimized to fit the present needs. In the stationary configuration, mobility is most restricted, but duration of use is maximized. In the extended range configuration, mobility is enhanced, with duration of use limited by the battery power of the ventilator. In the stand-alone configuration, mobility is maximized, with duration of use limited by battery power of the ventilator and the quantity of an external gas supply.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Breathe Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samir S. Ahmad, Enrico Brambilla, Ali Nikkhah, Lawrence A. Mastrovich, Gary Berman, Masoud Vahidi
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Patent number: 10363385Abstract: A head-mountable flow generator is configured to deliver a flow of breathable gas at a continuously positive pressure with respect to ambient air pressure to a patient interface in communication with an entrance to a patient's airways including at least an entrance of the patient's nares, while the patient is sleeping, to ameliorate sleep disordered breathing. The flow generator includes a motor, an impeller assembly and housing that encases the motor and the impeller assembly. The housing is configured to be mounted on the patient's head and comprises an inlet to receive the flow of breathable gas and a pair of opposing outlets to deliver the flow of breathable gas. In addition, the impeller assembly is configured to pressurize the flow of breathable gas received from the inlet, and the housing is configured to convey the pressurized flow of breathable gas through both outlets.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Barton John Kenyon, Renee Frances Flower, Enrico Brambilla, Philip Rodney Kwok
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Patent number: 10335571Abstract: A breathable gas inlet control device permits flow regulation at the inlet of a flow generator for a respiratory treatment apparatus such as a ventilator or continuous positive airway pressure device. The device may implement a variable inlet aperture size based on flow conditions. In one embodiment, an inlet flow seal opens or closes the inlet to a blower in accordance with changes in pressure within a seal activation chamber near the seal. The seal may be formed by a flexible membrane. A controller selectively changes the pressure of the seal activation chamber by controlling a set of one or more flow control valves to selectively stop forward flow, prevent back flow or lock open the seal to permit either back flow or forward flow. The controller may set the flow control valves as a function of detected respiratory conditions based on data from pressure and/or flow sensors.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: ResMed Paris SASInventors: Philippe Auguste Chalvignac, Arthur Kin-Wai Yee, David Creusot, Enrico Brambilla
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Publication number: 20190099570Abstract: A patient circuit of a ventilation system, such as a non-invasive open ventilation system, wherein the patient circuit comprises a nasal pillows style patient interface that incorporates at least one “Venturi effect” jet pump proximal to the patient. The patient circuit further comprises a pair of uniquely configured 3-way connectors which, in cooperation with several uniquely configured tri-lumen tubing segments, facilitate the cooperative engagement of the patient interface to a ventilator of the ventilation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Enrico Brambilla, Samir Ahmad, Larry Mastrovich, Gary Berman, David Mastrovich
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Publication number: 20190038858Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) apparatus for respiratory assistance of a patient is disclosed. There is a blower having an output connectible to a ventilation mask wearable by the patient. A first pressure sensor measures blower pressure at the output of the blower, and a second pressure sensor that is connectible to the ventilation mask measures mask pressure therein. A pressure controller is connected to the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor, and a patient inspiratory phase and a patient expiratory phase is be detectable by the pressure controller to regulate therapeutic airflow delivered to the patient based upon pressure differentials between the mask pressure and the blower pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Samir S. Ahmad, Leonardo Alberto Baloa Welzien, Enrico Brambilla
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Publication number: 20190038866Abstract: A breathable gas inlet control device permits flow regulation at the inlet of a flow generator for a respiratory treatment apparatus such as a ventilator or continuous positive airway pressure device. The device may implement a variable inlet aperture size based on flow conditions. In one embodiment, an inlet flow seal opens or closes the inlet to a blower in accordance with changes in pressure within a seal activation chamber near the seal. The seal may be formed by a flexible membrane. A controller selectively changes the pressure of the seal activation chamber by controlling a set of one or more flow control valves to selectively stop forward flow, prevent back flow or lock open the seal to permit either back flow or forward flow. The controller may set the flow control valves as a function of detected respiratory conditions based on data from pressure and/or flow sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: ResMed Paris SASInventors: Philippe Auguste Chalvignac, Arthur Kin-Wai Yee, David Creusot, Enrico Brambilla
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Patent number: 10179218Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) apparatus for respiratory assistance of a pattern is disclosed. There is a blower having an output connectible to a ventilation mask wearable by the patient. A first pressure sensor measures blower pressure at the output of the blower, and a second pressure sensor that is connectible to the ventilation mask measures mask pressure therein. A pressure controller is connected to the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor, and a patient inspiratory phase and a patient expiratory phase is be detectable by the pressure controller to regulate therapeutic pressure at the patient mask, based upon pressure differentials between the mask pressure and the blower pressure.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: BREATHE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Samir S. Ahmad, Leonardo Alberto Baloa Welzien, Enrico Brambilla
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Publication number: 20190009046Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient for the treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) that is less obtrusive includes a nasal cannula, cannulae (2a, 2b), prongs, or pillows and may be sealed or unsealed with the nares of the patient in use. The cannula, pillows or prongs may be positioned on the face of the patient by a headgear (6). The cannula, pillows or prongs may be smaller, lighter, and/or less visible than other nasal cannula, cannulae, pillows or prongs and may therefore be less obtrusive to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Paul Jan KLASEK, Adam Vivian BENJAFIELD, Peter John SWEENEY, Richard SOKOLOV, Philip Rodney KWOK, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Robert Edward HENRY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Enrico BRAMBILLA, Dieter HEIDMANN, Glenn RICHARDS, Ian Frederick JOHNSON