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).

  • Patent number: 9044564
    Abstract: A nasal cushion for a mask system includes a side wall defining a breathing chamber, an undercushion extending from the side wall, and a membrane that at least partially covers the undercushion. The membrane is adapted to seal along the nasal bridge, sides of nose, corners of nose, and upper lip of the patient's face in use. The undercushion is only provided along the side of nose, corner of nose, and upper lip regions of the cushion. The undercushion includes a flap or extending portion in each side of nose region that is wider than the other regions thereof and adapted to engage and provide a force into the sides of the patient's nose in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 9038634
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a mask for achieving positive pressure mechanical ventilation (inclusive of CPAP, ventilator support, critical care ventilation, emergency applications), and a method for a operating a ventilation system including such mask. The mask of the present invention includes a piloted exhalation valve that is used to achieve the target pressures/flows to the patient. The pilot for the valve may be pneumatic and driven from the gas supply tubing from the ventilator. The pilot may also be a preset pressure derived in the mask, a separate pneumatic line from the ventilator, or an electro-mechanical control. The mask of the present invention may further include a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) which is integrated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Breathe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico Brambilla, Joey Aguirre
  • Patent number: 9038635
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to various tubing arrangements and an associated Y-connector which may be used to facilitate the operative interface of the mask to a ventilator within a ventilation system. The tubing arrangement may comprise a pair of bi-lumen tubes. One end of each of the bi-lumen tubes is fluidly connected to the mask, with the opposite end being fluidly connected to the Y-connector. The Y-connector is in turn fluidly connected to one end of either a tri-lumen tube or a quad-lumen tube also included in the tubing arrangement, the opposite end of such tri-lumen tube or quad-lumen tube being fluidly connected to the ventilator. The Y-connector is uniquely configured to fluidly connect certain lumens of the tri-lumen tube or the quad-lumen tube to dedicated, corresponding ones of the lumens included in respective ones of the bi-lumen tubes, and to further allow for the selective detachment of the tri-lumen tube or the quad-lumen tube from the bi-lumen tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Breathe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Enrico Brambilla
  • Patent number: 8985108
    Abstract: Indicating fit status of a mask in communication with a respiratory assistance device is disclosed. Upon initiating a therapeutic gas delivery from the respiratory assistance device to the mask, one or more measurements from respective one or more sensors of the respiratory assistance device is received. A leakage value from these measurements is derived, and a mask fit index is assigned. This is based at least upon a correlation of the leakage value to a particular sub-range of predetermined leakage values that corresponds to the mask fit index. The particular sub-range of predetermined leakage values is one among a plurality of sub-ranges, which together comprises an overall mask fit range defined at least by an ideal mask fit region, a loose mask fit region, and a tight mask fit region. A mask fit status based upon the assigned mask fit index is output to an indicator interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Breathe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Samir S. Ahmad, Leonardo Alberto Baloa Welzien, Enrico Brambilla, Lauren Cheney, Iva Segalman, Simon Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150034079
    Abstract: A mask for achieving positive pressure mechanical ventilation (inclusive of CPAP, ventilator support, critical care ventilation, emergency applications), and a method for a operating a ventilation system including such mask. The mask includes a piloted exhalation valve that is used to achieve the target pressures/flows to the patient. The pilot for the valve may be pneumatic and driven from the gas supply tubing from the ventilator. The pilot may also be a preset pressure derived in the mask, a separate pneumatic line from the ventilator, or an electro-mechanical control. The mask of the present invention may further include a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) which is integrated therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Todd Allum, Enrico Brambilla, Joseph Cipolloone
  • Patent number: 8939152
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for humidifying ventilation gas. Systems and methods may include a nasal interface apparatus for receiving ventilation gas from gas delivery tubing and for humidifying ventilation gas. The nasal interface apparatus may have one or more channels within the nasal interface to deliver gas from a gas delivery circuit to a patient's nose; one or more structures in fluid communication with the one or more channels to direct ventilation gas to the patient's nose; and a hygroscopic material within the nasal interface in the flow path of the ventilation gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Breathe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony D. Wondka, Joseph Cipollone, George A. Kassanis, Todd W. Allum, Enrico Brambilla
  • Publication number: 20140373835
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided is provided a tubing arrangement and associated connectors, including a delivery adaptor and a Y-connector, which may be used to facilitate the operative interface of a patient interface to a ventilator within a ventilation system. The delivery adaptor is connected between the outlet connector of the flow generator and the main delivery tube (i.e., the quad-lumen tube) in the ventilation system. The delivery adaptor functions to retain the pneumatic isolation of a sense line of the ventilation system from certain other lumens of the quad-lumen tube, and further connects one of the small lumens of the quad-lumen tube to an external oxygen source or an external humidification source. The oxygen or humidification is delivered to such lumen through the adaptor. The oxygen or humidification is then bled into the air stream at the outlet of such lumen which is at the Y-connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Samir S. Ahmad, Mark J. Zechmeister, Enrico Brambilla, Leonardo Alberto Baloa Welzien
  • Publication number: 20140373842
    Abstract: A ventilation gas cooling apparatus or unit which, in an exemplary embodiment, is configured in a modular form adapted for selective removable engagement to a ventilator. The cooling unit includes a gas inlet port, a gas delivery port, a pressure sensing port, and a thermoelectric cooler. The inlet port is fluidly connectible to a source of therapeutic breathing gas at an external end and is fluidly connectible to an inlet of the ventilator at an internal end. The delivery port is fluidly connectible to a patient circuit at an external end and is fluidly connectable to an outlet of the ventilator at an internal end. The pressure sensing port is fluidly connectible to both a pressure sensing port of the ventilator and to the patient circuit. The cooling unit may further include a cooling fluid system which is operative to circulate either a gas coolant or a liquid coolant along at least a portion of a multi-lumen tube which is integrated into the patient circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Samir S. Ahmad, Mark J. Zechmeister, Enrico Brambilla
  • Patent number: 8844533
    Abstract: A mask for achieving positive pressure mechanical ventilation (inclusive of CPAP, ventilator support, critical care ventilation, emergency applications), and a method for a operating a ventilation system including such mask. The mask includes a piloted exhalation valve that is used to achieve the target pressures/flows to the patient. The pilot for the valve may be pneumatic and driven from the gas supply tubing from the ventilator. The pilot may also be a preset pressure derived in the mask, a separate pneumatic line from the ventilator, or an electro-mechanical control. The mask of the present invention may further include a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) which is integrated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Breathe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Allum, Enrico Brambilla, Joseph Cipollone
  • Patent number: 8839791
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, there is provided a mask for achieving positive pressure mechanical ventilation (inclusive of CPAP, ventilator support, critical care ventilation, emergency applications), and a method for a operating a ventilation system including such mask. The mask of the present disclosure includes a piloted exhalation valve that is used to achieve the target pressures/flows to the patient. The pilot for the valve may be pneumatic and driven from the gas supply tubing from the ventilator. The pilot may also be a preset pressure derived in the mask, a separate pneumatic line from the ventilator, or an electro-mechanical control. The mask of the present disclosure may further include a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) which is integrated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Breathe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Allum, Enrico Brambilla, Joseph Cipollone
  • Publication number: 20140261426
    Abstract: A patient ventilation apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an inlet port connectible to an oxygen source with pressurized oxygen enriched gas. An outlet port is connectible over a gas delivery conduit to a patient interface configured for fitment on a patient respiratory passageway. A valve is in pneumatic communication with the inlet port and with the outlet port. A first pressure sensor measures a patient interface pressure, which is connectible to the first pressure sensor over a pressure sensor line. A second pressure sensor measures a valve output pressure. A controller is in communication with the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, and the flow sensor, to detect a patient inspiratory phase and a patient expiratory phase based upon a combination of measurements of the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor and to regulate the valve to selectively deliver pressurized oxygen enriched gas to the patient interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BREATHE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Samir S. Ahmad, Leonardo Alberto Baloa Welzien, Enrico Brambilla
  • Publication number: 20140276177
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a mask, such as a nasal pillows mask, for achieving positive pressure mechanical ventilation (inclusive of CPAP, ventilator support, critical care ventilation, emergency applications. The mask of the present invention includes a piloted exhalation valve that is used to achieve the target pressures/flows to the patient. The pilot for the valve may be pneumatic and driven from the gas supply tubing from the ventilator. The mask of the present invention further includes a heat and moisture exchange (HME) device which is directly integrated into the housing or cushion thereof (thus residing in extremely close proximity to the patient's nostrils), and is further uniquely configured to induce a flow pattern between it and the cushion which maximizes the transmission of heat and moisture to air which is inhaled by and exhaled from the patient through the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BREATHE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Enrico Brambilla, Samir S. Ahmad
  • Patent number: 8800563
    Abstract: Headgear for a respiratory mask includes a strap arrangement including front strap portions adapted to be disposed over a patient's cheeks and having front ends adapted for attachment to an airway interfacing portion, top strap portions connected to respective front strap portions and adapted to be disposed over the top of a patient's head and to connect to each other, and a back strap extending rearwardly from and connecting respective junctions of the front strap portions and top strap portions or regions adjacent these junctions and adapted to locate underneath a patient's occiput. In use with a patient having long hair, the back strap is adapted to extend under the patient's hair and urge upwardly on the patient's hair and against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In use with a patient having short hair, the back strap is adapted to urge against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In an embodiment, front strap portions of the headgear may be provided with a sleeve or cover (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Renee Frances Doherty, Enrico Brambilla, Joel Edward Gibson, Anthony Paul Barbara, David Anthony Pidcock, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Memduh Guney, Angelene Marie Ozolins
  • Publication number: 20140182583
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for humidifying ventilation gas. Systems and methods may include a nasal interface apparatus for receiving ventilation gas from gas delivery tubing and for humidifying ventilation gas. The nasal interface apparatus may have one or more channels within the nasal interface to deliver gas from a gas delivery circuit to a patient's nose; one or more structures in fluid communication with the one or more channels to direct ventilation gas to the patient's nose; and a hygroscopic material within the nasal interface in the flow path of the ventilation gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Breathe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony D. Wondka, Joseph Cipollone, George A. Kassanis, Todd W. Allum, Enrico Brambilla
  • Patent number: 8763618
    Abstract: The liquid-bearing domestic appliance, in particular domestic dishwasher, is provided with at least one antibiotic agent, in particular in the sump and/or the tub and/or an insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V.
    Inventors: Enrico Brambilla, Fredrik Dellby
  • Publication number: 20140174448
    Abstract: A nasal cushion for a mask system includes a side wall defining a breathing chamber, an undercushion extending from the side wall, and a membrane that at least partially covers the undercushion. The membrane is adapted to seal along the nasal bridge, sides of nose, corners of nose, and upper lip of the patient's face in use. The undercushion is only provided along the side of nose, corner of nose, and upper lip regions of the cushion. The undercushion includes a flap or extending portion in each side of nose region that is wider than the other regions thereof and adapted to engage and provide a force into the sides of the patient's nose in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20140166018
    Abstract: A forehead support for a respiratory mask includes a forehead support arm structured to extend from a frame and a forehead support pad provided to the arm. The forehead support pad includes upper headgear connectors adapted to engage upper headgear straps and a flexible region. The upper headgear connectors are constructed of a first material and the flexible region is constructed of a second material that is more flexible than the first material to allow adjustment of the distance of the forehead support pad from the patient's forehead in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20140158134
    Abstract: A flow generator for generating a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes a cylindrical housing and a motor supported in the housing. The motor has a shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The shaft is generally coincident with an axis of the motor. A first impeller is attached to the first end of the shaft and a second impeller is attached to the second end of the shaft. A stator directs an air flow from the first impeller back towards the motor axis. The housing includes an inlet adjacent the first end of the shaft having an inlet axis generally coincident with the motor axis and at least one outlet between the first and second impellers. The at least one outlet has an outlet axis generally tangential to the motor axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Barton John Kenyon, Renee Frances Flower, Enrico Brambilla, Philip Rodney Kwok
  • Publication number: 20140124005
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting a water level in a dishwasher comprising a circulation pump and a TRIAC connected to the circulation pump for providing electrical power to a motor (20) of the circulation pump. According to the invention, a firing angle condition (18) of the TRIAC is used to derive the water level in the dishwasher. The invention further relates to a dishwasher comprising a circulation pump and a TRIAC connected to the circulation pump for providing electrical power to a motor of the circulation pump, a drain pump connected to a sump of the dishwasher, means for detecting a firing angle condition of the TRIAC. Control means are provided for starting the drain pump and/or supplying additional water when predefined conditions of the TRIAC firing angle are reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.
    Inventors: Maurizio Ugel, Enrico Brambilla
  • Patent number: 8667962
    Abstract: A flow generator for generating a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes a cylindrical housing and a motor supported in the housing. The motor has a shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The shaft is generally coincident with an axis of the motor. A first impeller is attached to the first end of the shaft and a second impeller is attached to the second end of the shaft. A stator directs an air flow from the first impeller back towards the motor axis. The housing includes an inlet adjacent the first end of the shaft having an inlet axis generally coincident with the motor axis and at least one outlet between the first and second impellers. The at least one outlet has an outlet axis generally tangential to the motor axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Barton John Kenyon, Renee Frances Doherty, Enrico Brambilla, Philip Rodney Kwok