Patents by Inventor Frederick M. Richards

Frederick M. Richards 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: 6238353
    Abstract: An improved incentive spirometer having a modular goal recording counter (GRC) releasably attached thereto for enabling a patient to view the number of times a predetermined respiratory therapy inhalation exercise has been properly performed. The GRC also includes a coaching lamp to facilitate the patient's maintaining the desired flow rate of inspiratory air for a predetermined time period. The GRC is operational in one mode to initiate a count of the number of successful exercise completions beginning with “0”, and in another operational mode to retain and recall the count of the number of successful exercises previously completed. The operation of the GRC is controlled by a microcontroller which controls the operation of the GRC and the electrical circuit connected thereto is designed to minimize the power requirements of the components when the GRC is placed in the retain and recall mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: DHD Healthcare Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Weinstein, Frederick M. Richards, James C. Wickstead, Brian Forbes, Michael J. Keating
  • Patent number: 5765553
    Abstract: A non-rebreathing facemask removably securable onto a connector which is attachable directly to an aerosol medication system, illustrated for example as an aerosol cloud enchancer for use in respiratory therapy, or an oxygen delivery system. The connector to which the facemask is secured functions in cooperation with the facemask to provide a valving system for discharging a patient's expiratory air outside of the medication or oxygen delivery system, while permitting the patient to smoothly inhale inspiratory air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Diemolding Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick M. Richards, Stephen J. Scheuermann
  • Patent number: D566833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick M. Richards, Robert R. Cianfrocco, Deborah A. Laun