Patents by Inventor Grant Leigh Nelson
Grant Leigh Nelson 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: 20240091486Abstract: A patient interface of a respiratory therapy system is provided, and includes a mask body; a mask seal secured to the mask body and configured to form a seal with the user's face, at least around the user's mouth; the mask body and mask seal being arranged to define an interior breathing chamber of the patient interface; and an inlet to the breathing chamber configured to receive a flow of breathable gases into the breathing chamber. To assist in allowing a user to speak clearly whilst wearing/using the patient interface, a user actuatable speech valve is provided on the patient interface and is operable to selectively occlude and open a speech flow path from the breathing chamber to atmosphere when the user wishes to speak.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Grant Leigh NELSON, Carsten Ma On Wong CORAZZA, Joseph Jules NIHOTTE
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Publication number: 20240091481Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a housing and a cushion or seal that seals on a user's face in use. An upper portion of the seal that is disposed on a user's nasal bridge in use can roll toward and/or over the outer surface of the housing to form a rolling bridge feature that adjusts to different nose sizes. As the rolling bridge rolls, an apex of the seal moves away from the user's face to adjust to larger nose sizes. The apex does not move downward and can move upward relative to a location of the apex in a neutral position of the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Grant Leigh NELSON
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Patent number: 11931516Abstract: A patient interface comprises an opening for receiving a flow of gas from a conduit and an adaptable connector system for connecting at least two different types of conduit with the opening. The adaptable connector is permanently mounted with the patient interface so it cannot be lost and is able to swing into alignment with the opening, thereby providing a different connection end to be compatible with a second or further type of conduit connection end.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Grant Leigh Nelson, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza
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Publication number: 20240050680Abstract: There is provided a user interface comprising: a. a mask body; b. a sealing cushion connected to the mask body and configured to seal around a patient's nose and/or mouth; wherein the mask body and sealing cushion together define an interior chamber of the user interface; c. a breathing gas delivery inlet provided in the mask body and configured to receive a breathing gas flow from a gas source; and d. at least one non-sealing nasal prong in the interior chamber. The user interface further comprising a breathing gas flow director configured to split the breathing gas flow into two flow paths, such that a portion of the breathing gas flow is delivered along a first flow path from the inlet into the interior chamber to pressurise the interior chamber, and such that a portion of the breathing gas flow is delivered along a second flow path from the inlet through the nasal prong.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Grant Leigh Nelson, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza, Stanislav Tatkov
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Patent number: 11878124Abstract: A patient interface of a respiratory therapy system is provided, and includes: a. a mask body; b. a mask seal secured to the mask body and configured to form a seal with the user's face, at least around the user's mouth; the mask body and mask seal being arranged to define an interior breathing Chamber of the patient interface; and c. an inlet to the breathing chamber configured to receive a flow of breathable gases into the breathing chamber. To assist in allowing a user to speak clearly whilst wearing/using the patient interface, a user actuatable speech valve is provided on the patient interface and is operable to selectively occlude and open a speech flow path from the breathing chamber to atmosphere when the user wishes to speak.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Grant Leigh Nelson, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza, Joseph Jules Nihotte
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Patent number: 11826509Abstract: There is provided a user interface comprising: a. a mask body; b. a sealing cushion connected to the mask body and configured to seal around a patient's nose and/or mouth; wherein the mask body and sealing cushion together define an interior chamber of the user interface; c. a breathing gas delivery inlet provided in the mask body and configured to receive a breathing gas flow from a gas source; and d. at least one non-sealing nasal prong in the interior chamber. The user interface further comprising a breathing gas flow director configured to split the breathing gas flow into two flow paths such that a portion of the breathing gas flow is delivered along a first flow path from the inlet into the interior chamber to pressurise the interior chamber, and such that a portion of the breathing gas flow is delivered along a second flow path from the inlet through the nasal prong.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2018Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Grant Leigh Nelson, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza, Stanislav Tatkov
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Patent number: 11819612Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a housing and a cushion or seal that seals on a user's face in use. An upper portion of the seal that is disposed on a user's nasal bridge in use can roll toward and/or over the outer surface of the housing to form a rolling bridge feature that adjusts to different nose sizes. As the rolling bridge rolls, an apex of the seal moves away from the user's face to adjust to larger nose sizes. The apex does not move downward and can move upward relative to a location of the apex in a neutral position of the seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventor: Grant Leigh Nelson
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Publication number: 20220257890Abstract: A cushion module for a patient interface is disclosed. The cushion module comprising a first cavity, a second cavity, a nasal aperture and an oral aperture. The first and second cavities are separated by a cavity wall that enables respiratory gas to flow within the cushion module between the first and second cavities when in use. Additionally, the first cavity is configured to communicate respiratory gas to both the mouth and the nares of a patient via the oral aperture and the nasal aperture respectively. The cushion module comprises an exhaust vent to communicate respiratory gas from within the cushion module to externally of the cushion module and the second cavity is in communication with the exhaust vent. Also disclosed are a cavity wall and a cushion module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Sascha Kristopher ZOELLNER, Neil Gray DUTHIE, Joseph Jules NIHOTTE, Ashani Melisha PERERA, Grant Leigh NELSON, Brendan O'NEILL, James Alexander GORDON, Ryan Anthony GRAHAM
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Publication number: 20220218940Abstract: A pressure regulating or pressure relief device comprises an inlet and an outlet chamber with an outlet. The inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet chamber. A valve seat is located between the inlet and the outlet. A valve member is biased to seal against the valve seat, and displaces from the valve seat by an inlet pressure at the inlet increasing above a pressure threshold to allow a flow of gases from the inlet to the outlet via the outlet chamber. The flow of gases through the outlet causes an outlet pressure in the outlet chamber to act on the valve member together with the inlet pressure to displace the valve member from the valve seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Thomas Heinrich Barnes, Shane Terry Massey, Taylor James Edwards, Arjen David Kat, James Alexander Gordon, Grant Leigh Nelson, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza
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Patent number: 11235123Abstract: A pressure regulating or pressure relief device comprises an inlet and an outlet chamber with an outlet. The inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet chamber. A valve seat is located between the inlet and the outlet. A valve member is biased to seal against the valve seat, and displaces from the valve seat by an inlet pressure at the inlet increasing above a pressure threshold to allow a flow of gases from the inlet to the outlet via the outlet chamber. The flow of gases through the outlet causes an outlet pressure in the outlet chamber to act on the valve member together with the inlet pressure to displace the valve member from the valve seat.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Heinrich Barnes, Shane Terry Massey, Taylor James Edwards, Arjen David Kat, James Alexander Gordon, Grant Leigh Nelson, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza
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Publication number: 20210354786Abstract: A platform assembly configured to be coupled to a tower of a sea vessel. The platform assembly includes a platform, a series of brackets configured to be coupled to the platform, and a series of clamps configured to be coupled to the series of brackets. The series of clamps are configured to detachably couple the platform assembly to the tower of the sea vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Geoff Patterson, Geremy Jack Patterson, Grant Leigh Nelson
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Publication number: 20210178110Abstract: A pressure regulating or pressure relief device comprises an inlet and an outlet chamber with an outlet. The inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet chamber. A valve seat is located between the inlet and the outlet. A valve member is biased to seal against the valve seat, and displaces from the valve seat by an inlet pressure at the inlet increasing above a pressure threshold to allow a flow of gases from the inlet to the outlet via the outlet chamber. The flow of gases through the outlet causes an outlet pressure in the outlet chamber to act on the valve member together with the inlet pressure to displace the valve member from the valve seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Thomas Heinrich Barnes, Shane Terry Massey, Taylor James Edwards, Arjen David Kat, James Alexander Gordon, Grant Leigh Nelson, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza
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Publication number: 20210138174Abstract: A patient interface comprises an opening for receiving a flow of gas from a conduit and an adaptable connector system for connecting at least two different types of conduit with the opening. The adaptable connector is permanently mounted with the patient interface so it cannot be lost and is able to swing into alignment with the opening, thereby providing a different connection end to be compatible with a second or further type of conduit connection end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Grant Leigh Nelson, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza
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Publication number: 20210106780Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a housing and a cushion or seal that seals on a user's face in use. An upper portion of the seal that is disposed on a user's nasal bridge in use can roll toward and/or over the outer surface of the housing to form a rolling bridge feature that adjusts to different nose sizes. As the rolling bridge rolls, an apex of the seal moves away from the user's face to adjust to larger nose sizes. The apex does not move downward and can move upward relative to a location of the apex in a neutral position of the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventor: Grant Leigh Nelson
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Publication number: 20210016050Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasive ventilation are provided. The systems may include a gas source that provides breathing gases to a patient through one or more of a primary flow path (PFP) and a flushing flow path (FFP). The system may include a control assembly configured to open and restrict gas flow through the PFP. When the PFP is open, a significant portion of the gas flows through the PFP while the remaining gas flows through the FFP. When the PFP is restricted, a significant portion of the gas flows through the FFP. Increased flow through the FFP may have a high velocity (especially relative to the flow through the PFP). Gas delivered through the FFP may be used to flush dead space. One or both flow paths may contribute to inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP), expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP), and/or positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Sascha Kristopher Zoellner, Bhavna Prentice, Joseph Jules Nihotte, Grant Leigh Nelson, James Alexander Gordon, Brendan O`Neill
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Publication number: 20200324150Abstract: A patient interface of a respiratory therapy system is provided, and comprises: a. a mask body; b. a mask seal secured to the mask body and configured to form a seal with the user's face, at least around the user's mouth; the mask body and mask seal being arranged to define an interior breathing chamber of the patient interface; and c. an inlet to the breathing chamber configured to receive a flow of breathable gases into the breathing chamber. To assist in allowing a user to speak clearly whilst wearing/using the patient interface, a user actuatable speech valve is provided on the patient interface and is operable to selectively occlude and open a speech flow path from the breathing chamber to atmosphere when the user wishes to speak.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Grant Leigh NELSON, Carsten Ma On Wong CORAZZA, Joseph Jules NIHOTTE
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Patent number: 10792149Abstract: An expandable stent comprises a cylindrical wall made up of lattice members connected to each other, at least one first arm and at least one second arm. The first arm comprises: a first non-linear member that is connected at each of its axial ends to a lattice member at respective first junctions; a second non-linear member connected at each axial end to a lattice member; and at least one bridge member extending between the first member and the second member. The second arm comprises: a first non-linear member that is connected at each of its axial ends to a lattice member; a second non-linear member connected at each axial end to a lattice member; and at least one bridge member extending between the first member and the second member. The second member of the first arm is generally U-shaped, extending from its axial ends towards: (i) a first axial end of the stent; and (ii) towards the bridge of the first arm.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Strait Access Technologies Holdings (Pty) LtdInventors: Grant Leigh Nelson, Kenneth Stuart Park, Braden Sydney Clive Van Breda, Deon Bezuidenhout, Peter Zilla, Harish Appa
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Publication number: 20200129724Abstract: A conduit connector assembly is provided for a respiratory therapy apparatus and configured to connect a patient interface to a gas delivery conduit. The assembly comprises: a conduit comprising a first flow port configured to be connected to the patient interface, and a second flow port configured to be connected to the gas delivery conduit, and a supplementary flow port; and a first valve port configured to be closed or opened by a valve flap. The conduit and the valve flap selectively provide an inspiratory flow path from the second flow port of the conduit to the first flow port of the conduit; and an expiratory flow path from the first flow port of the conduit to the supplementary flow port via the first valve port. A supplementary gas flow path is provided between the first and/or second flow ports and the supplementary flow port via a supplementary valve port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Grant Leigh Nelson, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza, Erik Robertus Scheirlinck, Jae Yun Lim
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Publication number: 20200101250Abstract: There is provided a user interface comprising: a. a mask body; b. a sealing cushion connected to the mask body and configured to seal around a patient's nose and/or mouth; wherein the mask body and sealing cushion together define an interior chamber of the user interface; c. a breathing gas delivery inlet provided in the mask body and configured to receive a breathing gas flow from a gas source; and d. at least one non-sealing nasal prong in the interior chamber. The user interface further comprising a breathing gas flow director configured to split the breathing gas flow into two flow paths such that a portion of the breathing gas flow is delivered along a first flow path from the inlet into the interior chamber to pressurise the interior chamber, and such that a portion of the breathing gas flow is delivered along a second flow path from the inlet through the nasal prong.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Grant Leigh NELSON, Carsten Ma On Wong CORAZZA, Stanislav TATKOV
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Publication number: 20190099266Abstract: An expandable stent comprises a cylindrical wall made up of lattice members connected to each other, at least one first arm and at least one second arm. The first arm comprises: a first non-linear member that is connected at each of its axial ends to a lattice member at respective first junctions; a second non-linear member connected at each axial end to a lattice member; and at least one bridge member extending between the first member and the second member. The second arm comprises: a first non-linear member that is connected at each of its axial ends to a lattice member; a second non-linear member connected at each axial end to a lattice member; and at least one bridge member extending between the first member and the second member. The second member of the first arm is generally U-shaped, extending from its axial ends towards: (i) a first axial end of the stent; and (ii) towards the bridge of the first arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: Strait Access Technologies Holdings (Pty) LtdInventors: Grant Leigh Nelson, Kenneth Stuart Park, Braden Sydney Clive Van Breda, Deon Bezuidenhout, Peter Zilla, Harish Appa