Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Smart

Gregory S. Smart 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).

  • Mask cushion and frame assembly
    Patent number: 6796308
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a rigid mask frame with a rim portion comprising a rearwardly projecting tongue and lateral flange and a cushion having a rim with a corresponding groove and a rearwardly facing shoulder. A clip in the form of a collar passes over the cushion, engaging behind the shoulder, and has securing tabs that engage recesses in the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Gregory S. Smart, Philip R. Kwok
  • Mask cushion and frame assembly
    Publication number: 20040134497
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a rigid mask frame (160) with a rim portion comprising a rearwardly projecting tongue (620) and lateral flange (640) and a cushion (180) having a rim with a corresponding groove (740) and a rearwardly facing shoulder (720). A clip in the form of a collar (800) passes over the cushion, engaging behind the shoulder (720), and has securing tabs (820) which engage recesses (660) in the flange (640).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Gregory S. Smart, Philip R. Kwok
  • Mask cushion and frame assembly
    Publication number: 20020108613
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a rigid mask frame (160) with rim portion comprising a rearwardly projecting tongue (620) and lateral flange (640) and a cushion (180) having a rim with a corresponding groove (740) and a rearwardly facing shoulder (720). A clip in the form of a collar (800) passes over the cushion, engaging behind the shoulder (720), and has securing tabs (820) which engage recesses (660) in the flange (640).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Gregory S. Smart, Philip R. Kwok
  • Mask cushion and frame assembly
    Patent number: 6412487
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a rigid mask frame (160) with a rim portion comprising a rearwardly projecting tongue (620) and lateral flange (640) and a cushion (180) having a rim with a corresponding groove (740) and a rearwardly facing shoulder (720). A clip in the form of a collar (800) passes over the cushion, engaging behind the shoulder (720), and has securing tabs (820) which engage recesses (660) in the flange (640).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Gregory S. Smart, Philip R. Kwok
  • Full face mask
    Patent number: D459800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventor: Gregory S. Smart
  • Full face mask
    Patent number: D464427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventor: Gregory S. Smart
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D468421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventor: Gregory S. Smart
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D468823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventor: Gregory S. Smart
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D476732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventor: Gregory S. Smart
  • Portion of a full face mask
    Patent number: D493221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventor: Gregory S. Smart