Patents by Inventor Harald Vogele
Harald Vogele 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: 20220338800Abstract: A detection appliance and a method detect and evaluate a measuring signal that is indicative of breathing of a sleeping person, in connection with the observation of sleep-related breathing disorders. Instruments also detect signals that are indicative of breathing of a patient. The aim provides solutions that enable a reliable examination in terms of occurrence of sleep-related sleeping disorders, in the usual surroundings of the person concerned. In a first form, a mobile detection appliance is provided with a sensor device for detecting a nasal flow signal indicative of a nasal respiratory gas flow, and/or a respiratory flow signal indicative of an oral respiratory gas flow, in addition to an electronic data processing unit comprising a memory device and processing the signals indicative of temporal course of the nasal and oral respiration. The data processing device is configured to store data indicative of temporal course of the respiratory flow signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: RESMED HUMIDIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES GMBHInventors: Stefan MADAUS, Caspar Graf von STAUFFENBERG, Harald VOGELE, Dieter Heidmann, Dieter KLAUS
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Publication number: 20190167187Abstract: A detection appliance and a method detect and evaluate a measuring signal that is indicative of breathing of a sleeping person, in connection with the observation of sleep-related breathing disorders. Instruments also detect signals that are indicative of breathing of a patient. The aim provides solutions that enable a reliable examination in terms of occurrence of sleep-related sleeping disorders, in the usual surroundings of the person concerned. In a first form, a mobile detection appliance is provided with a sensor device for detecting a nasal flow signal indicative of a nasal respiratory gas flow, and/or a respiratory flow signal indicative of an oral respiratory gas flow, in addition to an electronic data processing unit comprising a memory device and processing the signals indicative of temporal course of the nasal and oral respiration. The data processing device is configured to store data indicative of temporal course of the respiratory flow signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: RESMED R&D GERMANY GMBHInventors: Stefan MADAUS, Caspar Graf von STAUFFENBERG, Harald VOGELE, Dieter Heidmann, Dieter KLAUS
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Patent number: 10154811Abstract: A mobile detection appliance and a method for detecting and evaluating a measuring signal that is indicative of the breathing of a sleeping person are used in connection with the observation of sleep-related breathing disorders. Instruments for detecting signals that are indicative of the breathing of a patient are also used. Solutions that enable an especially reliable examination in terms of the occurrence of sleep-related sleeping disorders, especially in the usual surroundings of the person concerned, are provided. The mobile detection appliance includes a sensor device for detecting a nasal flow signal that is indicative of a nasal respiratory gas flow, and/or a respiratory flow signal that is indicative of an oral respiratory gas flow, in addition to an electronic data processing unit that includes a memory device and processes the respiratory flow signals that are indicative of the temporal course of the nasal and oral respiration.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GMBHInventors: Stefan Madaus, Caspar Graf von Stauffenberg, Harald Vögele, Dieter Heidmann, Dieter Klaus
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Patent number: 9827387Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vögele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schätzl, Richard Brandmeier
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Patent number: 9789274Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask arrangement that can be used in the framework of CPAP therapy for treating sleep-related disturbances, for example. In one embodiment a respiratory mask arrangement comprises a sealing lip device to be placed on the facial surface of a mask user, a covering device which defines a mask interior in cooperation with the sealing lip device, and a respiratory gas conduit unit for delivering respiratory gas to the mask interior that is defined by the covering device and is connected to the nostril and/or oral opening of the mask user. At least some sections of the covering device are embodied as an air-permeable structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Stefan R. Madaus, Caspar Graff Stauffenberg, Harald Vogele
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Publication number: 20150028519Abstract: A headband for use in supporting a breathing mask on a user's face comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The headband may be provided with a supporting structure made of a material in which at least some portions of the supporting structure can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head. A method for producing the headband and the supporting structure include injecting a plastic material into a first molding tool space to form a stiffening layer, subsequently, injecting a pore-forming plastic material into a second molding tool space such that the pore-forming plastic material at least partially covers the stiffening layer to form a cushion layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Bernd LANG, Achim BIENER, Martin BECHTEL, Harald VÖGELE, Caspar Graf STAUFFENBERG
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Patent number: 8856975Abstract: The invention relates to a headband means (1) used for applying a breathing mask (2) in a user's facial area. Said headband means (1) comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions (3, 4) and is used for transmitting the mask holding forces required for applying the breathing mask. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The invention further relates to an application device (102) for a breathing mask, comprising a headband means which extends around the back of a user's head. The headband means encompasses a supporting structure (S) made of a material that can at least once be temporarily brought into a state in which at least some portions of the headband means can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Martin Bechtel, Harald Vögele, Caspar Graf Stauffenberg
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Publication number: 20140000612Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Hartmut SCHNEIDER, Jörg MEIER, Dieter HEIDMANN, Harald VÖGELE, Stefan MADAUS, Rainer JAKOBS, Stefan SCHÄTZL, Richard BRANDMEIER
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Patent number: 8522781Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vögele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schätzl, Richard Brandmeier
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Patent number: 8469025Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas, a humidifying apparatus, a respiratory gas tube and a connecting apparatus therefor. The apparatus of the invention includes a blowing device for delivering the respiratory gas, a housing device which has a bottom region, a top surface region and a side region extending upwardly between the top surface region and the cover region, as well as a connecting device for connecting a humidifying apparatus for humidifying the respiratory gas, wherein the connecting device is arranged in the side region of the apparatus in such a way that the humidifying apparatus can be laterally coupled thereto. The humidifying apparatus according to the invention is distinguished by a partial amount discharge device for passing a partial amount of the liquid pre-stored in a liquid storage space into a humidifying region.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Mayer, Harald Genger, Stefan Madaus, Andreas Klopp, Stefan Schatzl, Harald Vögele, Bernd Lang
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Patent number: 8408205Abstract: A method and a device are provided for detecting the respiratory activity of a person and for controlling the time progression of breathing gas pressure, especially in accordance with physical parameters and considering parameters indicating the momentary physiological condition of the breathing person. The device for detecting the respiratory activity of a person has at least one sensor that provides a first signal indicating the breathing gas flow, wherein at least one signal processing device is provided for processing the first signal. The signal processing device is configured in such a way that said device determines a reference-relation on the basis of the first signal detected during a first time interval. On the basis thereof, the device determines a correlation-relation between the reference-relation and the first signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Stefan Madaus, Hartmut Schneider, Rainer Jakobs, Harald Vogele
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Publication number: 20130000648Abstract: A holding arrangement for a respiratory mask includes a strap portion having at least a portion providing a multi-layered construction including a rigid or semi-rigid material enclosed by a softer, patient contacting material. The rigid or semi-rigid material includes a flat plastic layer and the softer, patient contacting material includes a fabric layer provided between the flat plastic layer and the patient's skin and adapted to contact the patient's skin. Lateral edges of the multi-layered construction are fixed by stitching.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: MAP Medizin Technologie GmbHInventors: Stefan Rolf MADAUS, Harald VÖGELE
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Publication number: 20120145157Abstract: The invention relates to a headband means (1) used for applying a breathing mask (2) in a user's facial area. Said headband means (1) comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions (3, 4) and is used for transmitting the mask holding forces required for applying the breathing mask. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The invention further relates to an application device (102) for a breathing mask, comprising a headband means which extends around the back of a user's head. The headband means encompasses a supporting structure (S) made of a material that can at least once be temporarily brought into a state in which at least some portions of the headband means can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technology GmbHInventors: Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Martin Bechtel, Harald Vögele, Caspar Graf Stauffenberg
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Patent number: 8132270Abstract: The invention relates to a headband means (1) used for applying a breathing mask (2) in a user's facial area. Said headband means (1) comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions (3, 4) and is used for transmitting the mask holding forces required for applying the breathing mask. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The invention further relates to an application device (102) for a breathing mask, comprising a headband means which extends around the back of a user's head. The headband means encompasses a supporting structure (S) made of a material that can at least once be temporarily brought into a state in which at least some portions of the headband means can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2004Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Map Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Martin Bechtel, Harald Vögele, Caspar Graf Stauffenberg
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Publication number: 20120024288Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vogele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schatzl, Richard Brandmeier
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Patent number: 8061354Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device includes a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vögele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schätzl, Richard Brandmeier
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Publication number: 20110226254Abstract: A forehead support device for a breathing mask includes a forehead support portion adapted to contact a forehead region of a user, a conduit element adapted to couple a respiratory gas conduit to the breathing mask, and a coupling structure provided between the forehead support portion and the conduit element and structured to support the conduit element at a predetermined spacing from the forehead support portion. The forehead support portion is displaceably engaged with the coupling structure such that the forehead portion can be selectively displaced relative to the coupling structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Dieter Heidmann, Stefan Madaus, Harald Vogele
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Publication number: 20110208082Abstract: A method and a device are provided for detecting the respiratory activity of a person and for controlling the time progression of breathing gas pressure, especially in accordance with physical parameters and considering parameters indicating the momentary physiological condition of the breathing person. The device for detecting the respiratory activity of a person has at least one sensor that provides a first signal indicating the breathing gas flow, wherein at least one signal processing device is provided for processing the first signal. The signal processing device is configured in such a way that said device determines a reference-relation on the basis of the first signal detected during a first time interval. On the basis thereof, the device determines a correlation-relation between the reference-relation and the first signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Stefan Madaus, Hartmut Schneider, Rainer Jakobs, Harald Vogele
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Patent number: 7938112Abstract: Apparatus for humidifying a respiratory gas includes a liquid storage space for storage of a liquid, a humidifying region for loading the respiratory gas with the liquid by the respiratory gas coming into contact in the humidifying region with the liquid, a respiratory gas supply device for supplying the respiratory gas to the humidifying region, a respiratory gas withdrawal device for withdrawal of the humidified respiratory gas from the humidifying region, and a partial-amount discharge device for passing a partial amount of the liquid stored in the liquid storage space into the humidifying region.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Mayer, Harald Genger, Stefan Madaus, Adreas Klopp, Stefan Schatzl, Harald Vogele, Bernd Lang
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Patent number: 7934500Abstract: A method and a device are provided for detecting the respiratory activity of a person and for controlling the time progression of breathing gas pressure, especially in accordance with physical parameters and considering parameters indicating the momentary physiological condition of the breathing person. The device for detecting the respiratory activity of a person has at least one sensor that provides a first signal indicating the breathing gas flow, wherein at least one signal processing device is provided for processing the first signal. The signal processing device is configured in such a way that said device determines a reference-relation on the basis of the first signal detected during a first time interval. On the basis thereof, the device determines a correlation-relation between the reference-relation and the first signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Map Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Stefan Madaus, Hartmut Schneider, Rainer Jakobs, Harald Vogele