Patents by Inventor James DiPasquale

James DiPasquale 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: 10709860
    Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: RIC Investments LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Steven C. Stegman
  • Publication number: 20160129210
    Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., JASON P. EATON, PETER CHI FAI HO, JAMES DiPASQUALE, DERRICK ANDREWS, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, STEVEN C. STEGMAN
  • Publication number: 20140083430
    Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Ric Investments LLC
    Inventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., JASON P. EATON, PETER CHI FAI HO, JAMES DiPASQUALE, DERRICK ANDREWS, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, STEVEN C. STEGMAN
  • Patent number: 8596275
    Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: RIC Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Steven C. Stegman
  • Publication number: 20120216813
    Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: RIC INVESTMENTS, LLC.
    Inventors: Jerome MATULA, JR., Jason P. EATON, Peter Chi Fai HO, James DiPASQUALE, Derrick ANDREWS, Eugene N. SCARBERRY, Steven C. STEGMAN
  • Patent number: 8251066
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive valve device for use with respiratory equipment of the type that produces a pressurized flow of breathing gas. The valve device combines the exhalation and entrainment functions in one valve with a single air path. The valve device provides an exhaust valve function during normal operation and provides a less restricted access to the ambient atmosphere in the event of respiratory equipment malfunction. The valve device includes a valve element that moves between at least two positions. During normal operation, when the pressure generating system is generating a flow of gas, the valve element is in a “closed” or “exhaust valve” position. When in the exhaust valve position, the gas flow to the atmosphere is restricted without being completely blocked off. When the flow of gas is decreased or interrupted, the valve element moves to the “entrainment valve” or “open” position that allows a greater, i.e., less restricted flow, of gas between the user and the ambient atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Ric Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Elias G. Diacopoulos
  • Patent number: 8245711
    Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: RIC Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Peter Chi Fai Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Steven C. Stegman
  • Publication number: 20070044804
    Abstract: A patient interface of the present invention includes a faceplate including a plurality of headgear attachment elements, a seal member operatively coupled to the faceplate; and an adjustment mechanism coupling the seal member to the faceplate. The adjustment mechanism controls the position of the seal member relative to the faceplate such that the seal member is moveable from a first position to a second position and is maintained in the second position during use of the patient interface after being moved to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: RIC Investments, LLC.
    Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jason Eaton, Peter Ho, James DiPasquale, Derrick Andrews, Eugene Scarberry, Steven Stegman