Patents by Inventor Janine Elizabeth Collins
Janine Elizabeth Collins 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: 20240139456Abstract: FIGS. 1-16D & 66A-92D disclose a large variety of methods of forming the headgear for use in combination with a breathing apparatus including a unitary plastic core within textile casings. In some configurations, the plastic core material penetrates or bursts-through the textile casing of the straps. Some configurations include over moulding, alignment posts, T-joints and joint housings with injection aperture. FIGS. 17-65 & 93A-94C disclose a large variety of different headgear arrangements including top strap, front strap, rear strap and pairs of straps extending from the mask above and below the ear to meet behind the ear. FIGS. 95-121B disclose a large variety of connectors connecting the headgear assembly to the mask assembly where the headgear, mask and connector form a closed loop when the connector is disengaged with the mask assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Paul Mathew Freestone, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Ryan Anthony Graham, Vitaly Kapelevich, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt, Sophie Kathryn Randles, Silas Sao Jin Siew, Steve Thomas, Ronan Leahy, Max Leon Betteridge, Callum Ross Gordon, Vicky Dan Gao, Cameron Robert Willis
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Publication number: 20240082525Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins
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Publication number: 20240082524Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a frame and a cushion module including a housing and a cushion that seals on a user's face in use. The housing includes a first connector, for example, a female connector, and the frame includes a second connector, for example, a male connector. The first and second connectors are coupled together in use. The housing includes one or more fasteners that secure the male connector to the female connector. Each fastener includes a base portion coupled to the housing and a moveable portion pivotally connected to the base portion. To assemble the mask, the male connector is inserted into the female connector such that the male connector engages the fasteners. Advancement of the male connector into the female connector causes the fasteners to change orientation from a neutral position to a toggled position and compress. The compressed fasteners apply a retention force to the male connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Max Leon Betteridge, Vitaly Kapelevich
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Patent number: 11850365Abstract: FIGS. 1-16D & 66A-92D disclose a large variety of methods of forming the headgear for use in combination with a breathing apparatus comprising a unitary plastic core within textile casings. In some configurations, the plastic core material penetrates or bursts-through the textile casing of the straps. Some configurations include over moulding, alignment posts, T-joints and joint housings with injection aperture. FIGS. 17-65 & 93A-94C disclose a large variety of different headgear arrangements including top strap, front strap, rear strap and pairs of straps extending from the mask above and below the ear to meet behind the ear. FIGS. 95-121B disclose a large variety of connectors connecting the headgear assembly to the mask assembly where the headgear, mask and connector form a closed loop the connector is disengaged with the mask assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Paul Mathew Freestone, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Ryan Anthony Graham, Vitaly Kapelevich, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt, Sophie Kathryn Randles, Silas Sao Jin Siew, Steve Thomas, Ronan Leahy, Max Leon Betteridge, Callum Ross Gordon, Vicky Dan Gao, Cameron Robert Willis
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Patent number: 11806475Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins
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Patent number: 11717627Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a frame and a cushion module including a housing and a cushion that seals on a user's face in use. The housing includes a first connector, for example, a female connector, and the frame includes a second connector, for example, a male connector. The first and second connectors are coupled together in use. The housing includes one or more fasteners that secure the male connector to the female connector. Each fastener includes a base portion coupled to the housing and a moveable portion pivotally connected to the base portion. To assemble the mask, the male connector is inserted into the female connector such that the male connector engages the fasteners. Advancement of the male connector into the female connector causes the fasteners to change orientation from a neutral position to a toggled position and compress. The compressed fasteners apply a retention force to the male connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Max Leon Betteridge, Vitaly Kapelevich
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Publication number: 20220401685Abstract: A respiratory interface assembly includes a patient interface, such as a nasal mask, and a headgear arrangement. The headgear arrangement can have one or more semi-rigid straps, which can be a composite construction of an outer fabric and a plastic core. The outer fabric can be knitted. The headgear arrangement can include a composite rear portion having an upper strap and lower strap, which are configured to be adjustable relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Janine Elizabeth COLLINS, Blair Raymund Dadson MURPHY, Lydia Kathleen MCGLASHAN
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Publication number: 20220152332Abstract: A headgear, for use in combination with a breathing apparatus, has a plastic or elastomer core and a fabric or textile casing. The headgear, or portions thereof, may also include a length adjustment arrangement that permits adjustment of a length of a section of the headgear. The length adjustment arrangement can comprise overlapping strap portions of the headgear. In some configurations, the overlapping strap portions can be covered by a sleeve. The sleeve can be secured to the headgear by overmolded end caps. A nasal respiratory interface can include a frame having a front surface, a rear surface, and an aperture extending from the front surface to the rear surface. The frame can have an oval form with a truncated height portion. The interface can also include a seal for a nasal pillow. The seal can be attached to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Adam Luke Gilbert, Thomas Mark Richardson, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito
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Publication number: 20220126050Abstract: FIGS. 1-16D & 66A-92D disclose a large variety of methods of forming the headgear for use in combination with a breathing apparatus comprising a unitary plastic core within textile casings. In some configurations, the plastic core material penetrates or bursts-through the textile casing of the straps. Some configurations include over moulding, alignment posts, T-joints and joint housings with injection aperture. FIGS. 17-65 & 93A-94C disclose a large variety of different headgear arrangements including top strap, front strap, rear strap and pairs of straps extending from the mask above and below the ear to meet behind the ear. FIGS. 95-121B disclose a large variety of connectors connecting the headgear assembly to the mask assembly where the headgear, mask and connector form a closed loop the connector is disengaged with the mask assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Paul Mathew Freestone, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Ryan Anthony Graham, Vitaly Kapelevich, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt, Sophie Kathryn Randles, Silas Sao Jin Siew, Steve Thomas, Ronan Leahy, Max Leon Betteridge, Callum Ross Gordon, Vicky Dan Gao, Cameron Robert Willis
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Patent number: 11253668Abstract: FIGS. 1-16D & 66A-92D disclose a large variety of methods of forming the headgear for use in combination with a breathing apparatus including a unitary plastic core within textile casings. In some configurations, the plastic core material penetrates or bursts-through the textile casing of the straps. Some configurations include over moulding, alignment posts, T-joints and joint housings with injection aperture. FIGS. 17-65 & 93A-94C disclose a large variety of different headgear arrangements including top strap, front strap, rear strap and pairs of straps extending from the mask above and below the ear to meet behind the ear. FIGS. 95-121B disclose a large variety of connectors connecting the headgear assembly to the mask assembly where the headgear, mask and connector form a closed loop the connector is disengaged with the mask assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Paul Mathew Freestone, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Ryan Anthony Graham, Vitaly Kapelevich, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt, Sophie Kathryn Randles, Silas Sao Jin Siew, Steve Thomas, Ronan Leahy, Max Leon Betteridge, Callum Ross Gordon, Vicky Dan Gao, Cameron Robert Willis
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Publication number: 20220023574Abstract: According to this disclosure there is provided various embodiments of directional adjustment unit for a headgear for a respiratory mask, comprising a housing, at least one frictional engagement member arranged to be movable with respect to the housing, the at least one frictional engagement member having an aperture extending therethrough for receiving a filament of a strap of the headgear therethrough, wherein the at least one frictional engagement member in a first movable configuration provides a disengaged configuration with respect to the filament, and in a second movable configuration provides an engaged configuration with respect to the filament. Also disclosed herein are various headgear, yoke assemblies, mask assemblies, mask frames and headgear filaments, some of which are for use with such a directional adjustment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Nick Sullivan, Christopher Michael Wong, Vitaly Kapelevich, Matthew Robert Geoff Slight, David Monroy Felix, Fadi Karim Moh'd Mashal, Christopher Gareth Sims, Jonathan Tong Lok SNG, Steve Thomas, Jeroen Hammer, Mark Arvind McLaren, Yi-Jen Lin, Silas Sao Jin Siew, Arvin San Jose Gardiola, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Blair Raymund Dadson Murphy
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Patent number: 11219731Abstract: A headgear, for use in combination with a breathing apparatus, has a plastic or elastomer core and a fabric or textile casing. The headgear, or portions thereof, may also include a length adjustment arrangement that permits adjustment of a length of a section of the headgear. The length adjustment arrangement can comprise overlapping strap portions of the headgear. In some configurations, the overlapping strap portions can be covered by a sleeve. The sleeve can be secured to the headgear by overmolded end caps. A nasal respiratory interface can include a frame having a front surface, a rear surface, and an aperture extending from the front surface to the rear surface. The frame can have an oval form with a truncated height portion. The interface can also include a seal for a nasal pillow. The seal can be attached to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Adam Luke Gilbert, Thomas Mark Richardson, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito
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Publication number: 20210386950Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins
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Publication number: 20210330923Abstract: A respiratory mask system comprising a mask interface comprising a frame for a headgear assembly. The frame comprises a body comprising a first surface and a substantially opposing second surface. The body further comprises a gas inlet and optionally an outlet vent. The gas inlet may be substantially elliptical in shape. The frame may comprise a recessed region for receiving a yoke of a headgear assembly to attach the headgear to the mask interface. The respiratory mask system may also comprise a yoke for attaching to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Melissa Catherine Bornholdt, Jonathan Mark Downey, Bruce Michael Walls, Adam Luke Gilbert, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Thomas Mark Richardson, Silas Sao Jin Siew, James Patrick O'Connor, Christopher John Large, Tony William Spear, Matthew Roger Stephenson, Paul Mathew Freestone, Jake Baker Hocking
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Patent number: D955553Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Steve Thomas, Priyanka Ferdinand Pereira, Matthew Aaron Bradley
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Patent number: D955558Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Aaron Bradley, Priyanka Ferdinand Pao, Steve Thomas, Silas Sao Jin Siew
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Patent number: D989288Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Aaron Bradley, Priyanka Ferdinand Pao, Steve Thomas, Silas Sao Jin Siew
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Patent number: D989289Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Steve Thomas, Priyanka Ferdinand Pereira, Matthew Aaron Bradley
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Patent number: D990661Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Vitaly Kapelevich, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Steve Thomas, Lydia Kathleen McGlashan, Mark Andrew Thompson, Jordan Dean Jones Kimpton, Bruno Sintive, Roshalee Nundloll, Yunhe Guan, Paul Mathew Freestone, Bruce Michael Walls, Jake Baker Hocking, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Katie O'Brien, Arvin San Jose Gardiola, Matthew Robert Geoff Slight, Christopher Gareth Sims, Blair Raymund Dadson Murphy
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Patent number: D1024313Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Aaron Bradley, Priyanka Ferdinand Pao, Steve Thomas, Silas Sao Jin Siew