Patents by Inventor Jerome Matula
Jerome Matula 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: 20110180070Abstract: A conduit coupling assembly for use in connection with a patient interface device. The conduit coupling assembly includes a coupling retention assembly for retaining the conduit coupling in a predetermined position with respect to the user's face, and an adjustment assembly that permits continuous adjustment of a position of the conduit coupling with respect to a user's face. The conduit coupling assembly is continuously adjustable and retainable in an adjusted position and orientation by the adjustment assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: PETER CHI FAI HO, JEROME MATULA, LANCE BUSCH
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Publication number: 20110155140Abstract: Various embodiments of respiratory patient interfaces that may be used to treat a variety of disorders involving upper airway obstruction, such as, without limitation, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), obstructive sleep hypopnea, and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS). A number of the embodiments employ a nasal pillow assembly including a frame that supports a nasal pillow sleeve and a clip that is slid over a flange of the fame to couple the nasal pillow sleeve to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.Inventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Jerome Matula, JR., Liz Margaria, Richard A. Sofranko
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Publication number: 20110126841Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a support member sized and configured to span at least a portion of a patient's face while remaining below the patient's eyes responsive to the patient interface device being donned by such a patient and a sealing assembly operatively coupled to the support member such that the support member is moveable relative to the support member. The support member defines a gas carrying conduit adapted to carry a flow of gas to the sealing assembly. The support member is a single-piece unitary member and includes a conduit coupling portion adapted to be coupled to a patient circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: RIC INVESTMENTS, LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, JR., Jason P. Eaton, Steven C. Stegman, Luke Stonis, Greg Merz, Keith Grider, Nic Davirro, Chris Von Dohlen, Justin Rothermel
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Publication number: 20110114096Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible responsive to the patient interface device being donned by a user. At least one headgear attachment element is provided on each arm in the pair of arms. A circuit portion is provided at a second end portion of each arm in the pair of arm. A patient interface portion is coupled to the circuit portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: RIC INVESTMENTS, LLCInventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., DERRICK ANDREWS, EUGENE N. SCARBERRY, CHARLES THOMAS, ERIK K. WITT, PETER CHI FAI HO
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Patent number: 7931026Abstract: A conduit coupling assembly for use in connection with a patient interface device. The conduit coupling assembly includes a coupling retention assembly for retaining the conduit coupling in a predetermined position with respect to the user's face, and an adjustment assembly that permits continuous adjustment of a position of the conduit coupling with respect to a user's face. The conduit coupling assembly is continuously adjustable and retainable in an adjusted position and orientation by the adjustment assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Jerome Matula, Jr., Lance Busch
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Patent number: 7900628Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a support member sized and configured to span at least a portion of a patient's face while remaining below the patient's eyes responsive to the patient interface device being donned by such a patient. A sealing assembly is attached to the support member via a snap assembly associated with the support member and the sealing assembly. The snap assembly allows the sealing assembly to selectively attach to the support member.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Ric Investments, LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Steven C. Stegman, Luke Stonis, Greg Merz, Keith Grider, Nic Davirro, Chris Von Dohen, Justin Rothermel
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Patent number: 7896003Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible responsive to the patient interface device being donned by a user. At least one headgear attachment element is provided on each arm in the pair of arms. A circuit portion is provided at a second end portion of each arm in the pair of arm. A patient interface portion is coupled to the circuit portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Derrick Blake Andrews, Eugene Nelson Scarberry, Charles Thomas, Erik Kurt Witt, Peter Chi Fai Ho
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Patent number: 7856982Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a frame sized and configured to span at least a portion of a patient's face while remaining below the patient's eyes when the patient interface device is donned by the patient. A support member is coupled to the frame such that the support member is moveable relative to the frame. A sealing assembly is attached to the support member. A pair of patient contacting members are operatively coupled to the frame and supporting the frame on a patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Steven C. Stegman, Luke Stonis, Greg Merz, Keith Grider, Nic Davirro, Chris Von Dohen
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Patent number: 7726309Abstract: A flexible connector that couples a delivery conduit to a patient interface device and a pressure support system that includes such a flexible connector. The flexible connector of the present invention prevents disruption of the seal between the patient interface and the patient's face. The flexible connector may have a bellows portion with a longitudinally directed portion, a narrowed neck portion, or a plurality of corrugations. The flexible connector may further have a swivel portion and/or an exhaust member, and/or a hinge member.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Jerome Matula, Jr., Lance Busch, Derrick Andrews
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Patent number: 7624735Abstract: A patient interface that includes a support body having a cushion and cheek interfaces. Collectively, the cushion and cheek interfaces operate to distribute compressive forces exerted on the user's face. The support body of the patient interface is constructed from a flexible material to impart additional adjustability to the cheek interfaces. The support body also has arcuate eyelets designed to provide a hinge between the headgear assembly and the support body.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Respironics Respiratory Drug Delivery (UK) LtdInventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Lance Busch, Jerome Matula, Jr.
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Patent number: 7618383Abstract: A chest brace and method of using same that prevents the chest wall from buckling inwards during patient breathing by providing a distending force on the patient's thorax. The chest brace also restores the normal anterior-to-posterior chest dimensions by providing a distending force in this direction. The chest brace includes an anterior member adapted to overly a patient's chest. An adhesive mechanism secures the anterior member to a surface of such a patient. A support structure is coupled to the anterior member such that, in use, the support structure imparts a force on the anterior member in a manner so as to distend a thorax of such a patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignees: The Penn State Research Foundation, Respironics, Inc.Inventors: Charles Palmer, Jerome Matula, Jr., Lance Busch, Eugene N. Scarberry
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Publication number: 20090120443Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible responsive to the patient interface device being donned by a user. At least one headgear attachment element is provided on each arm in the pair of arms. A circuit portion is provided at a second end portion of each arm in the pair of arm. A patient interface portion is coupled to the circuit portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.Inventors: JEROME MATULA, JR., Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Charles Thomas, Erik K. Witt, Peter Chi Fai Ho
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Patent number: 7500480Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible responsive to the patient interface device being donned by a user. At least one headgear attachment element is provided on each arm in the pair of arms. A circuit portion is provided at a second end portion of each arm in the pair of arm. A patient interface portion is coupled to the circuit portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Charles Thomas, Erik K. Witt, Peter Chi Fai Ho
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Publication number: 20080245369Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a support member sized and configured to span at least a portion of a patient's face while remaining below the patient's eyes responsive to the patient interface device being donned by such a patient. A sealing assembly is attached to the support member via a snap assembly associated with the support member and the sealing assembly. The snap assembly allows the sealing assembly to selectively attach to the support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Jerome Matula, Jason P. Eaton, Steven C. Stegman, Luke Stonis, Greg Merz, Keith Grider, Nic Davirro, Chris Von Dohlen, Justin Rothermel
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Publication number: 20080196727Abstract: A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, a spring biases the patient interface device against the patient's face when in use. In a further embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. The headgear assembly in one embodiment is a semi-rigid, minimal contact harness assembly and includes an adjustment assembly that allows for a simultaneous adjustment of multiple straps. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: RIC Investments, LLC.Inventors: Peter Chi Fai Ho, Jerome Matula, Richard J. Lordo, Lance Busch, Derrick Andrews, Luke Stonis, Chris Von Dohlen
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Publication number: 20080149105Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible responsive to the patient interface device being donned by a user. At least one headgear attachment element is provided on each arm in the pair of arms. A circuit portion is provided at a second end portion of each arm in the pair of arm. A patient interface portion is coupled to the circuit portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Jerome Matula, Derrick Andrews, Eugene N. Scarberry, Charles Thomas, Erik K. Witt, Peter Chi Fai Ho
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Patent number: 7370652Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a support member sized and configured to span at least a portion of a patient's face while remaining below the patient's eyes responsive to the patient interface device being donned by such a patient. A sealing assembly is attached to the support member via a snap assembly associated with the support member and the sealing assembly. The snap assembly allows the sealing assembly to selectively attach to the support member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Jerome Matula, Jr., Jason P. Eaton, Steven C. Stegman, Luke Stonis, Greg Merz, Keith Grider, Nic Davirro, Chris Von Dohlen, Justin Rothermel
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Patent number: 7357136Abstract: A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear. In one embodiment, a spring biases the interface device against the face during use. In a further embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion having a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. The headgear assembly in one embodiment is a semi-rigid, minimal contact harness and includes an adjustment assembly that allows for a simultaneous adjustment of multiple straps. An adjustment assembly on the headgear provides a gross adjustment of the position of the interface relative to the patient and a biasing force to urge the patient interface device against the patient's face. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Peter Ho, Jerome Matula, Richard J. Lordo, Lance Busch, Derrik Andrews, Luke Stonis, Chris Von Dolhen
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Publication number: 20080039748Abstract: A chest brace and method of using same that prevents the chest wall from buckling inwards during patient breathing by providing a distending force on the patient's thorax. The chest brace also restores the normal anterior-to-posterior chest dimensions by providing a distending force in this direction. The chest brace includes an anterior member adapted to overly a patient's chest. An adhesive mechanism secures the anterior member to a surface of such a patient. A support structure is coupled to the anterior member such that, in use, the support structure imparts a force on the anterior member in a manner so as to distend a thorax of such a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Charles Palmer, Jerome Matula, Lance Busch, Eugene Scarberry
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Patent number: D566835Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Derrick Andrews, Jerome Matula, Jr.