Patents by Inventor Joachim Gardein
Joachim Gardein 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: 20240075239Abstract: The present invention relates to a respiratory device with a housing comprising a pneumatic unit and at least one further component, in particular a respiratory gas drive, and at least one measuring unit, and also an expiration unit, an accumulator, a control unit and a cooling fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Heiko SEPKE, Mohamed SALEM-CHERIF, Joachim GARDEIN, Henry HAHN
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Patent number: 11872348Abstract: A ventilator with integrated breathing air humidifier has at least two defined air pathways provided in the breathing air humidifier. The breathing air humidifier is installed and fixed on a horizontal surface of the ventilator. The breathing air humidifier comprises at least a top part and a bottom part, a water reservoir being provided in the bottom part, wherein the top part cannot be removed from the bottom part when the unit is in at least one operating mode. The ventilator may have an air humidifier with at least one water reservoir, and at least one filling device for the water reservoir in the breathing air humidifier, wherein the filing device can be operated with one hand and/or opened with one hand.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventors: Karl Andreas Feldhahn, Wolfgang Wedler, Matthias Pulla, Christof Goebel, Thomas Ress, Frank Herrmann, Stefan Hein, Christian Kluin, Joachim Gardein
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Patent number: 11850366Abstract: A respiratory device comprises a housing, a user interface, and a pneumatic unit comprising at least one of each of a respiratory gas drive, a measuring unit, a control unit, and a sound unit and designed as a pneumatic conveying line forming a respiratory gas path from an appliance inlet to an appliance outlet of the housing. At least one component of the pneumatic unit or the pneumatic conveying line is removable from the housing. A cooling air path driven by a cooling fan is guided through the housing from a cooling air inlet to a cooling air outlet and at least the control unit, the respiratory gas drive and a main circuit board are arranged in the cooling air path in such a way that the component having the highest heat build-up during operation is arranged at an end of the cooling air path in a direction of flow of the cooling air path.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventors: Heiko Sepke, Mohamed Salem-Cherif, Joachim Gardein, Henry Hahn
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Patent number: 11617852Abstract: Disclosed is a connecting piece for artificial respiration. The connecting piece comprises an opening that faces a ventilation hose, an opening disposed toward a patient interface, and an opening to the atmosphere which can be at least partially closed from the inside by a diaphragm. The connecting piece further has a diaphragm opening for accommodating the diaphragm into the connecting piece, the diaphragm being held via a diaphragm ring that surrounds the connecting piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventor: Joachim Gardein
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Publication number: 20230065584Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask of modular construction. The main components are reduced to four parts and are provided by the mask body, the forehead support, the mask bead and the attachment piece. The design, according to the invention, of the outflow structure between mask body and forehead support makes apertures in the mask body unnecessary for this purpose. The strap coupling in the region of the mask body is made easier by a funnel-shaped guide structure such that it is possible in a simple manner even without seeing it.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Arnold FRERICHS, Martin BECHTEL, Martin EIFLER, Joachim GARDEIN
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Publication number: 20220379055Abstract: The disclosed device serves for artificial respiration and has a blower connected to a control. The blower is held by a supporting part, which assumes the task of decoupling and other functions. The blower and the supporting part are arranged in a blower box. Both the control and the blower box are arranged in a housing. The control is connected to at least one indicating device and also to at least one operating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Karl-Andreas FELDHAHN, Heiko SEPKE, Karl-Heinz KOENIG, Christof GOEBEL, Christian KLUIN, Joachim GARDEIN
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Patent number: 11484678Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask of modular construction. The main components are reduced to four parts and are provided by the mask body, the forehead support, the mask bead and the attachment piece. The design, according to the invention, of the outflow structure between mask body and forehead support makes apertures in the mask body unnecessary for this purpose. The strap coupling in the region of the mask body is made easier by a funnel-shaped guide structure such that it is possible in a simple manner even without seeing it.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventors: Arnold Frerichs, Martin Bechtel, Martin Eifler, Joachim Gardein
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Publication number: 20220323701Abstract: Expiration system for a patient interface, comprising at least two walls, wherein the walls are arranged next to one another at least in certain sections. The expiration system has at least two flow paths for the flow of respiratory gas out of an interior of the patient interface, wherein the first flow path at least partially runs between the first wall and the second wall and the first flow path is configured for at least intermittently reducing respiratory gas pressure and wherein the second flow path is at least partially enclosed by the second wall and the second flow path is at least partially configured for the at least intermittent flow of respiratory gas into the interior of the patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Martin Bechtel, Arnold Frerichs, Joachim Gardein
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Publication number: 20220323707Abstract: Respiratory mask with a face part which comprises at least one plane of symmetry, a circumferential seal and an outlet, wherein the face part has an outer side with at least two anchor points, which are arranged to both sides of the plane of symmetry, and wherein the at least two anchor points each comprise a receiving element for releasable connection to a connection element, and wherein the connection element is configured to receive a harness. At least one guide region is arranged adjacent to the receiving element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Martin BECHTEL, Arnold Frerichs, Joachim Gardein
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Publication number: 20220323703Abstract: Forehead support adjuster for a mask, wherein the forehead support adjuster comprises at least a forehead support, consisting of support arm and cushion holder, a connection element, a rail with at least one guide groove, and a slide element, and wherein the slide element has at least one slide plate, at least one tenon and a guide element, wherein the at least one tenon is mounted rotatably and slidably in the at least one guide groove of the rail, and wherein the slide element is movably connected to the support arm. The forehead support adjuster is configured such that a movement of the slide element along the rail leads to a pivoting of the forehead support about at least one pivot axis D.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Martin BECHTEL, Arnold FRERICHS, Joachim GARDEIN
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Patent number: 11413413Abstract: The disclosed device serves for artificial respiration and has a blower connected to a control. The blower is held by a supporting part, which assumes the task of decoupling and other functions. The blower and the supporting part are arranged in a blower box. Both the control and the blower box are arranged in a housing. The control is connected to at least one indicating device and also to at least one operating element.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventors: Karl-Andreas Feldhahn, Heiko Sepke, Karl-Heinz Koenig, Christof Goebel, Christian Kluin, Joachim Gardein
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Publication number: 20210275763Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas control device (10) for a ventilator, comprising a first gas channel (11) having a non-return valve (19), a second gas channel (12) and a switching apparatus (13), wherein the first gas channel (11) has an opening (14) for the outflow of gas with a seal (15) and a closure cap (16), wherein the switching apparatus (13) is configured to guide the gas stream of the first gas channel (11) past the non-return valve (19) in the event of a blockage/malfunction of the non-return valve (19). The present invention also relates to a ventilator comprising a gas control device (10) according to one of the above-mentioned features.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2019Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: LÖWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventors: Joachim GARDEIN, Henry HAHN, Benjamin ADAMETZ
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Publication number: 20200306488Abstract: The present invention relates to a respiratory device with a housing comprising a pneumatic unit and at least one further component, in particular a respiratory gas drive, and at least one measuring unit, and also an expiration unit, an accumulator, a control unit and a cooling fan. The pneumatic unit is designed as a pneumatic conveying line which is removable from the housing and which is formed and arranged from an appliance inlet to an appliance outlet of the housing and comprises a support frame on which are arranged at least one component, in particular the respiratory gas drive, at least one sound unit, at least one flow measurement path, at least one measuring unit and the cooling fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Heiko SEPKE, Mohamed SALEM-CHERIF, Joachim GARDEIN, Henry HAHN
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Patent number: 10737048Abstract: Disclosed is a spring arrangement for elastically supporting a patient interface on a patient, wherein a spring body is provided, said spring body having a base structure, which is connected to the patient interface via connecting elements, wherein, starting from the base structure, inner walls and outer walls are arranged in an inclined state in relation to an axis extending in the spring direction, and wherein the walls, at least in part, form a honeycomb structure, and having a bearing surface, at least part of which extends parallel to the base structure, wherein the bearing surface is spaced apart from the base structure by at least two honeycomb structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: LOWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventors: Arnold Frerichs, Joachim Gardein
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Publication number: 20200061327Abstract: A ventilator with integrated breathing air humidifier has at least two defined air pathways provided in the breathing air humidifier. The breathing air humidifier is installed and fixed on a horizontal surface of the ventilator. The breathing air humidifier comprises at least a top part and a bottom part, a water reservoir being provided in the bottom part, wherein the top part cannot be removed from the bottom part when the unit is in at least one operating mode. The ventilator may have an air humidifier with at least one water reservoir, and at least one filling device for the water reservoir in the breathing air humidifier, wherein the filing device can be operated with one hand and/or opened with one hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Karl Andreas FELDHAHN, Wolfgang WEDLER, Matthias PULLA, Christof GOEBEL, Thomas RESS, Frank HERRMANN, Stefan HEIN, Christian KLUIN, Joachim GARDEIN
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Patent number: 10463827Abstract: A ventilator with integrated breathing air humidifier has at least two defined air pathways provided in the breathing air humidifier. The breathing air humidifier is installed and fixed on a horizontal surface of the ventilator. The breathing air humidifier comprises at least a top part and a bottom part, a water reservoir being provided in the bottom part, wherein the top part cannot be removed from the bottom part when the unit is in at least one operating mode. The ventilator may have an air humidifier with at least one water reservoir, and at least one filling device for the water reservoir in the breathing air humidifier, wherein the filing device can be operated with one hand and/or opened with one hand.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN Medical Technology S.A.Inventors: Karl Andreas Feldhahn, Wolfgang Wedler, Matthias Pulla, Christof Göbel, Thomas Ress, Frank Herrmann, Stefan Hein, Christian Kluin, Joachim Gardein
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Publication number: 20180361101Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask of modular construction. The main components are reduced to four parts and are provided by the mask body, the forehead support, the mask bead and the attachment piece. The design, according to the invention, of the outflow structure between mask body and forehead support makes apertures in the mask body unnecessary for this purpose. The strap coupling in the region of the mask body is made easier by a funnel-shaped guide structure such that it is possible in a simple manner even without seeing it.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Arnold FRERICHS, Martin BECHTEL, Martin EIFLER, Joachim GARDEIN
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Publication number: 20180361095Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask of modular construction. The main components are reduced to four parts and are provided by the mask body, the forehead support, the mask cushion and the attachment piece. The design, according to the invention, of the outflow structure between mask body and forehead support makes apertures in the mask body unnecessary for this purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Arnold FRERICHS, Joachim GARDEIN
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Publication number: 20180361093Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask with an interface for the connection of at least two components, wherein the interface is round or oval and has a maximum diameter, and the components each make available at least one subregion of the interface. The component has a grip part which extends radially outward from the subregion and which is configured as a pressing surface or gripping means for fingers or the hand of an operator, wherein the component has two grip parts, wherein the subregions are in form-fit engagement with each other in an assembled state and are movable about a rotation axis (DA), for which purpose the grip part is rotatable to different rotation positions relative to the two grip parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Arnold FRERICHS, Martin BECHTEL, Martin EIFLER, Joachim GARDEIN
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Publication number: 20180264215Abstract: The disclosed device serves for artificial respiration and has a blower connected to a control. The blower is held by a supporting part, which assumes the task of decoupling and other functions. The blower and the supporting part are arranged in a blower box. Both the control and the blower box are arranged in a housing. The control is connected to at least one indicating device and also to at least one operating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Karl-Andreas FELDHAHN, Heiko SEPKE, Karl-Heinz KOENIG, Christof GOEBEL, Christian KLUIN, Joachim GARDEIN