Patents by Inventor Joel Edward Gibson
Joel Edward Gibson 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: 20200360640Abstract: A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a nares portion and a mouth portion and an inlet conduit connected to at least one of the nares portion and the mouth portion to deliver the pressurized, breathable gas. The mask system is adapted to selectively utilize the nares portion and/or the mouth portion in a first mode utilizing both the nares portion and the mouth portion, and in a second mode utilizing the nares portion and not utilizing the mouth portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Justin John FORMICA, Jose Ignacio ROMAGNOLI, Philip Rodney KWOK, Joel Edward GIBSON, David Anthony PIDCOCK, Christopher Scott SKIPPER, Stephen GRAY
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Publication number: 20200345964Abstract: A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a nares portion and a mouth portion and an inlet conduit connected to at least one of the nares portion and the mouth portion to deliver the pressurized, breathable gas. The mask system is adapted to selectively utilize the nares portion and/or the mouth portion in a first mode utilizing both the nares portion and the mouth portion, and in a second mode utilizing the nares portion and not utilizing the mouth portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Justin John Formica, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Philip Rodney Kwok, Joel Edward Gibson, David Anthony Pidcock, Christopher Scott Skipper, Stephen Gray
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Publication number: 20200330715Abstract: A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a nares portion and a mouth portion and an inlet conduit connected to at least one of the nares portion and the mouth portion to deliver the pressurized, breathable gas. The mask system is adapted to selectively utilize the nares portion and/or the mouth portion in a first mode utilizing both the nares portion and the mouth portion, and in a second mode utilizing the nares portion and not utilizing the mouth portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Justin John Formica, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Philip Rodney Kwok, Joel Edward Gibson, David Anthony Pidcock, Christopher Scott Skipper, Stephen Gray
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Publication number: 20200289776Abstract: Headgear for a respiratory mask includes a strap arrangement including front strap portions adapted to be disposed over a patient's cheeks and having front ends adapted for attachment to an airway interfacing portion, top strap portions connected to respective front strap portions and adapted to be disposed over the top of a patient's head and to connect to each other, and a back strap extending rearwardly from and connecting respective junctions of the front strap portions and top strap portions or regions adjacent these junctions and adapted to locate underneath a patient's occiput. In use with a patient having long hair, the back strap is adapted to extend under the patient's hair and urge upwardly on the patient's hair and against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In use with a patient having short hair, the back strap is adapted to urge against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In an embodiment, front strap portions of the headgear may be provided with a sleeve or cover (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Joel Edward GIBSON, Anthony Paul BARBARA
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Publication number: 20200269001Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a nasal prong assembly including a pair of nasal prongs structured to sealingly communicate with nasal passages of a patient's nose in use and headgear to maintain the nasal prong assembly in a desired position on the patient's face. The headgear includes side straps and rigidizers provided to respective side straps. Each rigidizer includes a first end portion that provides a connector structured to engage a respective end of the nasal prong assembly and an inwardly curved protrusion in the form of a cheek support that curves inwardly of the connector. The cheek support is adapted to follow the contour of the patient's cheek and guide a respective end portion of the side strap into engagement with the patient's cheek to provide a stable cheek support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Memduh GUNEY, Rupert Christian SCHEINER, David Anthony PIDCOCK, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Matthew EVES, Craig David EDWARDS, Melanie Lucia CARIOLA, Muditha Pradeep DANTANARAYANA, Michael Fu Pin CHEN, Christopher Scott SKIPPER, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN, Steven John LUBKE, Bruce David GREGORY, Joel Edward GIBSON, Andrew David CAMERON, Philip Rodney KWOK
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Patent number: 10744290Abstract: A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a nares portion and a mouth portion and an inlet conduit connected to at least one of the nares portion and the mouth portion to deliver the pressurized, breathable gas. The mask system is adapted to selectively utilize the nares portion and/or the mouth portion in a first mode utilizing both the nares portion and the mouth portion, and in a second mode utilizing the nares portion and not utilizing the mouth portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Justin John Formica, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Philip Rodney Kwok, Joel Edward Gibson, David Anthony Pidcock, Christopher Scott Skipper, Stephen Gray
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Patent number: 10675428Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a nasal prong assembly including a pair of nasal prongs structured to sealingly communicate with nasal passages of a patient's nose in use and headgear to maintain the nasal prong assembly in a desired position on the patient's face. The headgear includes side straps and rigidizers provided to respective side straps. Each rigidizer includes a first end portion that provides a connector structured to engage a respective end of the nasal prong assembly and an inwardly curved protrusion in the form of a cheek support that curves inwardly of the connector. The cheek support is adapted to follow the contour of the patient's cheek and guide a respective end portion of the side strap into engagement with the patient's cheek to provide a stable cheek support.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: ResMed PTY LTDInventors: Memduh Guney, Rupert Christian Scheiner, David Anthony Pidcock, Gerard Michael Rummery, Matthew Eves, Craig David Edwards, Melanie Lucia Cariola, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Michael Fu Pin Chen, Christopher Scott Skipper, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Steven John Lubke, Bruce David Gregory, Joel Edward Gibson, Andrew David Cameron, Philip Rodney Kwok
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Publication number: 20200069902Abstract: A patient interface is configured to deliver a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a central portion with an opening configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas to the patient's nares. A first stabilizing portion extends from the central portion and is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. A second stabilizing portion is opposite the first stabilizing portion and extends from the central portion. In addition, the second stabilizing surface is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. The central portion, the first stabilizing portion and the second stabilizing portion cooperate to form a U-shape configured to cradle the patient's nose so that the tip of the patient's nose remains exposed when the patient interface is mounted on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Adam Francis BARLOW, Joel Edward GIBSON, Damien Julian MAZZONE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Bernd Christoph LANG, Achim BIENER, Michael John REID, Dieter HEIDMANN
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Patent number: 10512745Abstract: A patient interface is configured to deliver a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a central portion with an opening configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas to the patient's nares. A first stabilizing portion extends from the central portion and is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. A second stabilizing portion is opposite the first stabilizing portion and extends from the central portion. In addition, the second stabilizing surface is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. The central portion, the first stabilizing portion and the second stabilizing portion cooperate to form a U-shape configured to cradle the patient's nose so that the tip of the patient's nose remains exposed when the patient interface is mounted on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: RedMed Pty LtdInventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Francis Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid, Dieter Heidmann
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Patent number: 10478581Abstract: Headgear for a respiratory mask includes a strap arrangement including front strap portions adapted to be disposed over a patient's cheeks and having front ends adapted for attachment to an airway interfacing portion, top strap portions connected to respective front strap portions and adapted to be disposed over the top of a patient's head and to connect to each other, and a back strap extending rearwardly from and connecting respective junctions of the front strap portions and top strap portions or regions adjacent these junctions and adapted to locate underneath a patient's occiput. In use with a patient having long hair, the back strap is adapted to extend under the patient's hair and urge upwardly on the patient's hair and against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In use with a patient having short hair, the back strap is adapted to urge against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In an embodiment, front strap portions of the headgear may be provided with a sleeve or cover (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Joel Edward Gibson, Anthony Paul Barbara
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Patent number: 10441738Abstract: A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a nares portion and a mouth portion and an inlet conduit connected to at least one of the nares portion and the mouth portion to deliver the pressurized, breathable gas. The mask system is adapted to selectively utilize the nares portion and/or the mouth portion in a first mode utilizing both the nares portion and the mouth portion, and in a second mode utilizing the nares portion and not utilizing the mouth portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Justin John Formica, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Philip Rodney Kwok, Joel Edward Gibson, David Anthony Pidcock, Christopher Scott Skipper, Stephen Gray
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Publication number: 20190255275Abstract: A mask system includes a frame (20) adapted to attach headgear, a sealing arrangement (40) releasably connectable to the frame, and an elbow (70) provided to the sealing arrangement and adapted to be connected to an air delivery tube that delivers breathable gas to the patient. The sealing arrangement defines a breathing chamber and is adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The sealing arrangement includes structure (50) to establish a positive connection with the frame and with the elbow.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Brent James DRAVITZKI, Enrico BRAMBILLA, Lemmy NGA, Nigel QUARMBY, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Joel Edward GIBSON, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Justin John FORMICA, Angelene Marie OZOLINS, Robert Thomas BURNHAM, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK
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Publication number: 20190151590Abstract: An adjustable mask system (100) includes a cushion with a seal (130) having the ability to change size and/or shape. The seal is preferably a one-piece, continuous member without interruptions. To effect adjustment of the size and/or shape of the seal, an actuator may be provided, which may take the form of a dial (190).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Memduh GUNEY, David Anthony Pidcock, Joel Edward Gibson, Gerard Michael Rummery, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Craig David Edwards, Andrew Hung, Renee Frances Flower, Rupert Christian Scheiner
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Patent number: 10245404Abstract: A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the face of the patient and a retaining element configured for application to the patient. The retaining element is configured to support the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the face of the patient. The retaining element includes an adhesive and/or at least one strap. In addition, the patient interface structure is configured to be released from and re-engaged with the retaining element for re-positioning of the patient interface structure relative to the patient's face in a plurality of positions while the retaining element remains supported by the patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Francis Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid, Dieter Heidmann
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Publication number: 20190091431Abstract: A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a nares portion and a mouth portion and an inlet conduit connected to at least one of the nares portion and the mouth portion to deliver the pressurized, breathable gas. The mask system is adapted to selectively utilize the nares portion and/or the mouth portion in a first mode utilizing both the nares portion and the mouth portion, and in a second mode utilizing the nares portion and not utilizing the mouth portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Justin John Formica, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Philip Rodney Kwok, Joel Edward Gibson, David Anthony Pidcock, Christopher Scott Skipper, Stephen Gray
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Patent number: 10201678Abstract: An adjustable mask system (100) includes a cushion with a seal (130) having the ability to change size and/or shape. The seal is preferably a one-piece, continuous member without interruptions. To effect adjustment of the size and/or shape of the seal, an actuator may be provided, which may take the form of a dial (190).Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Memduh Guney, David Anthony Pidcock, Joel Edward Gibson, Gerard Michael Rummery, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Craig David Edwards, Andrew Hung, Renee Frances Flower, Rupert Christian Scheiner
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Publication number: 20180353721Abstract: A patient interface is configured to deliver a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a central portion with an opening configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas to the patient's nares. A first stabilizing portion extends from the central portion and is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. A second stabilizing portion is opposite the first stabilizing portion and extends from the central portion. In addition, the second stabilizing surface is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. The central portion, the first stabilizing portion and the second stabilizing portion cooperate to form a U-shape configured to cradle the patient's nose so that the tip of the patient's nose remains exposed when the patient interface is mounted on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Adam Francis BARLOW, Joel Edward GIBSON, Damien Julian MAZZONE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Bernd Christoph LANG, Achim BIENER, Michael John REID, Dieter HEIDMANN
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Patent number: 10130785Abstract: An elbow for a respiratory mask includes a mask connection end adapted to connect to the mask and a tube connection end adapted to connect to an air delivery tube that delivers breathable gas to a patient. The mask connection end includes a first region constructed of a more rigid material and a second region constructed of a more flexible material. The second region provides flexibility to one or more portions of the mask connection end to enable engagement and disengagement of the elbow with the mask and/or sealing of the elbow with the mask.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Brent James Dravitzki, Enrico Brambilla, Lemmy Nga, Nigel Quarmby, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Joel Edward Gibson, Anthony Paul Barbara, Justin John Formica, Angelene Marie Ozolins, Robert Thomas Burnham, Lachlan Richard Goldspink
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Publication number: 20180256845Abstract: A mask system including a headgear and cushion module and a seal and frame module provided to the headgear and cushion module. The seal and frame module includes a sealing portion adapted to form a seal with the patient's face and a frame portion adapted to form a breathing chamber. The headgear and cushion module includes a cushion region adapted to support and shape the sealing portion and a headgear region adapted to support and stabilize the mask system on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Joel Edward GIBSON, Justin John FORMICA, Adam Francis BARLOW, Jessica Lea DUNN, Jose Ignacio ROMAGNOLI
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Patent number: 9993606Abstract: A mask system including a headgear and cushion module and a seal and frame module provided to the headgear and cushion module. The seal and frame module includes a sealing portion adapted to form a seal with the patient's face and a frame portion adapted to form a breathing chamber. The headgear and cushion module includes a cushion region adapted to support and shape the sealing portion and a headgear region adapted to support and stabilize the mask system on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Joel Edward Gibson, Justin John Formica, Adam Francis Barlow, Jessica Lea Dunn, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli