Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Miceli

Joseph M. Miceli 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).

  • Cushion for a patient interface
    Patent number: 8550080
    Abstract: A respiratory mask is provided having cushion and a shell wherein the cushion has a frustum portion that extends towards the face of the user to provide a larger more stable and comfortable interface with a user which is better able to conform to the complex geometry of the user's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Ric Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Gerald E. McGinnis, Peter Chi Fai Ho, Eugene N. Scarberry, Lance Busch, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr.
  • Nasal mask and system using same
    Patent number: 7703457
    Abstract: A nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piece of elastomeric material. The seal member defines a nose receiving cavity and has a first end portion and a second end portion generally opposite the first end portion. A first opening in the first end portion allows at least a portion of a nose to enter the nose receiving cavity such that the nares of the patient communicate with the nose receiving cavity. The seal member includes a neck portion defined in the second end portion and a second opening defined in the neck portion in communication with the nose receiving cavity. A reinforcement area is provided on the side walls of the seal member. The reinforcement area comprises a saddle shaped contoured area on each side of the seal member. Each saddle shaped area has an upper and a lower protrusion portion for providing supporting contact with the face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc
    Inventors: Shari S Barnett, Joseph M Miceli, Jr., Peter Ho, Kristine K Sabo
  • CUSHION FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20080302366
    Abstract: A respiratory mask is provided having cushion and a shell wherein the cushion has a frustum portion that extends towards the face of the user to provide a larger more stable and comfortable interface with a user which is better able to conform to the complex geometry of the user's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: RIC Investments, LLC.
    Inventors: Gerald E. McGinnis, Peter Chi Fai Ho, Eugene N. Scarberry, Lance Busch, Joseph M. Miceli, JR.
  • Nasal mask and system using same
    Patent number: 6959710
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piece of elastomeric material. The seal member defines a nose receiving cavity and has a first end portion and a second end portion generally opposite the first end portion. A first opening in the first end portion allows at least a portion of a nose to enter the nose receiving cavity such that the nares of the patient communicate with the nose receiving cavity. The seal member includes a neck portion defined in the second end portion and a second opening defined in the neck portion in communication with the nose receiving cavity. A reinforcement area is provided on the side walls of the seal member. The reinforcement area comprises a saddle shaped contoured area on each side of the seal member. Each saddle shaped area has an upper and a lower protrusion portion for providing supporting contact with the face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli, Peter Ho, Kristine K. Sabo
  • Nasal mask and system using same
    Publication number: 20040094158
    Abstract: A nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piece of elastomeric material. The seal member defines a nose receiving cavity and has a first end portion and a second end portion generally opposite the first end portion. A first opening in the first end portion allows at least a portion of a nose to enter the nose receiving cavity such that the nares of the patient communicate with the nose receiving cavity. The seal member includes a neck portion defined in the second end portion and a second opening defined in the neck portion in communication with the nose receiving cavity. A reinforcement area is provided on the side walls of the seal member. The reinforcement area comprises a saddle shaped contoured area on each side of the seal member. Each saddle shaped area has an upper and a lower protrusion portion for providing supporting contact with the face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli, Peter Ho, Kirstine K. Sabo
  • Low contact nasal mask and system using same
    Patent number: 6729333
    Abstract: A low contact nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piece of elastomeric material. The seal member defines a nose receiving cavity and has a first end portion and a second end portion generally opposite the first end portion. A first open is defined in the first end portion to allow at least a portion of a nose of a patient to enter the nose receiving cavity such that the nares of the patient communicate with the nose receiving cavity. The seal member also includes a neck portion defined in the second end portion and a second opening defined in the neck portion in communication with the nose receiving cavity. In addition, an outside diameter of the seal member and an inside diameter of the seal member increase generally linearly from the second end portion to the first end portion to minimize contact of the seal member with a patient and to minimize dead space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr.
  • Nasal mask and system using same
    Patent number: 6651663
    Abstract: A nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piece of elastomeric material. The seal member defines a nose receiving cavity and has a first end portion and a second end portion generally opposite the first end portion. A first opening in the first end portion allows at least a portion of a nose to enter the nose receiving cavity such that the nares of the patient communicate with the nose receiving cavity. The seal member includes a neck portion defined in the second end portion and a second opening defined in the neck portion in communication with the nose receiving cavity. A reinforcement area is provided on the side walls of the seal member. The reinforcement area comprises a saddle shaped contoured area on each side of the seal member. Each saddle shaped area has an upper and a lower protrusion portion for providing supporting contact with the face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli, Peter Ho, Kristine K. Sabo
  • Low contact nasal mask and system using same
    Publication number: 20020148472
    Abstract: A low contact nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piece of elastomeric material. The seal member defines a nose receiving cavity and has a first end portion and a second end portion generally opposite the first end portion. A first open is defined in the first end portion to allow at least a portion of a nose of a patient to enter the nose receiving cavity such that the nares of the patient communicate with the nose receiving cavity. The seal member also includes a neck portion defined in the second end portion and a second opening defined in the neck portion in communication with the nose receiving cavity. In addition, an outside diameter of the seal member and an inside diameter of the seal member increase generally linearly from the second end portion to the first end portion to minimize contact of the seal member with a patient and to minimize dead space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli
  • Low contact nasal mask and system using same
    Patent number: 6412488
    Abstract: A low contact nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piece of elastomeric material. The seal member defines a nose receiving cavity and has a first end portion and a second end portion generally opposite the first end portion. A first open is defined in the first end portion to allow at least a portion of a nose of a patient to enter the nose receiving cavity such that the nares of the patient communicate with the nose receiving cavity. The seal member also includes a neck portion defined in the second end portion and a second opening defined in the neck portion in communication with the nose receiving cavity. In addition, an outside diameter of the seal member and an inside diameter of the seal member increase generally linearly from the second end portion to the first end portion to minimize contact of the seal member with a patient and to minimize dead space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr.
  • Nasal mask and system using same
    Publication number: 20020043265
    Abstract: A nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piece of elastomeric material. The seal member defines a nose receiving cavity and has a first end portion and a second end portion generally opposite the first end portion. A first opening in the first end portion allows at least a portion of a nose to enter the nose receiving cavity such that the nares of the patient communicate with the nose receiving cavity. The seal member includes a neck portion defined in the second end portion and a second opening defined in the neck portion in communication with the nose receiving cavity. A reinforcement area is provided on the side walls of the seal member. The reinforcement area comprises a saddle shaped contoured area on each side of the seal member. Each saddle shaped area has an upper and a lower protrusion portion for providing supporting contact with the face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli, Peter Ho, Kristine K. Sabo
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D502261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Kopacko, Zachary D. Paul, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr.
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D457622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Kopacko, Zachary D. Paul, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr., Richard J. Lordo, Peter Chi Fai Ho
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D458365
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Kopacko, Zachary D. Paul, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr., Richard J. Lordo, Peter Chi Fai Ho
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D458993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Kopacko, Zachary D. Paul, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr.
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D464133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli, Peter Chi Fai Ho, Kristine K. Sabo
  • Nasal mask cushion
    Patent number: D464428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli, Peter Chi Fai Ho, Kristine K. Sabo
  • Respiratory mask
    Patent number: D464728
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary D. Paul, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr.
  • Respiratory mask
    Patent number: D475453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary D. Paul, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr.
  • Nasal interface
    Patent number: D557802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: RIC Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph M. Miceli, Jr., Justin Rothermel
  • Nasal mask seal
    Patent number: D493523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari S. Barnett, Joseph M. Miceli, Jr.