Patents by Inventor Kai Stuebiger
Kai Stuebiger 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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Patent number: 11957842Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a sealing portion including a nose tip engagement portion adapted to form a seal with the patient's nose tip, an upper lip engagement portion adapted to form a seal with the patient's upper lip and/or base of the patient's nares, and nostril engagement flaps adapted to form a seal with the patient's nares. The nose tip engagement portion, the upper lip engagement portion, and the nostril engagement flaps are all structured to extend or curve outwardly from a supporting wall defining an air path.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Matthew Eves, Lochlan Von Moger, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Kai Stuebiger, Peter Ross Anderson
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Patent number: 11931514Abstract: A patient interface structure includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's face and a front that is more rigid than the cushion. The cushion includes a forward opening, a rearward opening that is opposite the forward opening and a continuous sealing surface. The continuous sealing surface has a mouth sealing portion configured to seal around the patient's mouth and a nasal sealing portion configured to seal around both of the patient's nasal airways. The front plate includes an air inlet configured to both receive the pressurized respiratory gas and secure headgear to the patient interface structure. In addition, the nasal sealing portion includes at least one aperture that is separate from the rearward opening. Also, the front plate, the mouth sealing portion and the nasal sealing portion together form a common chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Kai Stuebiger
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Patent number: 11925761Abstract: An air delivery conduit includes first and second conduit portions that cooperate to form the conduit, each conduit portion including an inner layer of a film laminate that forms an interior surface of the conduit and an outer layer of a textile that forms an exterior surface of the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Grant Milton Ovzinsky, Justin John Formica, Jessica Lea Dunn, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Joseph Samuel Ormrod, Jose Ignacia Romagnoli, Gerard Michael Rummery, Kai Stuebiger, Lance Ian Swift
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Publication number: 20230270958Abstract: A respiratory assistance component is disclosed that changes shape when an electrical charge is provided. The amount of electrical charge that is applied may be based on values, characteristics, or user controlled parameters of the respiratory assistance system. The component may be all or part of a patient interface, a tube, a flow generator, and/or a sleep mat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Kai STUEBIGER, Justin John FORMICA, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Clancy John DENNIS, Liam HOLLEY
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Publication number: 20230226301Abstract: A patient interface structure includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's face and a front that is more rigid than the cushion. The cushion includes a forward opening, a rearward opening that is opposite the forward opening and a continuous sealing surface. The continuous sealing surface has a mouth sealing portion configured to seal around the patient's mouth and a nasal sealing portion configured to seal around both of the patient's nasal airways. The front plate includes an air inlet configured to both receive the pressurized respiratory gas and secure headgear to the patient interface structure. In addition, the nasal sealing portion includes at least one aperture that is separate from the rearward opening. Also, the front plate, the mouth sealing portion and the nasal sealing portion together form a common chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, Rupert Christian SCHEINER, Justin John FORMICA, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Kai STUEBIGER
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Patent number: 11684733Abstract: A respiratory assistance component is disclosed that changes shape when an electrical charge is provided. The amount of electrical charge that is applied may be based on values, characteristics, or user controlled parameters of the respiratory assistance system. The component may be all or part of a patient interface, a tube, a flow generator, and/or a sleep mat.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Kai Stuebiger, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Gerard Michael Rummery, Clancy John Dennis, Liam Holley
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Patent number: 11638799Abstract: A patient interface structure includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's face and a front that is more rigid than the cushion. The cushion includes a forward opening, a rearward opening that is opposite the forward opening and a continuous sealing surface. The continuous sealing surface has a mouth sealing portion configured to seal around the patient's mouth and a nasal sealing portion configured to seal around both of the patient's nasal airways. The front plate includes an air inlet configured to both receive the pressurized respiratory gas and secure headgear to the patient interface structure. In addition, the nasal sealing portion includes at least one aperture that is separate from the rearward opening. Also, the front plate, the mouth sealing portion and the nasal sealing portion together form a common chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Kai Stuebiger
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Publication number: 20230104447Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a mask having a sealing portion adapted to form a seal with the patient headgear adapted to secure the mask to a head of the patient and an adjustable strap assembly including a pair of straps connected to one another in a length adjustable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, Kai STUEBIGER, Muditha Pradeep DANTANARAYANA, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Jessica Lea DUNN, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Jose Ignacio ROMAGNOLI, Lochlan VON MOGER, Kirrily Michele HASKARD, Justin John FORMICA, Rupert Christian SCHEINER
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Publication number: 20230018296Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a sealing portion including a nose tip engagement portion adapted to form a seal with the patient's nose tip, an upper lip engagement portion adapted to form a seal with the patient's upper lip and/or base of the patient's nares, and nostril engagement flaps adapted to form a seal with the patient's nares. The nose tip engagement portion, the upper lip engagement portion, and the nostril engagement flaps are all structured to extend or curve outwardly from a supporting wall defining an air path.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, Matthew EVES, Lochlan VON MOGER, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Kai STUEBIGER, Peter Ross ANDERSON
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Publication number: 20230010721Abstract: A patient interface structure includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient’s face and a front that is more rigid than the cushion. The cushion includes a forward opening, a rearward opening that is opposite the forward opening and a continuous sealing surface. The continuous sealing surface has a mouth sealing portion configured to seal around the patient’s mouth and a nasal sealing portion configured to seal around both of the patient’s nasal airways. The front plate includes an air inlet configured to both receive the pressurized respiratory gas and secure headgear to the patient interface structure. In addition, the nasal sealing portion includes at least one aperture that is separate from the rearward opening. Also, the front plate, the mouth sealing portion and the nasal sealing portion together form a common chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, Rupert Christian SCHEINER, Justin John FORMICA, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Kai STUEBIGER
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Patent number: 11547827Abstract: A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a sealing portion adapted to form a seal with the patient and a support portion to which the sealing portion is mounted. A first headgear chord is connected to a first side of the support portion, and a second headgear chord connected to a second side of the support portion. Headgear is adapted to connect to the first and second headgear chords to secure the support portion to a head of the patient. At least one adjustment device on the support portion is adapted to selectively move the first and second headgear chords to tighten or loosen the headgear.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Kai Stuebiger, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Jessica Lea Dunn, Anthony Paul Barbara, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Lochlan Von Moger, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Justin John Formica, Rupert Christian Scheiner
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Publication number: 20220355060Abstract: An air delivery conduit includes first and second conduit portions that cooperate to form the conduit, each conduit portion including an inner layer of a film laminate that forms an interior surface of the conduit and an outer layer of a textile that forms an exterior surface of the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Grant Milton OVZINSKY, Justin John FORMICA, Jessica Lea DUNN, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Joseph Samuel ORMROD, Jose Ignacia ROMAGNOLI, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Kai STUEBIGER, Lance Ian SWIFT
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Patent number: 11484674Abstract: A patient interface for delivering pressurized breathable gas to a patient includes a flexible sealing portion with an orifice and sides that are adapted to engage with and form a seal with sides of the patient's nose. The orifice is configured so that a supply of breathable gas is deliverable to the patient through the orifice. The patient interface also includes a supporting portion that is in contact with and supports the flexible sealing portion. The patient interface further includes a pair of lateral headgear connector arms arranged at an angle with respect to the orifice in the flexible sealing portion. Each lateral headgear connector arm has a headgear tab. The angle between each lateral headgear connector arm and the orifice is adjustable. In addition, the flexibility of the lateral headgear connector arms allows the headgear tabs to touch an outer surface of the flexible sealing portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Matthew Eves, Lochlan Von Moger, Phoebe Katherine Hill, Kai Stuebiger, Peter Ross Anderson
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Patent number: 11464931Abstract: A patient interface structure for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a cushion assembly that has an elastomeric piece with a mouth seal portion configured to seal around the patient's mouth and a nasal seal portion configured to seal against at least an underside of the patient's nose. The cushion assembly also has a cushion clip attached to the elastomeric piece and forms at least part of a plenum chamber with the elastomeric piece. The cushion clip is more rigid than the elastomeric piece. A front plate that is more rigid than the elastomeric piece and has a plurality of headgear attachment points is attachable to the cushion clip by way of a snap fit connection. A gas passage extends along a surface of the front plate and includes an inlet opening configured to connect to an air delivery tube or a connector for an air delivery tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Kai Stuebiger
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Patent number: 11395898Abstract: An air delivery conduit includes first and second conduit portions that cooperate to form the conduit, each conduit portion including an inner layer of a film laminate that forms an interior surface of the conduit and an outer layer of a textile that forms an exterior surface of the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Grant Milton Ovzinsky, Justin John Formica, Jessica Lea Dunn, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Joseph Samuel Ormrod, Jose Ignacia Romagnoli, Gerard Michael Rummery, Kai Stuebiger, Lance Ian Swift
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Patent number: 11344691Abstract: A patient interface structure for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a front plate configured to conform to the shape of the patient's face; a mouth cushion defining a breathing chamber and provided to the front plate and configured to seal around the patient's mouth; and a nasal cushion configured to seal the patient's nasal airways. The nasal cushion is supported by the mouth cushion, does not contact a bridge of the patient's nose in use, and extends at least partially into the breathing chamber. A patient interface system includes a patient interface structure and a patient interface structure positioning system configured to position, stabilize and secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Inventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Kai Stuebiger
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Publication number: 20220040433Abstract: A patient interface structure for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient include a cushion assembly that has an elastomeric piece with a mouth seal portion configured to seal around the patient's mouth and a nasal seal portion configured to seal against at least an underside of the patient's nose. The cushion assembly also has a cushion clip that is chemically or mechanically bonded to the elastomeric piece and forms at least part of a plenum chamber with the elastomeric piece. The cushion clip is more rigid than the elastomeric piece. A front plate that is more rigid than the elastomeric piece and has a plurality of headgear attachment points is attachable to the cushion clip by way of a snap fit connection. A gas passage extends along a posterior surface of the front plate and includes an inlet opening configured to connect to an air delivery tube or a connector for an air delivery tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, Rupert Christian SCHEINER, Justin John FORMICA, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Kai STUEBIGER
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Patent number: 11213649Abstract: A patient interface structure for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a front plate configured to conform to the shape of the patient's face; a mouth cushion defining a breathing chamber and provided to the front plate and configured to seal around the patient's mouth; and a nasal cushion configured to seal the patient's nasal airways. The nasal cushion is supported by the mouth cushion, does not contact a bridge of the patient's nose in use, and extends at least partially into the breathing chamber. A patient interface system includes a patient interface structure and a patient interface structure positioning system configured to position, stabilize and secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Inventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Kai Stuebiger
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Publication number: 20210275768Abstract: A patient interface structure for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a cushion assembly having a mouth seal configured to seal around the patient's mouth and a nasal seal configured to seal against at least an underside of the patient's nose. A cushion clip is attached to the cushion assembly and adds rigidity to the cushion assembly, while a frame with a plurality of headgear attachment points is configured to snap onto the cushion clip. In addition, an air inlet passage along a posterior surface of the frame includes a first end that is configured to attach to an air delivery tube and a second end that is configured to sealingly attach to an opening in the chamber that is at least partially formed by the cushion assembly and the cushion clip. The patient interface structure also includes headgear attachable to the headgear attachment points on the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, Rupert Christian SCHEINER, Justin John FORMICA, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Kai STUEBIGER
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Patent number: 11045619Abstract: A patient interface structure includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's face and a front that is more rigid than the cushion. The cushion includes a forward opening, a rearward opening that is opposite the forward opening and a continuous sealing surface. The continuous sealing surface has a mouth sealing portion configured to seal around the patient's mouth and a nasal sealing portion configured to seal around both of the patient's nasal airways. The front plate includes an air inlet configured to both receive the pressurized respiratory gas and secure headgear to the patient interface structure. In addition, the nasal sealing portion includes at least one aperture that is separate from the rearward opening. Also, the front plate, the mouth sealing portion and the nasal sealing portion together form a common chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Kai Stuebiger