Patents by Inventor Lee James

Lee James 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).

  • MASK VENT
    Publication number: 20180104431
    Abstract: A vent arrangement is provided to a mask or associated conduit to discharge exhaled gas from the mask to atmosphere. The vent arrangement is structured to diffuse the exhaust vent flow to produce less air jetting, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient and their bed partner. For example, the vent arrangement may include one or more grill components and/or media constructed and arranged to diffuse vent flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Eva NG, Robert Henry FRATER, Lee James VELISS, Barton John KENYON, Daniel Robert JUDSON, Robert Edward HENRY, Alison OLDENBURG, Renee Frances FLOWER, Michael John REID
  • Delivery of respiratory therapy with foam interface
    Patent number: 9937312
    Abstract: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Lee James Veliss, Philip John Gunning, Robert Edward Henry, Gregory Robert Peake, Bruce David Gregory, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Clive Solari, Scott Douglas Brackenreg, David Gilliver
  • DELIVERY OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY
    Publication number: 20180064897
    Abstract: A patient interface includes a sealing arrangement adapted to provide an effective seal with the patient's nose, an inlet conduit arrangement adapted to deliver breathable gas to the sealing arrangement, and a cover that substantially encloses the sealing arrangement and/or the inlet conduit arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Lee James VELISS, Philip John GUNNING, Robert Edward HENRY, Gregory Robert PEAKE, Bruce David GREGORY, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN, Clive SOLARI, Scott Douglas BRACKENREG
  • Pad for a mask
    Patent number: 9901699
    Abstract: A cushion pad for a mask worn by a patient, comprising a first side to contact skin of the patient, and a second side, opposite the first side, to contact or face the mask. The pad has a main body portion having a central portion shaped to cover a portion of the patient's nose extending from above the nose tip to the nasal bridge region without obstructing the patient's line of sight, and lateral side portions to extend downward and terminate along the sides of the nose or on the patient's cheeks. The main body is made of a breathable material, e.g., foam. The pad may include adhesive and/or an attached portion, e.g., a ring, to couple the pad to the patient and/or portion of the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: RESMED LIMITED
    Inventors: Lee James Veliss, Scott Alexander Howard, Luke Maguire, Donald Darkin, Philip Rodney Kwok, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Adam Barlow
  • Middle device used to receive temporary onetime payment information from a NFC enabled smart device or digital wallet to process payment on a non NFC enabled point of sale terminal
    Publication number: 20180053169
    Abstract: A middle device used to temporally receive and process payment transactions generated through the use of a Near Field Communication or NFC enabled smart device or digital wallet application containing the stored payment information from a user's credit card or debit card and enabling the user to process a onetime payment through a point of sale terminals chip and pin processor or magnetic stripe reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventor: Jason Lee James
  • Massage shoe
    Patent number: 9877891
    Abstract: A massaging shoe; switchable on and off, powered by battery or other power supply and using various possible means to provide massaging including; vibration, roller balls, bearing balls and various other methods. One example would include a hard bottom core or sole made of rubber or other material in order to allow motors to be securely attached; then a gel layer that will encase the various different massaging units; there will then be an additional layer above that formed of a ‘comfortable to the user’ fabric or other material, which will allow movement from below to affect the wearer's feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: Andrew Lee James
  • Adjustable-height inserts and related methods
    Patent number: 9862166
    Abstract: A two-part adjustable-height insert may be installed in a bore of a sandwich panel, such that the adjustable-height insert may be configured to transfer a load to the sandwich panel. The adjustable-height insert may include a first insert part and a second insert part that may be selectively operatively positioned with respect to each other. The adjustable-height insert may be configured such that an interference fit between the first insert part and the second insert part may be engaged by moving a second flange of the second insert part towards a first flange of the first insert part, which may thereby reduce the overall height of the adjustable-height insert to a selected height. Presently disclosed adjustable-height inserts may be configured for flush installation in a sandwich panel. Methods of installing such adjustable-height inserts and adjusting the height of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Karina Lopez, Lee James Keetle
  • Sound dampening in positive airway pressure devices
    Patent number: 9855397
    Abstract: A CPAP system includes a PAP device (5) structured to generate a supply of pressurized air, a patient interface (15) adapted to engage with the patient's face to provide a seal, an air delivery conduit (102,104) provided between the PAP device and the patient interface to deliver the supply of pressurized air along a gas delivery path from the PAP device to the patient interface, and a muffler (100) provided along the gas delivery path downstream of the PAP device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Gregory Robert Peake, Jeffrey Peter Armitstead, Paul Andrew Dickens, Dmitri Anatolievich Doudkine, Robert Edward Henry, Liam Holley, Gerard Michael Rummery, Lee James Veliss
  • Delivery of respiratory therapy
    Patent number: 9827391
    Abstract: A patient interface includes a sealing arrangement adapted to provide an effective seal with the patient's nose, an inlet conduit arrangement adapted to deliver breathable gas to the sealing arrangement, and a cover that substantially encloses the sealing arrangement and/or the inlet conduit arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Lee James Veliss, Philip John Gunning, Robert Edward Henry, Gregory Robert Peake, Bruce David Gregory, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Clive Solari, Scott Douglas Brackenreg
  • ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICATIONS HAVING MULTIPLE SERVICE LEVELS
    Publication number: 20170339066
    Abstract: Techniques for electronic distribution of software applications to users and devices belonging to a single network domain, wherein such applications are configurable to provide multiple service levels. In an aspect, a first service level is provided to users and/or devices sharing the same network domain. Upon request by an admin of the network domain, an application control server verifies the admin's control of the domain, as well as fulfillment of conditions for accessing a second service level. Upon verification of control and fulfillment, the application control server allows access by the admin to an admin portal. The application control server further reassigns the service level of users and/or devices sharing the network domain from the first service level to the second service level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Anjali Banka, Brett Peters, Heng Ji, Jeffrey Lee James, Mochi Li, Timothy Eshelman, Matthew Kotler, Pablo Martins
  • Sutureless vascular anastomosis connection
    Patent number: 9820743
    Abstract: Techniques for sutureless vascular anastomosis are described, including an incision seal including a base configured to partially house an outer surface of a main vessel, the base being formed using a material that is configured to be penetrated by a barb disposed on a connector the main vessel being secured to the base when the base is at least partially pierced by the barb, an upper lumen configured to guide a graft vessel, and a housing opening configured to receive the graft vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Asfora IP, LLC
    Inventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack
  • SELF-SERVICE ACQUISITION OF SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ONLINE SERVICES
    Publication number: 20170331825
    Abstract: A provider of a subscription-based online service provides use of the online service to an end-user of an organization. A tenant account request is received from an administrator of the organization to establish a tenant account and authorize the end-user to acquire a subscription for the end-user to use the online service directly from the provider thereof. A subscription request is then received from the end-user to acquire the subscription for the end-user to use the online service. An individual license to use the online service is then assigned to the end-user, where this license allows just the end-user to access and use the online service. This individual license is then provided to the end-user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Anjali Banka, Brett E. Peters, Heng Ji, Jeffrey Lee James, Mochi Li, Timothy H. Eshelman, Matthew Jay Kotler
  • DELIVERY OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY
    Publication number: 20170312465
    Abstract: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Lee James VELISS, Philip John GUNNING, Robert Edward HENRY, Gregory Robert PEAKE, Bruce David GREGORY, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN, Clive SOLARI, Scott Douglas BRACKENREG, David Mark GILLIVER
  • MASK SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170291004
    Abstract: A mask system for delivering air pressurized above atmospheric pressure to the airways of a patient to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB) by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may include a mask having a cushion configured to form a seal with the patient's nose; two inlet conduits, each of the two inlet conduits configured to extend from a position superior to the patient's head and along a corresponding side of the patient's head, and each of the two inlet conduits being in fluid communication with a corresponding side of the mask to deliver pressurized air to the mask; a first vent arrangement configured to be positioned superior to the patient's head in use and configured to discharge gas to atmosphere during therapy; and a second vent arrangement configured to be positioned inferior to the first vent arrangement in use and configured to discharge gas to atmosphere during therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Eva NG, Robert Henry FRATER, Lee James VELISS, Barton John KENYON, Daniel Robert JUDSON, Robert Edward HENRY, Alison OLDENBURG, Renee Frances FLOWER, Michael John REID
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MOISTURE BUILDUP IN PRESSURISED BREATHING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170281893
    Abstract: A vent in a patient interface has an air-permeable porous portion having an entry surface and an exit surface. The entry surface is formed of or coated with a hydrophobic material or hydrophilic material. The exit surface is formed of or coated with the other of the hydrophobic material and the hydrophilic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Lee James VELISS, Robert Edward HENRY
  • AUTO-ADJUSTING MASK STABILIZER
    Publication number: 20170274168
    Abstract: A forehead support for a facial mask is adapted to be moveable between a first position with respect to a frame of the mask and a second position with respect to the frame. The forehead support includes a biasing mechanism that urges the forehead support in the second position. A method of positioning a forehead support with respect to a frame of a patient interface includes positioning the forehead support and patient interface assembly on a face; disengaging a forehead support locking mechanism; allowing the forehead support to move from a first position to a second position; and engaging a forehead support locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Enrico BRAMBILLA, Gregory Robert PEAKE, Robert Edward HENRY, Lee James VELISS, Philip John GUNNING
  • Floating, Bottom-Filled and Twist Insert and Methods for Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20170268560
    Abstract: An insert, a floating nut and methods for use thereof in a panel of an aircraft are presented. Specifically, an insert includes a housing defining a cavity. An aperture is further defined in a first end of the housing and a semi-spherical portion is defined at a second end of the housing. A pair of vent openings are also defined on opposing sides of the first end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher B. Barney, Lyle J. True, Lee James Keetle
  • ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT INSERTS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20170253006
    Abstract: A two-part adjustable-height insert may be installed in a bore of a sandwich panel, such that the adjustable-height insert may be configured to transfer a load to the sandwich panel. The adjustable-height insert may include a first insert part and a second insert part that may be selectively operatively positioned with respect to each other. The adjustable-height insert may be configured such that an interference fit between the first insert part and the second insert part may be engaged by moving a second flange of the second insert part towards a first flange of the first insert part, which may thereby reduce the overall height of the adjustable-height insert to a selected height. Presently disclosed adjustable-height inserts may be configured for flush installation in a sandwich panel. Methods of installing such adjustable-height inserts and adjusting the height of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Karina Lopez, Lee James Keetle
  • MASK ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170224944
    Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Kassipillai GUNARATNAM, Philip Rodney KWOK, Robin Garth HITCHCOCK, Lee James VELISS, Memduh GUNEY, Richard SOKOLOV, Perry David LITHGOW, Donald DARKIN, Susan Robyn LYNCH
  • Method and apparatus for managing moisture buildup in pressurised breathing systems
    Patent number: 9717870
    Abstract: A washout vent formed of or treated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, or a vent coated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, reduces noise and/or minimizes or precludes the formation of blockage in the vent pathway due to outflow of gas from a respiratory mask. One or the other or combinations of hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials may be used to repel or wick moisture away to minimize or preclude moisture buildup on vent surfaces and/or clogging of vent pathways, particularly when using humidified air. Sintered porous plastic hydrophobic or hydrophilic materials are utilized and the porosity may be varied integrally within the vent membrane or by forming the vent from layers of materials having different porosities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Lee James Veliss, Robert Edward Henry