Patents by Inventor Liam Holley

Liam Holley 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).

  • Publication number: 20210330910
    Abstract: Systems or apparatus may be configured with method(s) for hyperarousal disorder such as for determining settings that control respiratory therapy for slowing a patients breathing. They may be configured to determine an interim target breathing rate less than a current spontaneous rate. They may be configured to derive target inspiratory time and expiratory times based on the interim target breathing rate. They may be configured to compute, with first function(s), a parameter set for generating a variable treatment pressure waveform based on target inspiratory/expiratory times. They may be configured to determine pressure settings by generating the waveform with the computed parameter set and second function(s). They may be configured to reduce the interim target breathing rate in response to a subsequent spontaneous breathing rate slowing down toward the interim target rate. They may be configured to generate feedback such as graphics/sound to provide information to promote slowing of breathing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Bodiyabaduge Dimithri Joseph PERERA, Dinesh RAMANAN, Gordon Joseph MALOUF, Liam HOLLEY, Neha BANODKAR
  • Patent number: 11135389
    Abstract: A respiratory treatment apparatus configured to provide a flow of breathable gas to a patient, including a breathable air outlet, an outside air inlet, and an pneumatic block module, wherein the pneumatic block module includes: a volute assembly including an inlet air passage, a mount for a blower and an outlet air passage; the blower being mounted in the mount such that an impeller of the blower is in a flow passage connecting the inlet air passage and the outlet air passage; a casing enclosing the volute assembly, wherein air passages within the casing connect air ports on the volute assembly, wherein the inlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the outside air inlet and the outlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Inventors: Liam Holley, Kenneth Taylor, Quangang Yang, Sebastien Deubel, Joern Lange
  • Patent number: 11123507
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide acoustic detection for automated devices such as respiratory treatment apparatus. In some embodiments of the technology, acoustic analysis of noise or sound pulses, such as a cepstrum analysis, based on signals of a sound sensor (104) permits detection of obstruction (O) such as within a patient interface, mask or respiratory conduit (108) or within patient respiratory system. Some embodiments further permit detection of accessories such as an identification thereof or a condition of use thereof, such as a leak. Still further embodiments of the technology permit the detection of a patient or user who is intended to use the automated device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventors: Liam Holley, Dion Charles Chewe Martin, Steven Paul Farrugia
  • Patent number: 11123511
    Abstract: Apparatus to permit a delivery of a flow of breathable gas to a patient's airways. In one version, a coupler extension may include a seat portion to permit use of a mask with a nasal cannula. In some versions, the coupler extension is configured to conduct the flow of gas to prongs of a nasal cannula. The seat portion can receive and seal with a cushion of a respiratory mask and may have a sealing bevel to promote sealing between the cushion of the respiratory mask and a facial contact surface of a user. In some versions, a conduit adapted to communicate a flow of gas may comprise a slit valve formed by a portion of the wall material of the conduit. In some versions, a nasal interface may include naris pillows to seal with and conduct a flow of breathable gas into a nares of a user. Each naris pillow may include a nasal projection to conduct a further flow of gas. The nasal projection may extend within the naris beyond the seal of the naris pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventors: David Creusot, Liam Holley, Paul Jan Klasek, Gordon Joseph Malouf, Klaus Henry Schindhelm, Quangang Yang
  • Publication number: 20210251842
    Abstract: A garment for providing circulatory-related disorder therapy includes a skin contacting layer, a backing layer, and a coupling. The backing layer is coupled to the skin contacting layer such that the skin contacting layer and the backing layer form a plurality of macro-chambers. A first one of the plurality of macro-chambers is partitioned into a plurality of micro-chambers. Each of the plurality of micro-chambers is in direct fluid communication with at least one other of the plurality of micro-chambers. The coupling is coupled to the backing layer and is configured to supply pressurized air directly into the first macro-chamber such that the pressurized air is delivered to a first one of the plurality of micro-chambers of the first macro-chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Dinesh RAMANAN, Patricia COLLINS, Paul Andrew DICKENS, Jose Ricardo DOS SANTOS, Liam HOLLEY, Barton John KENYON, Tzu-Chin YU, Bodiyabaduge Dimithri Joseph PERERA, Blythe Guy REES-JONES, Andrew Martin SIMS, Cem TARAKCI, Matthew John BACKLER, Gordon Joseph MALOUF
  • Publication number: 20210213236
    Abstract: A flow regulating valve for a respiratory treatment system is disclosed, as well as a vent arrangement comprising the flow regulating valve. The flow regulating valve may include an inlet, an outlet, and a variable conduit in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The variable conduit may include a movable portion that may move to vary an impedance of the variable conduit, thereby regulating a flow rate of the air travelling through the variable conduit. Advantageously, the flow regulating valve may thus reduce wastage of air (e.g. humidified air) that is exhausted from a respiratory treatment system, while maintaining sufficient washout of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Liam HOLLEY, Barton John KENYON, Gordon Joseph MALOUF, Luke Andrew STANISLAS
  • Patent number: 11007343
    Abstract: A flow regulating valve for a respiratory treatment system is disclosed, as well as a vent arrangement comprising the flow regulating valve. The flow regulating valve may include an inlet, an outlet, and a variable conduit in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The variable conduit may include a movable portion that may move to vary an impedance of the variable conduit, thereby regulating a flow rate of the air travelling through the variable conduit. Advantageously, the flow regulating valve may thus reduce wastage of air (e.g. humidified air) that is exhausted from a respiratory treatment system, while maintaining sufficient washout of air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Liam Holley, Barton John Kenyon, Gordon Joseph Malouf, Luke Andrew Stanislas
  • Publication number: 20210008320
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a patient interface for sealed delivery of a flow of air at a continuously positive pressure with respect to ambient air pressure to an entrance to the patient's airways includes collecting anthropometric data of a patient's face. Anticipated considerations are identified from the collected anthropometric data during use of the patient interface. The collected anthropometric data is processed to provide a transformed data set based on the anticipated considerations, the transformed data set corresponding to at least one customised patient interface component. At least one patient interface component is modeled based on the transformed data set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Tzu-Chin Yu, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Rober Henry Frater, Benjamin Peter Johnston, Paul Jan Klasek, Robert Anthony Paterson, Quangang Yang, Gerald Michael Rummery, Priyanshu Gupta, Liam Holley, Gordon Joseph Malouf
  • Publication number: 20200368476
    Abstract: A patient interface for sealed delivery of a flow of air to ameliorate sleep disordered breathing may include: a seal-forming structure to form a pneumatic seal with the entrance to the patient's airways; a positioning and stabilising structure to maintain the seal-forming structure in sealing contact with an area surrounding the entrance to the patient's airways; a plenum chamber pressurised at a pressure above ambient pressure in use; a connection port for the delivery of the flow of breathable gas into the patient interface; and a device positioned within a breathing chamber defined, at least in part, by the seal-forming structure and the plenum chamber, wherein the device divides the breathing chamber into a posterior chamber and an anterior chamber, and wherein the device comprises a plurality of apertures such that turbulence of the air in the posterior chamber is less than turbulence in the air in the anterior chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Liam HOLLEY, Emma Anne CONNELL
  • Publication number: 20200368469
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide acoustic detection for automated devices such as respiratory treatment apparatus. In some embodiments of the technology, acoustic analysis of noise or sound pulses, such as a cepstrum analysis, based on signals of a sound sensor permits detection of obstruction such as within a patient interface, mask or respiratory conduit or within patient respiratory system. Some embodiments further permit detection of accessories such as an identification thereof or a condition of use thereof, such as a leak. Still further embodiments of the technology permit the detection of a patient or user who is intended to use the automated device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Liam Holley, Dion Charles Chewe Martin, Steven Paul Farrugia
  • Patent number: 10842956
    Abstract: A respiratory apparatus comprising a base and removable chamber, wherein the chamber is configured to hold a supply of water and include a blower arrangement adapted to provide a supply of pressurized air or gas to the supply of water. In certain embodiments the respiratory apparatus includes a split motor, wherein the stationary components are located within a base and the rotating portions are located within a chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Jan Klasek, Liam Holley, Quangang Yang, Steven Paul Farrugia, Timothy Tsun-Fai Fu, Robert Henry Frater
  • Publication number: 20200338299
    Abstract: Methods of an apparatus determine a quantity of a body of water in a humidifier such as by indirect measurement. The quantity of water may be determined by measuring one or more properties or characteristics, from which the quantity of water may be inferred. Characteristics of a flow of air, the humidifier, and/or the body of water may be measured. The characteristics may be, for example, pressure, flow rate, noise, vibration, temperature, electrical or mechanical. These may be measured by one or more sensors, which may be located in the humidifier, RPT device, air circuit or the patient interface. The methods described may have advantages, for example in being able to detect the quantity of water without requiring sensors to be present in a disposable component, and in some cases, without introduction of additional sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew Roderick BATH, Matthew Rolf HARRINGTON, Liam HOLLEY, Ronald James HUBY, Richard Llewelyn JONES, Ian Malcolm SMITH
  • Patent number: 10806875
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: RESMED PTY LTD
    Inventors: Kai Stuebiger, Justin John Formica, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Gerard Michael Rummery, Clancy John Dennis, Liam Holley
  • Patent number: 10799662
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a patient interface for sealed delivery of a flow of air at a continuously positive pressure with respect to ambient air pressure to an entrance to the patient's airways includes collecting anthropometric data of a patient's face. Anticipated considerations are identified from the collected anthropometric data during use of the patient interface. The collected anthropometric data is processed to provide a transformed data set based on the anticipated considerations, the transformed data set corresponding to at least one customised patient interface component. At least one patient interface component is modelled based on the transformed data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Tzu-Chin Yu, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Robert Henry Frater, Benjamin Peter Johnston, Paul Jan Klasek, Robert Anthony Paterson, Quangang Yang, Gerard Michael Rummery, Priyanshu Gupta, Liam Holley, Gordon Joseph Malouf
  • Patent number: 10792450
    Abstract: A patient interface for sealed delivery of a flow of air to ameliorate sleep disordered breathing may include: a seal-forming structure to form a pneumatic seal with the entrance to the patient's airways; a positioning and stabilising structure to maintain the seal-forming structure in sealing contact with an area surrounding the entrance to the patient's airways; a plenum chamber pressurised at a pressure above ambient pressure in use; a connection port for the delivery of the flow of breathable gas into the patient interface; and a device positioned within a breathing chamber defined, at least in part, by the seal-forming structure and the plenum chamber, wherein the device divides the breathing chamber into a posterior chamber and an anterior chamber, and wherein the device comprises a plurality of apertures such that turbulence of the air in the posterior chamber is less than turbulence in the air in the anterior chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Liam Holley, Emma Anne Connell
  • Patent number: 10773038
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide acoustic detection for automated devices such as respiratory treatment apparatus. In some embodiments of the technology, acoustic analysis of noise or sound pulses, such as a cepstrum analysis, based on signals of a sound sensor (104) permits detection of obstruction (O) such as within a patient interface, mask or respiratory conduit (108) or within patient respiratory system. Some embodiments further permit detection of accessories such as an identification thereof or a condition of use thereof, such as a leak. Still further embodiments of the technology permit the detection of a patient or user who is intended to use the automated device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Liam Holley, Dion Charles Chewe Martin, Steven Paul Farrugia
  • Publication number: 20200282161
    Abstract: A respiratory therapy (RT) system including one or more acoustic generators (8500) to produce an inaudible acoustic signal. The acoustic generator(s), such as when coupled to a patient interface or air circuit of a respiratory therapy device, may provide inaudible acoustic signals indicative of one or more parameters, such as a flow rate or a pressure of the flow of air, or a type of or useable life of a component (e.g. patient interface). The system may have an acoustic receiver that may detect one or more acoustic signals from the acoustic generator, the RT system, the patient or the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Hayat CHAMTIE, Liam HOLLEY, Phillip Anthony BURNS
  • Patent number: 10758701
    Abstract: Methods of an apparatus determine a quantity of a body of water in a humidifier such as by indirect measurement. The quantity of water may be determined by measuring one or more properties or characteristics, from which the quantity of water may be inferred. Characteristics of a flow of air, the humidifier, and/or the body of water may be measured. The characteristics may be, for example, pressure, flow rate, noise, vibration, temperature, electrical or mechanical. These may be measured by one or more sensors, which may be located in the humidifier, RPT device, air circuit or the patient interface. The methods described may have advantages, for example in being able to detect the quantity of water without requiring sensors to be present in a disposable component, and in some cases, without introduction of additional sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew Roderick Bath, Matthew Rolf Harrington, Liam Holley, Ronald James Huby, Richard Llewelyn Jones, Ian Malcolm Smith
  • Publication number: 20200246564
    Abstract: An exchanger conduit permits temperature and/or humidity conditioning of a gas for a patient respiratory interface. In an example embodiment, a conduit has a first channel and a second channel where the first channel is configured to conduct an inspiratory gas and the second channel configured to conduct an expiratory gas. An exchanger is positioned along the first channel and the second channel to separate the first channel and the second channel. The exchanger is configured to transfer a component (e.g., temperature or humidity) of the gas of the second channel to the gas of the first channel. In some embodiments, an optional flow resistor may be implemented to permit venting at pressures above atmospheric pressure so as to allow pressure stenting of a patient respiratory system without a substantial direct flow from a flow generator of respiratory treatment apparatus to the patient during patient expiration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Liam HOLLEY, Paul Jan KLASEK, Robert Henry FRATER, Quangang YANG, Pallavi GOSAIN
  • Publication number: 20200215277
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Kai STUEBIGER, Justin John FORMICA, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Clancy John DENNIS, Liam HOLLEY