Patents by Inventor Martin Eifler
Martin Eifler 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: 12697456Abstract: A respiratory mask with an interface for the connection of at least two components, wherein the interface is round or oval and has a maximum diameter, and the components each make available at least one subregion of the interface. The component has a grip part which extends radially outward from the subregion and which is configured as a pressing surface or gripping means for fingers or the hand of an operator, wherein the component has two grip parts, wherein the subregions are in form-fit engagement with each other in an assembled state and are movable about a rotation axis (DA), for which purpose the grip part is rotatable to different rotation positions relative to the two grip parts.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2024Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: Loewenstein Medical Technology S.A.Inventors: Arnold Frerichs, Martin Bechtel, Martin Eifler, Joachim Gardein
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Publication number: 20260166253Abstract: A harness for a patient interface comprises, at least in some regions, an eyeglass tunnel which is configured and designed to at least partially receive at least one eyeglass arm. The eyeglass tunnel is in the temple portion of the harness, the temple portion being the portion of the harness which, after being placed on a head of a user, extends over a temple region of the head. The harness preferably comprises an inner fabric strand, a strengthening layer, a cushioning layer and an outer fabric strand.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2026Publication date: June 18, 2026Inventor: Martin EIFLER
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Patent number: 12564696Abstract: A harness for a patient interface comprises, at least in some regions, an eyeglass tunnel which is configured and designed to at least partially receive at least one eyeglass arm. The eyeglass tunnel is in the temple portion of the harness, the temple portion being the portion of the harness which, after being placed on a head of a user, extends over a temple region of the head. The harness preferably comprises an inner fabric strand, a strengthening layer, a cushioning layer and an outer fabric strand.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 3, 2026Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventor: Martin Eifler
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Publication number: 20260034328Abstract: A respiratory mask for supplying a patient with respiratory gas comprises a mask body for applying to mouth and/or nose of the patient, comprising a first and a second coupling receptacle and a tube connector for attachment of a breathing tube; a head harness for fixing the mask body with respect to the patient's face and comprising a first and a second strap for tensioning around the patient's head; a first and a second coupling element for coupling the head harness to the first and second coupling receptacle. Each coupling element comprises a coupling portion for coupling the coupling element to the respective coupling receptacle and a first and second strap receptacle for fastening the first and second strap and is configured in a particular way as set forth in the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2025Publication date: February 5, 2026Inventor: Martin EIFLER
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Patent number: 12521514Abstract: A respiratory mask featuring a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 13, 2026Assignee: Loewenstein Medical Technology S.A.Inventors: Gerd Schulz, Martin Eifler
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Patent number: 12496418Abstract: Disclosed is a mask bead for a patient interface that comprises a contact area, a nose bridge area having a width (B1), side areas, a base area, and a bearing area on a patient. The bearing area extends from the side areas, the base area and the nose bridge area to a central opening is being designed as a sealing lip which frames the central opening. The mask bead further has a maximum width (B2), the ratio B1 to B2 being one to three or greater.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: December 16, 2025Assignee: Loewenstein Medical Technology S.A.Inventor: Martin Eifler
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Patent number: 12496419Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask having a mask unit and having an emission device for discharging exhaled gas from the respiratory mask. The mask unit comprises a mask body and a connection unit which can be connected to the mask body for connection of a respiratory gas feed line. The emission device comprises a plurality of flow channels, which are arranged in at least one part of the mask unit. Here the emission device comprises at least one flow channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2023Date of Patent: December 16, 2025Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventor: Martin Eifler
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Patent number: 12478754Abstract: The present invention relates to a mask bead for a patient interface, comprising a nose bridge region, at least one side region, a base region, a mask bead attachment, and a bearing region on the patient. The bearing region extends from the side regions and the base region and also the nose bridge region to an opening and is designed as a sealing lip which frames the central opening which serves at least for the introduction of the nose of the patient. The mask bead is formed from at least one elastic material and comprises at least one support structure in the mask bead, which support structure is designed to in part face the bearing region and to in part face the mask bead attachment.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2023Date of Patent: November 25, 2025Assignee: Loewenstein Medical Technology S.A.Inventor: Martin Eifler
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Patent number: 12268814Abstract: A forehead support for supporting a respiratory mask having a forehead support stem and a forehead rest. The forehead rest comprises a guide bar which can be guided over a resilient element that is formed in the forehead support stem. The forehead support stem may be forked.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventor: Martin Eifler
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Publication number: 20240307646Abstract: A respiratory device comprising a connecting socket which is inserted at least partially into a rotary sleeve and is latched thereto. The connecting socket and the rotary sleeve are disposed between a respiration hose and a patient interface, the connecting socket having an external diameter which is smaller than the internal diameter of the rotary sleeve. The rotary sleeve comprises on its inner side latching elements which engage in latching elements on the external diameter of the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Martin EIFLER
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Publication number: 20240277964Abstract: A respiratory mask with an interface for the connection of at least two components, wherein the interface is round or oval and has a maximum diameter, and the components each make available at least one subregion of the interface. The component has a grip part which extends radially outward from the subregion and which is configured as a pressing surface or gripping means for fingers or the hand of an operator, wherein the component has two grip parts, wherein the subregions are in form-fit engagement with each other in an assembled state and are movable about a rotation axis (DA), for which purpose the grip part is rotatable to different rotation positions relative to the two grip parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Arnold FRERICHS, Martin BECHTEL, Martin EIFLER, Joachim GARDEIN
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Patent number: 12023444Abstract: Disclosed is a respiratory device comprising a connecting socket which is inserted at least partially into a rotary sleeve and is latched thereto. The connecting socket and the rotary sleeve are disposed between a respiration hose and a patient interface, the connecting socket having an external diameter which is smaller than the internal diameter of the rotary sleeve. The rotary sleeve comprises on its inner side latching elements which engage in latching elements on the external diameter of the socket.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventor: Martin Eifler
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Patent number: 12005191Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask with an interface for the connection of at least two components, wherein the interface is round or oval and has a maximum diameter, and the components each make available at least one subregion of the interface. The component has a grip part which extends radially outward from the subregion and which is configured as a pressing surface or gripping means for fingers or the hand of an operator, wherein the component has two grip parts, wherein the subregions are in form-fit engagement with each other in an assembled state and are movable about a rotation axis (DA), for which purpose the grip part is rotatable to different rotation positions relative to the two grip parts.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventors: Arnold Frerichs, Martin Bechtel, Martin Eifler, Joachim Gardein
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Publication number: 20240108838Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask having a mask unit and having an emission device for discharging exhaled gas from the respiratory mask. The mask unit comprises a mask body and a connection unit which can be connected to the mask body for connection of a respiratory gas feed line. The emission device comprises a plurality of flow channels, which are arranged in at least one part of the mask unit. Here the emission device comprises at least one flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventor: Martin EIFLER
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Patent number: 11883597Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask (1) having a mask unit (2) and having an emission device (3) for discharging exhaled gas from the respiratory mask (1). The mask unit (2) comprises a mask body (4) and a connection unit (5) which can be connected to the mask body (4) for connection of a respiratory gas feed line (101). The emission device (3) comprises a plurality of flow channels (6), which are arranged in at least one part of the mask unit (2). Here the emission device (3) comprises at least one flow channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventor: Martin Eifler
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Publication number: 20230372654Abstract: A breathing mask comprises a mask body, a mask bead, at least one mask wing, and at least one filter element. The mask bead is connected to the mask body, and the mask wing is connected to the mask body and/or the mask bead. The mask bead is formed at least in sections for contact on the skin of a user and presses against the skin of the user during use of the breathing mask in such a way that the breathing mask terminates essentially respiratory gas-tight. The mask bead includes a receptacle opening, which is configured to receive at least nose and mouth of the user during use of the breathing mask. The filter element is connected to the mask wing and is configured in such a way that respiratory gas can flow through it at least in some areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventor: Martin EIFLER
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Publication number: 20230277796Abstract: The present invention relates to a mask bead for a patient interface, comprising a nose bridge region, at least one side region, a base region, a mask bead attachment, and a bearing region on the patient. The bearing region extends from the side regions and the base region and also the nose bridge region to an opening and is designed as a sealing lip which frames the central opening which serves at least for the introduction of the nose of the patient. The mask bead is formed from at least one elastic material and comprises at least one support structure in the mask bead, which support structure is designed to in part face the bearing region and to in part face the mask bead attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventor: Martin EIFLER
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Patent number: 11679220Abstract: The present invention relates to a mask bead for a patient interface, comprising a nose bridge region, at least one side region, a base region, a mask bead attachment, and a bearing region on the patient. The bearing region extends from the side regions and the base region and also the nose bridge region to an opening and is designed as a sealing lip which frames the central opening which serves at least for the introduction of the nose of the patient. The mask bead is formed from at least one elastic material and comprises at least one support structure in the mask bead, which support structure is designed to in part face the bearing region and to in part face the mask bead attachment.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.Inventor: Martin Eifler
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Publication number: 20230158344Abstract: A breathing mask comprising a mask body, a mask bead, a strap holder and a filter device. Mask bead, strap holder and filter device are connected to the mask body and/or are part of the mask body. The breathing mask encloses the nose and mouth of the user, the mask bead partially delimiting a receiving opening for the nose and mouth. The filter device comprises at least one filter receptacle and at least one filter element. The mask bead has a bearing region configured as a sealing lip and is designed such that the breathing mask bears with the sealing lip on the facial skin around nose and mouth and provides a substantially leak-tight seal to respiratory gas. The filter device is at least in part exchangeable and respiratory gas can at least partially flow through it.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Arnold FRERICHS, Martin BECHTEL, Martin EIFLER, Anja GOTTSCHEWSKI
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Publication number: 20230065584Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask of modular construction. The main components are reduced to four parts and are provided by the mask body, the forehead support, the mask bead and the attachment piece. The design, according to the invention, of the outflow structure between mask body and forehead support makes apertures in the mask body unnecessary for this purpose. The strap coupling in the region of the mask body is made easier by a funnel-shaped guide structure such that it is possible in a simple manner even without seeing it.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Arnold FRERICHS, Martin BECHTEL, Martin EIFLER, Joachim GARDEIN