Patents by Inventor Matthew Robin Wells

Matthew Robin Wells 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).

  • Patent number: 11931512
    Abstract: A patient interface including a positioning and stabilizing structure that is configured to maintain a first seal-forming structure and a second seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position. The positioning and stabilizing structure comprises a frame coupled to the plenum chamber. The frame includes a central portion coupled to the plenum chamber outside of the cavity. The frame also includes a pair of arms that extend away from the central portion in a posterior direction past the second seal-forming structure. The pair of arms are more flexible than the central portion. The positioning and stabilizing structure also includes headgear straps coupled to the frame, which configured to provide a tensile force to the first seal-forming structure and to the second seal-forming structure into the patient's face via the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Matthew Eves, Andrew James Bate, Sebastien Deubel, Paul Derrick Watson, Matthew Robin Wells, Beng Hai Tan, Chee Keong Ong, Marvin Sugi Hartono, Han Cheng Lin
  • Publication number: 20230414893
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a headgear tube that provides support for the seal forming structure. The headgear tube includes a patient-contacting portion and a non-patient contacting portion that are joined along seams to form a gas passageway. The headgear tube may comprise a textile material and/or a foam material. Portions of the headgear tube may be imparted with greater rigidity than other portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, David James BRAUND, Andrew CHAN, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Matthew Robin WELLS, Paul Derrick WATSON
  • Patent number: 11759592
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a headgear tube that provides support for the seal forming structure. The headgear tube includes a patient-contacting portion and a non-patient contacting portion that are joined along seams to form a gas passageway. The headgear tube may comprise a textile material and/or a foam material. Portions of the headgear tube may be imparted with greater rigidity than other portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: RESMED PTY LTD
    Inventors: Adam Francis Barlow, David James Braund, Andrew Chan, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Matthew Robin Wells, Paul Derrick Watson
  • Publication number: 20230233787
    Abstract: A patient interface includes a frame assembly including connectors operatively attachable to headgear, a cushion assembly provided to the frame assembly and including a seal-forming structure structured to form a seal with the patient's nose and/or mouth, and an air delivery connector provided to the frame assembly and operatively connected to an air delivery tube for supplying the air at positive pressure along an air flow path. The cushion assembly is structured to releasably connect to the frame assembly independently of the air delivery connector. The air delivery connector is structured to releasably connect to the frame assembly independently of the cushion assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Amal Shirley AMARASINGHE, Ravikumar BALUCHAGI, Adam Francis BARLOW, Andrew James BATE, Emily Elizabeth BLANCH, David James BRAUND, Christopher Samuel CULLEN, Errol Savio Alex D'SOUZA, Bruce Richard DAVIES, Craig David EDWARDS, Christopher Andrew Wakeley GILL, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Thomas KIRBY, Kishore MARKAPURAM CHENGALVARAYAN, Holly Elizabeth MILLER, Lemmy NGA, Chia Ik TAN, Matthew Robin WELLS
  • Publication number: 20230191065
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a textile tube that also provides support for the seal forming structure. The textile tube includes an inner and outer layer that are joined along seams to form an air chamber or passageway. The textile tube can be pre-shaped so that the textile tube resiliently returns to a pre-determined shape prior to the introduction of pressurized air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, David James BRAUND, Andrew CHAN, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Matthew Robin WELLS, Paul Derrick WATSON
  • Patent number: 11590310
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a textile tube that also provides support for the seal forming structure. The textile tube includes an inner and outer layer that are joined along seams to form an air chamber or passageway. The textile tube can be pre-shaped so that the textile tube resiliently returns to a pre-determined shape prior to the introduction of pressurized air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Adam Francis Barlow, David James Braund, Andrew Chan, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Matthew Robin Wells, Paul Derrick Watson
  • Publication number: 20230039435
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a headgear tube that provides support for the seal forming structure. The headgear tube includes a patient-contacting portion and a non-patient contacting portion that are joined along seams to form a gas passageway. The headgear tube may comprise a textile material and/or a foam material. Portions of the headgear tube may be imparted with greater rigidity than other portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, David James BRAUND, Andrew CHAN, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Matthew Robin WELLS, Paul Derrick WATSON
  • Publication number: 20220323702
    Abstract: A patient interface including a positioning and stabilizing structure that is configured to maintain a first seal-forming structure and a second seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position. The positioning and stabilizing structure comprises a frame coupled to the plenum chamber. The frame includes a central portion coupled to the plenum chamber outside of the cavity. The frame also includes a pair of arms that extend away from the central portion in a posterior direction past the second seal-forming structure. The pair of arms are more flexible than the central portion. The positioning and stabilizing structure also includes headgear straps coupled to the frame, which configured to provide a tensile force to the first seal-forming structure and to the second seal-forming structure into the patient's face via the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew EVES, Andrew James BATE, Sebastien DEUBEL, Paul Derrick WATSON, Matthew Robin WELLS, Beng Hai TAN, Chee Keong ONG, Marvin Sugi HARTONO, Han Cheng LIN
  • Patent number: 11464932
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a headgear tube that provides support for the seal forming structure. The headgear tube includes a patient-contacting portion and a non-patient contacting portion that are joined along seams to form a gas passageway. The headgear tube may comprise a textile material and/or a foam material. Portions of the headgear tube may be imparted with greater rigidity than other portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Adam Francis Barlow, David James Braund, Andrew Chan, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Matthew Robin Wells, Paul Derrick Watson
  • Publication number: 20220126049
    Abstract: A patient interface includes a frame assembly including connectors operatively attachable to headgear, a cushion assembly provided to the frame assembly and including a seal-forming structure structured to form a seal with the patient's nose and/or mouth, and an air delivery connector provided to the frame assembly and operatively connected to an air delivery tube for supplying the air at positive pressure along an air flow path. The cushion assembly is structured to releasably connect to the frame assembly independently of the air delivery connector. The air delivery connector is structured to releasably connect to the frame assembly independently of the cushion assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Amal Shirley AMARASINGHE, Ravikumar BALUCHAGI, Adam Francis BARLOW, Andrew James BATE, Emily Elizabeth BLANCH, David James BRAUND, Christopher Samuel CULLEN, Errol Savio Alex D'SOUZA, Bruce Richard DAVIES, Craig David EDWARDS, Christopher Andrew Wakeley GILL, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Thomas KIRBY, Kishore MARKAPURAM CHENGALVARAYAN, Holly Elizabeth MILLER, Lemmy NGA, Chia Ik TAN, Matthew Robin WELLS
  • Publication number: 20220096774
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a headgear tube that provides support for the seal forming structure. The headgear tube includes a patient-contacting portion and a non-patient contacting portion that are joined along seams to form a gas passageway. The headgear tube may comprise a textile material and/or a foam material. Portions of the headgear tube may be imparted with greater rigidity than other portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, David James BRAUND, Andrew CHAN, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Matthew Robin WELLS, Paul Derrick WATSON
  • Patent number: 11278692
    Abstract: A patient interface includes a frame assembly (16100) including connectors operatively attachable to headgear, a cushion assembly (16175) including a shell (161800) and a seal-forming structure (16200) structured to form a seal with the patient's nose and/or mouth, and an air delivery connector (16600). The cushion assembly and air delivery connector are structured to releasably connect to the frame assembly independently of each other. A static face seal and separate static diametric seal between the shell (161800) and frame (16100). A dynamic face seal and separate dynamic diametric seal between the air delivery connector (16600) and frame (16100). Separate claims (FIG. 6) to a frame assembly (16100) with upper headgear connector arms (16134) including at least one slot (6146) (claim 17) or flexible portions (claim 22) to form hinges structured and arranged to conform to varying facial profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Amal Shirley Amarasinghe, Ravikumar Baluchagi, Adam Francis Barlow, Andrew James Bate, Emily Elizabeth Blanch, David James Braund, Christopher Samuel Cullen, Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Bruce Richard Davies, Craig David Edwards, Christopher Andrew Wakeley Gill, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Thomas Kirby, Kishore Markapuram Chengalvarayan, Holly Elizabeth Miller, Lemmy Nga, Chia Ik Tan, Matthew Robin Wells
  • Publication number: 20210370002
    Abstract: A mask apparatus for a respiratory treatment can permit delivery of breathable gas to a user. In one example, the mask may employ a frame and cushion to form a seal for both mouth and nose. The frame may be adapted for coupling with a respiratory treatment apparatus so as to permit communication of a pressurized gas from the respiratory treatment apparatus. The cushion, which may be foam, may have a substantially under the nose configuration or over the nose configuration. The mask may have a common plenum chamber for both nose and mouth. The cushion may further define a centrally open lip superior region. The cushion may be adapted to couple with the frame directly or to the frame in conjunction with a cushion support clip. Various features of the cushion may further promote sealing and comfort for the under the nose design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: ResMed Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Craig David EDWARDS, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Robert Edward HENRY, Andrew HUNG, Paul JAN KLASEK, Kam Man LAW, Grant Milton OVZINSKY, Stuart Norris PLASCOTT, Rupert Christian SCHEINER, James SUNG, Lance Ian SWIFT, Matthew Robin WELLS
  • Publication number: 20210252243
    Abstract: A patient interface for treating sleep disorder breathing includes a textile tube that also provides support for the seal forming structure. The textile tube includes an inner and outer layer that are joined along seams to form an air chamber or passageway. The textile tube can be pre-shaped so that the textile tube resiliently returns to a pre-determined shape prior to the introduction of pressurized air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Adam Francis BARLOW, David James BRAUND, Andrew CHAN, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Matthew Robin WELLS, Paul Derrick WATSON
  • Patent number: 11033704
    Abstract: A mask apparatus for a respiratory treatment can permit delivery of breathable gas to a user. In one example, the mask may employ a frame and cushion to form a seal for both mouth and nose. The frame may be adapted for coupling with a respiratory treatment apparatus so as to permit communication of a pressurized gas from the respiratory treatment apparatus. The cushion, which may be foam, may have a substantially under the nose configuration or over the nose configuration. The mask may have a common plenum chamber for both nose and mouth. The cushion may further define a centrally open lip superior region. The cushion may be adapted to couple with the frame directly or to the frame in conjunction with a cushion support clip. Various features of the cushion may further promote sealing and comfort for the under the nose design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventors: Craig David Edwards, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Robert Edward Henry, Andrew Hung, Paul Jan Klasek, Kam Man Law, Grant Milton Ovzinsky, Stuart Norris Plascott, Rupert Christian Scheiner, James Sung, Lance Ian Swift, Matthew Robin Wells
  • Patent number: 10987477
    Abstract: A mask apparatus for a respiratory treatment can permit delivery of breathable gas to a user. In one example, the mask may employ a frame and cushion to form a seal for both mouth and nose. The frame may be adapted for coupling with a respiratory treatment apparatus so as to permit communication of a pressurized gas from the respiratory treatment apparatus. The cushion, which may be foam, may have a substantially under the nose configuration or over the nose configuration. The mask may have a common plenum chamber for both nose and mouth. The cushion may further define a centrally open lip superior region. The cushion may be adapted to couple with the frame directly or to the frame in conjunction with a cushion support clip. Various features of the cushion may further promote sealing and comfort for the under the nose design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventors: Kam Man Law, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Matthew Robin Wells, Matthew Eves, Lemmy Nga, Gerard Michael Rummery, Shannon Day, Memduh Guney
  • Patent number: 10413692
    Abstract: A foam cushion assembly for a patient interface, the foam cushion assembly being adapted to couple with a patient interface frame, the cushion assembly comprising a substantially above the nose seal portion and a mouth seal portion, wherein the cushion assembly comprises a foam cushion arranged to form with the frame a common plenum chamber for sealing about the nose and mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Kam Man Law, Matthew Robin Wells
  • Publication number: 20190099575
    Abstract: A mask apparatus for a respiratory treatment can permit delivery of breathable gas to a user. In one example, the mask may employ a frame and cushion to form a seal for both mouth and nose. The frame may be adapted for coupling with a respiratory treatment apparatus so as to permit communication of a pressurized gas from the respiratory treatment apparatus. The cushion, which may be foam, may have a substantially under the nose configuration or over the nose configuration. The mask may have a common plenum chamber for both nose and mouth. The cushion may further define a centrally open lip superior region. The cushion may be adapted to couple with the frame directly or to the frame in conjunction with a cushion support clip. Various features of the cushion may further promote sealing and comfort for the under the nose design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Resmed Limited
    Inventors: Craig David Edwards, Lachian Richard Goldspink, Robert Edward Henry, Andrew Hung, Paul Jan Klasek, Kam Man Law, Grant Milton Ovzinsky, Stuart Norris Plascott, Rupert Christian Scheiner, James Sung, Lance Ian Swift, Matthew Robin Wells
  • Patent number: 10188820
    Abstract: A mask apparatus for a respiratory treatment can permit delivery of breathable gas to a user. In one example, the mask may employ a frame and cushion to form a seal for both mouth and nose. The frame may be adapted for coupling with a respiratory treatment apparatus so as to permit communication of a pressurized gas from the respiratory treatment apparatus. The cushion, which may be foam, may have a substantially under the nose configuration or over the nose configuration. The mask may have a common plenum chamber for both nose and mouth. The cushion may further define a centrally open lip superior region. The cushion may be adapted to couple with the frame directly or to the frame in conjunction with a cushion support clip. Various features of the cushion may further promote sealing and comfort for the under the nose design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Craig David Edwards, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Robert Edward Henry, Andrew Hung, Paul Jan Klasek, Kam Man Law, Grant Milton Ovzinsky, Stuart Norris Plascott, Rupert Christian Scheiner, James Sung, Lance Ian Swift, Matthew Robin Wells
  • Publication number: 20180250486
    Abstract: A patient interface includes a frame assembly (16100) including connectors operatively attachable to headgear, a cushion assembly (16175) including a shell (161800) and a seal-forming structure (16200) structured to form a seal with the patient's nose and/or mouth, and an air delivery connector (16600). The cushion assembly and air delivery connector are structured to releasably connect to the frame assembly independently of each other. A static face seal and separate static diametric seal between the shell (161800) and frame (16100). A dynamic face seal and separate dynamic diametric seal between the air delivery connector (16600) and frame (16100). Separate claims (FIG. 6) to a frame assembly (16100) with upper headgear connector arms (16134) including at least one slot (6146) (claim 17) or flexible portions (claim 22) to form hinges structured and arranged to conform to varying facial profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Amal Shirley AMARASINGHE, Ravikumar BALUCHAGI, Adam Francis BARLOW, Andrew James BATE, Emily Elizabeth BLANCH, David James BRAUND, Christopher Samuel CULLEN, Errol Savio Alex D'SOUZA, Bruce Richard DAVIES, Craig David EDWARDS, Christopher Andrew Wakeley GILL, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK, Thomas KIRBY, Kishore MARKAPURAM CHENGALVARAYAN, Holly Elizabeth MILLER, Lemmy NGA, Chia Ik TAN, Matthew Robin WELLS