Patents by Inventor Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson
Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson 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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Publication number: 20240032898Abstract: The invention provides a sample collection device (1) for collection of a nasal sample from an individual. The sample collection device comprises: a frame (2) having at least one frame member (4) configured to be received and retained or accommodated within a nostril of the individual; and a collector element (8) provided on and/or carried by the at least one frame member (4) for receiving and collecting the nasal sample, which sample is usually in a liquid or semi-solid form. The collector element (8) is provided on and/or carried by the frame member (4) such that, when the frame member (4) is retained or accommodated within a nostril, the collector element (8) contacts and/or engages with an inner surface or tissue of the nasal cavity to receive and collect the sample. The invention also provides a sample collection kit (20) comprising the sample collection device (1) and a sample container (21) for receiving and storing the collector element (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley
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Publication number: 20230320889Abstract: A nasal dilator device comprises a substantially U-shaped body including a central portion arranged to span a septum of a nose when worn by a user and first and second leg members extending from the central portion in a first plane, a first cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a second plane and a second 5 cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a third plane, wherein the first and second cantilever rib members extend away from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: ASAP Breatheassist Pty LtdInventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
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Publication number: 20230320888Abstract: A nasal dilator device comprises a substantially U-shaped body including a central portion arranged to span a septum of a nose when worn by a user and first and second leg members extending from the central portion in a first plane. The device further comprises a first cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a second plane and a second cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a third plane, wherein the first and second cantilever rib members extend away from each other. The device further comprises a first intermediate section connecting an end of the first leg member to a proximal end of the first cantilever rib member, wherein the first intermediate section extends between the first plane and second plane and a second intermediate section connecting an end of the second leg member to a proximal end of the second cantilever rib member, wherein the second intermediate section extends between the first plane and the third plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: ASAP Breatheassist Pty Ltd.Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
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Patent number: 11717432Abstract: A nasal dilator device comprises a substantially U-shaped body including a central portion arranged to span a septum of a nose when worn by a user and first and second leg members extending from the central portion in a first plane, a first cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a second plane and a second 5 cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a third plane, wherein the first and second cantilever rib members extend away from each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: ASAP Breatheassist Pty LtdInventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
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Patent number: 11712361Abstract: A nasal dilator device comprises a substantially U-shaped body including a central portion arranged to span a septum of a nose when worn by a user and first and second leg members extending from the central portion in a first plane. The device further comprises a first cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a second plane and a second cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a third plane, wherein the first and second cantilever rib members extend away from each other. The device further comprises a first intermediate section connecting an end of the first leg member to a proximal end of the first cantilever rib member, wherein the first intermediate section extends between the first plane and second plane and a second intermediate section connecting an end of the second leg member to a proximal end of the second cantilever rib member, wherein the second intermediate section extends between the first plane and the third plane.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: ASAP Breatheassist Pty LtdInventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
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Publication number: 20220080138Abstract: A delivery device capable of being mounted or attached outside the nose to a nasal device, wherein said delivery device is adapted to deliver, spread or emit inhalable compositions or substances such as inhalable fumes from said delivery device to the nasal passages of the nose so as to be inhaled by the user, such as during respiration, when in use. Nasal devices such as nasal dilator devices comprising same, and cases for storing and housing same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley
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Patent number: 11154671Abstract: A nasal device comprises a first component and a second component and a connector for coupling the first component to the second component and configured to span a nasal septum of the user. The first component comprises a body for insertion into a nasal cavity of a nose of a user. The body comprises a loop structure having an inner surface defining an aperture and a reverse outer surface, the loop structure being configured for alignment with an interior contour of a nasal passage of the nose, a platform spanning the aperture defined by the inner surface of the loop structure, and a valve mechanism disposed on the platform for controlling fluid flow through the aperture. The first component further comprises at least one mount extending from the body.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: ASAP Breatheassist Pty LtdInventors: Justin Robert Armistead, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Toby James Hartley
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Patent number: 11090181Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a nasal dilator comprising a body for insertion into a nasal cavity of a nose. The body includes a loop structure having an inner surface, a reverse outer surface, a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The inner surface defines an aperture and the reverse outer surface is configured for urging against a nasal passage wall of the nose. The body further includes an arm member having a first end coupled to the loop structure and a free end, the arm member extending outwardly from the loop structure and configured to extend along a nasal passage of the nasal cavity and engage with an internal surface of a nostril of the nose.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: ASAP Breatheassist Pty LtdInventors: Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Toby James Hartley, Ashley Mark Turner
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Publication number: 20180168846Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a nasal dilator comprising a body for insertion into a nasal cavity of a nose. The body includes a loop structure having an inner surface, a reverse outer surface, a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The inner surface defines an aperture and the reverse outer surface is configured for urging against a nasal passage wall of the nose. The body further includes an arm member having a first end coupled to the loop structure and a free end, the arm member extending outwardly from the loop structure and configured to extend along a nasal passage of the nasal cavity and engage with an internal surface of a nostril of the nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Toby James Hartley, Ashley Mark Turner
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Publication number: 20170172783Abstract: A nasal dilator device comprises a substantially U-shaped body including a central portion arranged to span a septum of a nose when worn by a user and first and second leg members extending from the central portion in a first plane, a first cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a second plane and a second 5 cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a third plane, wherein the first and second cantilever rib members extend away from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
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Publication number: 20170119571Abstract: A nasal dilator device comprises a substantially U-shaped body including a central portion arranged to span a septum of a nose when worn by a user and first and second leg members extending from the central portion in a first plane. The device further comprises a first cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a second plane and a second cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a third plane, wherein the first and second cantilever rib members extend away from each other. The device further comprises a first intermediate section connecting an end of the first leg member to a proximal end of the first cantilever rib member, wherein the first intermediate section extends between the first plane and second plane and a second intermediate section connecting an end of the second leg member to a proximal end of the second cantilever rib member, wherein the second intermediate section extends between the first plane and the third plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
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Publication number: 20150314088Abstract: A device for improving flow of air through a nasal cavity of a wearer during activity such as cycling or running or like exercise substantially minimizing air flow resistance, the device including a substantially U-shaped body forming a bridge for spanning adjacent nasal cavities of a wearer; a first adjustable body and a second adjustable body mounted to opposite upright portions of the U-shaped body, the first and second bodies each having: a belt adjustable about an attachment mount on an upright portion of the U-shaped body; a rib extending outwardly and arcuately from a portion of the U-shaped body distal to the bridge, the each rib ending in a relatively large surface area portion connected to a portion of the belt, the large surface area portion of the each rib adapted for abutting internal wall surfaces of the nasal cavity of a wearer, and wherein the belt and rib form an open channel defining an air flow pathway within the nasal cavity; and whereby in an operating condition the belt or belts is tightType: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Nicholas Jon EDE, Michael Ralph Burgess JOHNSON, Robert Hueston HUMANN
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Publication number: 20150196420Abstract: There is disclosed herein a device for improving flow of air through the nasal cavity of wearer of the device, the device comprising a substantially U-shaped body forming a bridge for spanning the nostrils of a wearer when the device is in use; and a first body and a second body interconnected with opposite upright portions of the U-shaped body, each comprising a rib which extends outwardly from a portion of the U-shaped body distal to the bridge and ends in a section provided with padding which forms a relatively large surface area portion, wherein the first and second bodies are adjustable such that each relatively large surface area portion can be urged against a nostril wall, whereby resistance to flow of air is substantially reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2013Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: ASAP BREATHEASSIST PTY LTD.Inventors: Nicholas Jon Ede, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson
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Patent number: D726312Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: ASAP Breatheassist Pty LtdInventor: Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson
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Patent number: D753821Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: ASAP BREATHEASSIST PTY LTDInventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
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Patent number: D754850Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: ASAP BREATHEASSIST PTY LTDInventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
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Patent number: D754851Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: ASAP BREATHEASSIST PTY LTDInventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
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Patent number: D788913Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: ASAP BREATHEASSIST PTY LTDInventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley