Patents by Inventor Murray William Lee
Murray William Lee 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: 8955517Abstract: A forehead support for a mask assembly includes a frame connector provided to a mask frame, a forehead cushion support movably mounted to the frame connector for generally linear movement between retracted and extended positions with respect to the frame connector, and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector and threadably engaged with the forehead cushion support such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the forehead cushion support to be moved between the retracted and extended positions. The adjustment knob includes a resilient prong having a ratchet bump. The ratchet bump is adapted to selectively engage a series of ridges provided to the frame connector to provide indexed incremental adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Vincent Chu, Mark Bertinetti, Joshua A. Gudiksen, Scott A. Howard, Susan R. Lynch, Eva Ng, Phillip Thomas Stallard, Murray William Lee, Matthew Eves, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara
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Patent number: 8944062Abstract: A forehead support for a mask assembly includes a frame connector provided to a mask frame, a forehead cushion support movably mounted to the frame connector for generally linear movement between retracted and extended positions with respect to the frame connector, and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector and threadably engaged with the forehead cushion support such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the forehead cushion support to be moved between the retracted and extended positions. The adjustment knob includes a resilient prong having a ratchet bump. The ratchet bump is adapted to selectively engage a series of ridges provided to the frame connector to provide indexed incremental adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Vincent Chu, Mark Bertinetti, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Scott Alexander Howard, Susan Robyn Lynch, Eva Ng, Philip Thomas Stallard, Murray William Lee, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Matthew Eves
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Publication number: 20140318547Abstract: A mask assembly that includes a mask frame; a frame connector; a forehead support comprising a tube and a forehead cushion support plate, the forehead cushion support plate extending perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the tube; and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector, wherein the tube is movably mounted to the frame connector for linear movement with respect to said frame connector, and further wherein the tube includes at least one split that allows deflection of the tube when inserting the tube into the frame connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Vincent Chu, Mark Bertinetti, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Scott Alexander Howard, Susan Robyn Lynch, Eva Ng, Phillip Thomas Stallard, Murray William Lee, Matthew Eves, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara
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Publication number: 20130319421Abstract: A face mask assembly (FMA) for supplying breathable gas to a wearer. The face mask assembly (FMA) includes a mask frame including a support, a facial cushion attached to the mask frame, and a forehead support. The forehead support includes a forehead cushion assembly and an adjustment knob operatively coupled to the forehead cushion assembly. The adjustment knob is threadably engaged with the forehead cushion assembly such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the mask frame to be moved between retracted and extended positions with respect to the forehead cushion assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Robin Garth HITCHCOCK, Eva Ng, Vincent Chu, George Giles Campbell, Errol Savvio Alex D'Souza, Scott Alexander Howard, Murray William Lee, Paul Stewart Huxtable, Geoffrey Crumblin, Nicholas John Roseby
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Publication number: 20130306066Abstract: An elbow assembly for a mask system includes an elbow including a slot and a port, an anti-asphyxia valve adapted to be received within the slot and including a flap portion adapted to selectively close the port depending on the presence of pressurized gas, and a support member to secure the anti-asphyxia valve to the elbow. The support member includes a slot that is adapted to interlock with a protrusion provided to the anti-asphyxia valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN, Christopher Scott SKIPPER, Joshua Adam GUDIKSEN, Steven John LUBKE, Alison OLDENBURG, Murray William LEE
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Publication number: 20130306076Abstract: A forehead support for a mask assembly includes a frame connector provided to a mask frame, a forehead cushion support movably mounted to the frame connector for generally linear movement between retracted and extended positions with respect to the frame connector, and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector and threadably engaged with the forehead cushion support such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the forehead cushion support to be moved between the retracted and extended positions. The adjustment knob includes a resilient prong having a ratchet bump. The ratchet bump is adapted to selectively engage a series of ridges provided to the frame connector to provide indexed incremental adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Vincent CHU, Mark Bertinetti, Joshua A. Gudiksen, Scott A. Howard, Susan R. Lynch, Eva Ng, Phillip Thomas Stallard, Murray William Lee, Matthew Eves, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara
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Patent number: 8517024Abstract: An elbow assembly for a mask system includes an elbow including a slot and a port, an anti-asphyxia valve adapted to be received within the slot and including a flap portion adapted to selectively close the port depending on the presence of pressurized gas, and a clip member to secure the anti-asphyxia valve to the elbow. The clip member includes a slot that is adapted to interlock with a protrusion provided to the anti-asphyxia valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Christopher Scott Skipper, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Steven John Lubke, Alison Oldenburg, Murray William Lee
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Publication number: 20130008439Abstract: An elbow assembly for a mask system includes an elbow including a slot and a port, an anti-asphyxia valve adapted to be received within the slot and including a flap portion adapted to selectively close the port depending on the presence of pressurized gas, and a clip member to secure the anti-asphyxia valve to the elbow. The clip member includes a slot that is adapted to interlock with a protrusion provided to the anti-asphyxia valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Christopher Scott Skipper, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Steven John Lubke, Alison Oldenburg, Murray William Lee
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Patent number: 8342181Abstract: An elbow assembly for a mask system includes an elbow including a slot and a port, an anti-asphyxia valve adapted to be received within the slot and including a flap portion adapted to selectively close the port depending on the presence of pressurized gas, and a clip member to secure the anti-asphyxia valve to the elbow. The clip member includes a slot that is adapted to interlock with a protrusion provided to the anti-asphyxia valve.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Christopher Scott Skipper, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Steven John Lubke, Alison Oldenburg, Murray William Lee
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Publication number: 20120138063Abstract: A mask system (10) includes a frame (20) defining a breathing chamber, a cushion (40) provided to the frame and adapted to form a seal with the patient's face, and a shroud (50) provided to the frame and adapted to attach headgear. The shroud includes a retaining mechanism structured to connect the shroud to the frame. The retaining mechanism includes both a taper lock arrangement and a retaining clip arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Resmed Ltd.Inventors: Matthew Eves, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana, Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Stuart Norris Plascott, Jamie Graeme Wehbeh, Murray William Lee
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Publication number: 20120103340Abstract: A forehead support for a mask assembly includes a frame connector provided to a mask frame, a forehead cushion support movably mounted to the frame connector for generally linear movement between retracted and extended positions with respect to the frame connector, and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector and threadably engaged with the forehead cushion support such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the forehead cushion support to be moved between the retracted and extended positions. The adjustment knob includes a resilient prong having a ratchet bump. The ratchet bump is adapted to selectively engage a series of ridges provided to the frame connector to provide indexed incremental adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Vincent CHU, Mark BERTINETTI, Joshua Adam GUDIKSEN, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Susan Robyn LYNCH, Eva NG, Philip Thomas STALLARD, Murray William LEE, Shiva Kumar SHANMUGA SUNDARA, Matthew EVES
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Publication number: 20110088699Abstract: A cushion assembly for use with a respiratory mask includes a bladder filled with the combination of a gel having a first indentation hardness and a gel having a second indentation hardness.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Christopher Scott Skipper, Enrico Brambilla, Renee Frances Doherty, Mattew David Spruell, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Lee James Veliss, Melanie Lucia Cariola, Alicia Kristiane Wells, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Fiona Catherine Carroll, Scott Alexander Howard, Gregory Robert Peake, Michael John Reid, Murray William Lee, Grant Moiler, Victor Eduardo Solis, Johannes Nickol, Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang, Teresa Wang, David Robert Meadows
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Publication number: 20100236549Abstract: An elbow assembly for a mask system includes an elbow including a slot and a port, an anti-asphyxia valve adapted to be received within the slot and including a flap portion adapted to selectively close the port depending on the presence of pressurized gas, and a clip member to secure the anti-asphyxia valve to the elbow. The clip member includes a slot that is adapted to interlock with a protrusion provided to the anti-asphyxia valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Christopher Scott Skipper, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Steven John Lubke, Alison Oldenburg, Murray William Lee
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Patent number: D613853Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Eva Ng, Vincent Chu, Mark Bertinetti, Scott Alexander Howard, Murray William Lee, Philip Thomas Stallard, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Patent number: D635661Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Thomas Stallard, Victor Eduardo Solis, Neil Raymond Shaddick, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Alison Oldenburg, Eva Ng, Susan Robyn Lynch, Murray William Lee, Scott Alexander Howard, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Matthew Eves, Vincent Chu, Mark Bertinetti, Melanie Lucia Cariola
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Patent number: D655808Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Thomas Stallard, Scott Alexander Howard, Susan Robyn Lynch, Murray William Lee, Melanie Lucia Cariola
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Patent number: D665494Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Thomas Stallard, Victor Eduardo Solis, Neil Raymond Shaddick, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Alison Oldenburg, Eva Ng, Susan Robyn Lynch, Murray William Lee, Scott Alexander Howard, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Matthew Eves, Vincent Chu, Mark Bertinetti, Melanie Lucia Cariola
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Patent number: D677778Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Resmed LimitedInventors: Eva Ng, Vincent Chu, Mark Bertinetti, Scott Alexander Howard, Murray William Lee, Philip Thomas Stallard, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Patent number: D691714Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Eva Ng, Vincent Chu, Mark Bertinetti, Scott Alexander Howard, Murray William Lee, Philip Thomas Stallard, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Patent number: D703313Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Eva Ng, Vincent Chu, Mark Bertinetti, Scott Alexander Howard, Murray William Lee, Philip Thomas Stallard, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Susan Robyn Lynch