Patents by Inventor Patrick J. McAuliffe
Patrick J. McAuliffe 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: 9844640Abstract: A vent assembly for use with a mask assembly includes a first vent and a second vent having at least one different flow characteristic wherein the vent assembly can be switched between the first vent and the second vent to alter flow of exhaled gas from a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Donald Darkin, Patrick J. McAuliffe
-
Publication number: 20140174444Abstract: A vent assembly for use with a mask assembly includes a first vent and a second vent having at least one different flow characteristic wherein the vent assembly can be switched between the first vent and the second vent to alter flow of exhaled gas from a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Donald DARKIN, Patrick J. Mcauliffe
-
Patent number: 8042538Abstract: A mask system is provided to fit pre-adult patients, or patients having facial features that are very small or child-like, e.g., patients having dimensions in the lower 5%-10% of the population. For example, the headgear and/or cushion are dimensioned to accommodate this range of patients.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Anthony M. Ging, Philip R. Kwok, Gary C. Robinson, Bianto Santoso, Rachael E. Moore, Patrick J. McAuliffe
-
Publication number: 20080210237Abstract: A flow diverter valve is used in controlling the pressure and/or flow rate of a breathable gas supplied to the airways of a patient by a breathable gas flow generator supply apparatus during, for example, ventilatory assistance treatments such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The flow diverter valve includes a vane and a housing. The housing has an inlet port, an outlet port, and an exhaust port. The exhaust port opens to atmosphere, and the inlet port is in fluid communication with the flow generator. The outlet port is in fluid communication with a patient mask via a conduit. The vane is configured with respect to the housing such that a blower associated with the CPAP apparatus remains substantially unchoked, regardless of whether the vane is in the open or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Patrick J. McAuliffe, Denis L. Bullock
-
Patent number: 7036506Abstract: A flow diverter valve is used in controlling the pressure and/or flow rate of a breathable gas supplied to the airways of a patient by a breathable gas flow generator supply apparatus during, for example, ventilatory assistance treatments such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The flow diverter valve includes a vane and a housing. The housing has an inlet port, an outlet port, and an exhaust port. The exhaust port opens to atmosphere, and the inlet port is in fluid communication with the flow generator. The outlet port is in fluid communication with a patient mask via a conduit. The vane is configured with respect to the housing such that a blower associated with the CPAP apparatus remains substantially unchoked, regardless of whether the vane is in the open or closed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Patrick J. McAuliffe, Denis L. Bullock
-
Patent number: 6895964Abstract: A flow diverter valve is used in controlling the pressure and/or flow rate of a breathable gas supplied to the airways of a patient by a breathable gas flow generator supply apparatus during, for example, ventilatory assistance treatments such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The flow diverter valve includes a vane and a housing. The housing has an inlet port, an outlet port, and an exhaust port. The exhaust port opens to atmosphere, and the inlet port is in fluid communication with the flow generator. The outlet port is in fluid communication with a patient mask via a conduit. The vane is configured with respect to the housing such that a blower associated with the CPAP apparatus remains substantially unchoked, regardless of whether the vane is in the open or closed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Patrick J. McAuliffe, Denis L. Bullock
-
Publication number: 20040221850Abstract: A mask system is provided to fit pre-adult patients, or patients having facial features that are very small or child-like, e.g., patients having dimensions in the lower 5%-10% of the population. For example, the headgear and/or cushion are dimensioned to accommodate this range of patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Anthony M. Ging, Philip R. Kwok, Gary C. Robinson, Bianto Santoso, Rachael E. Moore, Patrick J. McAuliffe
-
Publication number: 20040194783Abstract: A flow diverter valve is used in controlling the pressure and/or flow rate of a breathable gas supplied to the airways of a patient by a breathable gas flow generator supply apparatus during, for example, ventilatory assistance treatments such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The flow diverter valve includes a vane and a housing. The housing has an inlet port, an outlet port, and an exhaust port. The exhaust port opens to atmosphere, and the inlet port is in fluid communication with the flow generator. The outlet port is in fluid communication with a patient mask via a conduit. The vane is configured with respect to the housing such that a blower associated with the CPAP apparatus remains substantially unchoked, regardless of whether the vane is in the open or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Patrick J. McAuliffe, Denis L. Bullock
-
Patent number: 6745770Abstract: A flow diverter valve is used in controlling the pressure and/or flow rate of a breathable gas supplied to the airways of a patient by a breathable gas flow generator supply apparatus during, for example, ventilatory assistance treatments such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The flow diverter valve includes a vane and a housing. The housing has an inlet port, an outlet port, and an exhaust port. The exhaust port opens to atmosphere, and the inlet port is in fluid communication with the flow generator. The outlet port is in fluid communication with a patient mask via a conduit. The vane is configured with respect to the housing such that a blower associated with the CPAP apparatus remains substantially unchoked, regardless of whether the vane is in the open or closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Patrick J. McAuliffe, Denis L. Bullock
-
Publication number: 20030127096Abstract: A flow diverter valve is used in controlling the pressure and/or flow rate of a breathable gas supplied to the airways of a patient by a breathable gas flow generator supply apparatus during, for example, ventilatory assistance treatments such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The flow diverter valve includes a vane and a housing. The housing has an inlet port, an outlet port, and an exhaust port. The exhaust port opens to atmosphere, and the inlet port is in fluid communication with the flow generator. The outlet port is in fluid communication with a patient mask via a conduit. The vane is configured with respect to the housing such that a blower associated with the CPAP apparatus remains substantially unchoked, regardless of whether the vane is in the open or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Patrick J. McAuliffe, Denis L. Bullock
-
Publication number: 20030029455Abstract: An apparatus and method, as embodied and broadly described herein, provide a respiratory mask for the application of positive pressure to the airways of a patient. The mask includes two chambers in which a first chamber is maintained with positive pressure with respect to the ambient pressure and contains a first opening which, when in use, is positioned against the patient's face. A second chamber, maintained at negative pressure with respect to the ambient pressure, contains a second opening which, when in use, is positioned against the patient's face, such that the face contacting area of the first opening is smaller than the face contacting area of the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Christopher G. Smith, Patrick J. McAuliffe