Patents by Inventor Paul Maxwell

Paul Maxwell 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING THERAPY COMPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20170209664
    Abstract: A breathing assistance unit for providing pressurized heated humidified air to a user is configured to increase user compliance. The breathing assistance unit comprises means for generating positive emotional and cognitive states of a user about the therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Venkata Subbarao Potharaju, Christie Jayne Stanton, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Yi-Cheng Sun, Hayden Owen Briscoe, Samuel Frew, Steven John Worthington, Philip John Dickinson, Cameron Jon Haxton, Robin Lynn Randolph
  • PATIENT INTERFACE AND ASPECTS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170119988
    Abstract: A patient interface has a single loop headstrap and a mask for covering at least the nostrils of the user. The single loop headstrap extends from the mask at either end. A short length of supple conduit is coupled to the mask by a swivel or ball joint to allow rotation of the conduit relative to the mask through different angles and orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Olivia Marie Allan, Arvin San Jose Gardiola, Lewis George Gradon, Wen Dong Huang, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Mark Arvind McLaren, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Silas Sao Jin Siew
  • PRESSURE CONTROLLED EXHAUST VENT
    Publication number: 20170087329
    Abstract: A patient interface includes a mask body, an elbow, a connector and a conduit. Any one or more of the mask body, the elbow, the connector and the conduit includes a bias flow vent. The bias flow vent is configured to deform with the application of pressure but not fully collapse such that an orifice size defined by the bias flow vent can vary with the application of pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Brett John HUDDART, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Matthew James PEDERSEN, Hamish Joshua ROSE, Fadi Karim Moh'd MASHAL, Thomas Mark RICHARDSON, Simon MITTERMEIER, Max Leon BETTERIDGE
  • PATIENT INTERFACE AND ASPECTS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170072155
    Abstract: A patient interface has a single loop headstrap and a mask for covering at least the nostrils of the user. The single loop headstrap extends from the mask at either end. A short length of supple conduit is coupled to the mask by a swivel or ball joint to allow rotation of the conduit relative to the mask through different angles and orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Olivia Marie Allan, Arvin San Jose Gardiola, Lewis George Gradon, Wen Dong Huang, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Mark Arvind McLaren, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Silas Sao Jin Siew
  • Method and apparatus for increasing therapy compliance
    Patent number: 9579480
    Abstract: A breathing assistance unit for providing pressurized heated humidified air to a user increases user compliance. The breathing assistance unit generates positive emotional and cognitive states of a user about the therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Venkata Subbarao Potharaju, Christie Jayne Stanton, Andrew Paul Maxwell Simon, Yi-Cheng Sun, Hayden Owen Briscoe, Samuel Frew, Steven John Worthington, Philip John Dickinson, Cameron Jon Haxton, Robin Lynn Randolph
  • TRACHEOSTOMY GUARD
    Publication number: 20170049982
    Abstract: A tracheostomy guard couples with a patient interface to reduce the risk of occlusion of the patient interface. The tracheostomy guard has features that may prevent accidental disconnection from the patient interface while enabling suction to be applied to a patient. The tracheostomy guard may prevent patient secretions from being communicated with a caregiver in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen William KAVERMANN, Andrew Chi Lup LAU, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON
  • HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170007798
    Abstract: A gas humidification system can have a conduit defining a gas passageway. A mass of a first absorbent material can be located in the conduit. A mass of a second absorbent material can cover at least a part of the surface of the conduit. An orifice can be located on the conduit to allow communication between the first and second absorbent materials. A heating element can be placed within, on, around, or near the first absorbent material. The heating element can heat up moisture in or on the first absorbent material such that the moisture is encouraged to join gases passing through the gas humidification system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Guohua BAO, Nordyn ALAMI
  • REMOTE DIAGNOSIS AND CANCELLATION OF PASSIVE INTERMODULATION
    Publication number: 20160366605
    Abstract: A passive intermodulation detection system is provided to remotely identify passive intermodulation at a base station site and diagnose the type of intermodulation and location of the non-linearity that is the source of the passive intermodulation. The passive intermodulation detection system can generate a test signal in a first band that is transmitted by an antenna. Another antenna can receive a signal in another band, and the passive intermodulation detection system can analysis the received signal to determine whether an intermodulation product due to a non-linearity is present. Based on the type of intermodulation product, period, order, frequency, and etc., the type and location of the non-linearity can be identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Ernest Tsui, Peter Richard Wong, Paul Maxwell, YOUNG SUH
  • RESPIRATORY INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20160325067
    Abstract: Interfaces for positive pressure therapy having a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly are disclosed herein. The connection port assembly has a ball joint connection with the mask assembly and includes a quick release button for easily disconnecting the gases source conduit from the mask assembly. The mask assembly may include a bias flow vent that is formed separately and attached to the mask assembly. The headgear assembly encircles the rear region of the user's head and may include at least some portions that are substantially non-stretchable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan David HARWOOD, Christopher Earl NIGHTINGALE, Gregory James OLSEN, Craig Robert PRENTICE, Daniel John SMITH, Brett John HUDDART, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Olivia Marie ALLAN
  • RESPIRATORY MASK WITH CHEEK SUPPORTS
    Publication number: 20160310686
    Abstract: A respiratory mask can have a frame supporting a sealing arrangement. Various features of the frame and sealing arrangement can improve comfort and reduce the occurrence of pressure sores. The frame can include cheek supports that have a large surface area configured to spread loads over a greater area of the patient's face and therefore reduce the forces applied to the face and the occurrence of point loads. The seal can have a main body that includes a spring with a silicone skin, wherein the spring applies a substantially constant force to the face and/or nares of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Jonathan David Harwood
  • HME AND COMPACT BREATHING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160250438
    Abstract: An adjustable heat and moisture exchanger (HME) for use with a breathing apparatus to humidify air comprising: an inlet for coupling to a source of air, and an outlet for delivering air to a patient and an air flow path between them, HME material in the flow path with two or more surfaces exposed to the air flow path to exchange humidity between patient air flow and an inlet air flow, at least one adjuster for adjusting the configuration of the HME material and/or the air flow to alter the air flow over the surfaces of the HME material to alter the exchange of humidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan David Harwood, Andrew John Partington, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon
  • A USER INTERFACE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME
    Publication number: 20160202853
    Abstract: A breathing apparatus with a user interface comprising a display for displaying at least one menu item, a first button operable to sequentially cycle through and display a plurality of menu items, a second and optionally third button operable to configure a parameter of the selected menu item, and a fourth button operable to confirm the change of a parameter of the selected menu item, wherein the parameter is a respiratory parameter and/or other breathing apparatus parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Bernhard Florian Lamprecht, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon
  • PATIENT INTERFACE AND ASPECTS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160166792
    Abstract: A patient interface has a single loop headstrap and a mask for covering at least the nostrils of the user. The single loop headstrap extends from the mask at either end. A short length of supple conduit is coupled to the mask by a swivel or ball joint to allow rotation of the conduit relative to the mask through different angles and orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Olivia Marie Allan, Arvin San Jose Gardiola, Lewis George Gradon, Wen Dong Huang, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Mark Arvind McLaren, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Silas Sao Jin Siew
  • HEADGEAR ASSEMBLIES AND INTERFACE ASSEMBLIES WITH HEADGEAR
    Publication number: 20160144146
    Abstract: A headgear system and/or an interface assembly incorporating a headgear system that, in some configurations, is configured to transform from elasticated or “stretchy” behavior to “inelastic” behavior at least in response to normal or expected forces encountered during the intended therapy. In some configurations, upon fitment to the head of a user, the system automatically adjusts toward or to an appropriate size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Brett John Huddart, Jeroen Hammer, Matthew Robert Geoff Slight, Vitaly Kapelevich, David Monroy Felix, Jason Allan Klenner, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING THERAPY COMPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20160101256
    Abstract: A breathing assistance unit for providing pressurized heated humidified air to a user is configured to increase user compliance. The breathing assistance unit comprises means for generating positive emotional and cognitive states of a user about the therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Venkata Subbarao Potharaju, Christie Jayne Stanton, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Yi-Cheng Sun, Hayden Briscoe, Samuel Frew, Steven John Worthington, Philip Dickinson, Cameron Jon Haxton, Robin L. Randolph
  • FLEXIBLE MASK COUPLING
    Publication number: 20160067442
    Abstract: Mask interfaces having mask frames and mask seals are disclosed. Headgear and breathing conduits can be connected to the mask interfaces. The connection between the mask seals and the mask frames can enable movement of the mask seals relative to the mask frames. The relative movement may be at the mounting locations of the mask seals and mask frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Brett John Huddart
  • PATIENT INTERFACE AND ASPECTS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160038707
    Abstract: A patient interface has a single loop headstrap and a mask for covering at least the nostrils of the user. The single loop headstrap extends from the mask at either end. A short length of supple conduit is coupled to the mask by a swivel or ball joint to allow rotation of the conduit relative to the mask through different angles and orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Olivia Marie Allan, Arvin San Jose Gardiola, Lewis George Gradon, Wen Dong Huang, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Mark McLaren, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Silas Sao Jin Siew
  • Method and apparatus for increasing therapy compliance
    Patent number: 9220865
    Abstract: A breathing assistance unit for providing pressurized heated humidified air at to a user is configured to increase user compliance. The breathing assistance unit has means for generating positive emotional and cognitive states of a user about the therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Venkata Subbarao Potharaju, Christie Jayne Stanton, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Yi-Cheng Sun, Hayden Briscoe, Samuel Frew, Steven John Worthington, Philip Dickinson, Cameron Jon Haxton, Robin L. Randolph
  • Breathing apparatus
    Patent number: D753812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Douglas Richard Wright, Yi-cheng Sun, Peter Lawrence Grylls, Paul Fleming Buckley
  • Headgear assembly for a patient interface
    Patent number: D762844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Wen Dong Huang, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon