Patents by Inventor Philip R. Kwok
Philip R. Kwok 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: 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
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Patent number: 8042546Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Philip R. Kwok, Robin G. Hitchcock, Lee J. Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry D. Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan R. Lynch
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Publication number: 20110162655Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Philip R. Kwok, Robin G. Hitchcock, Lee J. Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry D. Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan R. Lynch
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Patent number: 7900635Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Philip R. Kwok, Robin G. Hitchcock, Lee J. Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry D. Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan R. Lynch
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Publication number: 20110041855Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Philip R. Kwok, Robin G. Hitchcock, Lee J. Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry D. Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan R. Lynch, Muditha P. Dantanarayana, Rachel E. Moore
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Publication number: 20100229869Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface, opposite the front surface, and adapted in use to face the patient. The frame defines an inner wall and an outer wall extending from the rear surface, the inner and outer walls being spaced to define a channel therebetween. A cushion is removably attachable to the frame such that the cushion and frame are repeatably engagable with and disengagable from one another. The cushion includes a side wall to be inserted into the channel of the frame, the side wall having a first interlocking surface that engages a second interlocking surface provided in the channel when the cushion and frame are engaged with one another. The first and second interlocking surfaces interlock with one another to removably attach the cushion to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Anthony M. GING, Saad Nasr, Philip R. Kwok, Rachael E. Moore, Andrew M. Price
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Patent number: 7743767Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface, opposite the front surface, and adapted in use to face the patient. The frame defines an inner wall and an outer wall extending from the rear surface, the inner and outer walls being spaced to define a channel therebetween. A cushion is removably attachable to the frame such that the cushion and frame are repeatably engagable with and disengagable from one another. The cushion includes a side wall to be inserted into the channel of the frame, the side wall having a first interlocking surface that engages a second interlocking surface provided in the channel when the cushion and frame are engaged with one another. The first and second interlocking surfaces interlock with one another to removably attach the cushion to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Anthony M. Ging, Saad Nasr, Philip R. Kwok, Rachael E. Moore, Andrew M. Price
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Publication number: 20100051033Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system that adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-รก-vis the mask and/or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Perry D. Lithgow, Robert E. Styles, Zdzislaw A. Ziolkowski, Philip R. Kwok
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Publication number: 20100012129Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a respiratory mask and a forehead support secured to the mask via a joining member. The forehead support includes a cushion frame pivotably mounted to the joining member so as to be pivotably movable relative to the mask when the cushion frame is secured to the mask. At least one cushion is mounted on the cushion frame. A finger-operated adjustment control member is provided to the cushion frame. The finger-operated adjustment control member is manually manipulable to adjust a position of the cushion frame relative to the joining member along a predetermined path generally towards and away from the patient's forehead.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip R. Kwok, Michael K. Gunaratnam, Perry D. Lithgow, Jonathan P. Harrison, Jonathan L. Liston, Robert S. Matchett, Robert E. Styles
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Patent number: 7600513Abstract: A connector arrangement joining a respiratory mask and headgear is adapted for single-handed disengagement by the patient. A first, rigid connector part 470 is formed into the rigid mask frame 400, with a mating second connector 600 attached to a strap of the headgear. The connectors are held away from the patient's face by the connection to the mask frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2002Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Philip R. Kwok
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Patent number: 7597100Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. An elbow assembly is swivelably coupled to the front surface of the frame, the elbow assembly including one or more vent openings. A removable vent cover is detachably connected to the elbow assembly such that the vent cover is positioned in covering relation with respect to the one or more vent openings. The vent cover includes a main body and at least one vent aperture for gas washout. The vent cover includes a ring-shaped base defining an aperture into which a portion of the elbow assembly is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Anthony M. Ging, Philip R. Kwok, Saad Nasr
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Publication number: 20090114227Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a rigid mask frame and a cushion. A clip secures the cushion to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Gregory S. Smart, Philip R. Kwok
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Publication number: 20090095298Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Philip R. Kwok, Robin G. Hitchcock, Lee J. Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry D. Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan R. Lynch
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Patent number: 7461656Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Philip R. Kwok, Robin G. Hitchcock, Lee J. Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry D. Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan R. Lynch
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Publication number: 20080264421Abstract: A forehead support for a respiratory mask assembly includes a cushion frame including one or more openings structured to receive one or more forehead cushions. The one or more openings are angled downwardly, as viewed from the side, so as to properly orient the one or more forehead cushions with respect to the patient's forehead in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip R. Kwok, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Aaron Samuel Davidson
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Patent number: 7406965Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a frame and a forehead support secured to the frame. The forehead support includes a joining member secured to an upper portion of the frame and a cushion frame movably mounted to the joining member. One of the joining member and cushion frame includes a pair of shafts and the other of the joining member and cushion frame includes a pair of openings. The pair of shafts are respectively received in the pair of openings to couple the cushion frame to the joining member and enable the cushion frame to move relative to the joining member. Each of the shafts has a non-circular cross section defining a major longitudinal axis that is angled forwardly of a vertical axis of one of the joining member and cushion frame so as to angle toward a front portion of one the joining member and cushion frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2004Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip R. Kwok, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Aaron Samuel Davidson
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Patent number: D581041Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Rachael E. Moore, Philip R. Kwok, Andrew M. Price, Saad Nasr, Anthony M. Ging
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Patent number: D585981Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Rachael E. Moore, Philip R. Kwok, Andrew M. Price, Saad Nasr, Anthony M. Ging
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Patent number: D588690Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Anthony M. Ging, Philip R. Kwok, Saad Nasr
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Patent number: D650064Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael K. Gunaratnam, Philip R. Kwok, Robin G. Hitchcock, Lee J. Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry D. Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan R. Lynch, Rachael E. Moore