Patents by Inventor Randolph Brian Kirkland

Randolph Brian Kirkland 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).

  • Publication number: 20230026216
    Abstract: A nasal cannula is described herein for respiratory therapy which includes a first gas supply tub with a distal end terminating in a first connector, and a nasal cannula body which includes a first end rotatably coupled to the first connector, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end, and a first nasal prong in fluid communication with the first gas supply tube. The first nasal prong is rotatable relative to the first gas supply tube about the longitudinal axis of the nasal cannula body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Felino V. Cortez, JR., George C. Dungan, II, Mark Kolnsberg, Charles Busey, Randolph Brian Kirkland, Karen Goldwalker, Meghan H. Kate
  • Patent number: 11291789
    Abstract: A nasal cannula is described herein for respiratory therapy which includes a first gas supply tub with a distal end terminating in a first connector, and a nasal cannula body which includes a first end rotatably coupled to the first connector, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end, and a first nasal prong in fluid communication with the first gas supply tube. The first nasal prong is rotatable relative to the first gas supply tube about the longitudinal axis of the nasal cannula body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Vapotherm, Inc.
    Inventors: Felino V. Cortez, Jr., George C. Dungan, II, Mark Kolnsberg, Charles Busey, Randolph Brian Kirkland, Karen Goldwalker, Meghan H. Kate
  • Publication number: 20180001045
    Abstract: A nasal cannula is described herein for respiratory therapy which includes a first gas supply tub with a distal end terminating in a first connector, and a nasal cannula body which includes a first end rotatably coupled to the first connector, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end, and a first nasal prong in fluid communication with the first gas supply tube. The first nasal prong is rotatable relative to the first gas supply tube about the longitudinal axis of the nasal cannula body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Felino V. Cortez, JR., George C. Dungan, II, Mark Kolnsberg, Charles Busey, Randolph Brian Kirkland, Karen Walker, Meghan H. Kate
  • Publication number: 20150237934
    Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed that permit positioning and restraint of medical equipment attached to an infant, as well as positioning and swaddling of the infant, to achieve close contact between the infant and a caregiver. An example apparatus includes: (a) a base having a first edge and a second edge that extend between a first end and a second end, wherein the base defines a foot pouch at the first end, (b) first and second lateral extensions each having a proximal end and a distal end, where the proximal ends of the first and second lateral extensions are coupled to the first and second edge of the base, respectively, (c) a head extension coupled to the second end of the base, and (d) at least one restraint coupled to one or more of the base, the first lateral extension, the second lateral extension, the head extension and the foot pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Lauren M. Kirkland, Randolph Brian Kirkland