Patents by Inventor Richard Sokolov
Richard Sokolov 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: 8945048Abstract: A plunger, a needle assembly and a retractable syringe comprising same are provided. The plunger comprises a plunger member and a plunger outer having a lock spring that prevents or impedes movement of the plunger member after needle retraction. The plunger further comprises another locking member for engaging the barrel to prevent or impede further movement of the plunger outer after delivery of fluid contents. The plunger member has a plunger seal which engages a retractable needle of the needle assembly for retraction. The retractable needle comprises a cannula and needle body with a plurality of fluid channels that co-operate with a fluid conduit of the plunger seal to efficiently direct fluid to the cannula. A needle retainer comprises a plurality of barbed arms releasably coupled to the needle body, whereby an ejector with tabs facilitates release of the retractable needle from the needle retainer to allow compressed spring-driven retraction.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Unitract Syringe Pty LtdInventors: Craig Stephen Thorley, Joseph Hermes Kaal, Richard Sokolov, Ernesto Hueso, Huw Wallis, Scott Chad, Christopher Dunn
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Publication number: 20150007822Abstract: A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes various structures to allow enhanced/tailored sealing and/or fit at selected locations on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Michael BERTHON-JONES, Michael Kassipillai GUNARATNAM, Richard SOKOLOV, Robin Garth HITCHCOCK, David John BASSIN, Gordon Joseph MALOUF, Peter Edward BATEMAN, Philip Rodney KWOK
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Publication number: 20140330217Abstract: A retractable needle is provided for a syringe comprising a barrel and a plunger that comprises a portion capable of engaging the retractable needle for retraction. The retractable needle comprises a cannula, a needle body having a plunger-engaging member, at least one aperture and an which is in fluid communication with the at least one aperture, wherein the at least one aperture is located between the plunger-engaging member and the elongate portion. The positioning of the at least one aperture distal to the plunger-engaging member maximizes the efficiency of fluid delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Craig Stephen Thorley, Joseph Hermes Kaal, Christopher Rafferty, Huw Umberto Wallis, Ernesto Hueso-Monis, Kamman Law, Richard Sokolov
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Publication number: 20140236044Abstract: An assembly for sampling bodily fluid, the assembly comprising a membrane penetration device comprising a membrane penetrating element for penetrating a bodily membrane to release a bodily fluid; and, a collector configured in a collection position to take up the released bodily fluid and retain the fluid for delivery to a test element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: ATOMO DIAGNOSTICS PTY LIMITEDInventors: John KELLY, Richard SOKOLOV, Ian Fredrick JOHNSON, Ernesto Monis HUESO, Eric SIU, Melody SHIUE, Kamman LAW, Johannes BEHRISCH
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Publication number: 20130323123Abstract: An integrated testing device and method are disclosed. The device includes an integral reservoir for a test fluid, and an actuator, so that the test fluid can be dispensed to facilitate the test.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: ATOMO DIAGNOSTICS PTY LIMITEDInventors: John Michael KELLY, Eric SIU, Alison Ruth NORCOTT, Christopher David DUNN, Ian Frederick JOHNSON, Ernesto Monis HUESO, Richard SOKOLOV
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Patent number: 8490623Abstract: A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes various structures to allow enhanced/tailored sealing and/or fit at selected locations on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael Berthon-Jones, Peter Edward Bateman, Donald Darkin, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Philip James Jenkinson, Susan Robyn Lynch, Gordon Joseph Malouf, Patrick John McAuliffe, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Gary Christopher Robinson, Richard Sokolov, Philip Thomas Stallard, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam
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Publication number: 20130131479Abstract: A composite diagnostic system comprising a support member having a membrane penetration element; a bodily fluid collection point positioned for collection of a bodily fluid released by application of the membrane penetration element to a user's body; a test material positioned in the support member such that in use the bodily fluid is brought into contact with the test material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: John Michael Kelly, Eric Siu, Alison Ruth Norcott, Christopher David Dunn, Ian Frederick Johnson, Ernesto Monis Hueso, Richard Sokolov
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Patent number: 8424530Abstract: 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: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: 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: 20130079716Abstract: A plunger, a needle assembly and a retractable syringe comprising same are provided. The plunger comprises a plunger member and a plunger outer having a lock spring that prevents or impedes movement of the plunger member after needle retraction. The plunger further comprises another locking member for engaging the barrel to prevent or impede further movement of the plunger outer after delivery of fluid contents. The plunger member has a plunger seal which engages a retractable needle of the needle assembly for retraction. The retractable needle comprises a cannula and needle body with a plurality of fluid channels that co-operate with a fluid conduit of the plunger seal to efficiently direct fluid to the cannula. A needle retainer comprises a plurality of barbed arms releasably coupled to the needle body, whereby an ejector with tabs facilitates release of the retractable needle from the needle retainer to allow compressed spring-driven retraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: UNITRACT SYRINGE PTY LTDInventors: Craig Stephen Thorley, Joseph Hermes Kaal, Richard Sokolov, Ernesto Hueso, Huw Wallis, Scott Chad, Christopher Dunn
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Publication number: 20130060202Abstract: A replaceable needle assembly is provided for a retractable syringe comprising a barrel and a plunger, whereby the retractable needle can be replaced by a user without affecting the retraction mechanism. A mounting member is removably mountable to the barrel by way of a screw-thread connection and a needle mount is removably coupled to the mounting member. A needle is mounted to the needle mount. The barrel comprises a needle mount retainer that comprises a plurality of fingers that engage the retractable needle mount to prevent inadvertent retraction. The plunger comprises a collapsible seal which maximizes the efficiency of fluid delivery prior to the plunger engaging the retractable needle mount for retraction. An initially compressed spring decompresses to drive retraction of the plunger and the engaged needle mount. A lock formed between the plunger and barrel prevents further use of the plunger after retraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: UNITRACT SYRINGE PTY LTDInventors: Craig Stephen Thorley, Joseph Hermes Kaal, Ian Johnson, Andrew Reade, Eric Siu, Richard Sokolov, Christopher Dunn
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Patent number: 8361035Abstract: A retractable syringe, plunger and releasable needle retaining assembly are provided. The retractable syringe typically has a glass barrel and is prefilled with fluid contents before use. The releasable needle retaining system comprises a retractable needle, a needle seal, a retaining member and an ejector member that is operable to release the retractable needle from the retaining member. The retaining member has a mating surface for mounting to a complementary mating surface of an interior wall of a syringe barrel. The plunger comprises a plunger outer, a plunger rod frangibly connected to a controlling member, a spring and a unitary plunger seal capable of engaging the retractable needle, wherein the plunger rod, plunger outer and the controlling member co-operate to releasably maintain the spring in an initially compressed state. After delivery of fluid contents of the syringe, the plunger forces the ejector member to release the retractable needle from the retaining member.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Unitract Syringe Pty Ltd.Inventors: Craig Stephen Thorley, Joseph Hermes Kaal, Chris Rafferty, Richard Sokolov, Ernesto Hueso, Huw Wallis, Steve Chi Truong
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Publication number: 20130008447Abstract: 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: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: 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: 8312881Abstract: 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 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: 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: 8312883Abstract: 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 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: 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: 8286636Abstract: 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: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: 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: 20120165697Abstract: A sampling device for collecting a bodily fluid, the device comprising a membrane penetration device including a membrane penetrating element for penetrating a membrane to release a bodily fluid and a collecting element adapted to take up the bodily fluid, the collecting element being engaged with the membrane penetration device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: ATOMO DIAGNOSTICS PTY LTDInventors: John Michael Kelly, Richard Sokolov, Ian Frederick Johnson, Ernesto Hueso Monis, Eric Siu
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Patent number: 8186352Abstract: 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 19, 2007Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: 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: D657863Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Milind C. Raje, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Jim Saada, Richard Sokolov
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Patent number: D685463Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: ResMed LimitdInventors: Lee James Veliss, Amal Shirley Amarasinghe, Angelene Marie Ozolins, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Bart Jeremy Caffin, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Christopher James Smith, Carmel Therese Harrington, Alison Ruth Norcott, Eric Siu, Ian Fredrick Johnson, Richard Sokolov
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Patent number: D706413Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Lee James Veliss, Amal Shirley Amarasinghe, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Carmel Therese Harrington, Eric Siu, Ian Frederick Johnson, Richard Sokolov