Patents by Inventor Robert Edward Henry
Robert Edward Henry 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: 11179534Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Robert Edward Henry, Christopher James Smith, Anthony Paul Barbara, Adam Francis Barlow, Craig David Edwards, Martin Forrester, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Kirrily Michele Haskard, William Laurence Hitchcock, Ralph Jourdan, Murray William Lee, Frederick Arlet May, Gerard Michael Rummery, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Chia Ik Tan, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Lemmy Nga, Hason Tin-Yan Ho, Gregory Scott Smart
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Publication number: 20210316101Abstract: A system of breathing arrangements for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes at least first and second cushion components, e.g., full-face, nasal, nasal prongs, nose tip, and/or a combination of any of the above, including a nasal or full-face cushion and nasal prongs/nozzles combination, etc., that are different from one another in at least one aspect, and a common frame assembly configured to support each of the first and second cushion components. Various embodiments are directed to a full-face or nasal mask used with a frame having lateral connector portions having a stiffening member. The mask assembly may include a nose height adjustment device for the height of the cushion, or a cushion adjustment member by which the position of the cushion may be adjusted relative to the frame. The mask assembly may include a chin strap assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Eva NG, Robert Edward HENRY, Philip Rodney KWOK, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN
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Patent number: 11135386Abstract: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventors: Robert Edward Henry, Gregory Robert Peake
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Patent number: 11052211Abstract: A system of breathing arrangements for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes at least first and second cushion components, e.g., full-face, nasal, nasal prongs, nose tip, and/or a combination of any of the above, including a nasal or full-face cushion and nasal prongs/nozzles combination, etc., that are different from one another in at least one aspect, and a common frame assembly configured to support each of the first and second cushion components. Various embodiments are directed to a full-face or nasal mask used with a frame having lateral connector portions having a stiffening member. The mask assembly may include a nose height adjustment device for the height of the cushion, or a cushion adjustment member by which the position of the cushion may be adjusted relative to the frame. The mask assembly may include a chin strap assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Eva Ng, Robert Edward Henry, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan
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Publication number: 20210178198Abstract: A patient interface assembly is configured to deliver a positively pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface assembly includes a patient interface configured to sealingly engage the patient's face and comprises a chamber configured to receive the pressurized flow of breathable gas. The patient interface assembly also includes headgear configured to support the patient interface on the patient's head and be tightened to one of a plurality of discrete tension settings. The headgear includes a tensioning element that is configured to contract in length to one of a plurality of discrete lengths when subjected to an electrical signal. Each discrete length of the tensioning element corresponds to a respective one of the plurality of discrete headgear tension settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Robert Edward HENRY, Philip Rodney KWOK, Philip John GUNNING, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN, James MORRISON, Paul Anthony GREEN, Christopher Kingsley BLUNSDEN, Gregory Robert PEAKE, Christopher John BAXTER
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Patent number: 11033704Abstract: A mask apparatus for a respiratory treatment can permit delivery of breathable gas to a user. In one example, the mask may employ a frame and cushion to form a seal for both mouth and nose. The frame may be adapted for coupling with a respiratory treatment apparatus so as to permit communication of a pressurized gas from the respiratory treatment apparatus. The cushion, which may be foam, may have a substantially under the nose configuration or over the nose configuration. The mask may have a common plenum chamber for both nose and mouth. The cushion may further define a centrally open lip superior region. The cushion may be adapted to couple with the frame directly or to the frame in conjunction with a cushion support clip. Various features of the cushion may further promote sealing and comfort for the under the nose design.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventors: Craig David Edwards, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Robert Edward Henry, Andrew Hung, Paul Jan Klasek, Kam Man Law, Grant Milton Ovzinsky, Stuart Norris Plascott, Rupert Christian Scheiner, James Sung, Lance Ian Swift, Matthew Robin Wells
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Patent number: 11020558Abstract: A patient interface includes a sealing arrangement adapted to provide an effective seal with the patient's nose, an inlet conduit arrangement adapted to deliver breathable gas to the sealing arrangement, and a cover that substantially encloses the sealing arrangement and/or the inlet conduit arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Lee James Veliss, Philip John Gunning, Robert Edward Henry, Gregory Robert Peake, Bruce David Gregory, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Clive Solari, Scott Douglas Brackenreg
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Patent number: 10974008Abstract: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Inventors: Robert Edward Henry, Gregory Robert Peake
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Patent number: 10960239Abstract: A patient interface assembly is configured to deliver pressurized gas to the patient's airways. The patient interface assembly includes a patient interface structure that is configured to sealingly engage the patient's face. The patient interface includes a receptacle. The patient interface assembly further includes headgear configured to support the patient interface structure on the patient's head. The headgear includes a clip that is receivable by the receptacle. The receptacle and the clip together form a multiple stage connection arrangement in which each of the multiple stages corresponds to an interlocked position of the clip in the receptacle. Each stage is associated with a corresponding range of headgear tension.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Robert Edward Henry, Philip Rodney Kwok, Philip John Gunning, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, James Morrison, Paul Anthony Green, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden, Gregory Robert Peake, Christopher John Baxter
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Publication number: 20210060280Abstract: A mask for delivering breathable gas to a patient at positive pressure to treat sleep disordered breathing, may comprise: a rigid mask frame having a bore and an interfacing structure, the interfacing structure being located on the rigid mask frame and along a peripheral edge of the bore, said mask frame having no built-in or integral headgear attachment points; a sealing cushion provided to the rigid mask frame and adapted to form a seal with the patient's face, the rigid mask frame and the sealing cushion together forming, at least partly, a breathing cavity; and a headgear connector adapted to engage the interfacing structure with a snap-fit, said headgear connector including a pair of lower headgear clip anchors adapted to be engaged with respective ones of a pair of lower headgear clips to attach a pair of lower side straps, said headgear connector including a fixed forehead support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventor: Robert Edward HENRY
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Publication number: 20210046270Abstract: A respiratory mask, a mould for a respiratory mask, as well as to a method for producing a respiratory mask are disclosed, in which manufacturability and usability of respiratory masks are improved. A respiratory mask is disclosed for administering a breathable gas to a patient, the respiratory mask comprising a first component formed from a flexible material and a second component formed from a material that is more rigid than the flexible material, wherein the first component is formed onto the second component by an overmoulding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Johann Sebastian BURZ, Achim BIENER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Philip Rodney KWOK, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN, Robert Edward HENRY
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Publication number: 20210030987Abstract: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Robert Edward Henry, Gregory Robert Peake
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Publication number: 20210001074Abstract: An air delivery conduit for conveying breathable gas from a positive airway pressure device to a patient interface includes a tubular wall structure constructed from a textile material. A reinforcing structure may be provided to the wall structure that is structured to prevent kinking or collapsing of the wall structure. The wall structure may include a warp having a plurality of lengthwise textile warp threads arranged in a circle and a weft having a textile weft thread that is woven through the warp threads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventor: Robert Edward HENRY
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Publication number: 20200398011Abstract: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Robert Edward Henry, Gregory Robert Peake
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Patent number: 10864341Abstract: A respiratory mask, a mould for a respiratory mask, as well as to a method for producing a respiratory mask are disclosed, in which manufacturability and usability of respiratory masks are improved. A respiratory mask is disclosed for administering a breathable gas to a patient, the respiratory mask comprising a first component formed from a flexible material and a second component formed from a material that is more rigid than the flexible material, wherein the first component is formed onto the second component by an overmoulding process.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Robert Edward Henry
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Patent number: 10864342Abstract: A mask for delivering breathable gas to a patient at positive pressure to treat sleep disordered breathing, may comprise: a rigid mask frame having a bore and an interfacing structure, the interfacing structure being located on the rigid mask frame and along a peripheral edge of the bore, said mask frame having no built-in or integral headgear attachment points; a sealing cushion provided to the rigid mask frame and adapted to form a seal with the patient's face, the rigid mask frame and the sealing cushion together forming, at least partly, a breathing cavity; and a headgear connector adapted to engage the interfacing structure with a snap-fit, said headgear connector including a pair of lower headgear clip anchors adapted to be engaged with respective ones of a pair of lower headgear clips to attach a pair of lower side straps, said headgear connector including a fixed forehead support.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventor: Robert Edward Henry
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Publication number: 20200368480Abstract: A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Fiona Catherine CARROLL
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Publication number: 20200338292Abstract: A washout vent formed of or treated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, or a vent coated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, reduces noise and/or minimizes or precludes the formation of blockage in the vent pathway due to outflow of gas from a respiratory mask. One or the other or combinations of hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials may be used to repel or wick moisture away to minimize or preclude moisture buildup on vent surfaces and/or clogging of vent pathways, particularly when using humidified air. Sintered porous plastic hydrophobic or hydrophilic materials are utilized and the porosity may be varied integrally within the vent membrane or by forming the vent from layers of materials having different porosities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Lee James VELISS, Robert Edward HENRY
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Publication number: 20200330712Abstract: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Robert Edward Henry, Gregory Robert Peake
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Patent number: 10806885Abstract: A cushion for a patient interface includes two or more bladders arranged in concentric relation. Each of the bladders includes a face-contacting portion adapted to engage the patient's face, and each of the bladders is adapted to be pressurized independently from one another. At least one of the bladders is an active bladder that is pressurized to at least a sealing pressure to form a continuous seal with the patient's face in use.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Robert Edward Henry, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Philip John Gunning, Christopher John Baxter