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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Publication number: 20190105455Abstract: 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: December 11, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Eva NG, Robert Edward HENRY, Philip Rodney KWOK, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN
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Publication number: 20190099575Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: Resmed LimitedInventors: Craig David Edwards, Lachian 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: 10238822Abstract: A PAP system is adapted for treatment of respiratory disease or sleep disordered breathing. The PAP system includes headgear, a patient interface and a flow generator. The flow generator includes a blower adapted to provide pressurized breathable gas to a patient through the patient interface. The blower is at least partially vibrationally isolated from the patient's head by at least one foam layer mounted within the flow generator to secure the blower. The at least one foam layer is adapted to reduce the amount of transmitted vibration received by the patient. The flow generator further includes a mounting structure limiting an extent of a compression of the at least one foam layer due to the weight of the blower. The mounting structure includes at least one protrusion extending from an interior surface of the flow generator toward the blower.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Adam Francis Barlow, Clementine Le Loc'h, Dmitri Anatolievich Doudkine, Craig Edward Harris, Robert Edward Henry
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Patent number: 10188820Abstract: 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: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: 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: 10183138Abstract: 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 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Eva Ng, Robert Edward Henry, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan
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Publication number: 20190009046Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient for the treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) that is less obtrusive includes a nasal cannula, cannulae (2a, 2b), prongs, or pillows and may be sealed or unsealed with the nares of the patient in use. The cannula, pillows or prongs may be positioned on the face of the patient by a headgear (6). The cannula, pillows or prongs may be smaller, lighter, and/or less visible than other nasal cannula, cannulae, pillows or prongs and may therefore be less obtrusive to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Paul Jan KLASEK, Adam Vivian BENJAFIELD, Peter John SWEENEY, Richard SOKOLOV, Philip Rodney KWOK, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Robert Edward HENRY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Enrico BRAMBILLA, Dieter HEIDMANN, Glenn RICHARDS, Ian Frederick JOHNSON
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Patent number: 10166357Abstract: A respiratory mask for continuous positive airway pressure treatment includes a cushion adapted to be positioned against the face of a patient. The cushion is configured in a gasket arrangement around an entrance to the airways of the patient. The cushion is constructed from a polyurethane foam and has a thickness of greater than about 5 mm.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Lee James Veliss, Scott Douglas Brackenreg, Fiona Catherine Carroll, David Mark Gilliver, Bruce David Gregory, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Philip John Gunning, Robert Edward Henry, Philip Rodney Kwok, Gregory Robert Peake, Gerard Michael Rummery, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Clive Solari, Jamie Wehbeh
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Patent number: 10092720Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient for the treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) that is less obtrusive includes a nasal cannula, cannulae (2a, 2b), prongs, or pillows and may be sealed or unsealed with the nares of the patient in use. The cannula, pillows or prongs may be positioned on the face of the patient by a headgear (6). The cannula, pillows or prongs may be smaller, lighter, and/or less visible than other nasal cannula, cannulae, pillows or prongs and may therefore be less obtrusive to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michiel Kooij, Paul Jan Klasek, Adam Vivian Benjafield, Peter John Sweeney, Richard Sokolov, Philip Rodney Kwok, Gerard Michael Rummery, Scott Alexander Howard, Robert Edward Henry, Renee Frances Doherty, Enrico Brambilla, Dieter Heidmann, Glenn Richards, Ian Frederick Johnson
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Patent number: 10034995Abstract: A retractable tube for use in a respiratory apparatus for delivering a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient has an internal diameter of about 30 mm or less, a weight of about 500 g/m or less, and an unextended length of about 2 m or less. The retractable tube includes a portion that is extensible in a range of about 40%-400% in response to force applied to the tube, and the extensible portion is configured to return the tube to its unextended length in the absence of force applied to the tube. A respiratory apparatus for delivering a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes a flow generator to generate the flow and a patient interface to deliver the flow to the patient's airways. The flow generator and the patient interface are connected by a retractable tube. A method of delivering a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes connecting the flow generator and the patient interface using a retractable tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michiel Kooij, Gerard Michael Rummery, Robert Edward Henry
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Patent number: 10004867Abstract: 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. 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: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Robert Edward Henry, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Lance Ian Swift, Matthew Robin Wells
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Publication number: 20180161535Abstract: 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: February 9, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventor: Robert Edward Henry
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Patent number: 9962510Abstract: 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: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Eva Ng, Robert Edward Henry, Philip Rodney Kwok, Karthikeyan Selvarajan
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Publication number: 20180104431Abstract: A vent arrangement is provided to a mask or associated conduit to discharge exhaled gas from the mask to atmosphere. The vent arrangement is structured to diffuse the exhaust vent flow to produce less air jetting, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient and their bed partner. For example, the vent arrangement may include one or more grill components and/or media constructed and arranged to diffuse vent flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Eva NG, Robert Henry FRATER, Lee James VELISS, Barton John KENYON, Daniel Robert JUDSON, Robert Edward HENRY, Alison OLDENBURG, Renee Frances FLOWER, Michael John REID
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Publication number: 20180104430Abstract: 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: December 14, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Eva NG, Robert Edward HENRY, Philip Rodney KWOK, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN
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Patent number: 9937315Abstract: 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 tower headgear clips to attach a pair of lower side straps, said headgear connector including a fixed forehead support.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventor: Robert Edward Henry
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Patent number: 9937312Abstract: 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 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: 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, David Gilliver
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Publication number: 20180093062Abstract: A retractable tube for use in a respiratory apparatus for delivering a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient has an internal diameter of about 30 mm or less, a weight of about 500 g/m or less, and an unextended length of about 2 m or less. The retractable tube includes a portion that is extensible in a range of about 40%-400% of its unextended length in response to force applied to the tube, and the extensible portion is configured to return the tube to its unextended length in the absence of force, or reduced force, applied to the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Michiel Kooij, Gerard Michael Rummery, Robert Edward Henry
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Publication number: 20180064897Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: 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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Publication number: 20180001046Abstract: 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: September 12, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Robert Edward HENRY, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Andrew HURST, Fiona Catherine CARROLL
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Patent number: D819801Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Robert Edward Henry, Gerard Michael Rummery