Patents by Inventor Robert Edward Styles
Robert Edward Styles 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: 9463295Abstract: A cushion comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame from which extends a membrane. The membrane is spaced away from the rim of the frame, and its outer surface is of substantially the same shape as the rim. The seal forming portion thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face. The shape of the seal forming portion is particularly suited to effectively seal the difficult region of the facial contour that is the crease between the sides of the nose and the face.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles
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Patent number: 9421339Abstract: A patient interface for use with the administration of CPAP therapy to a patient, comprising: a body for connection with a supply of pressurized breathable gas pressurized above ambient; and a compliant patient contacting element to communicate the pressurized gas to at least the patient's nasal passages, the element including a multilayered cushioning interface, the interface comprising an interior layer and an exterior layer being provided in spaced relation to the interior layer, the exterior layer being elastically and resiliently movable towards and away the interior layer in use. Along at least a portion of the perimeter of the exterior layer, a surface of the exterior layer is deformable from the spaced relation to abut against and contact against a surface of the interior layer in dependence at least in part on a deformation force applied to the exterior layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles
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Publication number: 20140360506Abstract: A full-face cushion comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame from which extends a membrane. The frame has a scalloped edge by which the cushion is affixed to a mask body to form a full-face mask. The membrane has an aperture into which the wearer's nose is received. The member is spaced away from the rim of the frame, and its outer surface is of substantially the same shape as the rim. Respective notches receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose and lips are received through the aperture into the chamber within the mask body. The seal forming portion thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the bottom lip and the chin, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose. The shape of the seal forming portion is particularly suited to effectively seal the difficult region of the facial contour that is the crease between the sides of the nose and the face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Robert Edward STYLES, Gregory Scott SMART
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Patent number: 8813748Abstract: A full-face cushion comprises a frame and a membrane. The membrane has an aperture into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane is spaced away from the frame. Respective notches receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose and lips are received through the aperture into the chamber within the mask body. The seal forming portion thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the bottom lip and the chin, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles, Gregory Scott Smart
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Publication number: 20140137871Abstract: A patient interface for use with the administration of CPAP therapy to a patient, comprising: a body for connection with a supply of pressurized breathable gas pressurized above ambient; and a compliant patient contacting element to communicate the pressurized gas to at least the patient's nasal passages, the element including a multilayered cushioning interface, the interface comprising an interior layer and an exterior layer being provided in spaced relation to the interior layer, the exterior layer being elastically and resiliently movable towards and away the interior layer in use. Along at least a portion of the perimeter of the exterior layer, a surface of the exterior layer is deformable from the spaced relation to abut against and contact against a surface of the interior layer in dependence at least in part on a deformation force applied to the exterior layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: RESMED LIMTEDInventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Robert Edward STYLES
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Patent number: 8636006Abstract: A mask for use with the administration of CPAP therapy includes a mask body for connection with a supply of breathable gas pressurized above ambient; and a compliant patient contacting element including a multilayered cushioning interface. The interface has an interior layer and an exterior layer provided in spaced relation to the interior layer when the mask is not in use. The exterior layer is elastically and resiliently movable towards and away the interior layer in use. Only the exterior layer forms a contacting seal with the patient in use.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles
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Publication number: 20130340762Abstract: A cushion comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame from which extends a membrane. The membrane is spaced away from the rim of the frame, and its outer surface is of substantially the same shape as the rim. The seal forming portion thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face. The shape of the seal forming portion is particularly suited to effectively seal the difficult region of the facial contour that is the crease between the sides of the nose and the face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Robert Edward STYLES
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Patent number: 8522783Abstract: A cushion includes a substantially triangularly shaped frame from which extends a membrane. The frame has a scalloped edge by which the cushion is affixed to a mask body. The membrane has an aperture into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane is spaced away from the rim of the frame. The wearer's nose is received through the aperture into the chamber within the mask body. The shape of the seal forming portion is particularly suited to effectively seal the difficult region of the facial contour that is the crease between the sides of the nose and the face.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles
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Patent number: 8186348Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Perry David Lithgow, Jonathan Paul Harrison, Jonathan Lee Liston, Robert Stephen Matchett, Robert Edward Styles
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Publication number: 20120090618Abstract: A full-face cushion comprises a frame and a membrane. The membrane has an aperture into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane is spaced away from the frame. Respective notches receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose and lips are received through the aperture into the chamber within the mask body. The seal forming portion thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the bottom lip and the chin, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney KWOK, Robert Edward STYLES, Gregory Scott SMART
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Publication number: 20120090612Abstract: A cushion includes a substantially triangularly shaped frame from which extends a membrane. The frame has a scalloped edge by which the cushion is affixed to a mask body. The membrane has an aperture into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane is spaced away from the rim of the frame. The wearer's nose is received through the aperture into the chamber within the mask body. The shape of the seal forming portion is particularly suited to effectively seal the difficult region of the facial contour that is the crease between the sides of the nose and the face.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles
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Patent number: 8113203Abstract: 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-á-vis the mask and/or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Perry David Lithgow, Robert Edward Styles, Zdzislaw Antoni Ziolkowski, Philip Rodney Kwok
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Patent number: 8056561Abstract: A full-face cushion (30B) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30B) is affixed to a mask body (46) to form a full-face mask (60B). The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into which the wearer's nose is received. The member (34) is spaced away from the rim (40) of the frame (32), and its outer surface (41) is of substantially the same shape as the rim (40). Respective notches (42, 44) receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose and lips are received through the aperture (38) into the chamber within the mask body (46). The seal forming portion (45) thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the bottom lip and the chin, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles, Gregory Scott Smart
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Patent number: 7950392Abstract: A cushion includes a substantially triangularly shaped frame from which extends a membrane. The frame has a scalloped edge by which the cushion is affixed to a mask body. The membrane has an aperture into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane is spaced away from the rim of the frame. The wearer's nose is received through the aperture into the chamber within the mask body. The shape of the seal forming portion is particularly suited to effectively seal the difficult region of the facial contour that is the crease between the sides of the nose and the face.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles
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Patent number: 7614400Abstract: 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-á-vis the mask and/or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Resmed LimitedInventors: Perry David Lithgow, Robert Edward Styles, Zdzislaw Antoni Ziolkowski, Philip Rodney Kwok
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Patent number: 7610916Abstract: A forehead support adapted to be secured to a respiratory mask includes a joining member for securing to the mask and a cushion frame pivotally mounted to the joining member. The cushion frame is adapted to locate one or more forehead cushions. The cushion frame is adapted to pivot relative to the joining member. The cushion frame is selectively lockable at two or more predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Perry David Lithgow, Jonathan Paul Harrison, Jonathan Lee Liston, Robert Matchett, Robert Edward Styles
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Patent number: 7243651Abstract: A nasal cushion (30) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30) is affixed to a mask body. The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane (34) is spaced away from the rim (40) of the frame (32), and its outer surface (41) is of substantially the same shape as the rim (40). Respective notches (42,44) receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose is received through the aperture (38) into the chamber within the mask body (46). The seal forming portion (45) thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the base of the nose and the upper lip, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles
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Patent number: 7178527Abstract: A nasal cushion (30) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30) is affixed to a mask body. The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane (34) is spaced away from the rim (40) of the frame (32), and its outer surface (41) is of substantially the same shape as the rim (40). Respective notches (42, 44) receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose is received through the aperture (38) into the chamber within the mask body (46). The seal forming portion (45) thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the base of the nose and the upper lip, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles
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Patent number: 7069933Abstract: A full-face cushion (30B) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30B) is affixed to a mask body (46) to form a full-face mask (60B). The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into which the wearer's nose is received. The member (34) is spaced away from the rim (40) of the frame (32), and its outer surface (41) is of substantially the same shape as the rim (40). Respective notches (42, 44) receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose and lips are received through the aperture (38) into the chamber within the mask body (46). The seal forming portion (45) thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the bottom lip and the chin, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles, Gregory Scott Smart
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Patent number: 6871649Abstract: A nasal cushion (30) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30) is affixed to a mask body. The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane (34) is spaced away from the rim (40) of the frame (32), and its outer surface (41) is of substantially the same shape as the rim (40). Respective notches (42,44) receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose is received through the aperture (38) into the chamber within the mask body (46). The seal forming portion (45) thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the base of the nose and the upper lip, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Robert Edward Styles