Patents by Inventor Robert Eibl
Robert Eibl 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: 20190298964Abstract: A water reservoir for an apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas includes a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of liquid and a conductive portion provided to the base. The conductive portion is adapted to thermally engage with a heater plate to allow thermal transfer of heat from the heater plate to the volume of liquid. The conductive portion includes a thin film comprising a non-metallic material, and the thin film includes a wall thickness less than about 1 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Christian BAYER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Mark BERTINETTI, Johann Serbastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Martin KASPARBAUER, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS
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Patent number: 10317098Abstract: The present technology relates to a tub for a humidifier comprising a container made of a first material, a heating element, and a lining made of a second, preferably biocompatible, material different from the first material, wherein the container comprises a base and a side wall defining a reservoir for a supply of liquid to be evaporated, the heating element is provided on the base of the container, and the lining covers the heating element and a substantial portion of the inner surface of the side wall of the container.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Christian Bayer, Robert Eibl, Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang, Jens Rothfuss, Johannes Nickol, Andreas Kirchberger
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Publication number: 20190117924Abstract: It is discloses a patient interface comprising a seal forming portion, a pad, and a cushion. The seal forming portion may comprise a base surface and a plurality of fibers fixed to and extending away from said base surface for contacting a patient's skin. The cushion may comprise at least along a portion of the circumference a first structure having an elongate section joined with at least one end section oriented substantially perpendicular or at an angle to the elongate section. A first end A of the elongate section may be connected or connectable to a frame member. The end section may be provided at an opposing second end B of the elongate section. The pad may comprise a resilient foam material layer with the seal forming portion. The pad may be adapted to be connected to the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Christian BAYER, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS
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Patent number: 10207070Abstract: It is discloses a patient interface 3000 comprising a seal forming portion 11, a pad 10, and a cushion 20. The seal forming portion 11 may comprise a base surface 111 and a plurality of fibers 112 fixed to and extending away from said base surface 111 for contacting a patient's skin. The cushion 20 may comprise at least along a portion of the circumference a first structure 22 having an elongate section 24 joined with at least one end section 26 oriented substantially perpendicular or at an angle to the elongate section 24. A first end A of the elongate section 24 may be connected or connectable to a frame member 30. The end section 26 may be provided at an opposing second end B of the elongate section 24. The pad 10 may comprise a resilient foam material layer with the seal forming portion 11. The pad 10 may be adapted to be connected to the cushion 20.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Christian Bayer, Achim Biener, Johann Sebastian Burz, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Bernd Christoph Lang, Johannes Nickol, Jens Rothfuss
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Patent number: 10149954Abstract: A kit including a device which provides breathable gas to a patient and a specific facing, the device including a unit which provides a flow of breathable gas, a processor which drives the unit, and a receiving region which receives the specific facing. The unit and the processor provide the breathable gas in at least two different modes of operation, and a specific mode of operation can be selected out of the at least two modes by attaching the specific facing onto the receiving region.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Bernd Christoph Lang, Andreas Kirchberger, Johannes Nickol, Achim Biener, Jens Rothfuss, Johann Sebastian Burz, Robert Eibl, Christian Bayer, Craig Harris
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Publication number: 20170151407Abstract: The technology provides for a cushion assembly or a tool for forming the cushion assembly for a patient interface delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways. The cushion assembly has an inferior surface and a mask connection portion, and includes a pad arranged on the inferior surface for sealingly contacting a wearer's face in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Bernd Christoph LANG, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS, Robert EIBL, Christian BAYER
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Patent number: 9642977Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a filled hollow structure, preferably a cushion for a breathing mask. According to said method, a hollow structure of a first material having a cavity is produced, wherein the hollow structure has an inlet to and an outlet from the cavity. The hollow structure is positioned on a tool for holding the hollow structure. Subsequently a second material is inserted through the inlet into the cavity, while gas present in the cavity can escape through the outlet. Finally, the inlet and/or the outlet is sealed. During the step of inserting the second material through the inlet into the cavity the outlet resists flow of said second material.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Johannes Nickol, Jens Rothfuss, Sebastian Burz, Robert Eibl, Bernd Lang
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Publication number: 20170087322Abstract: The present technology relates to a pad for forming a seal forming structure against a user's skin for use with a patient interface, the pad comprising, a base layer, a fibre layer comprising a plurality of fibers for contacting a patient's skin, and a connection layer for connecting the fibers to the base material, wherein the base layer and/or the fibre layer is/are adapted to act as a reservoir for substances. Furthermore, it relates to a set of pads, a kit and a patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Bernd Christoph LANG, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Christian BAYER, Anne Claude Andrée Armelle REISER
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Publication number: 20170082116Abstract: A respiratory apparatus for treating a patient with a respiratory disorder includes a blower configured to generate a supply of pressurized breathable gas. The blower includes a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The gas outlet is configured to deliver the generated supply of pressurized breathable gas to an outlet of the respiratory apparatus for delivery to the patient. The blower also includes an impeller configured to rotate to generate the supply of pressurized gas. The impeller has a single shroud with a plurality of blades extending from a surface of the shroud in an upstream direction relative to the direction of flow of the pressurized breathable gas. Each of the plurality of blades radiate outwards from a hub in the shroud. The hub is configured to receive a motor shaft. In addition, the outer diameter of the shroud varies between maximum portions with a maximum outer diameter and minimum portions with a minimum outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Adel NIBU, Johannes NICKOL, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Bernd Christoph LANG, Saad NASR, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Christian BAYER
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Patent number: 9512856Abstract: The invention relates to a patient ventilation or breathing device and components therefore for use in all forms of respiratory apparatus ventilation systems including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, positive airway pressure therapy, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and particularly Bi-Level therapy and treatment for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and for various other respiratory disorders and diseases. The invention particularly relates to a blower, to a blade, to a gasket, to a cable, to an impeller, to a gas inlet and inlet member, to an improved air path or fluid flow path and components thereof, and/or to a modular ventilation or breathing device as referred to above and particularly incorporating one or more of the other aspects of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Adel Nibu, Johannes Nickol, Achim Biener, Johann Sebastian Burz, Bernd Christoph Lang, Saad Nasr, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Christian Bayer
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Publication number: 20160271350Abstract: The present specification is directed to a seal forming structure for a patient interface for delivery of air to a patient's airway, wherein the seal forming structure comprises a first section of a thermoformable material and a second section of another material. The present specification is also directed to a patient interface comprising such a seal forming structure, wherein the patient interface further comprises a shell. The specification is also directed to methods for manufacturing such a patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Bernd Christoph LANG, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Christian BAYER
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Publication number: 20160001029Abstract: It is discloses a patient interface 3000 comprising a seal forming portion 11, a pad 10, and a cushion 20. The seal forming portion 11 may comprise a base surface 111 and a plurality of fibers 112 fixed to and extending away from said base surface 111 for contacting a patient's skin. The cushion 20 may comprise at least along a portion of the circumference a first structure 22 having an elongate section 24 joined with at least one end section 26 oriented substantially perpendicular or at an angle to the elongate section 24. A first end A of the elongate section 24 may be connected or connectable to a frame member 30. The end section 26 may be provided at an opposing second end B of the elongate section 24. The pad 10 may comprise a resilient foam material layer with the seal forming portion 11. The pad 10 may be adapted to be connected to the cushion 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Christian BAYER, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS
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Publication number: 20150128945Abstract: A patient interface that provides breathable gas to a person has a face engaging cushion that includes an internal cavity. In the internal cavity fluid is located, and a control means that is capable of communicating with the fluid can incite change to a property or to properties of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Johannes NICKOL, Robert EIBL, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Achim BIENER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Adel NIBU, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Jens ROTHFUSS
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Publication number: 20150030317Abstract: The present technology relates to a tub for a humidifier comprising a container made of a first material, a heating element, and a lining made of a second, preferably biocompatible, material different from the first material, wherein the container comprises a base and a side wall defining a reservoir for a supply of liquid to be evaporated, the heating element is provided on the base of the container, and the lining covers the heating element and a substantial portion of the inner surface of the side wall of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Christian Bayer, Robert Eibl, Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Bernd Christoph Lang, Jens Rothfuss, Johannes Nickol, Andreas Kirchberger
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Publication number: 20140261422Abstract: The present technology relates to a kit comprising a device for providing breathing gas to a patient and a specific facing as well as to a method of setting the mode of operation of such a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Bernd Christoph LANG, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johannes NICKOL, Achim BIENER, Jens ROTHFUSS, Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Christian BAYER, Craig HARRIS
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Publication number: 20140044905Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a filled hollow structure, preferably a cushion for a breathing mask. According to said method, a hollow structure of a first material having a cavity is produced, wherein the hollow structure has an inlet to and an outlet from the cavity. The hollow structure is positioned on a tool for holding the hollow structure. Subsequently a second material is inserted through the inlet into the cavity, while gas present in the cavity can escape through the outlet. Finally, the inlet and/or the outlet is sealed. During the step of inserting the second material through the inlet into the cavity the outlet resists flow of said second material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS, Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Bernd LANG
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Publication number: 20120285454Abstract: The invention relates to a patient ventilation or breathing device and components therefore for use in all forms of respiratory apparatus ventilation systems including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, positive airway pressure therapy, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and particularly Bi-Level therapy and treatment for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and for various other respiratory disorders and diseases. The invention particularly relates to a blower, to a blade, to a gasket, to a cable, to an impeller, to a gas inlet and inlet member, to an improved air path or fluid flow path and components thereof, and/or to a modular ventilation or breathing device as referred to above and particularly incorporating one or more of the other aspects of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Resmed Ltd.Inventors: Adel Nibu, Johannes Nickol, Achim Biener, Johann Sebastian Burz, Bernd Christoph Lang, Saad Nasr, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Christian Backhaus
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Patent number: 5708127Abstract: The invention relates to a PMR type resin which comprises a mixture of:(a) nadic acid of Formula (Ia) or a derivative thereof ##STR1## (b) a diaminobisimide of Formula (Ib) ##STR2## (c) an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid of Formula (Ic) or a derivative thereof ##STR3## the components (a), (b) and (c) being present in the approximate molar proportions of 2:n:n-1 respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1995Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Jonathan Howard Hodgkin, Robert Eibl
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Patent number: D658283Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Johann Burz, Achim Biener, Johannes Nickol, Bernd Christoph Lang, Adel Nibu, Christian Backhaus, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Roman Stein
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Patent number: D696395Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Johann Sebastian Burz, Achim Biener, Johannes Nickol, Bernd Christoph Lang, Adel Nibu, Christian Backhaus, Robert Eibl, Andreas Kirchberger, Roman Stein