Patents by Inventor Robert Judson
Robert Judson 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: 10543333Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: 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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Patent number: 10535988Abstract: An electrical system includes first, second and third busses; a first interrupter electrically connected between the first and second busses; at least one of a shorting apparatus operatively associated with the first or second bus, and the first interrupter comprising a trip coil; a current sensor to sense a fault current flowing in the first bus and responsively output a first signal; a number of light sensors to sense an arc flash operatively associated with a number of the first, second or third busses and responsively output a second signal; a second interrupter electrically connected between the second and third power busses and output a third signal; and a circuit to invert the third signal to provide a fourth signal, and to operate the at least one of the shorting apparatus and the trip coil responsive to an AND of the first, second and fourth signals.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Daniel Edward Hrncir, Robert Judson Burns
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Publication number: 20190391344Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second components. A track supports one of the components for movement toward the other of the components. A first connector is mounted on the first component. The first connector retains an end portion of a first fiber optic cable, and has a first alignment portion. A second connector retains an end portion of a second fiber optic cable, and has a second alignment portion. The second alignment portion guides the second fiber optic cable radially into coaxial alignment with the first fiber optic cable upon movement of the first alignment portion against the second alignment portion. A floating mount device supports the second connector on the second component for guided movement radially relative to the second component upon movement of the first alignment portion against the second alignment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Daniel Edward Hrncir, Robert Judson Burns, David Aaron Metcalf
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Patent number: 10485943Abstract: A mask system for delivering air pressurized above atmospheric pressure to the airways of a patient to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB) by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may include a mask having a cushion configured to form a seal with the patient's nose; two inlet conduits, each of the two inlet conduits configured to extend from a position superior to the patient's head and along a corresponding side of the patient's head, and each of the two inlet conduits being in fluid communication with a corresponding side of the mask to deliver pressurized air to the mask; a first vent arrangement configured to be positioned superior to the patient's head in use and configured to discharge gas to atmosphere during therapy; and a second vent arrangement configured to be positioned inferior to the first vent arrangement in use and configured to discharge gas to atmosphere during therapy.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: 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: 20190314593Abstract: A mask cushion or a mask assembly therewith provides a comfortable and effective seal for provision of a gas therapy by a respiratory treatment apparatus. The mask cushion may be integrated with or coupled to a mask frame. The mask cushion typically includes an inner cushion component. The mask cushion also includes a patient facial-contact side portion with a chamber and a barrier to form the chamber that may be flexible. The chamber may serve as an outer layer with respect to the inner cushion component. The chamber may be partially or completely filled with a gas, fluid or gel. The inner cushion may be formed with a soft flexible material such as an elastomer or foam, etc. The barrier may be a membrane and may also be soft flexible material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert JUDSON, Justin John Formica, Renee Frances Flower, Donald Darkin, Phillip Rodney Kwok, Grant Moiler, David Anthony Pidcock, Gregory Robert Peake, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Damien Julian Mazzone
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Patent number: 10431967Abstract: A cable management system maintains separation laterally between a plurality of distinct phase conductors, each of which includes one or more insulated electrical cables. The system includes an electrically non-conductive brace having free ends, a length between the free ends, and predetermined conductor locations that are spaced apart from one another along the length. Apertures extend through the brace at the conductor locations. The cable management system further includes retainer straps and strap locks. Each retainer strap reaches around a corresponding conductor at one of the conductor locations on one side of the brace, and reaches further through a corresponding pair of the apertures to the opposite side of the brace. Each strap lock engages a retainer strap at one side of the brace to retain a corresponding conductor in place at the conductor location on the opposite side of the brace.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Michael Rowe MacGowan, Timothy Fair, Daniel Edward Hrncir, Robert Judson Burns
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Patent number: 10409010Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second components. A track supports one of the components for movement toward the other of the components. A first connector is mounted on the first component. The first connector retains an end portion of a first fiber optic cable, and has a first alignment portion. A second connector retains an end portion of a second fiber optic cable, and has a second alignment portion. The second alignment portion guides the second fiber optic cable radially into coaxial alignment with the first fiber optic cable upon movement of the first alignment portion against the second alignment portion. A floating mount device supports the second connector on the second component for guided movement radially relative to the second component upon movement of the first alignment portion against the second alignment portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Edward Hrncir, Robert Judson Burns, David Aaron Metcalf
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Publication number: 20190108331Abstract: An update change request that is made against attributes of a directory object causes automatically collection of customized information for an initiator of the request. A correlation identifier for the change request is generated. The changes to the attributes are processed to update the directory object and the customized information is updated to an extension attribute for the directory object. A unique audit event is raised for each changed attribute including the extension attribute and each audit event includes the correlation identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventor: Paul Robert Judson
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Patent number: 10238825Abstract: A mask cushion or a mask assembly therewith provides a comfortable and effective seal for provision of a gas therapy by a respiratory treatment apparatus. The mask cushion (102) may be integrated with or coupled to a mask frame. The mask cushion typically includes an inner cushion component (104). The mask cushion also includes a patient facial-contact side portion with a chamber (108) and a barrier (106) to form the chamber that may be flexible. The chamber may serve as an outer layer with respect to the inner cushion component. The chamber may be partially or completely filled with a gas, fluid or gel. The inner cushion may be formed with a soft flexible material such as an elastomer or foam, etc. The barrier may be a membrane and may also be soft flexible material.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Justin John Formica, Renee Frances Flower, Donald Darkin, Philip Rodney Kwok, Grant Moiler, David Anthony Pidcock, Gregory Robert Peake, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Damien Julian Mazzone
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Publication number: 20190044316Abstract: An electrical system includes first, second and third busses; a first interrupter electrically connected between the first and second busses; at least one of a shorting apparatus operatively associated with the first or second bus, and the first interrupter comprising a trip coil; a current sensor to sense a fault current flowing in the first bus and responsively output a first signal; a number of light sensors to sense an arc flash operatively associated with a number of the first, second or third busses and responsively output a second signal; a second interrupter electrically connected between the second and third power busses and output a third signal; and a circuit to invert the third signal to provide a fourth signal, and to operate the at least one of the shorting apparatus and the trip coil responsive to an AND of the first, second and fourth signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: DANIEL EDWARD HRNCIR, ROBERT JUDSON BURNS
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Publication number: 20190044312Abstract: A cable management system maintains separation laterally between a plurality of distinct phase conductors, each of which includes one or more insulated electrical cables. The system includes an electrically non-conductive brace having free ends, a length between the free ends, and predetermined conductor locations that are spaced apart from one another along the length. Apertures extend through the brace at the conductor locations. The cable management system further includes retainer straps and strap locks. Each retainer strap reaches around a corresponding conductor at one of the conductor locations on one side of the brace, and reaches further through a corresponding pair of the apertures to the opposite side of the brace. Each strap lock engages a retainer strap at one side of the brace to retain a corresponding conductor in place at the conductor location on the opposite side of the brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michael Rowe MacGowan, Timothy Fair, Daniel Edward Hrncir, Robert Judson Burns
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Publication number: 20180196206Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second components. A track supports one of the components for movement toward the other of the components. A first connector is mounted on the first component. The first connector retains an end portion of a first fiber optic cable, and has a first alignment portion. A second connector retains an end portion of a second fiber optic cable, and has a second alignment portion. The second alignment portion guides the second fiber optic cable radially into coaxial alignment with the first fiber optic cable upon movement of the first alignment portion against the second alignment portion. A floating mount device supports the second connector on the second component for guided movement radially relative to the second component upon movement of the first alignment portion against the second alignment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Daniel Edward Hrncir, Robert Judson Burns, David Aaron Metcalf
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Publication number: 20180159413Abstract: A breathing assistance device includes a gas regulating valve (1300). The gas regulating valve is operated by a linear actuator (1330). The linear actuator may include a movable member that moves an obstruction member between an open position and a closed position. The linear actuator is isolated from a gas flow path through the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Philippe Auguste CHALVIGNAC, Nan Hai Wu, Kenneth Taylor, Daniel Robert Judson, Paul Jan Klasek, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden
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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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Patent number: 9923442Abstract: A breathing assistance device includes a gas regulating valve (1300). The gas regulating valve is operated by a linear actuator (1330). The linear actuator may include a movable member that moves an obstruction member between an open position and a closed position. The linear actuator is isolated from a gas flow path through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Philippe Auguste Chalvignac, Nan Hai Wu, Ken Taylor, Daniel Robert Judson, Paul Jan Klasek, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden
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Patent number: 9878117Abstract: A swivel elbow for a mask assembly includes an elbow adapted to be provided to the mask assembly and a swivel detachably connected to the elbow. The elbow includes a plurality of spaced apart rings that provide a controlled clearance between the elbow and an interior surface of the swivel.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Geoffrey Crumblin, Craig David Edwards, Daniel Robert Judson, Bryony Louise Marshall
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Patent number: 9882052Abstract: A method of forming defect-free relaxed SiGe fins is provided. Embodiments include forming fully strained defect-free SiGe fins on a first portion of a Si substrate; forming Si fins on a second portion of the Si substrate; forming STI regions between adjacent SiGe fins and Si fins; forming a cladding layer over top and side surfaces of the SiGe fins and the Si fins and over the STI regions in the second portion of the Si substrate; recessing the STI regions on the first portion of the Si substrate, revealing a bottom portion of the SiGe fins; implanting dopant into the Si substrate below the SiGe fins; and annealing.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.Inventors: Robert Judson Holt, Jinping Liu, Jody Fronheiser, Bharat Krishnan, Churamani Gaire, Timothy James McArdle, Murat Kerem Akarvardar
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Publication number: 20180006155Abstract: A method of forming defect-free relaxed SiGe fins is provided. Embodiments include forming fully strained defect-free SiGe fins on a first portion of a Si substrate; forming Si fins on a second portion of the Si substrate; forming STI regions between adjacent SiGe fins and Si fins; forming a cladding layer over top and side surfaces of the SiGe fins and the Si fins and over the STI regions in the second portion of the Si substrate; recessing the STI regions on the first portion of the Si substrate, revealing a bottom portion of the SiGe fins; implanting dopant into the Si substrate below the SiGe fins; and annealing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Robert Judson HOLT, Jinping LIU, Jody FRONHEISER, Bharat KRISHNAN, Churamani GAIRE, Timothy James MCARDLE, Murat Kerem AKARVARDAR
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Publication number: 20170291004Abstract: A mask system for delivering air pressurized above atmospheric pressure to the airways of a patient to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB) by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may include a mask having a cushion configured to form a seal with the patient's nose; two inlet conduits, each of the two inlet conduits configured to extend from a position superior to the patient's head and along a corresponding side of the patient's head, and each of the two inlet conduits being in fluid communication with a corresponding side of the mask to deliver pressurized air to the mask; a first vent arrangement configured to be positioned superior to the patient's head in use and configured to discharge gas to atmosphere during therapy; and a second vent arrangement configured to be positioned inferior to the first vent arrangement in use and configured to discharge gas to atmosphere during therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: 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: 20170028153Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Daniel Robert JUDSON, Lee James VELISS, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Gregory Scott SMART, Alison OLDENBURG, Susan Robyn LYNCH, Philip Thomas STALLARD, Daniel Joseph KAARS SIJPESTEIJN, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Eric Austin MULLINS