Patents by Inventor Robert Kemp
Robert Kemp 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: 10709866Abstract: A humidification system for delivering humidified gases to a user can include a heater base, humidification chamber having an inlet, outlet, and associated fluid conduit, and breathing circuit including a supply conduit, inspiratory conduit, and optional expiratory conduit. The humidification system can include various features to help make set-up less difficult and time-consuming. For example, the supply conduit, inspiratory conduit, and optional expiratory conduit can be coupled into a one-piece circuit to aid set-up. Various components can be color-coded and can have corresponding structures to indicate which components should be connected to one another during set-up. Such features can also help make the set-up process more intuitive for an operator, which can reduce the need for specialized training and reduce the number of potential errors.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Sally Margaret Hensman, David Robert Kemps, Simon Mordechai Stam, Jason Allan Klenner, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Mark Samuel Hamilton, James William Stanton, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Nicholas Edward Vaughan
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Publication number: 20200069899Abstract: A catheter mount is configured to be attached to a respiratory apparatus. The catheter mount includes a plurality of ports in fluid communication with each other. The plurality of ports include an interface port configured to connect to an interface tube, a conduit port configured to connect to a conduit tube, and at least one suction port configured to allow insertion of a suction catheter. The at least one suction port can be positioned to allow the suction catheter, when inserted, access to both the interface port and conduit port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Gavin Walsh Millar, Edwin Joseph Lyons, Madeleine Bess Martin, David Robert Kemps
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Patent number: 10413687Abstract: A catheter mount is configured to be attached to a respiratory apparatus. The catheter mount includes a plurality of ports in fluid communication with each other. The plurality of ports include an interface poll configured to connect to an interface tube, a conduit port configured to connect to a conduit tube, and at least one suction port configured to allow insertion of a suction catheter. The at least one suction port can be positioned to allow the suction catheter, when inserted, access to both the interface port and conduit port.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Gavin Walsh Millar, Edwin Joseph Lyons, Madeleine Bess Martin, David Robert Kemps
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Publication number: 20190167937Abstract: An adaptor for a respiratory assistance system delivers aerosols to a patient. The adaptor is lightweight with a small footprint to increase patient comfort. The adaptor has a nozzle and a sealing mechanism to maintain pressure therein regardless of whether the nozzle is inserted into the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to connect to medical tubing and a medicament delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: David John SIMS, David Robert KEMPS
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Publication number: 20190125993Abstract: This invention relates to a breath indicator that is receivable by a part of a breathing assistance apparatus that supplies gas to a patient. The indicator comprises an elongate body having a gas sampling end and an attachment end. The attachment end is adapted to attach to a part of a breathing assistance apparatus and for locating the gas sampling end. The gas sampling end is to be located in a region where gas from the patient is to be exhaled. The gas sampling end being in communication with a sensor comprising a detector material changeable between a first visual indicator state relating to an inhalation phase of the patient, and a second visual indicator state relating to an exhalation phase of the patient. The detector material is capable of changing between the visual indicator states at a sufficient rate to substantially correspond with the inhalation and exhalation phases of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: David Robert Kemps, Simon Boulton, Jonathan Mark Church
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Publication number: 20190111229Abstract: A wye connector has a patient coupling end. The patient coupling end has a first connector surface and a second connector surface. The first connector surface has a first diameter at an axial location along the patient coupling end. The second connector surface has a second diameter at the same axial location along the patient coupling end. The first diameter is larger than the second diameter. The second connector surface projects axially outward beyond the first connector surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Madeleine Bess Martin, David Robert Kemps
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Patent number: 10149953Abstract: This invention relates to a breath indicator that is receivable by a part of a breathing assistance apparatus that supplies gas to a patient. The indicator comprises an elongate body having a gas sampling end and an attachment end. The attachment end is adapted to attach to a part of a breathing assistance apparatus and for locating the gas sampling end. The gas sampling end is to be located in a region where gas from the patient is to be exhaled. The gas sampling end being in communication with a sensor comprising a detector material changeable between a first visual indicator state relating to an inhalation phase of the patient, and a second visual indicator state relating to an exhalation phase of the patient. The detector material is capable of changing between the visual indicator states at a sufficient rate to substantially correspond with the inhalation and exhalation phases of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Jonathan Mark Church, Simon Boulton, David Robert Kemps
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Patent number: 10143818Abstract: A wye connector has a patient coupling end. The patient coupling end has a first connector surface and a second connector surface. The first connector surface has a first diameter at an axial location along the patient coupling end. The second connector surface has a second diameter at the same axial location along the patient coupling end. The first diameter is larger than the second diameter. The second connector surface projects axially outward beyond the first connector surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Madeleine Bess Martin, David Robert Kemps
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Publication number: 20180280651Abstract: Some embodiments provide for an inspiratory limb for a breathing circuit that includes a first segment that comprises a first heater wire circuit and a second segment that comprises a second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can include an intermediate connector that includes a connection circuit that electrically couples the first heater wire circuit to the second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can be configured to operate in two modes wherein, in a first mode, electrical power passes through the first electrical connection to provide power to the first heater wire circuit without providing power to the second heater wire circuit, and in a second mode, electrical power pass through the first electrical connection to provide power to both the first heater wire circuit and the second heater wire circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Po-Yen Liu, Peter Alan Seekup, Anthony James Newland, Malcolm David Smith, Ping Si, Helgard Oosthuysen, Matthew Robert Wilson, Ian Lee Wai Kwan, Sinaa Alnashi, Paul James Tonkin, Kiel Anthony McCool, David Robert Kemps, Yayi Lin, Callum McDonald Ross, David John Sims
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Publication number: 20180043126Abstract: An adaptor for a respiratory assistance system delivers aerosols to a patient. The adaptor is lightweight with a small footprint to increase patient comfort. The adaptor has a nozzle and a sealing mechanism to maintain pressure therein regardless of whether the nozzle is inserted into the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to connect to medical tubing and a medicament delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventor: David Robert Kemps
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Publication number: 20170252531Abstract: A humidification system for delivering humidified gases to a user can include a heater base, humidification chamber having an inlet, outlet, and associated fluid conduit, and breathing circuit including a supply conduit, inspiratory conduit, and optional expiratory conduit. The humidification system can include various features to help make set-up less difficult and time-consuming. For example, the supply conduit, inspiratory conduit, and optional expiratory conduit can be coupled into a one-piece circuit to aid set-up. Various components can be color-coded and can have corresponding structures to indicate which components should be connected to one another during set-up. Such features can also help make the set-up process more intuitive for an operator, which can reduce the need for specialized training and reduce the number of potential errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Sally Margaret Hensman, David Robert Kemps, Simon Mordechai Stam, Jason Allan Klenner, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Mark Samuel Hamilton, James William Stanton, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Nicholas Edward Vaughan
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Publication number: 20170246417Abstract: Connectors for respiratory assistance systems are disclosed that are configured to at least decrease the proportion of condensate that drains into an inspiratory conduit. The connectors include a setup that causes the portion of a wye-piece connected to an expiratory conduit to be positioned below the portion of the wye-piece connected to the inspiratory conduit. The connector can alternatively, or additionally, include a wye-piece that includes a ball attached to the wye-piece adjacent the inspiratory conduit port such that when the ball is connected to a medical stand, the expiratory conduit port is positioned below the inspiratory conduit port. The connector can alternatively or additionally include a circuit hanger that includes a cradles for both conduits and a ball attached to the circuit hanger adjacent the inspiratory conduit cradle such that when the ball is connected to a medical stand, the expiratory conduit cradle is positioned below the inspiratory conduit cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: David Robert KEMPS, Sally Margaret HENSMAN
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Publication number: 20160228671Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a chamber, and a breathing circuit. The heater base includes a heater plate positioned in a recessed region, and a heat conductive portion of the chamber is configured to contact the heater plate. The heater base includes a guard configured to control movement of the chamber into and out of the recessed region. The guard includes an anti-racking mechanism. The chamber includes an inlet port, an outlet port. A downward extension extends into the chamber from the inlet port, and a baffle is disposed at a lower end of the downward extension. A component of the breathing circuit can include a conduit hanging end cap for shipping and storage. The end cap can include a hanging component to allow the breathing circuit component to be hung from a medical stand. The system can detect when breathing circuits are connected in reverse.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: John James JACKSON, Barry Shack MANON, Victor Rosales CORRALES, Stefan Leo VAN WORKUM, Michael John ANDRESEN, Stephen David EVANS, Mark Samuel HAMILTON, Paul Fleming BUCKLEY, Jason Allan KLENNER, Hamish OSBORNE, Samuel Graham BOGGS, James William STANTON, Joseph Nathaniel GRIFFITHS, Jonathan Andrew George LAMBERT, Nicholas Edward VAUGHAN, James Owen KEHOE, Francisco Ernesto De La Pena DE LA FUENTE, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Rachael PORTER, Simon Mordechai STAM, David Robert KEMPS, Edwin Joseph LYONS, Madeleine Bess MARTIN, Ada Yiwen SHOU, Huang-Ku LIU
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Patent number: 9320366Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an arrangement, a method of arranging, and a storage unit for product packages. The storage unit includes a shelving unit, a divider, and a display case. The arrangement includes product packages arranged around a central axis such that a side surface of the product package faces away from the central axis and a second product package is arranged around the central axis such that a spine surface of the second product package faces away from the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Spanx, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Bertault, Robert Kemp
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Publication number: 20160022942Abstract: A catheter mount is configured to be attached to a respiratory apparatus. The catheter mount includes a plurality of ports in fluid communication with each other. The plurality of ports include an interface poll configured to connect to an interface tube, a conduit port configured to connect to a conduit tube, and at least one suction port configured to allow insertion of a suction catheter. The at least one suction port can be positioned to allow the suction catheter, when inserted, access to both the interface port and conduit port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Gavin Walsh Millar, Edwin Joseph Lyons, Madeleine Bess Martin, David Robert Kemps
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Patent number: D747473Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Madeleine Bess Martin, David Robert Kemps
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Patent number: D793129Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Spanx, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Bertault, Robert Kemp
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Patent number: D794126Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Spanx, Inc.Inventor: Robert Kemp
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Patent number: D867586Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: David Robert Kemps, Simon Mordechai Stam
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Patent number: D877326Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Peter Nigel Coleman, Chelsea Erin Johnson, Samuel Rollo Ross Davis, David Robert Kemps