Patents by Inventor Robert M. Rutan
Robert M. Rutan 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: 20240269414Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a mask body having a face-engaging portion, and at least one retaining member connected to the mask body and including at least one engaging member for receiving and tethering a liner to the respiratory mask to generally overlie the face-engaging portion. The retaining member may include a flexible elongated body having a central portion and opposing ends, and a bottom surface arranged to be attached to the respiratory mask. The liner may include a liner body constructed from an absorbent material and having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge, wherein an extending portion of the liner body is defined which extends outwardly beyond the face-engaging portion and includes at least one aperture for engaging the retaining member. A kit for use with a respiratory mask includes at least one liner and at least one retaining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Inventor: Robert M. RUTAN
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Patent number: 11998695Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a mask body having a face-engaging portion, and at least one retaining member connected to the mask body and including at least one engaging member for receiving and tethering a liner to the respiratory mask to generally overlie the face-engaging portion. The retaining member may include a flexible elongated body having a central portion and opposing ends, and a bottom surface arranged to be attached to the respiratory mask. The liner may include a liner body constructed from an absorbent material and having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge, wherein an extending portion of the liner body is defined which extends outwardly beyond the face-engaging portion and includes at least one aperture for engaging the retaining member. A kit for use with a respiratory mask includes at least one liner and at least one retaining member.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Publication number: 20230218849Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a mask body having a face-engaging portion, and at least one retaining member connected to the mask body and including at least one engaging member for receiving and tethering a liner to the respiratory mask to generally overlie the face-engaging portion. The retaining member may include a flexible elongated body having a central portion and opposing ends, and a bottom surface arranged to be attached to the respiratory mask. The liner may include a liner body constructed from an absorbent material and having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge, wherein an extending portion of the liner body is defined which extends outwardly beyond the face-engaging portion and includes at least one aperture for engaging the retaining member. A kit for use with a respiratory mask includes at least one liner and at least one retaining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventor: Robert M. RUTAN
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Patent number: 11642482Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a mask body having a face-engaging portion, and at least one retaining member connected to the mask body and including at least one engaging member for receiving and tethering a liner to the respiratory mask to generally overlie the face-engaging portion. The retaining member may include a flexible elongated body having a central portion and opposing ends, and a bottom surface arranged to be attached to the respiratory mask. The liner may include a liner body constructed from an absorbent material and having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge, wherein an extending portion of the liner body is defined which extends outwardly beyond the face-engaging portion and includes at least one aperture for engaging the retaining member. A kit for use with a respiratory mask includes at least one liner and at least one retaining member.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Patent number: 11584584Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing respiratory mask liners includes a housing defining a cavity therein and a cover arranged to be received on the housing, the cover including an upper face having an opening formed therein. The container further includes a lever having a first end and a second end, the lever first end pivotally connected to the cover for engaging and dispensing respiratory mask liners stored within the container through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Rutan, Patrick Auell
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Publication number: 20220241535Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge. The body has a first end and a second end, the liner having a flap extending from at least one of the first and second ends, wherein the flaps are arranged to be engaged to releasably tether the liner to the respiratory mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventor: Robert M. RUTAN
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Patent number: 11305082Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a frame portion which is detachable from a cushion portion is provided, the liner including a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first end and a second end, the body including a hose aperture adjacent the first end and sized for placement over a hose connector of the respiratory mask, and a mouth aperture adjacent the second end for placement over a mouth opening of the mask to allow air to flow into a user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Publication number: 20200115143Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing respiratory mask liners includes a housing defining a cavity therein and a cover arranged to be received on the housing, the cover including an upper face having an opening formed therein. The container further includes a lever having a first end and a second end, the lever first end pivotally connected to the cover for engaging and dispensing respiratory mask liners stored within the container through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Robert M. RUTAN, Patrick AUELL
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Publication number: 20190298955Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a mask body having a face-engaging portion, and at least one retaining member connected to the mask body and including at least one engaging member for receiving and tethering a liner to the respiratory mask to generally overlie the face-engaging portion. The retaining member may include a flexible elongated body having a central portion and opposing ends, and a bottom surface arranged to be attached to the respiratory mask. The liner may include a liner body constructed from an absorbent material and having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge, wherein an extending portion of the liner body is defined which extends outwardly beyond the face-engaging portion and includes at least one aperture for engaging the retaining member. A kit for use with a respiratory mask includes at least one liner and at least one retaining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventor: Robert M. RUTAN
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Publication number: 20190001093Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a frame portion which is detachable from a cushion portion is provided, the liner including a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first end and a second end, the body including a hose aperture adjacent the first end and sized for placement over a hose connector of the respiratory mask, and a mouth aperture adjacent the second end for placement over a mouth opening of the mask to allow air to flow into a user's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Patent number: 10071216Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a frame portion which is detachable from a cushion portion is provided, the liner including a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first end and a second end, the body including a hose aperture adjacent the first end and sized for placement over a hose connector of the respiratory mask, and a mouth aperture adjacent the second end for placement over a mouth opening of the mask to allow air to flow into a user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Publication number: 20150352307Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion having nasal pillows is provided, where the liner includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first pair of apertures and a second pair of apertures spaced from the first pair of apertures. The first pair of apertures receives the nasal pillows, and the second pair of apertures is aligned with the nasal pillows when the liner is in a folded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Patent number: 9113667Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion having nasal pillows is provided, where the liner includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first set of apertures and a second set of apertures spaced from the first set of apertures. The first set of apertures receives the nasal pillows, and the second set of apertures is aligned with the nasal pillows when the liner is in a folded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Publication number: 20130312771Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion having nasal pillows is provided, where the liner includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first set of apertures and a second set of apertures spaced from the first set of apertures. The first set of apertures receives the nasal pillows, and the second set of apertures is aligned with the nasal pillows when the liner is in a folded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Publication number: 20130139829Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion, such as a CPAP mask, includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge. A perimeter of the outer edge is larger than a perimeter of the face-engaging portion of the respiratory mask for forming an extending portion of the body, and the liner is configured to be releasably held by the mask and a user's face such that the outer edge extends beyond the face-engaging portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2013Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Patent number: 8365733Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion, such as a CPAP mask, includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge. A perimeter of the outer edge is larger than a perimeter of the face-engaging portion of the respiratory mask for forming an extending portion of the body, and the liner is configured to be releasably held by the mask and a user's face such that the outer edge extends beyond the face-engaging portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Publication number: 20090293880Abstract: A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion, such as a CPAP mask, includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge. A perimeter of the outer edge is larger than a perimeter of the face-engaging portion of the respiratory mask for forming an extending portion of the body, and the liner is configured to be releasably held by the mask and a user's face such that the outer edge extends beyond the face-engaging portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Patent number: D1012277Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: American Pillar, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Patent number: D1019935Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: ATHFAR 828, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
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Patent number: D1025346Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Cuis Designs, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Rutan