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).

  • Publication number: 20230218849
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventor: Robert M. RUTAN
  • Patent number: 11642482
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: 11584584
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Rutan, Patrick Auell
  • Publication number: 20220241535
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventor: Robert M. RUTAN
  • Patent number: 11305082
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Publication number: 20200115143
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Robert M. RUTAN, Patrick AUELL
  • Publication number: 20190298955
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventor: Robert M. RUTAN
  • Publication number: 20190001093
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: 10071216
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Publication number: 20150352307
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: 9113667
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Naturs Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Publication number: 20130312771
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Publication number: 20130139829
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: 8365733
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Publication number: 20090293880
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: D1012277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: American Pillar, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: D1019935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ATHFAR 828, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan
  • Patent number: D1025346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Cuis Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Rutan