Patents by Inventor Robert Tero

Robert Tero 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).

  • Endotracheal tube securement devices and methods
    Patent number: 11406780
    Abstract: ET securement devices and methods are provided wherein the ET securement devices generally include two portions: a first portion for securing an ET tube and a second portion for attaching to the patient. The first portion is configured to releasably attach to the second portion to secure the ET tube relative to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: WESTMED INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Landis, Robert Tero
  • ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE SECUREMENT DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190358421
    Abstract: ET securement devices and methods are provided wherein the ET securement devices generally include two portions: a first portion for securing an ET tube and a second portion for attaching to the patient. The first portion is configured to releasably attach to the second portion to secure the ET tube relative to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Robert M. Landis, Robert Tero
  • Nasal cannula with pressure monitoring
    Patent number: 10413695
    Abstract: A nasal cannula assembly includes a breathing gas supply lumen assembly splitting into a first inspiratory gas lumen and a second inspiratory gas lumen. An inspiratory gas nasal end portion is in fluid communication with the first inspiratory gas lumen and a second inspiratory gas lumen. The inspiratory gas nasal end portion has a pair of nasal prongs extending outwardly therefrom. An expiratory gas assembly splits into a first expiratory gas lumen and a second expiratory gas lumen. An expiratory gas nasal end portion is in fluid communication with the first expiratory gas lumen and a second expiratory gas lumen. A passage is disposed across the inspiratory nasal end portion from the pair of nasal prongs. The passage provides fluid communication between the inspiratory nasal end portion and the expiratory nasal end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Robert Tero
  • Nasal interface device
    Patent number: 10076625
    Abstract: A nasal interface device delivers a high flow rate of a gas having a pressure that is adjustable to a patient. The device includes a nasal insert that is adapted to deliver pressurized breathing gas to a nasal cavity of the patient, and to receive expired air. The nasal insert has a pressurized breathing gas delivery port and an expired gas port. The expired gas port has a plurality of openings extending therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Tero
  • Nasal Cannula with Pressure Monitoring
    Publication number: 20150083123
    Abstract: A nasal cannula assembly includes a breathing gas supply lumen assembly splitting into a first inspiratory gas lumen and a second inspiratory gas lumen. An inspiratory gas nasal end portion is in fluid communication with the first inspiratory gas lumen and a second inspiratory gas lumen. The inspiratory gas nasal end portion has a pair of nasal prongs extending outwardly therefrom. An expiratory gas assembly splits into a first expiratory gas lumen and a second expiratory gas lumen. An expiratory gas nasal end portion is in fluid communication with the first expiratory gas lumen and a second expiratory gas lumen. A passage is disposed across the inspiratory nasal end portion from the pair of nasal prongs. The passage provides fluid communication between the inspiratory nasal end portion and the expiratory nasal end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Tero
  • Nasal Interface Device
    Publication number: 20140066801
    Abstract: A nasal interface device delivers a high flow rate of a gas having a pressure that is adjustable to a patient. The device includes a nasal insert that is adapted to deliver pressurized breathing gas to a nasal cavity of the patient, and to receive expired air. The nasal insert has a pressurized breathing gas delivery port and an expired gas port. The expired gas port has a plurality of openings extending therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Tero
  • Nasal interface device
    Patent number: 8333200
    Abstract: A nasal interface device delivers a high flow rate of a gas having a pressure that is adjustable to a patient. The device includes a nasal insert that is adapted to deliver pressurized gas to a nasal cavity of the patient, and receive and direct expired air. The nasal insert has a pressurized breathing gas delivery port and an expired gas port. An expiratory limb pressure regulator is in fluid communication with the expired gas port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Tero
  • Nasal Interface Device
    Publication number: 20110284001
    Abstract: A nasal interface device delivers a high flow rate of a gas having a pressure that is adjustable to a patient. The device includes a nasal insert that is adapted to deliver pressurized gas to a nasal cavity of the patient, and receive and direct expired air. The nasal insert has a pressurized breathing gas delivery port and an expired gas port. An expiratory limb pressure regulator is in fluid communication with the expired gas port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Tero