Patents by Inventor Robin Garth Hitchcock
Robin Garth Hitchcock 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: 20200009343Abstract: A cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a base wall structured to be connected to a frame, an underlying support cushion extending away from the base wall towards the patient's face in use, and a membrane provided to substantially cover at least a portion of the underlying cushion. The membrane is adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face. The underlying cushion has a spring-like connection with the base wall. The underlying cushion and/or base wall define a spring constant that varies along a length of the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Aaron DAVIDSON, Robin Garth HITCHCOCK, Matthew EVES, David John Worboys, Susan Robyn LYNCH
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Patent number: 10518058Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Philip Rodney Kwok, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Lee James Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry David Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Publication number: 20190388637Abstract: A cushion for a respiratory mask assembly includes a frame-connecting portion, a face-contacting portion, and a gusset portion disposed between and joining the frame-connecting and face-contacting portions. The gusset portion includes at least one perimetrical region which includes a laterally projecting exterior gusset section and a laterally projecting interior gusset section.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Robin Garth HITCHCOCK, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON
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Patent number: 10456544Abstract: A cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a base wall structured to be connected to a frame, an underlying support cushion extending away from the base wall towards the patient's face in use, and a membrane provided to substantially cover at least a portion of the underlying cushion. The membrane is adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face. The underlying cushion has a spring-like connection with the base wall. The underlying cushion and/or base wall define a spring constant that varies along a length of the seal.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Aaron Samuel Davidson, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Matthew Eves, David Worboys, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Patent number: 10449315Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes a frame, a cushion which at least in part defines a cavity adapted to receive at least a patient's nose, and an air delivery connection supported by the frame and adapted to connect an air delivery conduit to supply air to the cavity. The cushion includes a face contacting portion, a non-face contacting portion, and a gusset portion between the face contacting portion and the non-face contacting portion. The gusset portion includes a hanging portion that, when seen in cross-section, hangs over an adjacent exterior surface of the cushion. The gusset portion includes a first point adjacent to the face contacting portion and a second point adjacent to the non-face contacting portion, and the first point is offset radially outwardly from the second point.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Robin Garth Hitchcock, Aaron Samuel Davidson
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Patent number: 10434273Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways including: a cushion member that includes a face contacting portion, a retaining structure and a resiliently flexible lip; and a frame member, wherein the retaining structure and the frame member are repeatedly engageable with and disengageable from one another, wherein a gas chamber is formed at least in part by engagement of the cushion member and the frame member, and wherein the resiliently flexible lip is configured to provide a sealing force between the cushion member and the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Robin Garth Hitchcock
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Patent number: 10307554Abstract: A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes various structures to allow enhanced/tailored sealing and/or fit at selected locations on the patient's face.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael Berthon-Jones, Peter Edward Bateman, Donald Darkin, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Philip James Jenkinson, Susan Robyn Lynch, Gordon Joseph Malouf, Patrick John McAuliffe, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Gary Christopher Robinson, Richard Sokolov, Philip Thomas Stallard, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam
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Publication number: 20190151594Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Philip Rodney Kwok, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Lee James Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry David Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Publication number: 20190117928Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Michael Kassipillai Gunarathnam, Philip Rodney Kwok, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Lee James Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry David Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Publication number: 20190117927Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Michael Kassipillai Gunarathnam, Philip Rodney Kwok, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Lee James Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry David Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Patent number: 10195384Abstract: A full-face cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a frame connector adapted to engage the cushion with a mask frame. A clip is provided to maintain the cushion to the frame. The clip includes clip portions that connect to the frame with a snap-fit.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Aaron Samuel Davidson, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Susan Robyn Lynch, Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Matthew Eves, David John Worboys
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Patent number: 10137270Abstract: A mask assembly for treating sleep disorder including: a first frame including a first wall that at least partially delimits a breathing chamber, a second wall surrounding an opening through the first wall and defining a first substantially cylindrical surface surrounding the opening, the second wall extending from the first wall, the opening allowing the flow of pressurized gas to the breathing chamber; a second frame including a third wall defining a second substantially cylindrical surface, a fourth wall, a member extending toward a forehead support and two headgear attachment locations, the third wall extending from the fourth wall, the second cylindrical surface at least partially overlapping with the first cylindrical surface, and the second frame being configured to removably interlock with the first frame proximate the opening; and a cushion molded to the first frame and adapted to seal around at least a patient's nose.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Robin Garth Hitchcock
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Publication number: 20180289916Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Philip Rodney Kwok, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Lee James Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry David Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Patent number: 10076627Abstract: A face mask assembly (FMA) for supplying breathable gas to a wearer. The face mask assembly (FMA) includes a mask frame including a support, a facial cushion attached to the mask frame, and a forehead support. The forehead support includes a forehead cushion assembly and an adjustment knob operatively coupled to the forehead cushion assembly. The adjustment knob is threadably engaged with the forehead cushion assembly such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the mask frame to be moved between retracted and extended positions with respect to the forehead cushion assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Robin Garth Hitchcock, Eva Ng, Vincent Chu, George Giles Campbell, Errol Savvio Alex D'Souza, Scott Alexander Howard, Murray William Lee, Paul Stewart Huxtable, Geoffrey Crumblin, Nicholas John Roseby
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Patent number: 10039893Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame to support one of at least first and second compliant patient interfaces and a forehead support adjustably mounted to the frame. The forehead support is structured and configured to be moved between a first position for use with the first patient interface and a second position relative to the frame for use with a second patient interface, whereby the forehead support maintains a horizontal offset distance with the first and second patient interfaces which is substantially constant.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Robert Henry Frater, Joanne Elizabeth Drew, Philip Rodney Kwok, Patrick John McAuliffe, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Donald Darkin, Gary Christopher Robinson
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Publication number: 20180214653Abstract: A nasal prong (230) for sealing with a nasal passage of a patient includes a head portion (235) structured to seal and/or sealingly communicate with the patient's nasal passage and a column or stalk structured to interconnect the head portion with a base. The head portion (235) is configured to direct gas in use away from the septum and/or posteriorly relative to the nasal passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Karthikeyan Selvarajan, David Rae Gale, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana
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Publication number: 20180193581Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and a cushion. The cushion has a non-face contacting portion structured to be connected to the frame, a face-contacting portion structured to engage the patient's face, and a central portion that interconnects the non-face contacting portion and the face contacting portion. The frame may be structured to allow a forehead support to assume multiple positions, to compensate for replacement cushions that may have a different profile, shape or size. The cushion is structured to compensate for variations in strap tension, treatment pressure and/or movement of the patient. Headgear may be provided with a strap assembly in which one or more straps is provided with selectively adjustable elasticity or extensibility that may be automatically changed in dependence of treatment pressure and/or treatment type.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Robert Henry FRATER, Joanne Elizabeth DREW, Philip Rodney KWOK, Patrick John McAULIFFE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Robin Garth HITCHCOCK, Michael Kassipillai GUNARATNAM, Donald DARKIN, Gary Christopher ROBINSON
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Patent number: 9968752Abstract: A forehead support for a patient interface used in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing, includes a support post provided to a frame and a pair of arms extending from the support post. At least one of the pair of arms is adapted to rotate relative to the support post about an axis that extends transverse to the support post.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Robin Garth Hitchcock, David John Worboys, Errol Savio Alex D'Souza
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Patent number: 9943660Abstract: A nasal prong for sealing with a nasal passage of a patient includes a head portion structured to seal and/or sealingly communicate with the patient's nasal passage and a column or stalk structured to interconnect the head portion with a base. The nasal prong is structured to redirect air flow direction, diffuse air flow or create turbulence, and/or orient a prong orifice in order to reduce and/or eliminate air jetting effects.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Karthikeyan Selvarajan, David Rae Gale, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana
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Publication number: 20170224944Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Michael Kassipillai GUNARATNAM, Philip Rodney KWOK, Robin Garth HITCHCOCK, Lee James VELISS, Memduh GUNEY, Richard SOKOLOV, Perry David LITHGOW, Donald DARKIN, Susan Robyn LYNCH