Patents by Inventor Rory Alexander Monro
Rory Alexander Monro 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: 20240042153Abstract: A mask 100 configured to substantially surround an opening of a patient's airway. The mask has a mask body 101 comprising a filter 103 configured to filter a fluid from a patient facing side of the mask to a non-patient facing side 105 of the mask, wherein the non-patient facing side faces an ambient environment AE. The mask has an interfacing feature 121 configured to, in use, interface with a patient interface 10100, 10100? provided on the patient 10020.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Kevin Blake POWELL, Jason Allan KLENNER, Kevin Peter O'DONNELL, Monika BAUMANN, Rory Alexander MONRO, Callum James Thomas SPENCE, Michael Paul RONAYNE
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Publication number: 20230355907Abstract: A nasal cannula interface is provided for a respiratory support system configured to receive a breathable gases flow, the nasal cannula interface comprising: a. an inlet to receive the gases flow; b. at least one nasal prong configured to receive the gases flow from the inlet, and to be received in, and to deliver the gases flow to, a nare of the patient. The nasal cannula interface may comprise one or more structural features that are configured to help manage, avoid and/or reduce generation of aerosols by the patient during breathing and/or whilst breathing gases from a respiratory support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Callum James Thomas Spence, Michael Paul Ronayne, Monika Baumann, Rory Alexander Monro, Andrew James Hilliard, Georgia Gadsby
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Publication number: 20230338674Abstract: A device for delivering gas into a surgical cavity comprising a patient interface having an inlet, fluidly connected with a gas source, and an outlet, the patient interface being configured to deliver a conditioned flow of gas into the surgical cavity. The conditioned flow of gas may have the properties of having a reduced outlet velocity relative to the velocity of the inlet gas, or having a diffuse flow, or being heated, or being substantially laminar or non-turbulent, or a combination thereof. The invention may also comprise an attachment mechanism to attach to or anchor the patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Jesus Antonio AMADOR NORIEGA, Zane Paul GELL, Eu-Lee TEH, Bernard Tsz Lun IP, Rory Alexander MONRO, James Robert Jarmey GREENFIELD, Donald Roy KURIGER, Ali Ghalib Abdul Rahman GHALIB, Jemma Tamsin SOMERVILLE, Scott Hamish FREEBAIRN, Zach Jonathan WARNER, Benjamin Elliot Hardinge PEGMAN
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Publication number: 20230310775Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of gas to a patient comprises at least one inspiratory element for directing a flow of gas to a patient airway, at least one expiratory element comprising an expiratory gas flow path for directing expiratory gases from the patient; and at least one gas permeable body in the expiratory gas flow path. Each inspiratory element comprises at least one inspiratory lumen through which said flow of gas is directed. The gas permeable body is configured such that expiratory gases in the expiratory gas flow path are directed through the gas permeable body before exiting the patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Callum James Thomas Spence, Michael Paul Ronayne, Monika Baumann, Rory Alexander Monro, Georgia Gadsby
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Publication number: 20230105857Abstract: Disclosed herein is an obturator and/or cannula configured for insertion of a trocar assembly into a surgical cavity and allowing insertion of medical instruments into the surgical cavity through the cannula after removal of the obturator. The cannula can include an obturator for use in a trocar assembly. A trocar assembly is disclosed including a cannula having a shaft, optionally with a lumen, and one or more elements protruding outwardly from a surface of the lumen and an obturator. The obturator can comprise a shaft with one or more portions configured to accommodate the one or more elements protruding from the lumen surface when the obturator shaft is located in the lumen of the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Daniel Joel SMITH, Donald Roy KURIGER, Scott Hamish FREEBAIRN, James Robert Jarmey GREENFIELD, Monika BAUMANN, Joshua Robert LEE, Stephanie Louise HAZARD, Pavlo KOKHANENKO, Zach Jonathan WARNER, Abigail Sharmini Rajen ARULANDU, Jesus Antonio AMADOR NORIEGA, Simon REVELLY, Benjamin Elliot Hardinge PEGMAN, Charlotte Grace LAUS, Joseph Patrick Walter STREVENS, Lotte Gertrudis Theodora VAN DEN HEUIJ, Eu-Lee TEH, Rory Alexander MONRO, James Michael GILBERT
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Publication number: 20230082376Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cannula and/or medical instrument accessory configured for providing localized insufflation or venting of gases with respect to a surgical cavity of a patient (such as the pneumoperitoneum) and allowing insertion of medical instruments into the surgical cavity through the cannula. A medical instrument accessory such as a cannula and/or medical instrument accessory can be used for localizing insufflation or venting of gas or fluid near operating end of a medical instrument. The medical instrument accessory can comprise a body mountable over at least a portion of a medical instrument shaft, the body having an inner lumen, proximal end and distal end, the distal end comprising an opening, wherein the distal end is arranged in use at or adjacent an operating end of the medical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Zach Jonathan WARNER, Jonathan Stuart MCFEDRIES, Lucila San Jose DE JESUS, German KLINK, Simon REVELLY, Joshua Robert LEE, Katie-Ann Jane BUCKELS, Rory Alexander MONRO, Jemma Tamsin SOMERVILLE, Bernard Tsz Lun IP, Zane Paul GELL, Danielle Elizabeth EVANS, Eu-Lee TEH, Monika BAUMANN, Jasmine Emerald Michelle LOUIE, Abigail Sharmini Rajen ARULANDU, Jose FLORES VAZQUEZ, Lotte Gertrudis Theodora VAN DEN HEUIJ, James Michael GILBERT
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Publication number: 20220105294Abstract: A nasal pillow section for use as part of an apparatus for providing a stream of gases to a user, the pillow section in use located in front of the upper lip and below the nostrils of a user, the pillow section comprising a pillow gasket having a gases aperture which receives a stream of gases in use, and nasal pillows fluidically connected to the pillow gasket which are adapted to substantially seal against the nostrils of a user in use, so that substantially the whole of the stream of gases entering the gasket through the aperture passes into the nasal pillows from the pillow gasket and is delivered to the user, the lower inner surface of the pillow gasket shaped so that in use contact between the upper lip of a user and the pillow gasket is minimised.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Publication number: 20210402108Abstract: Insufflation systems may provide a continuous flow of insufflation gas to a body cavity. The continuous flow may be directed over the lens of an endoscope received within a cannula to form a protective envelope around the lens and improve visibility. The continuous flow may be supplied by a pressurized gas source. The continuous flow line may be assembled in parallel to an insufflation line running through a standard insufflator configured to provide non-continuous gas flow to the body cavity. The lines may converge upstream of or at the cannula or the insufflation flow may be provided to a separate cannula. Continuous gas flow may be provided by recirculating gas from the body cavity through the cannula Continuous gas flow may be provided by storing gas from the non-continuous insufflation flow in an accumulator and releasing the gas during off phases of the insufflation flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Callum James Thomas Spence, Pavlo Kokhanenko, Zane Paul Gell, Zach Jonathan Warner, Benjamin Elliot Hardinge Pegman, Abigail Sharmini Rajen Arulandu, Rory Alexander Monro, German Klink, Gabor Papotti
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Patent number: 11179535Abstract: A nasal pillow section for use as part of an apparatus for providing a stream of gases to a user, the pillow section in use located in front of the upper lip and below the nostrils of a user, the pillow section comprising a pillow gasket having a gases aperture which receives a stream of gases in use, and nasal pillows fluidically connected to the pillow gasket which are adapted to substantially seal against the nostrils of a user in use, so that substantially the whole of the stream of gases entering the gasket through the aperture passes into the nasal pillows from the pillow gasket and is delivered to the user, the lower inner surface of the pillow gasket shaped so that in use contact between the upper lip of a user and the pillow gasket is minimised.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Publication number: 20190298957Abstract: Breathing assistance apparatus for treating sleep apnoea are described. More specifically, nasal interface for the supply of respiratory gases, but most particularly positive pressure gases are described. The nasal interfaces may include various forms of nasal pillows or nasal plugs. Associated elements such as manifolds or housings to hold or secure the pillows or plugs, or headgear are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Patent number: 10376666Abstract: Breathing assistance apparatus for treating sleep apnoea are described. More specifically, nasal interface for the supply of respiratory gases, but most particularly positive pressure gases are described. The nasal interfaces may include various forms of nasal pillows or nasal plugs. Associated elements such as manifolds or housings to hold or secure the pillows or plugs, or headgear are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Publication number: 20190030273Abstract: A nasal pillow section for use as part of an apparatus for providing a stream of gases to a user, the pillow section in use located in front of the upper lip and below the nostrils of a user, the pillow section comprising a pillow gasket having a gases aperture which receives a stream of gases in use, and nasal pillows fluidically connected to the pillow gasket which are adapted to substantially seal against the nostrils of a user in use, so that substantially the whole of the stream of gases entering the gasket through the aperture passes into the nasal pillows from the pillow gasket and is delivered to the user, the lower inner surface of the pillow gasket shaped so that in use contact between the upper lip of a user and the pillow gasket is minimised.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Patent number: 9907925Abstract: A nasal pillow section for use as part of an apparatus for providing a stream of gases to a user, the pillow section in use located in front of the upper lip and below the nostrils of a user, the pillow section comprising a pillow gasket having a gases aperture which receives a stream of gases in use, and nasal pillows fluidically connected to the pillow gasket which are adapted to substantially seal against the nostrils of a user in use, so that substantially the whole of the stream of gases entering the gasket through the aperture passes into the nasal pillows from the pillow gasket and is delivered to the user, the lower inner surface of the pillow gasket shaped so that in use contact between the upper lip of a user and the pillow gasket is minimized.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Patent number: 9901700Abstract: A nasal pillow section for use as part of an apparatus for providing a stream of gases to a user, the pillow section in use located in front of the upper lip and below the nostrils of a user, the pillow section comprising a pillow gasket having a gases aperture which receives a stream of gases in use, and nasal pillows fluidically connected to the pillow gasket which are adapted to substantially seal against the nostrils of a user in use, so that substantially the whole of the stream of gases entering the gasket through the aperture passes into the nasal pillows from the pillow gasket and is delivered to the user, the lower inner surface of the pillow gasket shaped so that in use contact between the upper lip of a user and the pillow gasket is minimised.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Publication number: 20170326324Abstract: A nasal pillow section for use as part of an apparatus for providing a stream of gases to a user, the pillow section in use located in front of the upper lip and below the nostrils of a user, the pillow section comprising a pillow gasket having a gases aperture which receives a stream of gases in use, and nasal pillows fluidically connected to the pillow gasket which are adapted to substantially seal against the nostrils of a user in use, so that substantially the whole of the stream of gases entering the gasket through the aperture passes into the nasal pillows from the pillow gasket and is delivered to the user, the lower inner surface of the pillow gasket shaped so that in use contact between the upper lip of a user and the pillow gasket is minimised.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Publication number: 20160256653Abstract: Breathing assistance apparatus for treating sleep apnoea are described. More specifically, nasal interface for the supply of respiratory gases, but most particularly positive pressure gases are described. The nasal interfaces may include various forms of nasal pillows or nasal plugs. Associated elements such as manifolds or housings to hold or secure the pillows or plugs, or headgear are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Patent number: 9072855Abstract: Breathing assistance apparatus for treating sleep apnoea are described. More specifically, nasal interface for the supply of respiratory gases, but most particularly positive pressure gases are described. The nasal interfaces may include various forms of nasal pillows or nasal plugs. Associated elements such as manifolds or housings to hold or secure the pillows or plugs, or headgear are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Publication number: 20120204870Abstract: Breathing assistance apparatus for treating sleep apnoea are described. More specifically, nasal interface for the supply of respiratory gases, but most particularly positive pressure gases are described. The nasal interfaces may include various forms of nasal pillows or nasal plugs. Associated elements such as manifolds or housings to hold or secure the pillows or plugs, or headgear are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Publication number: 20110308520Abstract: A nasal pillow section for use as part of an apparatus for providing a stream of gases to a user, the pillow section in use located in front of the upper lip and below the nostrils of a user, the pillow section comprising a pillow gasket having a gases aperture which receives a stream of gases in use, and nasal pillows fluidically connected to the pillow gasket which are adapted to substantially seal against the nostrils of a user in use, so that substantially the whole of the stream of gases entering the gasket through the aperture passes into the nasal pillows from the pillow gasket and is delivered to the user, the lower inner surface of the pillow gasket shaped so that in use contact between the upper lip of a user and the pillow gasket is minimised.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
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Patent number: D674480Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Rory Alexander Monro, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason