Patents by Inventor Stuart Heatherington
Stuart Heatherington 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: 20240100281Abstract: Nasal respiratory assembly includes flexible tubing connected to a fluid source. The flexible tubing includes a pair of receptacles through which the fluid is dispensed, a pair of posts, and a connector with a central opening sized and shaped to cooperate with one of the receptacles. Each post includes a flange sized and shaped to fit over the nostril of a patient; a main body comprising a passageway configured therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Patent number: 11925760Abstract: Nasal respiratory assembly comprises a pair of sheets. Each sheet defines an opening sized and shaped to fit over the nostril of a patient, with a ferromagnetic ring positioned at an underside of the sheet, with an upper side of the sheet configured for sealable engagement with the nostril. A pair of posts is provided, each post including a magnetic ring positioned at a first end and a receptacle positioned at a second end, the magnetic ring removably attachable to the ferromagnetic ring. A connector is also provided, the connector including a pair of channel openings at a post end, each channel opening sized and shaped to cooperate with one of the post receptacles to form a substantially airtight connection therewith, and an inlet at a vent end that is fluid communication with a flexible tubing connected to a fluid source.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: SNAP CPAP, LLCInventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Patent number: 11883602Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes at least one post having a nasal engaging portion on about a first end thereof for delivering treatment gases to the nasal cavity of a patient. A pair of tubes capable of receiving gas from a hose or fluid source are selectively engaged with the pair of posts for delivering treatment gases from the inlet through the receptacle and into the nasal cavity of the patient. A splitter may be positioned between the hose or fluid source and the pair of tubes. Ball and socket joints may provide enhanced flexibility of the assembly while in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Snap CPAP, LLCInventors: Stuart Heatherington, Stanley S. Coe
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Patent number: 11833306Abstract: Nasal respiratory assembly includes flexible tubing connected to a fluid source. The flexible tubing includes a pair of receptacles through which the fluid is dispensed, a pair of posts, and a connector with a central opening sized and shaped to cooperate with one of the receptacles. Each post includes a flange sized and shaped to fit over the nostril of a patient; a main body comprising a passageway configured therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: SNAP CPAP, LLCInventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Publication number: 20230233887Abstract: A mouth closure mask includes a flexible sheet having an adhesive on a back facing surface thereof, the adhesive provided for adhering the mask to the face of a wearer. A port is defined through a portion of the sheet. The port allows access between in the inside and outside of a wearer's mouth when the port is uncovered. A retaining flange is disposed on the flexible sheet adjected to the port. A seal is configured to selectively engage the retaining flange to restrict access to the port when the seal and retaining flange are engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Patent number: 11511066Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base engaged with at least one connector and in fluid communication with a hose or fluid source for allowing the gaseous flowthrough between the at least one connector, the base and the hose or fluid source. The assembly further includes a pair of sockets engaged with the at least one connector, and a pair of posts, each post selectively engageable with at least one of the pair of sockets. Each post includes a flange that defines an opening therethrough, the openings in fluid communication with each corresponding socket of the pair of sockets. Each post further includes an adhesive adhered to each flange and configured for sealably engaging a patient's nare.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: SNAP CPAP, LLCInventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Publication number: 20220193360Abstract: Nasal respiratory assembly includes a pair of sheets. Each sheet defines an opening sized and shaped to fit over a nostril of a patient, with a ferromagnetic dome-shaped ring positioned at an underside of the sheet, with an upper side of the sheet configured for sealable engagement with the nostril. The assembly also includes a pair of posts. Each post includes a magnetic ring positioned at a first end and a ball shaped receptacle positioned at a second end. The magnetic ring is removably attachable to the dome-shaped ring. The assembly further includes a pair of conduit adapters with openings therethrough for fluid flow. A post end of each conduit adapter includes a socket, each socket shaped to receive the ball shaped receptacle in a ball and socket arrangement to form a substantially airtight connection therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventor: Stuart HEATHERINGTON
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Publication number: 20220088338Abstract: Nasal respiratory assembly comprises a pair of sheets. Each sheet defines an opening sized and shaped to fit over the nostril of a patient, with a ferromagnetic ring positioned at an underside of the sheet, with an upper side of the sheet configured for sealable engagement with the nostril. A pair of posts is provided, each post including a magnetic ring positioned at a first end and a receptacle positioned at a second end, the magnetic ring removably attachable to the ferromagnetic ring. A connector is also provided, the connector including a pair of channel openings at a post end, each channel opening sized and shaped to cooperate with one of the post receptacles to form a substantially airtight connection therewith, and an inlet at a vent end that is fluid communication with a tubing connected to a fluid source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventor: Stuart HEATHERINGTON
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Publication number: 20220080149Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes at least one post having a nasal engaging portion on about a first end thereof for delivering treatment gases to the nasal cavity of a patient. A pair of tubes capable of receiving gas from a hose or fluid source are selectively engaged with the pair of posts for delivering treatment gases from the inlet through the receptacle and into the nasal cavity of the patient. A splitter may be positioned between the hose or fluid source and the pair of tubes. Ball and socket joints may provide enhanced flexibility of the assembly while in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Stuart Heatherington, Stanley S. Coe
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Patent number: 11207484Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes at least one post having a nasal engaging portion on about a first end thereof for delivering treatment gases to the nasal cavity of a patient. A pair of tubes capable of receiving gas from a hose or fluid source are selectively engaged with the pair of posts for delivering treatment gases from the inlet through the receptacle and into the nasal cavity of the patient. A splitter may be positioned between the hose or fluid source and the pair of tubes. Ball and socket joints may provide enhanced flexibility of the assembly while in use.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Snap Cpap, LLCInventors: Stuart Heatherington, Stanley S. Coe
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Publication number: 20210290881Abstract: Respiratory assembly for use in conjunction with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment is provided. The respiratory assembly includes a conduit coupler comprising a male member and a female member. The respiratory assembly also includes a disposable respiratory mask that defines a central opening therethrough that is sized to receive the male member. A gasket is positioned between the male member and the respiratory mask, the gasket encircling the central opening to provide a sealing thereto. A channel opening of one of the male member and the female member connects to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask that couples to one or more of a patient's nare and mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Patent number: 10905842Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base engaged with at least one connector and in fluid communication with a hose or fluid source for allowing the gaseous flowthrough between the at least one connector, the base and the hose or fluid source. The assembly further includes a pair of sockets engaged with the at least one connector, and a pair of posts, each post selectively engageable with at least one of the pair of sockets. Each post includes a flange that defines an opening therethrough, the openings in fluid communication with each corresponding socket of the pair of sockets. Each post further includes an adhesive adhered to each flange and configured for sealably engaging a patient's nare.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: SNAP CPAP, LLCInventors: Stuart Heatherington, Haans Petruschke, Michael Sturdevant
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Publication number: 20210008318Abstract: Nasal respiratory assembly comprises a pair of sheets. Each sheet defines an opening sized and shaped to fit over the nostril of a patient, with a ferromagnetic ring positioned at an underside of the sheet, with an upper side of the sheet configured for sealable engagement with the nostril. A pair of posts is provided, each post including a magnetic ring positioned at a first end and a receptacle positioned at a second end, the magnetic ring removably attachable to the ferromagnetic ring. A connector is also provided, the connector including a pair of channel openings at a post end, each channel opening sized and shaped to cooperate with one of the post receptacles to form a substantially airtight connection therewith, and an inlet at a vent end that is fluid communication with a flexible tubing connected to a fluid source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventor: Stuart HEATHERINGTON
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Publication number: 20200353195Abstract: Nasal respiratory assembly includes flexible tubing connected to a fluid source. The flexible tubing includes a pair of receptacles through which the fluid is dispensed, a pair of posts, and a connector with a central opening sized and shaped to cooperate with one of the receptacles. Each post includes a flange sized and shaped to fit over the nostril of a patient; a main body comprising a passageway configured therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Publication number: 20190247605Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes at least one post having a nasal engaging portion on about a first end thereof for delivering treatment gases to the nasal cavity of a patient. A pair of tubes capable of receiving gas from a hose or fluid source are selectively engaged with the pair of posts for delivering treatment gases from the inlet through the receptacle and into the nasal cavity of the patient. A splitter may be positioned between the hose or fluid source and the pair of tubes. Ball and socket joints may provide enhanced flexibility of the assembly while in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Snap CPAP, LLCInventors: Stuart Heatherington, Stanley S. Coe
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Patent number: 10265493Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes at least one post having a nasal engaging portion on about a first end thereof for delivering treatment gases to the nasal cavity of a patient. A pair of tubes capable of receiving gas from a hose or fluid source are selectively engaged with the pair of posts for delivering treatment gases from the inlet through the receptacle and into the nasal cavity of the patient. A splitter may be positioned between the hose or fluid source and the pair of tubes. Ball and socket joints may provide enhanced flexibility of the assembly while in use.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: SNAP CPAP, LLCInventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Publication number: 20180296785Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base engaged with at least one connector and in fluid communication with a hose or fluid source for allowing the gaseous flowthrough between the at least one connector, the base and the hose or fluid source. The assembly further includes a pair of sockets engaged with the at least one connector, and a pair of posts, each post selectively engageable with at least one of the pair of sockets. Each post includes a flange that defines an opening therethrough, the openings in fluid communication with each corresponding socket of the pair of sockets. Each post further includes an adhesive adhered to each flange and configured for sealably engaging a patient's nare.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Publication number: 20170368291Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base engaged with at least one connector and in fluid communication with a hose or fluid source for allowing the gaseous flowthrough between the at least one connector, the base and the hose or fluid source. The assembly further includes a pair of sockets engaged with the at least one connector, and a pair of posts, each post selectively engageable with at least one of the pair of sockets. Each post includes a flange that defines an opening therethrough, the openings in fluid communication with each corresponding socket of the pair of sockets. Each post further includes an adhesive adhered to each flange and configured for sealably engaging a patient's nare.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: SNAP CPAP, LLCInventors: Stuart Heatherington, Haans Petruschke, Michael Sturdevant
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Publication number: 20160022947Abstract: A respiratory assembly is provided. The assembly includes at least one post having a nasal engaging portion on about a first end thereof for delivering treatment gases to the nasal cavity of a patient. A pair of tubes capable of receiving gas from a hose or fluid source are selectively engaged with the pair of posts for delivering treatment gases from the inlet through the receptacle and into the nasal cavity of the patient. A splitter may be positioned between the hose or fluid source and the pair of tubes. Ball and socket joints may provide enhanced flexibility of the assembly while in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventor: Stuart Heatherington
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Patent number: 9149595Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly is provided. The assembly includes at least one post having a nasal engaging portion on about a first end thereof for delivering treatment gases to the nasal cavity of a patient. A mask having an inlet for receiving treatment gases from a fluid source and at least one receptacle for being sealably engaged with a respective one of the at least one post for delivering treatment gases from the inlet through the receptacle and into the nasal cavity of the patient is provided. The mask is configured for selective sealable engagement with the patient's mouth, patient's nose, or both the patient's mouth and the patient's nose.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Inventor: Stuart Heatherington