Patents by Inventor Thomas Mark Richardson
Thomas Mark Richardson 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: 20240245876Abstract: A diffuser element for use over a vent opening of a breathing assistance apparatus. In some configurations, the diffuser element is formed by knitting or weaving one or more threads together into an interlocking pattern. In some configurations, the diffuser pad has a first surface and an opposing second surface and at least the first surface includes a surface texture. Arrangements for coupling the diffuser element to a structure that defines or carries the vent are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Matthew Roger Stephenson, Toong Chuo Lim, Thomas Mark Richardson, Kyle Gregory Brown
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Patent number: 12023449Abstract: A patient interface includes a mask body, an elbow, a connector and a conduit. Any one or more of the mask body, the elbow, the connector and the conduit includes a bias flow vent. The bias flow vent is configured to deform with the application of pressure but not fully collapse such that an orifice size defined by the bias flow vent can vary with the application of pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Brett John Huddart, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Matthew James Pedersen, Hamish Joshua Rose, Fadi Karim Moh'd Mashal, Thomas Mark Richardson, Simon Mittermeier, Max Leon Betteridge
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Publication number: 20240091479Abstract: An interface assembly comprises a nasal mask that includes a seal having a rolling portion. The rolling portion of the seal rolls over a portion of a clip that secures the seal to a frame. The frame has a ball and socket connection to a connector. The connector comprises an elbow having integrally formed exhaust holes and a swivel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott
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Publication number: 20240082525Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins
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Patent number: 11896768Abstract: A diffuser element for use over a vent opening of a breathing assistance apparatus. In some configurations, the diffuser element is formed by knitting or weaving one or more threads together into an interlocking pattern. In some configurations, the diffuser pad has a first surface and an opposing second surface and at least the first surface includes a surface texture. Arrangements for coupling the diffuser element to a structure that defines or carries the vent are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Matthew Roger Stephenson, Toong Chuo Lim, Thomas Mark Richardson, Kyle Gregory Brown
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Patent number: 11806475Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins
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Publication number: 20230263983Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a frame and a cushion module. The frame can include a front wall having a vent and/or a gas inlet opening and a collar extending away from the front wall. The collar surrounds the vent and/or the gas inlet opening. The cushion module comprises a cushion and a housing, which is made of a material more rigid than the cushion. The housing defines a connection opening. A friction coupling selectively couples the cushion module to the frame and comprises an elastomeric friction member coupled to a portion of the housing that defines the connection opening. In some arrangements, an outer surface of the friction member is exposed when the cushion module is coupled to the frame. In some arrangements, the housing extends through the peripheral surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Max Leon Betteridge, Hamish Joshua Rose, Jeremy Owen Young, Monika Ganterer, Nigel Trinidade, Simon Mittermeier, Mark Richard Tomlinson, Thomas Mark Richardson, Vitaly Kapelevich, Craig Robert Prentice, Tony William Spear, Roheet Patel, Matthew James Pedersen, Jae Yun Lim, Campbell Neil Addison Martin
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Publication number: 20220249793Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Jonathan Mark Downey, Thomas Mark Richardson, Craig Robert Prentice, Richard John Boyes
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Publication number: 20220152332Abstract: A headgear, for use in combination with a breathing apparatus, has a plastic or elastomer core and a fabric or textile casing. The headgear, or portions thereof, may also include a length adjustment arrangement that permits adjustment of a length of a section of the headgear. The length adjustment arrangement can comprise overlapping strap portions of the headgear. In some configurations, the overlapping strap portions can be covered by a sleeve. The sleeve can be secured to the headgear by overmolded end caps. A nasal respiratory interface can include a frame having a front surface, a rear surface, and an aperture extending from the front surface to the rear surface. The frame can have an oval form with a truncated height portion. The interface can also include a seal for a nasal pillow. The seal can be attached to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Adam Luke Gilbert, Thomas Mark Richardson, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito
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Patent number: 11229761Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Jonathan Mark Downey, Thomas Mark Richardson, Craig Robert Prentice, Richard John Boyes
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Patent number: 11219731Abstract: A headgear, for use in combination with a breathing apparatus, has a plastic or elastomer core and a fabric or textile casing. The headgear, or portions thereof, may also include a length adjustment arrangement that permits adjustment of a length of a section of the headgear. The length adjustment arrangement can comprise overlapping strap portions of the headgear. In some configurations, the overlapping strap portions can be covered by a sleeve. The sleeve can be secured to the headgear by overmolded end caps. A nasal respiratory interface can include a frame having a front surface, a rear surface, and an aperture extending from the front surface to the rear surface. The frame can have an oval form with a truncated height portion. The interface can also include a seal for a nasal pillow. The seal can be attached to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Adam Luke Gilbert, Thomas Mark Richardson, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito
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Publication number: 20210386950Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins
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Publication number: 20210330923Abstract: A respiratory mask system comprising a mask interface comprising a frame for a headgear assembly. The frame comprises a body comprising a first surface and a substantially opposing second surface. The body further comprises a gas inlet and optionally an outlet vent. The gas inlet may be substantially elliptical in shape. The frame may comprise a recessed region for receiving a yoke of a headgear assembly to attach the headgear to the mask interface. The respiratory mask system may also comprise a yoke for attaching to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Melissa Catherine Bornholdt, Jonathan Mark Downey, Bruce Michael Walls, Adam Luke Gilbert, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Thomas Mark Richardson, Silas Sao Jin Siew, James Patrick O'Connor, Christopher John Large, Tony William Spear, Matthew Roger Stephenson, Paul Mathew Freestone, Jake Baker Hocking
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Patent number: 11097077Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins
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Patent number: 11083862Abstract: A respiratory mask system comprising a mask interface comprising a frame for a headgear assembly. The frame comprises a body comprising a first surface and a substantially opposing second surface. The body further comprises a gas inlet and optionally an outlet vent. The gas inlet may be substantially elliptical in shape. The frame may comprise a recessed region for receiving a yoke of a headgear assembly to attach the headgear to the mask interface. The respiratory mask system may also comprise a yoke for attaching to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Melissa Catherine Bornholdt, Jonathan Mark Downey, Bruce Michael Walls, Adam Luke Gilbert, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Thomas Mark Richardson, Silas Sao Jin Siew, James Patrick O'Connor, Christopher John Large, Tony William Spear, Matthew Roger Stephenson, Paul Mathew Freestone, Jake Baker Hocking
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Publication number: 20210138183Abstract: A patient interface includes a mask body, an elbow, a connector and a conduit. Any one or more of the mask body, the elbow, the connector and the conduit includes a bias flow vent. The bias flow vent is configured to deform with the application of pressure but not fully collapse such that an orifice size defined by the bias flow vent can vary with the application of pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Brett John HUDDART, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Matthew James PEDERSEN, Hamish Joshua ROSE, Fadi Karim Moh'd MASHAL, Thomas Mark RICHARDSON, Simon MITTERMEIER, Max Leon BETTERIDGE
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Patent number: D955553Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Steve Thomas, Priyanka Ferdinand Pereira, Matthew Aaron Bradley
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Patent number: D972716Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Roger Stephenson
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Patent number: D989289Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Thomas Mark Richardson, Jonathan Mark Downey, Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Steve Thomas, Priyanka Ferdinand Pereira, Matthew Aaron Bradley
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Patent number: D1016273Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Roger Stephenson