Patents by Inventor Thomas McDermott
Thomas McDermott 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: 20240108844Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, Gavin Walsh Millar, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, James William Stanton, David Leon McCauley, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Adrian John Elsworth, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Sandeep Singh Gurm, Tessa Hazel Paris, Joseph Nathaniel Griffiths, Ping Si, Christopher Gareth Sims, Elmo Benson Stoks, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Peter Alan Seekup, Po-Yen Liu, Richard Edward Lang, Paul James Tonkin, Ian Lee Wai Kwan
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Publication number: 20240100316Abstract: A circuit connector for a humidification system, the system comprising a base unit configured to be engaged by a humidification chamber. The circuit connector comprises an inlet to fluidly connect to an outlet of the humidification chamber to receive humidified gases therefrom, an outlet to sealably connect to or integral with a conduit for directing the humidified gases to a user, and an electrical terminal for electrically coupling the circuit connector to an electrical terminal associated with the base unit. The circuit connector may be releasably and lockably connectable to the outlet of the humidification chamber and/or orientation features may control orientation of component parts of the system as they are assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, James William STANTON, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, Stephen David EVANS, David Leon MCCAULEY, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Myfanwy Jane Antica NORTON, Gavin Walsh MILLAR, Thomas Jacques Fernand MAECKELBERGHE
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Publication number: 20240024608Abstract: A respiratory support system having a flow source and a respiratory circuit. The respiratory circuit has a pressure relief valve and a tube assembly in fluid communication with the flow source and pressure relief valve. The respiratory circuit downstream of the pressure relief valve has a resistance to gas flow of 30-50 cmH2O at a selected gas flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Alicia Jerram Hunter EVANS, David-Reyner Cailun HOW, Jaiden Gray WALMSLEY, Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, Taylor James EDWARDS, Aidan Robert BURGESS, Adrian David James ROBB
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Patent number: 11826538Abstract: A circuit connector for a humidification system, the system comprising a base unit configured to be engaged by a humidification chamber. The circuit connector comprises an inlet to fluidly connect to an outlet of the humidification chamber to receive humidified gases therefrom, an outlet to sealably connect to or integral with a conduit for directing the humidified gases to a user, and an electrical terminal for electrically coupling the circuit connector to an electrical terminal associated with the base unit. The circuit connector may be releasably and lockably connectable to the outlet of the humidification chamber and/or orientation features may control orientation of component parts of the system as they are assembled.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Hamish Adrian Osborne, James William Stanton, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Stephen David Evans, David Leon McCauley, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Gavin Walsh Millar, Thomas Jacques Fernand Maeckelberghe
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Patent number: 11801360Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Hamish Adrian Osborne, Gavin Walsh Millar, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, James William Stanton, David Leon McCauley, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Adrian John Elsworth, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Sandeep Singh Gurm, Tessa Hazel Paris, Joseph Nathaniel Griffiths, Ping Si, Christopher Gareth Sims, Elmo Benson Stoks, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Peter Alan Seekup, Po-Yen Liu, Richard Edward Lang, Paul James Tonkin, Ian Lee Wai Kwan
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Publication number: 20220280736Abstract: In one embodiment, there is provided an inlet for a humidification chamber for use in a medical humidification system, the inlet comprising an inlet end configured to receive gases flow from a gases source, an outlet end configured to introduce the gases flow to the inside of the humidification chamber, and at least one wall defining, at least in part, a passageway between the inlet end and the outlet end for conveying gases therebetween. The outlet end of the inlet is configured to terminate in the humidification chamber or at a wall of the humidification chamber, and the passageway is configured to guide the gases flow such that the center of the gases flow at the inlet end and at the outlet end are substantially aligned along a common axis or the outlet end defines a profile of the passageway thereat that has a width and a height, a ratio of the width to height being between about 1:20 and 1:5.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Callum James Thomas SPENCE, Vincent VERDOOLD, Zane Paul GELL, Richard John BOYES, Zach Jonathan WARNER, Monika BAUMANN, Christian Francis FISCHER, Bernard Tsz Lun IP, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Karan DEVA, Rachael GLAVES, Hannah Maree MATTHEWS, Thomas Heinrich BARNES
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Publication number: 20210268224Abstract: This invention relates to a humidification assembly or kit for use in a respiratory support system for delivering humidified gas to a user or patient. The assembly or kit comprises a fluid reservoir, and a humidification chamber. The fluid reservoir and the humidification chamber are provided in fluid connection with each other, wherein a connection between each of the fluid reservoir and the humidification chamber provides a pre-determined force of retention and/or resistance to disconnection or is a permanent type connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Craig Karl White, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Cameron Leslie Matthews, Shane Terry Massey
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Patent number: 10914521Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method to perform drying and testing of organometallic and organosilane precursor source ampoules that have been cleaned for re-use. The drying and quality control testing is performed in a single location with a single apparatus requiring only one manual connection/disconnection step of the ampoule to the apparatus. The testing includes analyses for residual moisture, entrained particulate matter, differential pressure, and helium leak checking.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Versum Materials US, LLCInventors: Matthew David Bernard, Wayne Thomas McDermott, Allison Barbeau Hopkins, Joseph J. Siemer, Michael Altschul Pingitore
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Publication number: 20210016076Abstract: A circuit connector for a humidification system, the system comprising a base unit configured to be engaged by a humidification chamber. The circuit connector comprises an inlet to fluidly connect to an outlet of the humidification chamber to receive humidified gases therefrom, an outlet to sealably connect to or integral with a conduit for directing the humidified gases to a user, and an electrical terminal for electrically coupling the circuit connector to an electrical terminal associated with the base unit. The circuit connector may be releasably and lockably connectable to the outlet of the humidification chamber and/or orientation features may control orientation of component parts of the system as they are assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, James William STANTON, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, Stephen David EVANS, David Leon MCCAULEY, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Myfanwy Jane Antica NORTON, Gavin Walsh MILLAR, Thomas Jacques Fernand MAECKELBERGHE
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Publication number: 20210008325Abstract: In one embodiment, there is provided a humidification chamber for use in a medical humidification system. The humidification chamber may comprise: a base and a top linked by a side wall to define the chamber, the chamber being configured to contain a volume of water; a gases inlet configured to receive a gases flow from a gases source; and a gases outlet, wherein the gases inlet is orientated relative to the side wall to introduce the gases flow to the humidification chamber at a direction substantially tangential to the side wall of the humidification chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Callum James Thomas SPENCE, Vincent VERDOOLD, Zane Paul GELL, Richard John BOYES, Zach Jonathan WARNER, Monika BAUMANN, Christian Francis FISCHER, Bernard Tsz Lun IP, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Karan DEVA, Rachael GLAVES, Thomas Heinrich BARNES
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Patent number: 10828482Abstract: A circuit connector for a humidification system, the system comprising a base unit configured to be engaged by a humidification chamber. The circuit connector comprises an inlet to fluidly connect to an outlet of the humidification chamber to receive humidified gases therefrom, an outlet to sealably connect to or integral with a conduit for directing the humidified gases to a user, and an electrical terminal for electrically coupling the circuit connector to an electrical terminal associated with the base unit. The circuit connector may be releasably and lockably connectable to the outlet of the humidification chamber and/or orientation features may control orientation of component parts of the system as they are assembled.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Hamish Adrian Osborne, James William Stanton, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Stephen David Evans, David Leon McCauley, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Gavin Walsh Millar, Thomas Jacques Fernand Maeckelberghe
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Publication number: 20200240709Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method to perform drying and testing of organometallic and organosilane precursor source ampoules that have been cleaned for re-use. The drying and quality control testing is performed in a single location with a single apparatus requiring only one manual connection/disconnection step of the ampoule to the apparatus. The testing includes analyses for residual moisture, entrained particulate matter, differential pressure, and helium leak checking.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Versum Materials US, LLCInventors: Matthew David Bernard, Wayne Thomas McDermott, Allison Barbeau Hopkins, Joseph J. Siemer, Michael Altschul Pingitore
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Patent number: 10653854Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott
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Patent number: 10413693Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott
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Publication number: 20190255278Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, Gavin Walsh MILLAR, Stephen David EVANS, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, James William STANTON, David Leon MCCAULEY, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Myfanwy Jane Antica NORTON, Adrian John ELSWORTH, Michael John ANDRESEN, Jonathan Andrew George LAMBERT, Sandeep Singh GURM, Tessa Hazel PARIS, Joseph Nathaniel GRIFFITHS, Ping SI, Christopher Gareth SIMS, Elmo Benson STOKS, Dexter Chi Lun CHEUNG, Peter Alan SEEKUP, Po-Yen LIU, Richard Edward LANG, Paul James TONKIN, Ian Lee Wai KWAN
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Patent number: 10245407Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Hamish Adrian Osborne, Gavin Walsh Millar, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, James William Stanton, David Leon McCauley, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Adrian John Elsworth, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Sandeep Singh Gurm, Tessa Hazel Paris, Joseph Nathaniel Griffiths, Ping Si, Christopher Gareth Sims, Elmo Benson Stoks, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Peter Alan Seekup, Po-Yen Liu, Richard Edward Lang, Paul James Tonkin, Ian Lee Wai Kwan
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Patent number: D843582Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Zap Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Adler, Younes Achkire, Yun-Yi Ting, Ying-Jhang Chen, Cheng-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Cheng Yu, Mark Brinkerhoff, Thomas Hopmans, Radhika Mohan Bodduluri, Ron Boeder, Thomas McDermott, Jin-Wu Wang, Kaustubh Sonawale
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Patent number: D917040Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: 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: 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: D995758Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Gareth Thomas McDermott, Jaiden Gray Walmsley, Craig Karl White, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans