Patents by Inventor Tom Sprinkle

Tom Sprinkle 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).

  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: 7290546
    Abstract: A nasal mask assembly for preferred use in CPAP treatment. The mask assembly comprises a central body, a face cushion, a forehead support and a gas inlet. The gas inlet is rotatably connected to the central body, and the forehead support is pivotally connected to the central body. A method of using such a mask is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Tom Sprinkle, Mary B. Whitesel, Mark E. Rosenkranz
  • Nasal mask
    Publication number: 20050011521
    Abstract: A nasal mask assembly for preferred use in CPAP treatment. The mask assembly comprises a central body, a face cushion, a forehead support and a gas inlet. The gas inlet is rotatably connected to the central body, and the forehead support is pivotally connected to the central body. A method of using such a mask is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Tom Sprinkle, Mary Whitesel, Mark Rosenkranz
  • Nasal mask
    Publication number: 20040182398
    Abstract: A nasal mask of the type for delivering gas for example to ease or assist the breathing process includes a shell and a cushion connected with the shell. The shell has a side wall and a retaining ring disposed inside the side wall. The side wall and the retaining ring define a gap extending around the shell. The cushion has a side wall with an outer peripheral edge portion including a tongue extending around the cushion. The tongue of the cushion is received in the gap in the shell to secure the cushion to the shell. Various straps assemblies and forehead adjusters for nasal masks are also shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Tom Sprinkle, Mary B. Whitesel, Mark E. Rosenkranz, Neal Joseph Curran, V. A. Hodos
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D507831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Rosenkranz, Tom Sprinkle, Mary B. Whitesel
  • Nasal mask
    Patent number: D583931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Rosenkranz, Tom Sprinkle, Mary B. Whitesel, Valentine A. Hodos, Neal J. Curran