公开(公告)号：US20100089396A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12440445

申请日：2007-09-06

Applicant: Ron Richard ,  Steven Paul Farrugia ,  Philip Rodney Kwok ,  David Mulcahy

Inventor： Ron Richard ,  Steven Paul Farrugia ,  Philip Rodney Kwok ,  David Mulcahy

IPC: A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/0051 ,  A61B5/0826 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/0057 ,  A61M16/0069 ,  A61M16/024 ,  A61M2016/0027

Abstract: Methods and/or apparatuses for treating sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are provided. In particular, systems and/or methods are provided which may temporarily boost the pressure of a supply of breathable gas provided by an AutoSet device for the treatment of hypopnea. In certain example embodiments, a supply of breathable is provided to patients to treat apneas and/or hypopneas. The presence and/or absence of apneas and/or hypopneas are detected (e.g. by monitoring the Apnea-Hypopnea Index). When hypopnea events are detected, the pressure of the supply of breathable gas temporarily is increased above the Pcrit and/or CPAP levels, at least during patient inspiration. When the hypopnea events are normalized, the pressure is reduced. In certain example embodiments, the pressure will not be increased when a non-hypopnea event is detected at the same time as a hypopnea event.

Abstract translation: 提供了治疗睡眠呼吸障碍（SDB）的方法和/或装置。 特别地，提供了系统和/或方法，该系统和/或方法可以临时提高由AutoSet装置提供的用于治疗呼吸不足的可呼吸气体供应的压力。 在某些示例性实施例中，向患者提供透气剂供应以治疗呼吸暂停和/或呼吸不足。 检测到呼吸暂停和/或呼吸不足的存在和/或不存在（例如通过监测呼吸暂停 - 呼吸不正指数）。 当检测到呼吸不足事件时，至少在患者吸气期间临时提供透气气体的压力增加到高于Pcrit和/或CPAP水平。 当呼吸不足事件正常化时，压力降低。 在某些示例性实施例中，当在与呼吸不良事件同时检测到非呼吸不足事件时，压力不会增加。

公开(公告)号：US20090293875A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US11921644

申请日：2006-06-14

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Ron Richard ,  Rohan Mullins ,  Chee Keong Phuah ,  Karthikeyan Selvarajan ,  Adrian Barnes ,  Thomas Evan Miller ,  David Richard Vorreiter ,  Christopher Kingsley Blunsden ,  Nicholas Jerome Reed ,  Glenn Richards ,  Larry Puckeridge

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Ron Richard ,  Rohan Mullins ,  Chee Keong Phuah ,  Karthikeyan Selvarajan ,  Adrian Barnes ,  Thomas Evan Miller ,  David Richard Vorreiter ,  Christopher Kingsley Blunsden ,  Nicholas Jerome Reed ,  Glenn Richards ,  Larry Puckeridge

IPC: A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/0051 ,  A61M16/0069 ,  A61M16/024 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M2016/0021 ,  A61M2016/0027 ,  A61M2016/0036 ,  A61M2205/15 ,  A61M2205/502 ,  A61M2205/52 ,  A61M2205/80

Abstract: A method of acclimatizing a user to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB) during successive treatment sessions, wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes determining a clinically-derived full therapeutic pressure, applying a sub-therapeutic treatment pressure for the duration of a first session, obtaining responses to a series of pre-programmed patient and/or bed partner feedback questions before the start of a second session, and, based on the responses, either incrementally increasing the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy, or maintaining the treatment pressure for the second session if the responses do not indicate that the patient is adjusting to therapy.

Abstract translation: 一种驯化用户以提供持续的气道正压（CPAP）治疗的方法，包括在连续治疗期间操作用于治疗睡眠无序呼吸（SDB）的装置，其中所述装置在睡眠期间提供持续的正气道压力，包括确定临床上， 导致完全治疗压力，在第一次会话期间应用次治疗治疗压力，在第二次会话开始之前获得对一系列预先编程的患者和/或床伴侣反馈问题的响应，并且基于 如果响应表明患者正在调整治疗，或者如果反应没有指示患者正在适应治疗，则维持第二次治疗的治疗压力，则递增地增加第二次治疗的治疗压力。

公开(公告)号：US07614400B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-10

申请号：US11079822

申请日：2005-03-15

Applicant: Perry David Lithgow ,  Robert Edward Styles ,  Zdzislaw Antoni Ziolkowski ,  Philip Rodney Kwok

Inventor： Perry David Lithgow ,  Robert Edward Styles ,  Zdzislaw Antoni Ziolkowski ,  Philip Rodney Kwok

IPC: A61M11/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0655 ,  A61M16/0683

Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system that adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-á-vis the mask and/or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.

公开(公告)号：US20090217929A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12085191

申请日：2007-07-27

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Philip John Gunning ,  Robert Edward Henry ,  Gregory Robert Peake ,  Bruce David Gregory ,  Karthikeyan Selvarajan ,  Clive Solari ,  Scott Douglas Brackenreg ,  David Gilliver

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Philip John Gunning ,  Robert Edward Henry ,  Gregory Robert Peake ,  Bruce David Gregory ,  Karthikeyan Selvarajan ,  Clive Solari ,  Scott Douglas Brackenreg ,  David Gilliver

IPC: A61M16/06

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0611 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0666 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/0694 ,  A61M16/08 ,  A61M16/0825 ,  A61M16/0833 ,  A61M16/1045 ,  A61M16/20 ,  A61M2205/02 ,  A61M2205/0238 ,  A61M2205/273 ,  A61M2205/583 ,  A61M2205/588 ,  A61M2205/59 ,  A61M2209/06 ,  A61M2209/088 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A61M2210/0625

Abstract: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase.

Abstract translation: 用于从正压力的空气源提供空气的空气输送系统提供给位于患者气道入口处的接口结构，其包括适于与正气压供应连接的歧管和至少一个管 连接到歧管并适于将空气供应到接口结构。 每个管被构造成允许在管允许空气通过的开放阶段和管塌陷的塌陷阶段之间的移动。 每个管被构造成使得典型的患者头部抵靠床上用品的重量足以将管从开放阶段折叠到塌陷阶段。

公开(公告)号：US20090194101A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12362817

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Barton John KENYON ,  Renee Frances Doherty ,  Enrico Brambilla ,  Philip Rodney Kwok

Inventor： Barton John KENYON ,  Renee Frances Doherty ,  Enrico Brambilla ,  Philip Rodney Kwok

IPC: A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/0066 ,  A61M16/0051 ,  A61M16/0057 ,  A61M16/021 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0666 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/0694 ,  A61M16/0816 ,  A61M16/0875 ,  A61M2205/42 ,  A61M2205/8206 ,  A61M2205/8237 ,  A61M2209/086 ,  A61M2209/088 ,  F04D17/12 ,  F04D17/164 ,  F04D25/0673 ,  F04D27/004 ,  F04D29/281 ,  F04D29/4206 ,  F04D29/664

Abstract: A flow generator for generating a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes a cylindrical housing and a motor supported in the housing. The motor has a shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The shaft is generally coincident with an axis of the motor. A first impeller is attached to the first end of the shaft and a second impeller is attached to the second end of the shaft. A stator directs an air flow from the first impeller back towards the motor axis. The housing includes an inlet adjacent the first end of the shaft having an inlet axis generally coincident with the motor axis and at least one outlet between the first and second impellers. The at least one outlet has an outlet axis generally tangential to the motor axis. An apparatus for delivering a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient includes a flow generator and a casing to contain the flow generator. The casing is configured to engage a part of the patient's body, for example the top of the patient's head, and/or to receive a strap adapted to encircle, for example, the patient's arm or chest. The apparatus further includes at least one delivery conduit to convey the flow of pressurized breathable gas and a patient interface to receive the flow of pressurized breathable gas from the at least one delivery conduit and deliver it to the patient's airways.

Abstract translation: 用于产生加压可呼吸气体流的流量发生器包括支撑在壳体中的圆柱形壳体和马达。 电动机具有轴，其具有第一端和与第一端相对的第二端。 轴通常与电动机的轴线重合。 第一叶轮附接到轴的第一端，并且第二叶轮附接到轴的第二端。 定子将来自第一叶轮的空气流引导回电机轴线。 壳体包括与轴的第一端相邻的入口，其具有大致与马达轴线重合的入口轴线和在第一和第二叶轮之间的至少一个出口。 至少一个出口具有大致与马达轴线相切的出口轴线。 用于将加压的可呼吸气体流传送到患者的装置包括流发生器和用于容纳流量发生器的壳体。 壳体被构造成接合患者身体的一部分，例如患者头部的顶部，和/或接收适于环绕例如患者的手臂或胸部的带。 该装置还包括至少一个输送管道，用于输送加压的可呼吸气体流和患者界面，以接收来自至少一个输送导管的加压可呼吸气体流并将其输送到病人的气道。

公开(公告)号：US20090174092A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12382383

申请日：2009-03-16

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Donald Darkin

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Donald Darkin

IPC: A61M11/02

CPC classification number: A61M16/16 ,  A61M16/024 ,  A61M16/1055 ,  A61M16/107 ,  A61M16/161 ,  A61M2205/3673

Abstract: A method and apparatus for humidifying breathable gas provided to a user includes providing a breathable gas, producing moisture or water derived from ambient environmental surroundings, e.g., via condensation and/or dehumidified air, and directing the breathable gas along an air flow path. The air flow path optionally includes access to at least a portion of the moisture or water for increased humidification of the breathable gas, for delivery to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20090032024A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US11988569

申请日：2006-07-19

Applicant: Johann S. Burz ,  Achim Biener ,  Bernd Christoph Lang ,  Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Karthikeyan Selvarajan ,  Robert Edward Henry ,  Paul Stewart Huxtable ,  George Giles Campbell ,  Ian Howard Pendergrast

Inventor： Johann S. Burz ,  Achim Biener ,  Bernd Christoph Lang ,  Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Karthikeyan Selvarajan ,  Robert Edward Henry ,  Paul Stewart Huxtable ,  George Giles Campbell ,  Ian Howard Pendergrast

IPC: A62B18/08 ,  B29C65/56 ,  B29C45/03

CPC classification number: A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0057 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0605 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/0816 ,  A61M16/0825 ,  A61M2205/3331 ,  A61M2207/00 ,  A61M2210/0606 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A61M2230/43 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C45/1657 ,  B29C45/1676 ,  B29L2031/753

Abstract: A respiratory mask, a mould for a respiratory mask, as well as to a method for producing a respiratory mask are disclosed, in which manufacturability and usability of respiratory masks are improved. A respiratory mask is disclosed for administering a breathable gas to a patient, the respiratory mask comprising a first component formed from a flexible material and a second component formed from a material that is more rigid than the flexible material, wherein the first component is formed onto the second component by an overmoulding process.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种呼吸面罩，用于呼吸面罩的模具以及用于制造呼吸面罩的方法，其中提高了呼吸面罩的可制造性和可用性。 公开了一种用于向患者施用透气性气体的呼吸面罩，所述呼吸面罩包括由柔性材料形成的第一部件和由比所述柔性材料更刚性的材料形成的第二部件，其中所述第一部件形成在 第二个组件通过包容模制过程。

公开(公告)号：US20080314388A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12213536

申请日：2008-06-20

Applicant: Enrico Brambilla ,  Renee Frances Doherty ,  Philip John Gunning ,  Michiel Kooij ,  Philip Rodney Kwok

Inventor： Enrico Brambilla ,  Renee Frances Doherty ,  Philip John Gunning ,  Michiel Kooij ,  Philip Rodney Kwok

IPC: A62B18/02 ,  A62B18/08

CPC classification number: A61M16/0644 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0605 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0825 ,  A61M2205/0216

Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a mask frame and a forehead support provided to the mask frame. The forehead support includes a base extending from the frame. The base includes a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length including a material and/or physical characteristic that allows the base to flex from an original, unloaded position.

Abstract translation: 呼吸面罩包括面罩框架和提供给面罩框架的前额支架。 前额支架包括从框架延伸的底座。 底座包括沿其长度的至少一部分的柔性部分，其包括允许基部从原始的，无负载的位置弯曲的材料和/或物理特性。

公开(公告)号：USD561893S1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-12

申请号：US29274328

申请日：2007-04-17

Applicant: Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam ,  Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Robin Garth Hitchcock ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Memduh Guney ,  Richard Sokolov ,  Perry David Lithgow ,  Donald Darkin ,  Susan Robyn Lynch ,  Rachael Elizabeth Moore

Designer： Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam ,  Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Robin Garth Hitchcock ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Memduh Guney ,  Richard Sokolov ,  Perry David Lithgow ,  Donald Darkin ,  Susan Robyn Lynch ,  Rachael Elizabeth Moore

公开(公告)号：US06871649B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-29

申请号：US10004428

申请日：2001-12-06

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Robert Edward Styles

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Robert Edward Styles

IPC: A62B18/08 ,  A61B5/097 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A62B9/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/0057 ,  A61B5/097 ,  A61B5/6819 ,  A61B5/682 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M2210/0618

Abstract: A nasal cushion (30) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30) is affixed to a mask body. The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into which the wearer's nose is received. The membrane (34) is spaced away from the rim (40) of the frame (32), and its outer surface (41) is of substantially the same shape as the rim (40). Respective notches (42,44) receive the bridge of the wearer's nose. The wearer's nose is received through the aperture (38) into the chamber within the mask body (46). The seal forming portion (45) thus contacts both the surface of the wearer's nose and a portion of the wearer's face in the region between the base of the nose and the upper lip, and around the sides and over the bridge of the nose. The shape of the seal forming portion (45) is particularly suited to effectively seal the difficult region of the facial contour that is the crease between the sides of the nose and the face.

Abstract translation: 鼻垫（30）包括基本上三角形的框架（32），膜从框架（32）延伸出来。 框架（32）具有扇形边缘（36），靠垫（30）固定在面罩主体上。 膜（34）具有孔（38），佩戴者的鼻子被接纳到该孔中。 膜（34）与框架（32）的边缘（40）间隔开，并且其外表面（41）具有与边缘（40）基本相同的形状。 切口（42,44）接纳穿戴者鼻子的桥梁。 佩戴者的鼻子通过孔（38）被容纳到面罩主体（46）内的腔室中。 因此，密封形成部分45在鼻子的基部和上唇之间以及在鼻子的两侧和上方的区域之间接触穿戴者鼻部的表面和穿着者脸部的一部分。 密封形成部分（45）的形状特别适合于有效地密封作为鼻部和脸部两侧之间的折痕的面部轮廓的困难区域。