公开(公告)号：US07178527B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US10068963

申请日：2002-02-11

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Robert Edward Styles

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Robert Edward Styles

IPC: A62B18/02

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 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。 各个凹槽（42,44）接收穿戴者鼻子的桥梁。 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面部轮廓的困难区域，该面部轮廓是鼻部和侧面之间的褶皱。

公开(公告)号：US07174893B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US11285077

申请日：2005-11-23

Applicant: Adrienne Mary Claire Walker ,  Geoffrey Crumblin ,  Gregory Scott Smart ,  Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam ,  Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Perry D. Lithgow

Inventor： Adrienne Mary Claire Walker ,  Geoffrey Crumblin ,  Gregory Scott Smart ,  Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam ,  Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Perry D. Lithgow

IPC: A62B18/02 ,  A62B18/10 ,  A62B9/02

CPC classification number: A61M16/20 ,  A61M16/0057 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/08 ,  A61M16/0816 ,  A61M16/0825 ,  A61M16/085 ,  A61M16/208 ,  Y10S128/912 ,  Y10T137/7771

Abstract: An anti-asphyxia valve includes at least one flap having a first portion adapted for mounting to the housing and a second portion adapted to flex between a first open position allowing gas to pass from the patient side to the housing interior through the at least one port, and from the blower side through the at least one port, to atmosphere when a difference in gas pressure in the housing interior and atmosphere is below a predetermined operating threshold, and a second forcibly closed position substantially occluding the at least one port when the difference in gas pressure between the housing interior and atmosphere is substantially equal to or above the operating threshold.

Abstract translation: 一种抗窒息阀包括至少一个翼片，其具有适于安装到壳体的第一部分和适于在第一打开位置之间弯曲的第二部分，该第一打开位置允许气体从患者侧通过至少一个端口 ，并且当鼓风机侧通过至少一个端口时，当壳体内部和大气中的气体压力的差异低于预定操作阈值时，和当第二强制关闭位置基本上封闭至少一个端口时， 在壳体内部和大气之间的气体压力基本上等于或高于操作阈值。

公开(公告)号：US07036508B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10134725

申请日：2002-04-30

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok

IPC: A62B18/08

CPC classification number: A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A62B18/084

Abstract: A harness assembly for a nasal mask for communicating breathable gas to a patient's airways, for example, in the administering of CPAP or like breathable gas delivery treatments, includes a cap portion adapted to engage, in use, the occipital region of the skull. The cap portion includes a connector at each end. The harness assembly also includes a pair of upper and lower straps, each of the straps extending between one of the cap connectors and the nasal mask. The harness assembly grips the head in a region substantially fixed relative to the face and, as such, tension of the straps is not substantially affected by head movement.

Abstract translation: 用于将透气性气体传递到患者气道的鼻罩的线束组件，例如在施用CPAP或类似透气气体输送治疗时，包括适于在使用中接合头骨的枕骨区域的帽部分。 盖部分包括在每一端的连接器。 线束组件还包括一对上带和下带，每个带在帽连接器之一和鼻罩之间延伸。 线束组件将头部相对于面部基本上固定的区域夹持，并且因此，带的张力基本上不受头部运动的影响。

公开(公告)号：US06691708B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US10230169

申请日：2002-08-29

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  William Edwin John Grant ,  Robert Stephen Matchett

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  William Edwin John Grant ,  Robert Stephen Matchett

IPC: A62B1808

CPC classification number: A61M16/0644 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0655 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M2210/0618

Abstract: An adjustable forehead support for a nasal mask. 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 which adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-à-vis the mask and/or air flow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.

公开(公告)号：US06634358B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-21

申请号：US09566806

申请日：2000-05-08

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Robert Edward Styles

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Robert Edward Styles

IPC: A62B1802

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.

公开(公告)号：US09943662B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US12382383

申请日：2009-03-16

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Donald Darkin

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Donald Darkin

IPC: A61M16/16 ,  A61M16/10

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：US09827391B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US12309696

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

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

IPC: A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/08 ,  A61M16/10 ,  A61M16/20

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: A patient interface includes a sealing arrangement adapted to provide an effective seal with the patient's nose, an inlet conduit arrangement adapted to deliver breathable gas to the sealing arrangement, and a cover that substantially encloses the sealing arrangement and/or the inlet conduit arrangement.

公开(公告)号：US09717870B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US11988541

申请日：2006-07-31

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Robert Edward Henry

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Robert Edward Henry

IPC: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/08 ,  A61M16/10

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0825 ,  A61M16/085 ,  A61M16/0858 ,  A61M16/1045 ,  A61M2202/0208 ,  A61M2205/0238 ,  A61M2205/42 ,  A61M2205/581 ,  A61M2205/583 ,  A61M2205/7527 ,  A61M2205/7536

Abstract: A washout vent formed of or treated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, or a vent coated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, reduces noise and/or minimizes or precludes the formation of blockage in the vent pathway due to outflow of gas from a respiratory mask. One or the other or combinations of hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials may be used to repel or wick moisture away to minimize or preclude moisture buildup on vent surfaces and/or clogging of vent pathways, particularly when using humidified air. Sintered porous plastic hydrophobic or hydrophilic materials are utilized and the porosity may be varied integrally within the vent membrane or by forming the vent from layers of materials having different porosities.

公开(公告)号：US09707367B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US12134871

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Enrico Brambilla ,  Gregory Robert Peake ,  Robert Edward Henry ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Philip John Gunning

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Enrico Brambilla ,  Gregory Robert Peake ,  Robert Edward Henry ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Philip John Gunning

IPC: A61M16/06

CPC classification number: A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0655

Abstract: A forehead support for a facial mask is adapted to be moveable between a first position with respect to a frame of the mask and a second position with respect to the frame. The forehead support includes a biasing mechanism that urges the forehead support in the second position. A method of positioning a forehead support with respect to a frame of a patient interface includes positioning the forehead support and patient interface assembly on a face; disengaging a forehead support locking mechanism; allowing the forehead support to move from a first position to a second position; and engaging a forehead support locking mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US09629572B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US11509093

申请日：2006-08-24

Applicant: Phoebe Katherine Hill ,  Mark Bertinetti ,  Rohan Neil Primrose ,  Gregory Robert Peake ,  Philip Rodney Kwok

Inventor： Phoebe Katherine Hill ,  Mark Bertinetti ,  Rohan Neil Primrose ,  Gregory Robert Peake ,  Philip Rodney Kwok

IPC: A61B5/02 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0476

CPC classification number: A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/0476 ,  A61B5/4806 ,  A61B5/4818 ,  A61B5/6804 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Systems and/or methods for diagnosing sleep disorders in a patient are provided. In certain example embodiments, articles of bed clothing and/or bed sheets comprising sensors operable to obtain patient condition data related to sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are provided to patients. The patient condition data is stored to a data recorder operably connected to the sensors. The sensors and the data recorder may communicate wirelessly. The bed clothing (e.g. wearable articles of clothing, bed sheets or mats, pillows, etc.) may have batteries and/or battery fibers disposed therein to power the sensors. In certain example embodiments, a bed sheet may be physically connected to a power supply and/or the data recorder. In certain example embodiments, a bed sheet and articles of bed clothing both may be provided to the patient.