Modular back strap for patient interface device
US10589048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A back strap for a patient interface device having a headgear component including a first strap member and a second strap member attached to the first strap member and structured to wraparound a back of the patient's head. The back strap member includes a first portion having a first attachment mechanism structured to couple the first portion to the second strap member, a connecting portion extending from the first portion, and a second portion having a second attachment mechanism structured to couple the second portion to at least one of the first strap member, a patient sealing assembly, or skin, hair, neck or clothing of the patient in a manner wherein the back strap member is configured to hold the second strap member and prevent it from riding up on a head of the patient during use.
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