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Cantilever device and method for breathing devices and the like

US6347631B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 1999
Grant dateFeb 19, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/0618
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for positioning a breathing apparatus over a breathing orifice in the head of a person, the person having an occipital lobe and an axis of symmetry, includes an occipital anchor for anchoring against the head of the person beneath the occipital lobe of the person. The device further includes a forward anchor for anchoring against a forward portion of the person's head. A spring connector connects the forward anchor and the occipital anchor, and biases the occipital anchor against the head of the person beneath the occipital lobe and the forward anchor against the corresponding portion of the person's head so as to attach the device to the person's head. The occipital anchor, the forward anchor and the spring connector are substantially aligned along the axis of symmetry of the person's head. The mount is connected to the spring connector for mounting the apparatus so as to locate the apparatus over the orifice.

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