Headgear
US6422238B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0683
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Headgear (20) for securing a respiratory mask (12) to a patient incorporates a quick release arrangement. The headgear has at least one strap (22,24) extending from each side of the mask, the straps being releasably fastened rearwards of the patient's face to secure the mask. The headgear further includes release means in the form of a pull cord (41) attached to an overlying strap (22) at its region of fastening to the underlying strap (24) an guided forward to be gripped at the front of patient. Pulling forward to the pull tab (45) of the cord (41) separates the fastening (28) between the straps (22,24) and pulls the mask away from the patient's face.
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