Retainer clip for securing breathing devices
US8857434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retainer clip configured to engage a tubing member includes a base portion and a clamp portion which may be formed as a unitary structure. The base portion is generally disc-shaped and has a front side and a back side. The clamp portion is disposed on the base portion and extends upwardly from the front side and includes a spaced pair of clamp fingers which collectively define a slot that opens into a channel. The channel is adapted to frictionally engage the tubing member. The back side includes a layer of adhesive for adhering the retainer clip to the patient such as to the patient's skin. An interface assembly for delivering gas from a gas source to a patient includes a user interface, at least one tubing member extending from the user interface, and at least one of the retainer clips configured to anchor the tubing member to the patient.
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