Headgear and interface assembly using same

Details Headgear and interface assembly using same Headgear and interface assembly using same

2007-11-20

2007-11-20

Douglas, Steven O. (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Face mask covering a breathing passage

C128S207130, C128S207170

Reexamination Certificate

active

10993049

ABSTRACT:
A headgear for attaching an object to a head of a user that is defined by a support beam and first and second ear loops coupled to opposite ends of the beam. The support beam generally wraps around a back of a user's neck or head and remains below the external occipital protuberance at all times during use of the headgear. This configuration minimizes the contact between the portions of the headgear and the user's hair. The first and second ear loops each include an upper arm adapted to be positioned above the ear, a lower arm adapted to be positioned below the ear, or both. An interface device is coupled to the headgear and held on the user's head by a tensioning force pulling the interface device toward the user.

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