Abstract: A face mask support for continuous positive airway pressure comprises a circumferential band with biasing means support at the crown of the head on the medial line of the head. The circumferential edge of the cap extends from just below the forehead of a patient to below the inion protrusion at the nape of the neck. A biasing means which is preferably of length of spring steel is formed so as to extend from the biasing means support hold a nasal or face mask apposed to the face of a patient. The circumferential band is stabilized by a band extending from the circumferential band at the region of the ear to the biasing means support.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 2005
Date of Patent:
August 15, 2006
Inventors:
Steven S. Bordewick, David Markovich, Laurel D. Brandt, Mark J. Weimholt, Amy Raatikka