Abstract: An obstructive sleep apnea treatment device is disclosed herein. In embodiments the device eliminates the need for large peripheral equipment such as an air pump and hoses commonly associated with current treatment devices. In embodiments, the device is comprised of a main mask body component, at least one expiratory or exhalation pressure valve, at least one inspiratory or inhalation valve. In other embodiments, the device is further comprised of a forehead cushion component, a facial seal component, and an attachment component. In embodiments, the main mask body component is a nasal covering mask configured with a positive end expiratory adjustable pressure valve to generate a resistance on a patient's exhalation thus pressuring the nasal airways without the need of an air pump or electrical power source. Positive pressurization of the airways reduces the occurrence of apneas.

Abstract: A stand for a musical instrument having a neck includes the case for the instrument which comprises a pair of case half sections hinged along one side edge and closable to form a rectangular housing for receiving the instrument and openable to a partly open angle where a bottom edge of the half sections can rest on a floor surface with the case standing upwardly from the floor surface, such that the hinge is vertical, to a top edge of each half section which is generally horizontal and a plate member which is shaped and arranged to sit on top of the half sections spanning the partly open case, the plate member having a front edge which has a recess therein shaped and arranged to receive the neck of the instrument so as to support the instrument between the sections within the open case above the floor surface.