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US5361416:
Headcover and chin strap for treating sleep apnea
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Petrie, Steven C.; Walla Walla, WA 99362
Petrie, Roger C.; Walla Walla, WA 99362
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| Assignee: |
None
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| Published / Filed: |
1994-11-08
/ 1993-11-16
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| Application Number: |
US1993000152694
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A42B 3/08;
A61F 13/12;
IPC-7:
A42B 1/00;
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| ECLA Code: |
A42B3/08; A61F13/12;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
002/171.2;
002/171;
002/421;
602/902;
Original:
002/171.2;
002/171;
002/421;
602/902;
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| Field of Search: |
002/171,171.2,410,417,418,419,420,421,425,909,918,DIG. 11
128/201.22,201.23,201.24,206.27,206.28,848
602/074,75,902
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| Priority Number: |
| 1993-11-16 |
US1993000152694 |
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| Abstract: |
A headcover and chin cup assembly which maintains a closed mouth during the treatment of sleep apnea and makes the user breathe only through his or her nose. The assembly is made up of a headcover which fits easily and securely on the head of practically all people. The headcover and the chin cup each include a set of straps and a set of D-rings. The set of straps attached to the headcover engage the set of D-rings attached to the chin cup. The set of straps attached to the chin cup engage the set of D-rings attached to the headcover. Each set of straps is adjusted secured via fasteners. The chin cup holds the apex of the user's chin for a secure fit.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Litman, Richard C. ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Crowder, Clifford D.; Biefeld, Diana L.
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| Family: |
None
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First Claim:
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I claim:
1. A headcover and chin strap assembly to aid in the treatment of sleep apnea comprising:
- cup means for engaging a chin, said cup means including a first set of D-rings;
- headcover means for supporting said cup means, said headcover means including a top, a rear, and a second set of D-rings located proximate to said top, said headcover means being proportioned so that said top covers a crown and said rear covers a nape of a user; and
- a first set of straps extending from said cup means for adjustably engaging said second set of D-rings of said headcover means,
- a second set of straps extending from the rear of said headcover means for adjustably engaging said first set of D-rings of said cup means.
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