Headgear pad for CPAP interface
First Claim
1. A pad of the type comprising a supple body of a material having pile depth sufficient to provide protection to the skin of a human, the improvement wherein said pad has a shape, style and size to improve a headgear strap:
- a. a padding member comprising at least one layer of material,b. dimension of approximate size to surround said headgear strap in close proximity and extending a predetermined length along the strap,d. a seam of thread joining said padding member at the sides whereby a human wearing said headgear comprising a facial device and straps can do so in comfort without lasting physical impressions.
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Abstract
The invention is a method for use and a strap pad for CPAP interfaces to prevent skin irritation, discomfort, indentations, and allergies. The invention incorporates a generally rectangular elongated strip of flexible material having sufficient pile to provide padding. The material is fastened into a hollow tube for surrounding headgear straps. The flexible material incorporates an outer layer of micro fleece or similar material whereby protecting the skin, the softness mentally calms against the face when falling to sleep.
The protective pad also incorporates a plurality of pairs of attachments extending from the opposite ends which facilitate the placement of the pad along the straps. Further, the invention provides color and design for an otherwise unattractive facial apparatus. Persons suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are often assigned this apparatus for therapy. The decorative quality improves the appearance and the attitude of the wearer thereby facilitating adjustment to a challenging change in lifestyle and thus improves compliance of therapy for this serious condition.
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15 Claims
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1. A pad of the type comprising a supple body of a material having pile depth sufficient to provide protection to the skin of a human, the improvement wherein said pad has a shape, style and size to improve a headgear strap:
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a. a padding member comprising at least one layer of material, b. dimension of approximate size to surround said headgear strap in close proximity and extending a predetermined length along the strap, d. a seam of thread joining said padding member at the sides whereby a human wearing said headgear comprising a facial device and straps can do so in comfort without lasting physical impressions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 5)
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- 7. A padding comprising a body of more than one layer of a supple material comprising at least one material having pile depth sufficient to provide cushion to the skin of a human and a decorative material, the improvement wherein said pad has a shape, style and size to improve a headgear strap.
- 11. An installation device comprised of a rigid member of predetermined length and strength comprising wire, wood, plastic, or other semi-rigid, bendable material.
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