Patent ID: 9744327
Date: 2017-08-29
CPC Classifications: A61M

Claim:
1. A facial skin indentation preventer, comprising: an outer skin-contact layer for contacting a face of a wearer, the outer skin-contact layer comprising non-adhesive fabric; an inner rigidity layer that is made from a stiffer material than the outer skin-contact layer; a rigid cushion attached to the inner rigidity layer in a center of the preventer, the center of the preventer defining a central base core; one end of the preventer defining an entrapment flap; attached to the central base core by an entrapment hinge, the entrapment flap configured to be folded towards the rigid cushion so as to present a first rounded, soft edge; a second end of the preventer defining a securing flap attached to the central base core by a securing hinge; the securing flap configured to be folded towards the rigid cushion so as to present a second rounded, soft edge; a flap attachment secured to the securing flap for securing the securing flap to the entrapment flap in a folded position defining a cannula pocket space configured for holding cannula tubing; and wherein the preventer is configured for distributing pressure from the cannula tubing across a wider surface area to prevent indentations in the facial skin of the wearer during use of the cannula tubing.