Patent ID: 7650885
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for supporting an associated ventilation apparatus which comprises: an engagement member dimensioned and configured for engaging and gripping a plurality of teeth of a user; an adjustment assembly connecting said engagement member to said associated ventilation apparatus, by an elongated flexible member having a plurality of notches thereon disposed respectively at axially spaced portions of the axial extent of the elongated flexible member, the adjustment assembly being dimensioned so that it does not extend substantially farther into the mouth of the user than the engagement member, whereby, adjustment is achieved by selective engagement with one of said notches, said elongated flexible member transferring all forces between said engagement member and the associated ventilation apparatus, all forces between said engagement member and the associated ventilation apparatus placing an axial portion of said elongated flexible member in tension.