Patent ID: 6026811
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
A cushioned protective cover for preventing discomfort, irritation, blisters, pressure sores, abrasions and other injuries to a patient resulting from use of an ear-mounted, nasal air supply hose having a predetermined circumference, comprising:an elongated flexible strip of fabric configured to permit dispensing of a selectable length of said strip and said selected length further including an outer cover of lambs wool defining a pile of strands configured to allow for circulation of air, an interior surface of high-friction material adapted to inhibit longitudinal movement along the air hose, first and second opposite margins and with said strip being formed with a lateral width large enough to allow said strip to be wrapped around the circumference of the air hose; andfirst and second releaseable attachment strips on the respective said first and second margins confronting one another and releaseably attaching together when said strip is wrapped around the air hose.