Patent ID: 7744043
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: A61G,A61M,F16L

Abstract:
1. A hose tender for use with a CPAP system, wherein the CPAP system includes a breathing mask connected to an CPAP air generator via a hose, and the hose tender supports the hose above a user in a convenient and safe manner, comprising: a support arm including a first end and second end, the first end of the support arm is provided with an arcuate coupling portion and the second end is provided with a hose engaging portion; the hose engaging portion includes a cantilevered section secured to the second end of the support arm such that a longitudinal axis of the cantilevered section is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the support arm; a clamp for selectively securing the support arm to a support surface, the clamp includes an upper support arm receiving hole and a lower support arm receiving hole and the arcuate coupling portion is shaped and dimensioned to simultaneously extend through both the upper support arm receiving hole and the lower support arm receiving hole, and the clamp further includes a spring having coils and the arcuate coupling portion of the support arm is shaped and dimensioned to seat under pressure within recesses defined by the coils of the spring.