Patent ID: 6105573
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for connecting flexible first band means to a tracheostomy neck plate having a first wing including a first opening therethrough, comprising:a) first anchoring means including a clip on said first wing, the first band means connectible to the anchoring means,b) first adjustable hook and pile connections for retaining said first band means adjustably connected to the first anchoring means,c) and a first locking element carried by the clip to project through said first opening in response to assembly of the clip onto the wing, said opening having an edge,d) said first locking element being a projection having an angled surface for camming engagement with said tracheostomy neck plate at the edge of said opening, to deflect the tracheostomy neck plate in spaced relation to said hook and pile connection.