Patent ID: 7320447
Filing Date: 2008-01-22
Classification: A61G,A61M

Abstract:
1. An adaptable hose guide for supporting breather hoses in a medical care environment, said hose guide comprising: a elongated base plate having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and further having top and bottom surfaces, said top surface including a fastening member extending along a longitudinal length thereof, said bottom surface including a plurality of monolithically formed guides extending downward therefrom, one said guides having a monolithically formed eyelet situated adjacent an end portion of said base plate, said bottom surface further having a monolithically formed protrusion extending downwardly therefrom, said protrusion having an aperture formed medially therein wherein the aperture traverses the axis, the aperture further having a lip portion extending inwardly along a perimeter thereof; a hose support having a generally annular shape and further having a centrally formed aperture for receiving breather hoses therethrough, said hose support including a plurality of monolithically formed finger members extending vertically away therefrom and being directly and rotatably connectable to said protrusion, said hose support being selectively articulatable along an arcuate path extending 360 degrees, said finger members engaging said lip portion in such a manner that said hose support can be maintained at a stable position subjacent said base plate, said hose support further including a permanently connected inner layer; a tether; a stop member having a generally annular shape and a plurality of flange portions monolithically formed therewith, said flange portions diverging downwardly therefrom wherein one said flange portions has an aperture formed therein, the aperture receiving said tether therethrough such that said stop member can be adjustably attached to said eyelet, said tether being formed from elastic material; and means for attaching said hose guide to an elevated support surface.