Patent ID: 6805117
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
An adjustable headgear comprising:a headpiece adapted to fit over a portion of a patient's head, the headpiece having a front edge portion positionable along a front portion of such a patient's head and a rear edge portion positionable along a rear portion of such a patient's head; a front adjustment strap attached to the front edge portion of the headpiece; a rear adjustment strap attached to the rear edge portion of the head piece, wherein the front adjustment strap and the rear adjustment strap are connectable together and adjustable to adjust the headpiece to fit a patient's head, wherein the headpiece, the front adjustment strap and the rear adjustment strap define a cap that fits over such a patient head, the cap having a perimeter that extends around a circumference of a patient's head, and wherein adjustment of the front adjustment strap with respect to the rear adjustment strap controls a circumference of the perimeter of the cap; a rear joint piece attached to and extending from the rear edge portion of the headpiece; and a lower connecting strap attached to the rear joint piece and adapted to releasably connect the headgear to a patient interface device.