Patent ID: 7762260
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A mask mounting mechanism for use in connection with at least one strap of a patient interface device, the mask mounting mechanism comprising: an extension member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the extension member attached to a portion of a mask, the second end of the extension member extending from and spatially separated from the mask; and an attachment mechanism positioned on the second end of the extension member and configured to engage the strap, wherein the extension member is configured to prevent the mask mounting mechanism or any portion of the patient interface device from contacting a user's chin when the mask and the mask mounting mechanism are donned by the user, wherein the extension member is further configured to be freely pivotable relative to the mask when the mask and the mask mounting mechanism are donned by the user, and wherein the second end of the extension member minimizes the potential for the attachment mechanism and the strap engaged therewith from contacting the user's face.