Patent ID: 8302597

Claim:
A medical tube securing device for a patient comprising: at least one bite block having a front end and a rear end as well as left lateral sides and right lateral sides connecting the front and rear ends, and a top and bottom surface, said top and bottom surfaces being constructed so as to present a frictional plane, said left and right lateral sides extending in generally upwards and downwards directions to form flanges; a generally arcuate support frame integral with said bite block, said frame being characterized by at least one inwardly recessed portion and at least one integral aperture abutting the recessed portion operable to receive a securing strap for securing the medical tube securing device to the patient; a means for adjustably mounting a medical tube over the mouth of the patient comprising at least one track; wherein the track is capable of receiving a tube holder that is slidably connected to said track and having an arm extending in a direction perpendicular to said track; a shuttle attaching said tube holder to said track and allowing lateral sliding of said tube holder along the length of said track; and an elongated, flexible strap with one end attached to said arm of said tube holder and a free length extending in a direction transverse to said arm, a clamping member hingedly attached to said tube holder, and releasable latching means for locking said clamping member along said arm to secure said strap around a tube when a segment of said strap is inserted between said clamping member and said arm.