Patent ID: 8096300

Claim:
A holder assembly for positioning, repositioning, and securing an endotracheal tube in a patient's mouth, the holder assembly comprising: a neckband having a front surface and an opposed back surface, wherein the back surface includes a first mechanical engagement mating element and is configured for placement above the patient's upper lip, over the patient's cheeks, and around the patient's head or neck region; a bracket for attachment to the front surface of the neckband for holding the endotracheal tube in position relative to the patient's mouth, the bracket including an upper bar and an arm extending therefrom; and a face anchoring device for securing the neckband to the patient's face region, the face anchoring device comprising a first surface configured to adhere to the patient's face region, and a second, opposed surface having a neckband-engaging portion including a second mechanical engagement mating element capable of mechanical engagement with the first mechanical engagement mating element to enable repeated mechanical engagement and disengagement of the second surface of the face anchoring device with the back surface of the neckband.