Patent ID: 8109271

Claim:
A breathing assistance system, comprising: a patient interface configured to interface with a patient to communicate gas received from a gas delivery apparatus to the patient; and a gas conduit system for communicating gas from the gas delivery apparatus to the patient via the patient interface; a securing system including a generally tubular structure open at least at one end, the generally tubular structure adapted to at least substantially cover a generally cylindrical strip of the patient's head that extends vertically between the patient's forehead and the patient's mouth and circumferentially around the patient's head, the generally tubular structure formed from mesh or netting material, wherein the mesh or netting material of the tubular structure covers the patient's eyes; wherein at least a portion of the generally tubular structure is elastic such that at least a portion of the generally tubular structure can be stretched over the patient's head; and wherein the securing system is configured to secure the patient interface against the patient's face.