Patent ID: 8636005

Claim:
A device for delivering a supply of gases to a user comprising: an interface including a hollow body and at least one engaging clip, a gases inlet in said hollow body, and a sealing member configured to in use rest against the face of a user, the interface adapted in use to supply gases to said user, a headgear adapted to be positioned around the head of said user, said headgear including a projecting section; an interface strap configured to connect the projecting section to the interface, wherein the interface strap is configured to reciprocate relative to the at least one engaging clip and is capable of sliding relative to the interface; a conduit supplying said gases to said interface, said conduit attached to said gases inlet and a non-adjustable support strap attached to said projecting section, said support strap forming a loop to connect to and support said conduit, said support strap connecting to said conduit below the gases inlet as said conduit hangs vertically below said gases inlet, said support strap supporting said conduit such that said conduit hangs away from said headgear and interface and such that at least a portion of a downward load applied to said conduit transfers through said support strap, said projecting section, and said interface strap to apply a force to said interface to draw at least a portion of the interface toward the user headgear; wherein the interface strap and the support strap are a single strap.