Patent attributes
A hose tender is provided for use with a CPAP system. The CPAP system includes a breathing mask connected to a CPAP air generator via a hose. The hose tender supports the hose above a user in a convenient and safe manner. The hose tender includes a support arm including a first end and second end. The first end of the support arm is provided with an arcuate coupling portion and the second end is provided with a hose engaging portion. The hose engaging portion includes a cantilevered section secured to the second end of the support arm such that a longitudinal axis of the cantilevered section is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the support arm; wherein the cantilevered section includes an abutment member and a return portion with an horizontal line member connected therebetween. The hose tender also includes a clamp for selectively securing the support arm to a support surface. The clamp includes an upper support arm receiving hole and a lower support arm receiving hole and the arcuate coupling portion is shaped and dimensioned to simultaneously extend through both the upper support arm receiving hole and the lower support arm receiving hole. The clamp further includes a spring having coils and the arcuate coupling portion of the support arm is shaped and dimensioned to seat within recesses defined by the coils of the spring.
