US Patent:
20120204311, Aug 16, 2012
Inventors:
Jerome Matula, JR. - Apollo PA, US
Derrick Blake Andrews - Markleton PA, US
Anthony Vincent Startare - Belle Vernon PA, US
Assignee:
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. - EINDHOVEN
International Classification:
A41D 1/00
Abstract:
A garment having a tubing management system incorporated therein is provided. The tubing management system includes at least one conduit and a coupling system for the conduit. The coupling system has at least one coupling point, which is located, for example, at the neck opening of the garment. The coupling system defines a path for the conduit, i.e., there is more than one attachment point, therefore the path of the conduit may be controlled. In this configuration, the conduit moves with the user and, as such, there is a reduced chance that the user's movements, even while asleep, will cause the facemask to be pulled from its proper position.