# US 2008/0185359 A1 · Foldable CPAP breathing hose support boom > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2008/0185359 A1 - Document ID: US20080185359A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 11/836,081 - Filed: 2007-08-08 - Published: 2008-08-07 - Earliest claimed: 2006-08-18 - Inventors: Edward S. Baxter - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20080185359A1 ## CPC - A61M 16/0683: {Holding devices therefor} - A61G 7/0503: {Holders, support devices for receptacles, e.g. for drainage or urine bags (hanging-up devices for infusion A61M5/1414 )} - A61M 2209/08: Supports for equipment - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} - A61G: TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N1/00) ## Abstract A device for positioning and supporting the cumbersome weight of an air or gas breathing plenum (hose), over a person's head during rest or sleep, to thereby increase free movement and reduce distress to the user. The device consisting essentially of a collapsible sectional tubular boom, supported by a planar wire form base captured by the weight of the user's mattress, and an elastic cord passing through the hollow interior of the tubing sections used to: capture the hose at the outboard end of the boom, keep the boom erect, affix the boom to the supporting base, and said elastic cord also to gather and order the collapsed boom sections during folded storage. Said device is particularly convenient for use with CPAP equipment used in the control of sleep apnea, as it is sized to fit within the travel bag of even the smallest of CPAP machines during travel away from home. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A hose support device for positioning and supporting a breathing hose in proximity to a person's head during rest or sleep, the device comprising a base; a collapsible tubular boom comprising a plurality of tubular boom sections, each boom section comprising a first end having a diameter of the section or a narrow diameter, and a second end having a diameter of the section or a narrow diameter, such that the plurality of tubular boom sections may be assembled in series to form an erect boom; and an elastic tensioning cord assembly comprising an elastic cord run through all tubular boom sections, the cord having a first end attached to the base and a second end, a cord retention element attached to the cord in proximity to the second end of the cord, such that the cord retention element is larger than the diameter of the tubular sections, and a hose support element in proximity to the second end of the cord. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The hose support device of claim 1 wherein at least one tubular boom section comprises a bend. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The hose support device of claim 1 wherein the longest dimension of the base and any tubular section is less than about 8 inches. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The hose support device of claim 1 further comprising a travel bag to hold collapsed boom sections and the base. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The hose support device of claim 1 wherein the base is a wire form planar base that is inserted under a mattress. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The hose support device of claim 1 wherein the base is a ground spike. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The hose support device of claim 1 wherein the base is a bracket mounted to furniture. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The hose support device of claim 1 wherein the first end of the cord is attached to the base with a hook. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The hose support device of claim 8 wherein the cord is attached to the hook with a textile braid barb tip. ### Claim 10 A hose support device for positioning and supporting a breathing hose in proximity to a person's head during rest or sleep, the device comprising a base comprising a base frame, and a vertical stob; a collapsible tubular boom comprising a first vertical base tubular section comprising a first end detachably connected to the base vertical stob, and a second narrowed diameter end, a second vertical tubular section comprising a first end detachably connected to the second end of the first vertical base tubular section, and a second narrowed diameter end, a third vertical tubular section comprising a first end detachably connected to the second end of the second vertical base tubular section, and a second narrowed diameter end, a fourth transition tubular section comprising a first end detachably connected to the second end of the third vertical base tubular section, a second end, and at least one bend located between the end and the second end, and a fifth hose support tubular section comprising a first narrowed diameter end a second end a elastic tensioning cord assembly comprising an elastic cord run through all boom tubular sections, the cord having a first end and a second end, a hook attached to the first end of the cord, such that the hook is detachably connected to the base, a cord clamp attached to the cord in proximity to the second end of the cord, such that the cord clamp is larger than the diameter of the second end fifth hose support tubular section, and such that a hose support loop is formed at the second end, and a curly cord hose support roller placed onto the hose support loop. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The hose support device of claim 10 wherein the longest dimension of the base and any tubular section is less than about 8 inches. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The hose support device of claim 10 further comprising a travel bag to hold collapsed boom sections and the base. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The hose support device of claim 10 wherein the base is inserted under a mattress. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The hose support device of claim 10 wherein the cord is attached to the hook with a textile braid barb tip. ### Claim 15 A method of assembling a hose support boom, the method comprising providing a boom assembly comprising a base, a collapsed tubular boom comprising a plurality of tubular boom sections, each boom section comprising a first end having a diameter of the section or a narrow diameter, and a second end having a diameter of the section or a narrow diameter, such that the plurality of tubular boom sections may be assembled in series to form an erect boom, and an elastic tensioning cord assembly comprising an elastic cord run through all tubular boom sections, the cord having a first end attached to the base and a second end, a cord retention element attached to the cord in proximity to the second end of the cord, such that the cord retention element is larger than the diameter of the tubular sections, and a hose support element in proximity to the second end of the cord, attaching the first end of a second tubular boom section to the second end of the first tubular boom section; continuing to attach a tubular boom section to the second end of the previous boom section until all boom sections are attached; and attaching the first end of a first tubular boom section to a portion of the base. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 further comprising placing a breathing hose in the hose support element. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 further comprising placing intravenous tubing in the hose support element. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 further comprising placing low voltage monitor wiring in the hose support element. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 further comprising placing the planar base under a mattress. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 further comprising disassembling the boom by removing the first tubular boom section from the base, and for each tubular boom section, disassembling the tube section from all adjacent tubular boom sections; folding the boom such that all tubular boom sections are approximately parallel; and placing the base and the folded boom sections in a bag.