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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6861379 | Breathable neoprene substitute A tri-laminate material is disclosed which provides a breathable, non-irritating, four-way stretchable substitute for neoprene-based materials. The material of the present invention comprises a layer of resiliently stretchable open-celled foam which has been compres... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6269814 | Sleep apnea headgear A sleep apnea headgear for positioning breathing apparatus on the head of a user includes a T-shaped rear portion and a T-shaped front portion each having latitudinal and longitudinal legs and a chinstrap made from a stretchable, breathable, laminated neo... | 08/07/2001 |
