ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,313,197, issued on May 27, was assigned to DCSTAR INC (New York).

"Hose connector with an adjustment structure" was invented by David Luo (New York).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A hose connector with an adjustment structure to securely connect patient interface components to a machine in Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy. The hose connector includes a first connector end to connect an external tubular connector, a second connector end to connect a hose, and a sidewall that encircles and forms the first connector end and the second connector end. The sidewall has an interior and an exterior, with a gripping portion on the exter...