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Knightsbridge DUAL BAND Chin Strap

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The Most Effective and Comfortable Chin Strap on the Market

The Knightsbridge DUAL BAND™ Chin Strap has a revolutionary design. The dual bands prevent the jaw from lowering without placing pressure on the jaw joint. Unlike standard neoprene chin straps which wrap around the tip of the chin and force the jaw directly into the jaw joint, the Knightsbridge’s award-winning dual band design lifts from under the jaw and attaches at the temples to produce vertical force which works with the natural rotation of the jaw.

The Knightsbridge comes in two design options – PLUS or PREMIUM.

Dual Band PLUS

100% Indian manta cotton cap, offering a supportive structure
18 component construction
Three size options.

Dual Band PREMIUM

Three-layer net-mesh cap, providing breathability while still being strong and durable
24 component construction
Three size options.

Highlights

Medical Design Excellence Award Winner 2021

Recommended as best by Head of Surgery, Dr. Vik Veer, of the Royal National ENT Hospital, London

Recommended as most effective and comfortable by cpap.com, cpapman.com, respshop.com, corinium-medical.com, affinityhm.com, cpapoutlet.ca, cpapsupplycanada.ca, sleep-tight.co.uk and others

The only chin strap named in the Suppliers List of www.apneaboard.com

Training

Traditional chin straps come in two varieties, linear and split. Both work on the same principle. They are made of a single elastic material (usually neoprene) and wrap around the tip of the chin. Notice the straps wraps around the tip of the chin and the force is directed towards the ear, and the jaw joint is located just in front of the ear. So almost all the force applied by a traditional chin strap is directed into the jaw joint.

Traditional chin straps are intended to immobilize the jaw by increased friction in the jaw joint. This is problematic since sufficient force can be painful and long-term use can cause damage to the joint. What is needed is an upwards force, but almost none of the force applied by traditional chin straps is useful in rotating the jaw upwards.

Breathable Three-Layer Open-Net Mesh

The Premium cap is a three layer net-mesh and the cap of the Plus version is made of 100% Indian manta cotton. This provides breathability while still being strong and durable.

The Dual Band chin strap uses 6 materials plus Velcro and is an assembly of 22 different pieces. All six materials and the full cap design are necessary to provide the vertical lift and compound elastic-non elastic pressure functionalities and also be comfortable. The elastic and non-elastic straps produce a compound force curve that allows the pressure to be minimized. For the cap to be durable yet also light and breathable, it has the three-layer net-mesh construction. Since a full cap is required to balance the vertical forces at the front, and because it needs to fit heads of various sizes and shapes, the cap is constructed of three panels and has a rear size-adjustment strap. Because the cap and a portion of the Velcro (which is a somewhat stiff material) covers the ears, there is an interior soft grey felt lining to make that comfortable. And to provide comfort for wear over months or years, the entire perimeter of the cap is also lined.

Dual Bands

The Dual Band chins trap by has a revolutionary dual-band design. The non-elastic blue band prevents the jaw from lowering. The elastic (white or black) band provides a gentle upwards force.

This graph shows why the compound elastic-non elastic force is so comfortable. The force produced by the steep vertical dashed line keeps your jaw elevated in the comfortable, low-force yellow zone.

Vertical Lift

The bands pass under the jaw and attach to the Velcro patch near the temples, thereby providing a vertical force. Vertical force works with the natural rotation of the jaw.

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Warranty

Please follow this link to access the warranty claim procedures documents

Service Warranty Form

Knightsbridge Chin Strap is covered under warranty for 6 months.

To make a warranty claim, complete the Service Form including a photo of the fault and follow the instructions on the form for next steps. If in doubt, contact your rep for troubleshooting.

Money Back Guarantee

If a patient would like to return the device within the first 30 days after purchase they can do so by:

Returning the device to where they purchased
The reseller should complete the Money Back Guarantee form with photos of the returned product
The product must be returned with its original packaging and in good condition (as good as new)
Once the form is assessed we will notify the reseller of the approval or rejection of the refund (ie: if it is not in like new condition). If it is approved, then the credit will be applied to the reseller’s BMedical account within 5-10 business days
The Reseller should then refund the patient.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FORM

FAQs

What is the difference between the Premium and the Plus models?

The Premium chin strap has a net-mesh cap for improved breathability and reduced heat retention. This model is recommended for warmer climates like Australia.

How do you select the size?