Forehead support for facial mask

US7234466B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ResMed Corp. · AU

Inventors

• Philip Rodney Kwok · Chatswood, AU
• Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam · Chatswood, AU
• Perry David Lithgow · Batemans Bay, AU
• Jonathan P. Harrison · Auckland, NZ
• Jonathan Lee Liston · Sydney, AU
• Robert Stephen Matchett · Cremorne, AU
• Robert Edward Styles · Hornsby, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 4, 2003
• Grant date: Jun 26, 2007
• Expiry date: Apr 18, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T24/45529
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A forehead support (10) is disclosed that is adapted to be secured to a respiratory mask (16). The forehead support (10) including a joining member (14) for securing to the mask (16) and a cushion frame (12) pivotally mounted to the joining member (14). The cushion frame (12) is adapted to locate one or more forehead cushions (25). The cushion frame (12) is also adapted to pivot relative to the joining member (14). The cushion frame (12) is also selectively lockable at two or more predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member (14).A respiratory mask assembly comprising a respiratory mask (16) and a forehead support (10) adapted to be secured to the mask (16) is also disclosed.