Forehead support for facial mask

US7610916B2 · 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: Aug 28, 2006
• Grant date: Nov 3, 2009
• Expiry date: Aug 28, 2026

Classification

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

Abstract

A forehead support adapted to be secured to a respiratory mask includes a joining member for securing to the mask and a cushion frame pivotally mounted to the joining member. The cushion frame is adapted to locate one or more forehead cushions. The cushion frame is adapted to pivot relative to the joining member. The cushion frame is selectively lockable at two or more predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member.