Patent ID: 8950404
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: A61M,A62B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A headgear system for holding a respiratory mask in a position on a face of a patient to enhance a mask seal with the patient's face, the headgear system including a plurality of straps providing a four-point arrangement for attachment with the respiratory mask, said plurality of straps comprising: at least one upper strap configured to extend above the patient's ears in use; at least one lower strap configured to extend below the patient's ears in use; and a rear portion, wherein at least one strap of said plurality of straps is constructed from a laminate having at least a first fabric layer and a second fabric layer, said first fabric layer being constructed and arranged to be located on a patient-contacting side in use, and said second fabric layer being constructed and arranged to be located on a non patient-contacting side in use and further wherein said first fabric layer and said second fabric layer are joined at a joint configured to be positioned away from the patient's face when in use and wherein said at least one strap of said plurality of straps has a first rounded lateral edge when viewed in cross-section, and wherein the joint is positioned at approximately a center or middle of the first rounded lateral edge when viewed in cross section.