Patent ID: 7562658
Filing Date: 2009-07-21
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A holding device for a respiratory mask comprising: a headband section having a headband surface adapted to engage a patient in an application position from a forehead portion of the patient around a back head portion of the patient located behind the patient's ears; a reinforcement layer integrated into the headband section, the reinforcement layer adding flexural strength to the headband section to reinforce the headband section against bending around an axis substantially perpendicular to the headband surface; and a mask supporting arrangement provided to the headband section, the mask supporting arrangement structured to support the respiratory mask in an application position on the patient's face in use, wherein the headband section is provided with padding including a foam layer, which is located in the application position of the headband section between the reinforcement layer and the patient, and wherein the padding comprises stitched sections.