Patent ID: 8186348
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A respiratory mask assembly comprising: a respiratory mask; a forehead support secured to the mask via a joining member, said forehead support including a cushion frame pivotably mounted to the joining member so as to be pivotably movable relative to the mask when the cushion frame is secured to the mask; at least one cushion mounted on the cushion frame; and a finger-operated adjustment control member provided to the cushion frame, the finger-operated adjustment control member being manually manipulable to adjust a position of the cushion frame relative to the joining member along a predetermined path generally towards and away from the patient's forehead, wherein: the cushion frame is adapted to pivot relative to the joining member about an axis that is transverse to the joining member when the cushion frame is secured to the mask, the mask includes a swivel elbow through which pressurized breathable gas is supplied, the cushion frame includes a slotted head strap connector at each lateral side of the cushion frame, the mask includes a mask shell and a mask cushion, and the mask is provided with a slotted head strap connector at each lateral side of the shell.