Forehead support for a facial mask
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1. A forehead support for a respiratory mask, said forehead support including a pair of arms, wherein:
- the arms are each adapted to locate a forehead cushion;
the arms are adapted to pivot relative to each other; and
the arms are selectively lockable at two or more angular positions relative to each other, wherein each arm includes a base structure configured for coupling with a frame of a respiratory mask.
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Abstract
A forehead support (10) for a respiratory mask (14). The forehead support (10) includes a pair of arms (22). The arms (22) are each adapted to locate a forehead cushion (30). The arms (22) are also adapted to pivot relative to each other. The arms (22) are also selectively lockable at two or more angular positions relative to each other. The forehead support (10) can thus be adjusted to suit the facial topography of the wearer of the respiratory mask (14).
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1. A forehead support for a respiratory mask, said forehead support including a pair of arms, wherein:
- the arms are each adapted to locate a forehead cushion;
the arms are adapted to pivot relative to each other; and
the arms are selectively lockable at two or more angular positions relative to each other, wherein each arm includes a base structure configured for coupling with a frame of a respiratory mask. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
- the arms are each adapted to locate a forehead cushion;
- 12. A forehead support for a mask comprising a pair of arms each having a first end and a second end, wherein the arms have a forehead cushion substantially at each respective first end, wherein the arms are constructed and arranged to pivot with respect to one another about the respective second ends between a first angular position relative to one another and a second angular position relative to one another, wherein the forehead cushions have a curved shape which allows them to roll over the wearer'"'"'s forehead during angular adjustment of the arms, and wherein each arm includes a base structure configured for coupling with a frame of a respiratory mask.
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