A forehead support for a mask assembly includes a frame connector provided to a mask frame, a forehead cushion support movably mounted to the frame connector for generally linear movement between retracted and extended positions with respect to the frame connector, and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector and threadably engaged with the forehead cushion support such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the forehead cushion support to be moved between the retracted and extended positions. The adjustment knob includes a resilient prong having a ratchet bump. The ratchet bump is adapted to selectively engage a series of ridges provided to the frame connector to provide indexed incremental adjustment.

An atraumatic nasal tube for non-invasive respiratory support (NIV-CPAP), having one central tube (5) extending from the nasal bridge, at a distance from the forehead area, to the nasal opening of the patient. The first end of the central tube (5) has an applicator (2) to be fixed to the forehead of the patient for connecting to a hose system coupled to a respiratory machine, and the second end of the central tube (5) comprises nasal connectors (6) protruding in a sickle shape out of the central tube (5) and opening into the nasal opening.

A breathing mask arrangement includes an arch body, a sealing lip means for bearing against the surface of the face of a mask user, a respiratory gas conduit means for feeding respiratory gas to a mask internal space which is defined by the arch body and which is in communication with the nose and/or mouth opening of the user of the mask, and an application structure for application of the sealing lip means jointly with the arch body, wherein the application structure has a carrier portion on which a respiratory gas conduit member is releasably coupled.

A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a nares portion and a mouth portion and an inlet conduit connected to at least one of the nares portion and the mouth portion to deliver the pressurized, breathable gas. The mask system is adapted to selectively utilize the nares portion and/or the mouth portion in a first mode utilizing both the nares portion and the mouth portion, and in a second mode utilizing the nares portion and not utilizing the mouth portion.

An interfacing structure for a mask system includes a cushion component adapted to contact the patient's face in use and a cushion-to-frame component provided to the cushion component. The cushion-to-frame component is structured to secure the cushion component to a mask frame of the mask system. The cushion-to-frame component includes a cushion side adapted to interface with the cushion component and a frame side adapted to interface with the mask frame. The cushion side includes a platform to engage and support the cushion component. The platform provides an engagement surface to engage the cushion component and inner and outer flanges provided to opposing ends of the platform to guide, support and/or retain the cushion component on the platform.

A mask assembly that includes a mask frame; a frame connector; a forehead support comprising a tube and a forehead cushion support plate, the forehead cushion support plate extending perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the tube; and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector, wherein the tube is movably mounted to the frame connector for linear movement with respect to said frame connector, and further wherein the tube includes at least one split that allows deflection of the tube when inserting the tube into the frame connector.

Disclosed is a supporting device for a patient interface on the forehead of the patient. The supporting device has an adjustment by means of a self-acting, incorporated spring element and, depending on the tightening force of the harness, the forehead pad presses onto the forehead of the user as a result of the spring force and thus provides the patient interface at a spacing which is suitable for the patient and provides optimum, fault-free adaptation.

An interfacing structure for a mask system includes a cushion component adapted to contact the patient's face in use and a cushion-to-frame component provided to the cushion component. The cushion-to-frame component is structured to secure the cushion component to a mask frame of the mask system. The cushion-to-frame component includes a cushion side adapted to interface with the cushion component and a frame side adapted to interface with the mask frame. The cushion side includes a platform to engage and support the cushion component. The platform provides an engagement surface to engage the cushion component and inner and outer flanges provided to opposing ends of the platform to guide, support and/or retain the cushion component on the platform.

A face mask assembly (FMA) for supplying breathable gas to a wearer. The face mask assembly (FMA) includes a mask frame including a support, a facial cushion attached to the mask frame, and a forehead support. The forehead support includes a forehead cushion assembly and an adjustment knob operatively coupled to the forehead cushion assembly. The adjustment knob is threadably engaged with the forehead cushion assembly such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the mask frame to be moved between retracted and extended positions with respect to the forehead cushion assembly.

A breathing mask (200, 200. 200). The breathing mask (200, 200. 200) comprises: a frame (210, 210); a forehead support frame (230) which is connected to the frame (210, 210) pivotally to allow the forehead support frame (230) to shift toward the forehead (100) of a patient or shift away from the forehead (100) of the patient; and an adjusting member (220, 220, 220) which is connected to the frame (210, 210) rotatably and has an adjusting slope. The forehead support frame (230) has a joining part (235, 235) in contact with the adjusting slope so that the forehead support frame (230) is driven to rotate pivotally through the rotation of the adjusting member (220, 220, 220). Through the matching between the adjusting slope and the joining part (235, 235), the breathing mask (200, 200. 200) converts the rotation of the adjusting member (220, 220, 220) to the shifting of the forehead support frame (230); and through rotating the adjusting member (220, 220, 220), the height of the forehead support frame (230) relative to the forehead (100) of the patient can be adjusted. When the breathing mask is used, the forehead support frame (230) can be shifted by rotating the adjusting member (220, 220, 220) with a single hand, so that the patient can find the most comfortable position according to own feelings without help from others conveniently. The breathing mask is simple in structure and comprises a few parts; therefore, the manufacture process is simple, and the manufacture cost is low.