Forehead support for facial mask

Details Forehead support for facial mask Forehead support for facial mask

2011-02-08

2011-02-08

Sirmons, Kevin C (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Face mask covering a breathing passage

C128S207180, C128S206210, C128S206240, C128S206280, C128S112100, C128S115100, C128S857000, C002S255000, C005S652100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07882837

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable forehead support for a nasal mask. The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system which adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-à-vis the mask and/or air flow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.

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