A pad for a forehead support includes an outer wall having a first side configured to engage a user's forehead and a second side having engaged surfaces configured to rest against engaging surfaces of the forehead support; at least one retaining wall provided between the first side and the second si
A pad for a forehead support includes an outer wall having a first side configured to engage a user's forehead and a second side having engaged surfaces configured to rest against engaging surfaces of the forehead support; at least one retaining wall provided between the first side and the second side; and at least one retained portion configured to be retained by a retainer formed on the forehead support, wherein a space is defined between the outer wall and the engaged surfaces. The space has a substantially constant cross sectional profile, and the outer wall, the at least one retaining wall, and the engaged surfaces are formed of a deformable elastomeric material. Deformation of the pad occurs by deflection of at least the outer wall and the at least one retaining wall.
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1. A forehead support for a respiratory mask, comprising: a bridge structured and configured to be positioned above the mask adjacent a user's forehead, the bridge including upper and lower pad engaging surfaces and at least one pad retainer between the pad engaging surfaces; anda forehead pad compr
1. A forehead support for a respiratory mask, comprising: a bridge structured and configured to be positioned above the mask adjacent a user's forehead, the bridge including upper and lower pad engaging surfaces and at least one pad retainer between the pad engaging surfaces; anda forehead pad comprising: an outer wall having a first side configured to engage a user's forehead and a second side having engaged surfaces configured to rest against the pad engaging surfaces of the bridge;at least one retaining wall provided between the first side and the second side; andat least one retained portion configured to be retained by the at least one pad retainer on the bridge,wherein a space is defined between the first side and the second side, the space comprises a substantially constant cross sectional profile, and the outer wall, the at least one retaining wall, and the engaged surfaces are formed of a deformable elastomeric material, wherein deformation of the pad occurs by deflection of at least the outer wall and the at least one retaining wall. 2. A forehead support according to claim 1, wherein the deformable elastomeric material retains its shape. 3. A forehead support according to claim 1, wherein the cross sectional profile is substantially constant along a length of the pad. 4. A respiratory mask, comprising: a face contact portion configured to engage the patient's face;a forehead support connected to the face contact portion, the forehead support including a bridge structured and configured to be positioned above the mask adjacent the patient's forehead, the bridge including upper and lower pad engaging surfaces and at least one pad retainer between the pad engaging surfaces; anda forehead pad comprising: an outer wall having a first side configured to engage a user's forehead and a second side having engaged surfaces configured to rest against the pad engaging surfaces of the bridge;at least one retaining wall provided between the first side and the second side; andat least one retained portion configured to be retained by the at least one pad retainer on the bridge,wherein a space is defined between the first side and the second side, the space comprises a substantially constant cross sectional profile, and the outer wall, the at least one retaining wall, and the engaged surfaces are formed of a deformable elastomeric material, wherein deformation of the pad occurs by deflection of at least the outer wall and the at least one retaining wall. 5. A respiratory mask according to claim 4, wherein the deformable elastomeric material retains its shape. 6. A respiratory mask according to claim 4, wherein the cross sectional profile is substantially constant along a length of the pad. 7. A respiratory mask according to claim 4, further comprising: a headgear configured to maintain the face contact portion in contact with the patient's face and the pad in contact with the patient's forehead. 8. A respiratory mask according to claim 4, wherein the face contact portion comprises a mask shell coupled to a facial cushion support structure including a cheek region and a nasal bridge region. 9. A respiratory mask according to claim 8, wherein the facial cushion support structure is configured to encompass the patient's nose and mouth. 10. A forehead support for a respiratory mask, comprising: a connection structure configured to be positioned above the mask, the connection structure providing a connection point for connecting the forehead support to the mask;a bridge configured to be positioned above the mask adjacent a user's forehead, the bridge having a horizontal length;an arm extending along a plane that intersects the connection structure, the arm connecting the bridge to the connection structure, the arm being configured so that movement of the arm relative to the connection structure along the plane translates to linear movement of the bridge that is toward and away from the connection structure and is in a direction substantially parallel to the plane; anda forehead pad mounted on the bridge and extending substantially the horizontal length of the bridge to provide multi-point contact with a wearer's forehead, the forehead pad having a central portion and lateral ends,wherein the forehead pad is arranged to be between a wearer's forehead and the bridge when the forehead support engages the wearer's forehead, andwherein the position of the connection structure is fixed relative to the mask so that when the bridge moves linearly toward and away from the connection structure, the bridge moves linearly toward and away from a front a front plane aligned with a front side of the mask, andwherein the bridge comprises a central portion and two lateral portions, the lateral portions being angled relative to the central portion so that lateral edges furthest from the central portion are rearward of the central portion. 11. A forehead support according to claim 10, wherein the angle between the lateral portions is obtuse. 12. A forehead support according to claim 10 further comprising an adjustable locking mechanism configured to lock the arm at multiple discrete positions relative to the connection structure. 13. A forehead support according to claim 12, wherein the bridge is configured to contact the connection structure when the arm is at one of the multiple discrete positions. 14. A forehead support according to claim 10, wherein the bridge is configured to translate laterally with respect to the connecting structure when the arm moves relative to the connecting structure. 15. A forehead support according to claim 10, wherein the bridge and the arm are cantilevered from the connection structure. 16. A forehead support according to claim 10, wherein lateral portions of the bridge are configured to receive headgear. 17. A forehead support according to claim 10 further comprising an adjustable locking mechanism configured to lock the arm at multiple discrete positions relative to the connection structure, wherein: the bridge comprises a central portion and two lateral portions, the lateral portions being angled relative to the central portion so that lateral edges furthest from the central portion are rearward of the central portion, the angle between the lateral portions being obtuse,the bridge is configured to contact the connection structure when the arm is at one of the multiple discrete positions,the bridge is configured to translate linearly with respect to the connecting structure when the arm moves relative to the connecting structure,the bridge and the arm are cantilevered from the connection structure, andthe lateral portions of the bridge are configured to receive headgear. 18. A respiratory mask comprising: a frame;a cushion mounted to the frame;a forehead support according to claim 10; andheadgear. 19. A respiratory mask comprising: a frame;a cushion mounted to the frame;a forehead support according to claim 17; andheadgear. 20. A forehead support for a respiratory mask, comprising: a connection structure configured to be positioned above the mask, the connection structure providing a connection point for connecting the forehead support to the mask;a bridge configured to be positioned above the mask adjacent a user's forehead;an arm extending along a plane that intersects the connection structure, the arm connecting the bridge to the connection structure, the arm being configured so that movement of the arm relative to the connection structure along the plane translates to linear movement of the bridge that is toward and away from the connection structure and is in a direction substantially parallel to the plane; anda forehead pad mounted on the bridge and positioned to be between a wearer's forehead and the bridge when the forehead support engages the wearer's forehead,wherein the forehead pad is configured to provide multi-point contact with a wearer's forehead when the forehead support engages the wearer's forehead, andwherein the position of the connection structure is fixed relative to the mask so that when the bridge moves linearly toward and away from the connection structure, the bridge moves linearly toward and away from a front a front plane aligned with a front side of the mask. 21. A forehead support according to claim 20, wherein the bridge comprises a central portion and two lateral portions, the lateral portions being angled relative to the central portion so that lateral edges furthest from the central portion are rearward of the central portion. 22. A forehead support according to claim 20, wherein the angle between the lateral portions is obtuse. 23. A forehead support according to claim 21 further comprising an adjustable locking mechanism configured to lock the arm at multiple discrete positions relative to the connection structure. 24. A forehead support according to claim 23, wherein the bridge is configured to contact the connection structure when the arm is at one of the multiple discrete positions. 25. A forehead support according to claim 20, wherein the bridge is configured to translate laterally with respect to the connecting structure when the arm moves relative to the connecting structure. 26. A forehead support according to claim 20, wherein the bridge and the arm are cantilevered from the connection structure. 27. A forehead support according to claim 20, wherein lateral portions of the bridge are configured to receive headgear. 28. A forehead support according to claim 20 further comprising an adjustable locking mechanism configured to lock the arm at multiple discrete positions relative to the connection structure, wherein: the bridge comprises a central portion and two lateral portions, the lateral portions being angled relative to the central portion so that lateral edges furthest from the central portion are rearward of the central portion, the angle between the lateral portions being obtuse,the bridge is configured to contact the connection structure when the arm is at one of the multiple discrete positions,the bridge is configured to translate laterally with respect to the connecting structure when the arm moves relative to the connecting structure,the bridge and the arm are cantilevered from the connection structure, andthe lateral portions of the bridge are configured to receive headgear. 29. A respiratory mask comprising: a frame;a cushion mounted to the frame;a forehead support according to claim 20; andheadgear. 30. A respiratory mask according to claim 29, wherein the respiratory mask is configured to provide three points of contact with the wearer's face when the respiratory mask engages the wearer's face. 31. A respiratory mask according to claim 30, wherein one of the contact points is provided by the cushion and two of the contact points are provided by the forehead support. 32. A respiratory mask comprising: a frame;a cushion mounted to the frame;a forehead support according to claim 28; andheadgear,wherein the respiratory mask is configured to provide three points of contact with the wearer's face when the respiratory mask engages the wearer's face, and one of the contact points is provided by the cushion and two of the contact points are provided by the forehead support.
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