Forehead support for facial mask

A respiratory mask assembly comprising a respiratory mask and a forehead support adapted to be secured to the mask, said forehead support including a joining member for securing to the mask and a cushion frame pivotally mounted to the joining member, wherein:

• the cushion frame is adapted to locate one or more forehead cushions;
• the cushion frame is adapted to pivot relative to the joining member;
• and the cushion frame is selectively lockable at two or more predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member,
• wherein the cushion frame is generally T-shaped with an upper cross portion that is substantially parallel to an axis about which the cushion frame pivots.

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 pivotally mounted to the joining member so as to be pivotally 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 movable 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 joining member is integral with the mask,
• 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 shell is provided with a slotted head strap connector at each lateral side thereof.